Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
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| STEERING - GEAR BOX - SHAFT SECTOR | ||||||||||||||||
| 10V426000 | HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY | from 12/11/2009 to 09/10/2010 | V (Vehicle) | 138354 | 10/15/2010 | ODI | HYUNDAI-KIA AMERICA TECHNICAL CENTER INC | 09/20/2010 | 09/23/2010 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Hyundai is recalling certain model year 2011 sonata vehicles manufactured from december 11, 2009, through september 10, 2010. on some of these vehicles the steering column intermediate shaft universal joint connections may have been either improperly assembled or insufficiently tightened. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Improper assembly or insufficient tightening of the connections could result in a complete separation or compromised attachment of the connections, such that the driver could experience a loss of, or reduction in, steering capability increasing the risk of a crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will inspect the steering column intermediate shaft universal joint connections for proper assembly and torque. in addition dealers will update the power steering software free of charge. the safety recall is expected to begin during october 2010. owners may contact hyundai customer assistance center at 1-800-633-5151. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Hyundai's safety recall campaign number is 097.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov . | |||||||||||||||
| 10V457000 | HYUNDAI CARIBBEAN-PUERTO RICO | from 12/11/2009 to 09/10/2010 | V (Vehicle) | 60 | 10/11/2010 | ODI | HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY | 10/01/2010 | 10/06/2010 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Hyundai is recalling certain model year 2011 sonata vehicles manufactured from december 11, 2009, through september 10, 2010. on some of these vehicles the steering column intermediate shaft universal joint connections may have been either improperly assembled or insufficiently tightened. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Improper assembly or insufficient tightening of the connections could result in a complete separation or compromised attachment of the connections, such that the driver could experience a loss of, or reduction in, steering capability increasing the risk of a crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will inspect the steering column intermediate shaft universal joint connections for proper assembly and torque. in addition dealers will update the power steering software free of charge. the safety recall began on october 11, 2010. owners may contact hyundai customer service center at 1-787-999-3333. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Hyundai de puerto rico safety recall no. 097.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov . | |||||||||||||||
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
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| STEERING | ||||||
| PE10035 | HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY | 08/27/2010 | 02/07/2011 | Steering Shaft Separation | 10V426000 | |
| The office of defects investigation (odi) is aware of 7 complaints and field reports and 10 warranty claims on the subject vehicles that allege the intermediate steering shaft became loose or in some cases separated from the upper steering column and/or the steering gearbox, causing (or potentially causing) the hand wheel to become mechanically de-coupled from the road wheels resulting in a complete loss of steering capability.the reported causes include excessive free play or separation of the intermediate steering shaft upper and/or lower universal joint cross shaft/yoke; missing, loose or damaged universal joint pinch bolts; improperly assembled intermediate steering shafts with misaligned splines or insufficient spline engagement preventing the universal joint pinch bolt from being secured in the retaining groove when fastened.on september 20, 2010, the manufacturer notified the agency that it would conduct a safety recall (nhtsa recall no. 10v-426) to address the alleged defect in approximately 139,500 subject vehicles produced from december 11, 2009 through september 10, 2010.in addition to inspecting the steering shaft, the manufacturer will also update the electric power-assist steering control software to address complaints that the steering wheel vibrates or shakes as a result of a a motor driven power steering malfunction.the manufacturer began notifying affected owners by written letter on october 14, 2010.to date, 119,383 subject vehicles have been serviced under the recall campaign and 58 subject vehicles have received replacement parts as a result.accordingly, this investigation is closed. | ||||||
| PE10035 | HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY | 08/27/2010 | 02/07/2011 | Steering Shaft Separation | 10V457000 | |
| The office of defects investigation (odi) is aware of 7 complaints and field reports and 10 warranty claims on the subject vehicles that allege the intermediate steering shaft became loose or in some cases separated from the upper steering column and/or the steering gearbox, causing (or potentially causing) the hand wheel to become mechanically de-coupled from the road wheels resulting in a complete loss of steering capability.the reported causes include excessive free play or separation of the intermediate steering shaft upper and/or lower universal joint cross shaft/yoke; missing, loose or damaged universal joint pinch bolts; improperly assembled intermediate steering shafts with misaligned splines or insufficient spline engagement preventing the universal joint pinch bolt from being secured in the retaining groove when fastened.on september 20, 2010, the manufacturer notified the agency that it would conduct a safety recall (nhtsa recall no. 10v-426) to address the alleged defect in approximately 139,500 subject vehicles produced from december 11, 2009 through september 10, 2010.in addition to inspecting the steering shaft, the manufacturer will also update the electric power-assist steering control software to address complaints that the steering wheel vibrates or shakes as a result of a a motor driven power steering malfunction.the manufacturer began notifying affected owners by written letter on october 14, 2010.to date, 119,383 subject vehicles have been serviced under the recall campaign and 58 subject vehicles have received replacement parts as a result.accordingly, this investigation is closed. | ||||||
| STEERING - COLUMN | ||||||
| PE10035 | HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY | 08/27/2010 | 02/07/2011 | Steering Shaft Separation | 10V457000 | |
