2005 Hyundai Sonata Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 4%of 165 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 150,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the steering of the 2005 Hyundai Sonata, 4% of the 165 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 150,000 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I was driving in my own lane with my seatbelt on and lights on and I didn't see this bus coming speeding with no lights on at all he scratched my passenger side door and he all most took the mirror off I hit the brake and it slowed to 55 and I still hit him I was going speed limit the radiator broke and the car all most exploded also the airbags didn't go off and the speed MPH was about 5 off the steering pump also failed. I all most died.”
NHTSA complaint #10691996, filed 2015-03“The contact owns a 2005 Hyundai Sonata. While driving 35 MPH, the steering wheel became stiff. The contact pulled over and turned off the vehicle. When the vehicle was restarted, the steering operated normally. There were no warning indicator lights present. The dealer was unable to duplicate and diagnose the cause of failure. The current and failure mileages were 56,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10203942, filed 2007-09, 56,000 miles“The contact owns a 2005 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated was driving 50 MPH and lost steering ability. The contact was unable to turn the vehicle left or right. The vehicle was brought to a complete stop and was towed to the a personal mechanic. The mechanic replaced the rack and pinion. The manufacturer was contacted and advised the contact that the occurrence was caused by lack of routine maintenance. The failure and the current mileages were 150,000. The VIN was not available.”
NHTSA complaint #10458329, filed 2012-05, 150,000 miles“Dt: the contact owns a 2005 Hyundai Sonata. The passenger side front suspension failed while driving. The air bag deployed before impact. The contact did not know exactly what part failed because he did not have the vehicle right now because it was at the repair shop. The tie rod end was bent. While driving at about 10-15 MPH heard like a crack, and then the air bags deployed, and vehicle hit a parked car. The road conditions were normal on pavement. There was no impact damage to the passenger side wheel or hub cap. The failure occurred at normal driving.”
NHTSA complaint #10126962, filed 2005-06Related service bulletins
- 10016983May 1, 2005Steering angle sensor centering procedure.
Steering: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2 | 4% |
| 2023 | 2 | 2% |
| 2021 | 2 | 1% |
| 2020 | 7 | 4% |
| 2019 | 6 | 4% |
| 2018 | 9 | 2% |
| 2017 | 173 | 23% |
| 2016 | 33 | 5% |
| 2015 | 74 | 6% |
| 2014 | 65 | 9% |
| 2013 | 342 | 18% |
| 2012 | 301 | 19% |
| 2011 | 1,171 | 35% |
| 2010 | 15 | 4% |
| 2009 | 26 | 6% |
| 2008 | 6 | 1% |
| 2007 | 12 | 2% |
| 2006 | 35 | 3% |
| 2005 | 6 | 4% |
| 2004 | 13 | 6% |
| 2003 | 9 | 5% |
| 2002 | 24 | 8% |
| 2001 | 10 | 5% |
| 2000 | 8 | 3% |
| 1999 | 6 | 5% |
| 1998 | 2 | 4% |
| 1997 | 1 | 2% |
| 1996 | 1 | 4% |
| 1995 | 2 | 3% |
| 1993 | 3 | 12% |
| 1992 | 2 | 9% |
| 1991 | 1 | 3% |
Other parts of the 2005 Hyundai Sonata
55 complaintsBody and structure
30 complaintsSuspension
26 complaintsElectrical system
19 complaintsExterior lighting
17 complaintsBrakes
12 complaintsEngine
6 complaintsOther or unknown
6 complaintsVehicle speed control
6 complaintsEngine cooling
5 complaintsFuel system
5 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
5 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2005 Hyundai Sonata
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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