2011 Hyundai Sonata Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 149about this part
- Share
- 4%of 3,380 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 64,567miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 149 complaints about the suspension of the 2011 Hyundai Sonata, 4% of the 3,380 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 64,567 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Steering wheel makes a noise. When turned. Car ride is bumpy on inspection mechanic said I need steering column replaced and I need left front lower control arm replaced, front sway bar links need replacement. Almost $2000 expense. This car has 132000 miles on it . I took care of car rotate the tires did preventive maintenance.the vehicle has very bumpy ride when turned makes noise.”
NHTSA complaint #11344163, filed 2020-08, 132,000 miles“A piece of one of my coils springs broke off as I was driving home from work. According to Hyundai, my car was not part of campaign 133. I live in massachusetts. They are insisting that I go to a dealer to have it inspected. The car is already repaired by my mechanic. Massachusetts has a right to repair law. I bought the car in 2015.”
NHTSA complaint #11093530, filed 2018-05, 88,500 miles“As I was driving over 60mph I noticed that my car was pulling in different directions. I made it off the highway and turned a sharp corner and the bolts to the lower control arm appear to have fell out. The driver side lower control arm is dangling. Tow truck is needed.”
NHTSA complaint #11330265, filed 2020-06, 156,000 miles“Driver side coil spring snapped while backing out of my driveway. The piece remained in the front end and fell out down the road, would have shredded my tire if I or anyone else ran it over. This part has been recalled in my model vehicle but only from a different manufacturing plant.”
NHTSA complaint #11165916, filed 2019-01, 130,000 miles“Heard clunk drivers side front of car pulling in to friends driveway, told father about it, he looked and coil spring was sitting on edge of coils spring seating....found broken piece of coil spring in parking lot where I park my car in front of my apartment. Less than 64,000 miles on the car.”
NHTSA complaint #11082408, filed 2018-04, 63,500 milesRelated recalls
- 15V629000Oct 7, 2015Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2011 Elantra vehicles manufactured November 12, 2010, to March 31, 2011, and Sonata vehicles…Covers: Hyundai Sonata 2011, Elantra 2011
Related service bulletins
- 10172142Feb 5, 2020This bulletin describes the requirements for all wheel alignment and/or vehicle tracking claims and best practices when diagnosing and conducting alignment-related repairs for…
- 10154678Feb 12, 2019The warranty coverage for the front coil springs has been extended to 10 years from the date of original retail delivery or date of first use or 120,000 miles, whichever occurs…
- 10074329Mar 1, 2016Summary to be provided on a future date.
- 10055864May 1, 2014Rear lower control arms needs replacing on sonata, (hybrid,azera) vehicles.
- 10053697Jul 1, 2013Hybrid: information being provided in regards to replacing the lower rear control arms, on certain vehicles, due to being located and registered in salt belt areas. Models…
Suspension: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1 | 1% |
| 2022 | 2 | 2% |
| 2021 | 1 | 1% |
| 2019 | 1 | 1% |
| 2018 | 5 | 1% |
| 2017 | 4 | 1% |
| 2016 | 4 | 1% |
| 2015 | 17 | 1% |
| 2014 | 7 | 1% |
| 2013 | 48 | 3% |
| 2012 | 36 | 2% |
| 2011 | 149 | 4% |
| 2010 | 8 | 2% |
| 2009 | 25 | 5% |
| 2008 | 9 | 2% |
| 2007 | 15 | 2% |
| 2006 | 86 | 8% |
| 2005 | 26 | 16% |
| 2004 | 56 | 28% |
| 2003 | 15 | 8% |
| 2002 | 63 | 20% |
| 2001 | 29 | 14% |
| 2000 | 64 | 23% |
| 1999 | 17 | 14% |
| 1997 | 2 | 4% |
| 1996 | 1 | 4% |
| 1995 | 1 | 2% |
| 1992 | 4 | 18% |
Other parts of the 2011 Hyundai Sonata
1,171 complaintsEngine
968 complaintsElectrical system
444 complaintsAir bags
419 complaintsExterior lighting
249 complaintsOther or unknown
217 complaintsBrakes
175 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
173 complaintsFuel system
133 complaintsSeat belts
107 complaintsVehicle speed control
95 complaintsBody and structure
73 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2011 Hyundai Sonata
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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