| The office of defects investigation (odi) is aware of 7 complaints and field reports and 10 warranty claims on the subject vehicles that allege the intermediate steering shaft became loose or in some cases separated from the upper steering column and/or the steering gearbox, causing (or potentially causing) the hand wheel to become mechanically de-coupled from the road wheels resulting in a complete loss of steering capability.the reported causes include excessive free play or separation of the intermediate steering shaft upper and/or lower universal joint cross shaft/yoke; missing, loose or damaged universal joint pinch bolts; improperly assembled intermediate steering shafts with misaligned splines or insufficient spline engagement preventing the universal joint pinch bolt from being secured in the retaining groove when fastened.on september 20, 2010, the manufacturer notified the agency that it would conduct a safety recall (nhtsa recall no. 10v-426) to address the alleged defect in approximately 139,500 subject vehicles produced from december 11, 2009 through september 10, 2010.in addition to inspecting the steering shaft, the manufacturer will also update the electric power-assist steering control software to address complaints that the steering wheel vibrates or shakes as a result of a a motor driven power steering malfunction.the manufacturer began notifying affected owners by written letter on october 14, 2010.to date, 119,383 subject vehicles have been serviced under the recall campaign and 58 subject vehicles have received replacement parts as a result.accordingly, this investigation is closed. | ||||||
| PE10035 | HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY | 08/27/2010 | 02/07/2011 | Steering Shaft Separation | 10V426000 | |
| The office of defects investigation (odi) is aware of 7 complaints and field reports and 10 warranty claims on the subject vehicles that allege the intermediate steering shaft became loose or in some cases separated from the upper steering column and/or the steering gearbox, causing (or potentially causing) the hand wheel to become mechanically de-coupled from the road wheels resulting in a complete loss of steering capability.the reported causes include excessive free play or separation of the intermediate steering shaft upper and/or lower universal joint cross shaft/yoke; missing, loose or damaged universal joint pinch bolts; improperly assembled intermediate steering shafts with misaligned splines or insufficient spline engagement preventing the universal joint pinch bolt from being secured in the retaining groove when fastened.on september 20, 2010, the manufacturer notified the agency that it would conduct a safety recall (nhtsa recall no. 10v-426) to address the alleged defect in approximately 139,500 subject vehicles produced from december 11, 2009 through september 10, 2010.in addition to inspecting the steering shaft, the manufacturer will also update the electric power-assist steering control software to address complaints that the steering wheel vibrates or shakes as a result of a a motor driven power steering malfunction.the manufacturer began notifying affected owners by written letter on october 14, 2010.to date, 119,383 subject vehicles have been serviced under the recall campaign and 58 subject vehicles have received replacement parts as a result.accordingly, this investigation is closed. | ||||||
| PE10035 | HYUNDAI-KIA AMERICA TECHNICAL CENTER INC | 08/27/2010 | Steering Shaft Decoupled From Wheel | |||
| The office of defects investigation (odi) is aware of ewr field reports on certain model year 2011 hyundai sonata vehicles that allege either a separation of the intermediate steering shaft assembly upper universal joint resulting in a complete loss of steering capability and/or a cross-threaded pinch bolt that caused stripped out threads and loosening, but not complete separation, of the upper universal joint connection. the subject vehicles cited in the ewr field reports were manufactured during the same month and had fewer than 600 miles of service at the time of the alleged incidents. a preliminary evaluation has been opened to assess the alleged defect in the subject vehicles. | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| STEERING | |||
| 02/20/2013 | 31729 | ||
| We have been having several problems where we have been stranded because the vehicle will not start. it first happened in october 2011, when we first bought the car, and it was fixed. now the vehicle would not start, making starter noises. roadside assistance came, played with the transmission shifter, and got the car to start. it has pushbutton start. yesterday, 3/14/13, the car was loaded up for a weekend trip, and the car would not start again made the same noise, however, the steering wheel failed to lock, and there was no way to shift the transmission. they had to take the vehicle to the dealership by flatbed. i am afraid the vehicle will stall out during driving, and since the powersteering doesn't work or lock appropriately, and the transmission cannot be changed, it's a severe safety threat. what does one do to shift the transmission or steer the vehicle when there is no key, but a pushbutton start? many problems noted of this type on the internet: should be investigated: https://www.google.com/search?sourceid=navclient&ie=utf-8&rlz=1t4skpt_enus424us424&q=2011+hyundai+sonata+push+button+start+problems | |||
| 03/04/2013 | 22000 | ||
| I just bought a certified pre-owned 2011 hyudai sonata limited. pretty much since the first time i took it on the interstate, the car wants to drift, mainly to the left but sometiems to the right. theer are several complaints about this on the web. i took it back to the dealer and they looked at it. they said the tire pressure was the problem. it is less pronounced pulling to the left but now its all over the place. this vehicle wil not track straight and that is a dangerous thing imo. i do a lot of interstate driving. | |||
| 12/18/2010 | 200 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. while driving approximately 55 mph, the contact noticed that the steering wheel began pulling to the left. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. the technician stated that the vehicle would have to have an alignment performed. after the alignment was performed the failure continued. the vehicle was not further repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 200. kmj | |||
| 12/18/2010 | 200 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. while driving approximately 55 mph the contact noticed the steering wheel began pulling to the left side. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. the technician stated the vehicle would have to have an alignment performed. after the alignment was performed the failure continued. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 200. da | |||
