2007 Hyundai Sonata Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 12about this part
- Share
- 2%of 696 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 89,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 12 complaints about the steering of the 2007 Hyundai Sonata, 2% of the 696 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 89,000 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved and 2 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 want to create a safety recall on this vehicle if not other makes and models from this manufacturer. This vehicle is a fire hazard due to chronic corrosion on the fuel lines. It is also a safety hazard due to loss of brakes and steering due to chronic corrosion of the brake and power steering lines. Our 2007 Hyundai Sonata needed power steering fluid and brake fluid on a regular basis. Most recently we lost brakes and had the car inspected. The inspection determined that the power steering lines, brake lines and fuel lines are severely corroded and all leaking. …”
NHTSA complaint #11297877, filed 2020-01, 120,000 miles“While driving down the freeway, car pulled to the left. It is still doing it to this day. Had to take the car back to the dealer after the dealer did a brake job at 77000 miles. Had to argue with the dealership to redo the rotors after paying money for a complete brake job. The dealership finally agreed to redo the job after a long argument. I am still having problems with brakes today. When making a right turn, can hear grinding noises. When backing up and coming to a complete stop, can hear grinding noises. I have had this car in for brake service many times. …”
NHTSA complaint #10507336, filed 2013-04, 78,000 miles“Wandering - this is a continuing problem - not an incident. On straight, level roads steering needs continuous correction to stay in the lane. The alignment was adjusted in february and again in july 2013.”
NHTSA complaint #10536102, filed 2013-08, 56,000 miles“Tanaka recall this has happened on multiple, intermittent occasions. When decelerating, the steering wheel sticks in the straight-ahead position. It becomes very difficult to turn & navigate a highway exit that curves. You have to fight with the wheel and pull hard to make it turn, at which point it feels like the wheel unlocks and turns freely again. This is truly a safety concern. I have taken it for service several times , and they did not find anything wrong (now that I see others have had this issue, I plan on scheduling service again). …”
NHTSA complaint #10882497, filed 2016-07“This has happened on multiple, intermittent occasions. When decelerating while exiting a highway, the steering wheel sticks in the straight-ahead position. It becomes very difficult to turn & navigate a highway exit that curves. You have to fight with the wheel and pull hard to make it turn, at which point it feels like the wheel unlocks and turns freely again. This is truly a safety concern. I have only taken for service once, and they did not find anything wrong (now that I see others have had this issue, I plan on scheduling service again). …”
NHTSA complaint #10701847, filed 2015-03Steering: 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 2007 Hyundai Sonata
257 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
141 complaintsBrakes
103 complaintsSeat belts
60 complaintsElectrical system
51 complaintsElectronic stability control
49 complaintsEngine
41 complaintsExterior lighting
35 complaintsOther or unknown
22 complaintsBody and structure
21 complaintsVehicle speed control
20 complaintsSeats
19 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2007 Hyundai Sonata
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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