| 12/17/2012 | 13000 | 1 | |
| The car is a year old. as the passenger was turning left traveling approx 25-30mph the car started to shake violently and then the wheel came off the front passenger side. the control arm assembly failed allowing the whole wheel/drive assembly to come off slamming the front right side of the car down, yanking the car toward oncoming traffic. *tr | |||
| 12/17/2012 | 13000 | ||
| The car is a year old. as the passenger was turning left traveling approx 25-30mph the car started to shake violently and then the wheel came off the front passenger side. the control arm assembly failed allowing the whole wheel/drive assembly to come off slamming the front right side of the car down, yanking the car toward oncoming traffic. | |||
| 11/15/2012 | 20153 | 1 | |
| I had this car from feb 2011 to present, and the car is constantly drifting left. i almost hit another car when it happened. after this incident i switched out my tires (due to outer wear) and had 2 alignments performed by licensed technicians. the car still drifts left. the technician recommended that the car should be looked at by a body repair shop. *tr | |||
| 11/15/2012 | 20153 | ||
| I had this car from feb 2011 to present, and the car is constantly drifting left. i almost hit another car when it happened. after this incident i switched out my tires (due to outer wear) and had 2 alignments performed by licensed technicians. the car still drifts left. the technician recommended that the car should be looked at by a body repair shop. | |||
| 06/17/2011 | 3000 | 1 | |
| Vehicle pulls to right side all the time brought to dealer did recall for pulling front struts wheel alignment replaced l/front strut again and wheel alignment car still pulls to right. *tr | |||
| 06/17/2011 | 3000 | ||
| Vehicle pulls to right side all the time brought to dealer did recall for pulling front struts wheel alignment replaced l/front strut again and wheel alignment car still pulls to right | |||
| 05/21/2012 | 12000 | 1 | |
| The passage seat shakes when the car reaches 70mph. since bringing it to the dealer in may it has been there 2 more times, the second time they actually saw what they call a vibration. now the passenger seat, drivers seat, steering wheel, and console all shake, not vibrate at 40mph. hyundai has had my car for 3 days and every time i call for a status check they have some excuse. this is why i did not list the vin number because the car is not in my possession. just an fyi: there is no problem mechanically with the wheels, tire rod, etc. everything has been checked but the car still shakes. *tr | |||
| 05/21/2012 | 12000 | ||
| The passage seat shakes when the car reaches 70mph. since bringing it to the dealer in may it has been there 2 more times, the second time they actually saw what they call a vibration. now the passenger seat, drivers seat, steering wheel, and console all shake, not vibrate at 40mph. hyundai has had my car for 3 days and every time i call for a status check they have some excuse. this is why i did not list the vin number because the car is not in my possession. just an fyi: there is no problem mechanically with the wheels, tire rod, etc. everything has been checked but the car still shakes. | |||
| 06/14/2011 | 1 | ||
| From the initial test drive i noticed a pull in the steering. it was mentioned and i was told that it was a simple alignment issue. after purchased i asked about the steering. unfortunately, (i was told) the dealership did not have the road force balance machine for them to properly test the alignment. i waited till november before this was available. the 2011 sonata wandered the road and pulled constantly to one side or the other (with no rhyme or reason). at one point it would pull so hard the vehicle would v-line off road once letting go of steering wheel. after several repair attempts (replaced struts, camber bolt kits, front tires and several alignments) the pull was still there. there was nothing more hyundai can do and i was told that's just how the car is. i have gone through two arbitration hearings with the bbb and hyundai still continues to say there's nothing more we can do, the car is performing as it is intended to. negative hyundai!!! the car still pulls and wanders as it pleases and i have had sway bar links break during normal driving conditions. hyundai is saying i have hit an animal and the impact has bent both of the sway bar links and broke one on the right front. all though there is no body damage from this animal and no scrapes on the undercarriage. i never hit anything in the car and feel this breakage is due to added pressure on suspension/steering parts from adjustment made by hyundai to try and get car to drive straight. my warranty has been denied and hyundai refuses to make the repairs. so don't let the 10 year/100,000 mile warranty let you make the decision when buying, when they can deny your warranty anytime they want with any made up excuse. i have been fighting for well over 8 months for a refund on this car and i'm still fighting!! *tr | |||
| 06/14/2011 | |||
| From the initial test drive i noticed a pull in the steering. it was mentioned and i was told that it was a simple alignment issue. after purchased i asked about the steering. unfortunately, (i was told) the dealership did not have the road force balance machine for them to properly test the alignment. i waited till november before this was available. the 2011 sonata wandered the road and pulled constantly to one side or the other (with no rhyme or reason). at one point it would pull so hard the vehicle would v-line off road once letting go of steering wheel. after several repair attempts (replaced struts, camber bolt kits, front tires and several alignments) the pull was still there. there was nothing more hyundai can do and i was told that's just how the car is. i have gone through two arbitration hearings with the bbb and hyundai still continues to say there's nothing more we can do, the car is performing as it is intended to. negative hyundai!!! the car still pulls and wanders as it pleases and i have had sway bar links break during normal driving conditions. hyundai is saying i have hit an animal and the impact has bent both of the sway bar links and broke one on the right front. all though there is no body damage from this animal and no scrapes on the undercarriage. i never hit anything in the car and feel this breakage is due to added pressure on suspension/steering parts from adjustment made by hyundai to try and get car to drive straight. my warranty has been denied and hyundai refuses to make the repairs. so don't let the 10 year/100,000 mile warranty let you make the decision when buying, when they can deny your warranty anytime they want with any made up excuse. i have been fighting for well over 8 months for a refund on this car and i'm still fighting!! | |||
| 01/24/2011 | 40 | ||
| Car has pulled to the left since it was first bought. it has been in for numerous alignments, eps reprogramming, and single strut replacement. the repairs have made the problem less severe, but the car must be driven vigilantly or it will pull out of the lane. driving the car on the highway is fatiguing due to constant course correction. while primarily a left pull issue, the car's steering is imprecise and wanders, sometimes even to the right. hyundai really got this wrong and has a corporate wall of silence around the issue, refusing to acknowledge it. my latest communication from them after an engineer drove the car reads, the distract parts service manager [dpsm] is highly trained and experienced with hyundai vehicles. the dpsm's decision is final and we are unable to give this matter further consideration. very disappointing that there has been no recall activity around this safety issue. | |||
| 04/20/2011 | 7000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. the contact stated that while driving 20 mph, she took one hand off the steering wheel and the steering wheel begin to pull to the right. the contact allowed another driver to operate the vehicle and the failure recurred. the vehicle was taken to the dealer where they stated that the vehicle needed a alignment and that the tires were defective. the manufacturer was not notified. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 7,000. | |||
| 04/20/2011 | 7000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. the contact stated that while driving 20 mph, she took one hand off the steering wheel and the steering wheel begin to pull to the right. the contact allowed another driver to operate the vehicle and the failure recurred. the vehicle was taken to the dealer where they stated that the vehicle needed a alignment and that the tires were defective. the manufacturer was not notified. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 7,000. kmj | |||
| 04/20/2011 | 7000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. the contact stated that while going 20 mph, she took one hand off the the steering wheel and the steering wheel begin to pull to the right. the contact pulled over and let someone else drive the vehicle and the same failure happened. the vehicle was taken to the dealer and they stated that the vehicle needed a alignment and and that her tires are bad. the manufacturer was not notified. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 7,000. ap. | |||
| 04/16/2012 | 8000 | ||
| The car has been pulling to the right from day 1 and still is pulling to the right. i had a wheel alignment done at 8,000 miles and another at approx 21,000 miles. dealer keeps telling me that the car is tracking straight, however when i drive at any speed the car pulls to right. i have to keep the steering wheel pulled to the left to compensate. the tech at the dealer told me that hyundai recommends a wheel alignmet every 12,000 miles. i have looked thru the owners manual no recommendation found. i have called hyundai with no satifaction other then to try another dealer. getting very frustrated. the company knows there is a problem but will not acknowledge keeps giving the run around. | |||
| 08/01/2011 | 3500 | ||
| The sonata pulls to the left. i took it in and told dealer i thought it was car, not the road -- but told me it was fine. took it in again because it pulls hard to left going straigt to ditch if you let go of steering wheel, they said they adjusted it 2 points and it was not pulling anymore. left dealership and it still pulls hard to left. | |||
| 05/09/2011 | 100 | ||
| The vehicle tracks to the left. despite numerous attempts at fixing the issue the dealers (more than one) can't seem to fix this. hyundai have issued a recall on it (sonata-tr01) yet this 'fix' doesn't recfity the problem. | |||
| 07/01/2011 | 1100 | ||
| Vehichle pulls badly to the left if steering wheel is released. a constant pressure to the right must be mainained to keep the vehicje in it's lane | |||
| 08/01/2011 | 3500 | ||
| The sonata pulls to the left. i took it in and told dealer i thought it was car, not the road -- but told me it was fine. took it in again because it pulls hard to left going straigt to ditch if you let go of steering wheel, they said they adjusted it 2 points and it was not pulling anymore. left dealership and it still pulls hard to left. | |||
| 05/09/2011 | 100 | ||
| The vehicle tracks to the left. despite numerous attempts at fixing the issue the dealers (more than one) can't seem to fix this. hyundai have issued a recall on it (sonata-tr01) yet this 'fix' doesn't recfity the problem. | |||
| 07/01/2011 | 1100 | ||
| Vehichle pulls badly to the left if steering wheel is released. a constant pressure to the right must be mainained to keep the vehicje in it's lane | |||
| 05/09/2011 | 100 | ||
| The vehicle tracks to the left. despite numerous attempts at fixing the issue the dealers (more than one) can't seem to fix this. hyundai have issued a recall on it (sonata-tr01) yet this 'fix' doesn't recfity the problem. | |||
| 07/01/2011 | 1100 | ||
| Vehichle pulls badly to the left if steering wheel is released. a constant pressure to the right must be mainained to keep the vehicje in it's lane | |||
| 05/09/2011 | 100 | ||
| The vehicle tracks to the left. despite numerous attempts at fixing the issue the dealers (more than one) can't seem to fix this. hyundai have issued a recall on it (sonata-tr01) yet this 'fix' doesn't recfity the problem. | |||
| 07/01/2011 | 1100 | ||
| Vehichle pulls badly to the left if steering wheel is released. a constant pressure to the right must be mainained to keep the vehicje in it's lane | |||
| 05/25/2011 | |||
| I purchased a brand new hyundai sonata (2011) in march of 2011 and the day i test drove it i felt the car pulling to the right and hand to apply pressure on the steering wheel to keep it going straight. i was told that this was not a big issue and would be repaired. nine months later and three times being serviced for the pull and the steering wheel issue it is still functioning with the same problem. each time i was told the problem was fixed drove out of the service area to find it was still with the same problems. was told to open up a case with the regional office which i did, and was told that the service manager at puente hills hyundai brian buckley said that the problem was fixed and there was nothing wrong with the car. there is something wrong with this car. | |||
| 07/08/2011 | 35 | ||
| On 7/7/11, i purchased a 2011 sonata gls. the next day i notice the car pulled to the right at various speeds. i set up an appointment for 7/18/11. i picked up my vehicle and immediately noticed that the vehicle was still pulling to the right. i had to continue to correct the vehicle so i would not go into the next lane or off the road. i brought the car in on 7/25/11 and went on a test drive with the technician. technician stated he could see the vehicle pulling right. the vehicle was released to me and immediately i noticed the vehicle was now pulling to the left especially at higher speeds. the service department rotated the tires and performed a four wheel alignment. now i noticed that the vehicle had returned to pulling to the right at all speeds. brought the vehicle in 8/2/11 and the service manager test drove the vehicle with me and verified a pull to the right. i returned on 8/4/11 to pick up my vehicle. service manager stated that the tires were road forced balanced and an alignment was performed. again, immediately as i left the dealership i noticed that the vehicle was still pulling to the right. i returned to the dealership and stated that it had not been corrected. the service manager test drove the vehicle with me again and reconfirmed that the vehicle was pulling to the right. after the car was looked at again it was test driven by district parts and service manager who released the vehicle. i was frustrated as the vehicle was still pulling to the right and i had to continue to correct the steering. however, i was moving out of state in 3 days and would need to deal with issue after the move. car broke down in pa during move and was there for 2 weeks for a ground wire. received a urgent recall notice in the mail and brought car back to original dealer. car was released to me and is still pulling severely to the right after being in the shop 6 times. | |||
| 10/01/2011 | 7000 | ||
| I received a notice from hyundai that my vehicle was covered by a recall or campaign to address the pulling issue noticed by so many other fellow 2011 & 2012 sonata owners. brought the vehicle to the dealer and the vehicle was worse than when i brought it in. vehicle now pulls to right. returned to dealer. service manager felt that vehicle was driving fine and that there were no problems. upon return visit i had a technician ride with me and he confirmed that the pull to the right is excessive. have been dealing with hyundai customer service to no avail. will be returning to dealer for 3rd and final time to address issue. if not fixed after 3rd visit, will be seeking legal counsel. | |||
| 09/21/2011 | |||
| Vehicle pulls to the right. returned it to the dealer and they did an alignment and they said the alignment was correct, however the car continues to pull right. | |||
| 11/02/2011 | 10000 | ||
| Pulls violently to left..dangerous car to drive | |||
| 10/21/2011 | 3993 | ||
| I bought the sonata 2011 turbo in 7/15/2011 the first day i test drove the car i asked the sales man if they aligned the car and he said it was done allready. several months later i called them and said the car is out of control the steering keeps to the right and i am tired of pulling it to the left. also the speed is uncontrolabel i have to take my foot of the accelerator in order for the car to slow down other wise i would be going 80mph on the fwy. it is very hard to keep consistency of the speed. i took the car back on october 21 the first time and they told me its normal. i was upset and told them that my 17 year old almost got into an accident due to not being abel to control the car at a turn. they ignored me and still insiste that the car was normal. i went back yesterday for the second time and test drove the car with their mechanic and he said that the car was fine and its all normal. i was never told that there was a recall on the car. i only found out about this today when i went back to speak to the manager for the third time is when they told me that all the sonata 2011 have a pulling problems and it has no return memory after its done pulling so i have to get used to this cause thats what they all do. i am now very upest that i found this out on my own and that they didnt tell me about the recall and that me and my daughter are at risk of an accident at any given time. i had over 25 cars in the past and i know that this car is very unsafe to drive and if nothing is done about this someone will get hurt. i opened up a claim with sonata customer service and i hope this will be taken care off right a way. | |||
| 11/08/2011 | 100 | ||
| After the manufacturer's recall on tracking issues with this model neither this attempt at fixing the problem nor the other previous two attempts has fixed the tracking problem with this vehicle. in the left lane at highway speed if the steering wheel is released the vehicle immediately turns abruptly left and must be corrected immediately to prevent it leaving the lane and then the highway. the dealer states that the car is within specs but that is only when they take it to a certain section of a local highway where there is no crown. when this car is in the left lane where there is any type of crown it will abruptly move left the instant the steering wheel is released in 98 percent of the times i've tried it. this car could be very dangerous if you aren't alert at all times because of the rate of drift. the nhtsa should force a recall that fixes this problem, hyundai seems to be whitewashing this with claims that under perfect conditions the car is in spec. the dealer must drive the car to a stretch of highway about 5 miles from the dealership to find this perfect strip of highway to test the cars in order to claim they are in spec. amazing! | |||
| 10/21/2011 | 3993 | ||
| I bought the sonata 2011 turbo in 7/15/2011 the first day i test drove the car i asked the sales man if they aligned the car and he said it was done allready. several months later i called them and said the car is out of control the steering keeps to the right and i am tired of pulling it to the left. also the speed is uncontrolabel i have to take my foot of the accelerator in order for the car to slow down other wise i would be going 80mph on the fwy. it is very hard to keep consistency of the speed. i took the car back on october 21 the first time and they told me its normal. i was upset and told them that my 17 year old almost got into an accident due to not being abel to control the car at a turn. they ignored me and still insiste that the car was normal. i went back yesterday for the second time and test drove the car with their mechanic and he said that the car was fine and its all normal. i was never told that there was a recall on the car. i only found out about this today when i went back to speak to the manager for the third time is when they told me that all the sonata 2011 have a pulling problems and it has no return memory after its done pulling so i have to get used to this cause thats what they all do. i am now very upest that i found this out on my own and that they didnt tell me about the recall and that me and my daughter are at risk of an accident at any given time. i had over 25 cars in the past and i know that this car is very unsafe to drive and if nothing is done about this someone will get hurt. i opened up a claim with sonata customer service and i hope this will be taken care off right a way. | |||
| 11/08/2011 | 100 | ||
| After the manufacturer's recall on tracking issues with this model neither this attempt at fixing the problem nor the other previous two attempts has fixed the tracking problem with this vehicle. in the left lane at highway speed if the steering wheel is released the vehicle immediately turns abruptly left and must be corrected immediately to prevent it leaving the lane and then the highway. the dealer states that the car is within specs but that is only when they take it to a certain section of a local highway where there is no crown. when this car is in the left lane where there is any type of crown it will abruptly move left the instant the steering wheel is released in 98 percent of the times i've tried it. this car could be very dangerous if you aren't alert at all times because of the rate of drift. the nhtsa should force a recall that fixes this problem, hyundai seems to be whitewashing this with claims that under perfect conditions the car is in spec. the dealer must drive the car to a stretch of highway about 5 miles from the dealership to find this perfect strip of highway to test the cars in order to claim they are in spec. amazing! | |||
| 05/10/2011 | 659 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. the contact stated that when driving at any speed, the steering wheel would feel loose and the front end of the vehicle would exhibit an abnormal clicking noise. in addition, there was an abnormal metal scraping sound coming from the rear of the vehicle in which the tires were wearing prematurely. the vehicle was taken to the dealer numerous times for the failures. the dealer replaced the steering clock spring and advised that the noise in the front and rear of the vehicle was normal because of the wheel design. the vehicle was not further repaired. the front and rear end continued to make noise while driving and the steering wheel still felt extremely loose. the failure mileage was 659 and the current mileage was 21,811. | |||
| 05/10/2011 | 659 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. the contact stated that when driving at any speed, the steering wheel would feel loose and the front end of the vehicle would exhibit an abnormal clicking noise. in addition, there was an abnormal metal scraping sound coming from the rear of the vehicle in which the tires were wearing prematurely. the vehicle was taken to the dealer numerous times for the failures. the dealer replaced the steering clock spring and advised that the noise in the front and rear of the vehicle was normal because of the wheel design. the vehicle was not further repaired. the front and rear end continued to make noise while driving and the steering wheel still felt extremely loose. the failure mileage was 659 and the current mileage was 21,811. kmj | |||
| 10/03/2011 | 13400 | ||
| Vehicle steering pulls to left. checked air pressure (cold) of tires and all were within specified pressures (3o p.s.i.). just received mfr notice advising me my hyundai sonata limited may have a current open recall campaign. note: the notice was allegedly from mfr., but directed me to contact a hyundai dealer other than the dealer which sold me the vehicle. the dealer from which i purchased the vehicle is still in operation, but i have received no such recall advisement them. the notice states, this campaign may be a safety related repair and will be performed at no charge to you. strange...very strange. | |||
| 05/10/2011 | 659 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. the contact stated that when driving at any speed, the steering wheel would feel loose and the front end of the vehicle would exhibit an abnormal clicking noise. in addition, there was an abnormal metal scraping sound coming from the rear of the vehicle in which the tires were wearing prematurely. the vehicle was taken to the dealer numerous times for the failures. the dealer replaced the steering clock spring and advised that the noise in the front and rear of the vehicle was normal because of the wheel design. the vehicle was not further repaired. the front and rear end continued to make noise while driving and the steering wheel still felt extremely loose. the failure mileage was 659 and the current mileage was 21,811. kmj | |||
| 10/03/2011 | 13400 | ||
| Vehicle steering pulls to left. checked air pressure (cold) of tires and all were within specified pressures (3o p.s.i.). just received mfr notice advising me my hyundai sonata limited may have a current open recall campaign. note: the notice was allegedly from mfr., but directed me to contact a hyundai dealer other than the dealer which sold me the vehicle. the dealer from which i purchased the vehicle is still in operation, but i have received no such recall advisement them. the notice states, this campaign may be a safety related repair and will be performed at no charge to you. strange...very strange. | |||
| 05/10/2011 | 659 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. the contact stated while driving at any speed the steering felt lose, the front end made a clicking noise, the vehicle rear end made a metal rubbing noise, and the vehicle tires are wearing prematurely. the vehicle was taken to the dealer numerous times for the failures. the dealer replaced the steering clock spring and advised that the noise in the front and rear of the vehicle was normal because of the wheel designed. the vehicle was not repaired. the front and rear end continues to make noise while driving and the steering felt lose. the failure mileage was 659 and the current mileage was 21,811. li | |||
| 10/03/2011 | 13400 | ||
| Vehicle steering pulls to left. checked air pressure (cold) of tires and all were within specified pressures (3o p.s.i.). just received mfr notice advising me my hyundai sonata limited may have a current open recall campaign. note: the notice was allegedly from mfr., but directed me to contact a hyundai dealer other than the dealer which sold me the vehicle. the dealer from which i purchased the vehicle is still in operation, but i have received no such recall advisement them. the notice states, this campaign may be a safety related repair and will be performed at no charge to you. strange...very strange. | |||
| 10/06/2011 | 11500 | ||
| Follow up on my earlier steering problem with the 2011 limited turbo. odi id number : 10427654 dealership installed new struts, aligned car and did a selective tire rotation. car still pulled left in left lane and wandered left and right every 4-7 seconds in right lane of highway. took car back into dealership 10/6/2011 and they again aligned and did another selective rotation. car still pulls and wanders. contacted hyundai customer service and their reply was as follows: thank you for contacting hyundai motor america. we apologize for your dissatisfaction with our previous response regarding the specifications for the tracking in your 2011 hyundai sonata 2.0t. we contacted buerkle hyundai to gather further information regarding the specifications for your vehicle. we were informed the vehicle is required to track straight for 9 seconds or less at 40 miles per hour. they informed us that for every 10 miles per hour that your vehicle accelerates over 40 miles per hour, the requirement drops by 2 seconds. if your vehicle is going 70 miles per hour, the required seconds the vehicle would need to track straight is 3 seconds. if your vehicle does not track straight for 3 seconds at 70 miles per hour, we recommend that you schedule an appointment with the service department of buerkle hyundai for further inspection. we are confident that the dealership will address all of your concerns and provide you with expert advice. you can reach buerkle hyundai by calling *** *** ****. they tell me that this was a dealer's decision and that if the hyundai can travel 300-500 feet without a steering correction than the car is within spec's. this is a steering correction every 4 sec. at 70mph. why isn't nhtsa doing something about this? | |||
| 10/14/2011 | 20656 | ||
| While driving 65 mph on a state highway during rush hour with the cruise control on, the steering wheel/car suddenly starting shaking extremely violently and it was all i could do to maintain control long enough to pull over and stop/inspect the vehicle. it was remarkable an accident did not occur and if my child, a new driver, had been behind the wheel, i am certain an accident would have occurred. the electric power steering (eps) and electronic stability control (esc) warning lights came on and power steering no longer worked. the sensation i experienced was very much like that described in nhtsa campaign id no. 10v426000. i took the car to the dealership and they ultimately concluded that the problem was a brake switch which caused power steering to stop working. the dealership replaced the brake switch, concluding that my 2011 hyundai sonata, manufactured on 3/11/11, was not subject to the recall involving steering column intermediate shaft universal joint connections. i am currently driving the car, although i do so reluctantly, particularly with family members in the vehicle. while i do not know if these situations are related, on 9/11/11 my car had to be towed to the dealership because the starter would not recognize the brake was depressed. at that time a brake light switch was replaced. i have been in contact with hyundai consumer affairs and the dealership's service manager, but remain concerned about my vehicle and this situation happening to other drivers who may not be as lucky as i was. i remain hopeful hyundai will be aggressive and proactive in this process, but it scared and concerned me enough i felt it was necessary to pursue this situation with a regulatory body. | |||
| 10/06/2011 | 11500 | ||
| Follow up on my earlier steering problem with the 2011 limited turbo. odi id number : 10427654 dealership installed new struts, aligned car and did a selective tire rotation. car still pulled left in left lane and wandered left and right every 4-7 seconds in right lane of highway. took car back into dealership 10/6/2011 and they again aligned and did another selective rotation. car still pulls and wanders. contacted hyundai customer service and their reply was as follows: thank you for contacting hyundai motor america. we apologize for your dissatisfaction with our previous response regarding the specifications for the tracking in your 2011 hyundai sonata 2.0t. we contacted buerkle hyundai to gather further information regarding the specifications for your vehicle. we were informed the vehicle is required to track straight for 9 seconds or less at 40 miles per hour. they informed us that for every 10 miles per hour that your vehicle accelerates over 40 miles per hour, the requirement drops by 2 seconds. if your vehicle is going 70 miles per hour, the required seconds the vehicle would need to track straight is 3 seconds. if your vehicle does not track straight for 3 seconds at 70 miles per hour, we recommend that you schedule an appointment with the service department of buerkle hyundai for further inspection. we are confident that the dealership will address all of your concerns and provide you with expert advice. you can reach buerkle hyundai by calling *** *** ****. they tell me that this was a dealer's decision and that if the hyundai can travel 300-500 feet without a steering correction than the car is within spec's. this is a steering correction every 4 sec. at 70mph. why isn't nhtsa doing something about this? | |||
| 10/14/2011 | 20656 | ||
| While driving 65 mph on a state highway during rush hour with the cruise control on, the steering wheel/car suddenly starting shaking extremely violently and it was all i could do to maintain control long enough to pull over and stop/inspect the vehicle. it was remarkable an accident did not occur and if my child, a new driver, had been behind the wheel, i am certain an accident would have occurred. the electric power steering (eps) and electronic stability control (esc) warning lights came on and power steering no longer worked. the sensation i experienced was very much like that described in nhtsa campaign id no. 10v426000. i took the car to the dealership and they ultimately concluded that the problem was a brake switch which caused power steering to stop working. the dealership replaced the brake switch, concluding that my 2011 hyundai sonata, manufactured on 3/11/11, was not subject to the recall involving steering column intermediate shaft universal joint connections. i am currently driving the car, although i do so reluctantly, particularly with family members in the vehicle. while i do not know if these situations are related, on 9/11/11 my car had to be towed to the dealership because the starter would not recognize the brake was depressed. at that time a brake light switch was replaced. i have been in contact with hyundai consumer affairs and the dealership's service manager, but remain concerned about my vehicle and this situation happening to other drivers who may not be as lucky as i was. i remain hopeful hyundai will be aggressive and proactive in this process, but it scared and concerned me enough i felt it was necessary to pursue this situation with a regulatory body. | |||
| 03/01/2011 | 16000 | ||
| Vehicle pulls hard to one side while driving on a flat, smooth surface. | |||
| 10/05/2011 | |||
| Look at the problem in this video. serious steering malfunction. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pj9od6oydvy | |||
| 03/01/2011 | 16000 | ||
| Vehicle pulls hard to one side while driving on a flat, smooth surface. | |||
| 10/05/2011 | |||
| Look at the problem in this video. serious steering malfunction. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pj9od6oydvy | |||
| 06/01/2011 | 7000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. the contact stated that the headliner in the vehicle was leaking water. the vehicle was taken to the dealer and they advised him that they were unable to diagnose the failure. in addition, while driving at various speeds the steering wheel would pull to the left very hard. the vehicle was taken to the dealer and they advised him that they were unable to diagnose the failuer after test driving the vehicle. the manufacturer was contacted and they offered no assistance. the failure mileage was approximately 7,000. the vin was unavailable. kmj | |||
| 09/29/2011 | 6300 | ||
| Took car to dealership for front end noise and popping during turns. dealer states the steering rack is faulty and needs replaced. steering rack is on order as of 09/30/2011 and won't be in until 10/05/2011. keith hawthorne hyundai service dept. claims vehicle is still safe to drive until part comes in. | |||
| 10/05/2011 | |||
| Look at the problem in this video. serious steering malfunction. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pj9od6oydvy | |||
| 06/01/2011 | 7000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. the contact stated that the headliner in the vehicle was leaking water. the vehicle was taken to the dealer and they advised him that they were unable to diagnose the failure. in addition, while driving at various speeds the steering wheel would pull to the left very hard. the vehicle was taken to the dealer and they advised him that they were unable to diagnose the failuer after test driving the vehicle. the manufacturer was contacted and they offered no assistance. the failure mileage was approximately 7,000. the vin was unavailable. kmj | |||
| 09/29/2011 | 6300 | ||
| Took car to dealership for front end noise and popping during turns. dealer states the steering rack is faulty and needs replaced. steering rack is on order as of 09/30/2011 and won't be in until 10/05/2011. keith hawthorne hyundai service dept. claims vehicle is still safe to drive until part comes in. | |||
| 06/01/2011 | 7000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. the contact stated that the headliner in the vehicle has been leaking water. the vehicle was taken to the dealer and they advised him that they were unable to diagnose the failure. in addition, while driving at various speeds the steering would pull to the left very hard. the vehicle was taken to the dealer and they advised him that they were unable to diagnose the failuer after driving the vehicle. the manufacturer was contacted and they offered no assistance. the failure mileage was approximately 7,000. the vin was unavailable. tb | |||
| 09/29/2011 | 6300 | ||
| Took car to dealership for front end noise and popping during turns. dealer states the steering rack is faulty and needs replaced. steering rack is on order as of 09/30/2011 and won't be in until 10/05/2011. keith hawthorne hyundai service dept. claims vehicle is still safe to drive until part comes in. | |||
| 01/06/2011 | 15 | ||
| Vehicle has pulled to the left since new. at approx. 7000 miles the left hand pull changed to pulling to the right and left and would require a steering correction every 4 sec when traveling at 70mph on a straight highway. that's 900 corrections per hour for a longer trip. talk about work! talked to the service tech at the dealership where i purchased car several times and he said that hyundai really didn't have a fix for the sonata at this time--8 months later. now have 10,000 miles on car and rotated tires and now it's back to the left pull. talk about an unsafe car | |||
| 08/06/2011 | 4300 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. while driving approximately 65 mph the contact heard a cracking sound while turning the steering wheel. the steering wheel would pull to the left making it difficult to maneuver the vehicle. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. the technician was unable to duplicate or diagnose the failure. the technician performed a tire rotation, a front and rear end alignment, applied a lubricant to the steering and suspension, and tightened the frame bolts but the failure continued. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 4,300. | |||
| 01/06/2011 | 15 | ||
| Vehicle has pulled to the left since new. at approx. 7000 miles the left hand pull changed to pulling to the right and left and would require a steering correction every 4 sec when traveling at 70mph on a straight highway. that's 900 corrections per hour for a longer trip. talk about work! talked to the service tech at the dealership where i purchased car several times and he said that hyundai really didn't have a fix for the sonata at this time--8 months later. now have 10,000 miles on car and rotated tires and now it's back to the left pull. talk about an unsafe car | |||
| 08/06/2011 | 4300 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. while driving approximately 65 mph the contact heard a cracking sound while turning the steering wheel. the steering wheel would pull to the left making it difficult to maneuver the vehicle. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. the technician was unable to duplicate or diagnose the failure. the technician performed a tire rotation, a front and rear end alignment, applied a lubricant to the steering and suspension, and tightened the frame bolts but the failure continued. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 4,300. rvk | |||
| 01/06/2011 | 15 | ||
| Vehicle has pulled to the left since new. at approx. 7000 miles the left hand pull changed to pulling to the right and left and would require a steering correction every 4 sec when traveling at 70mph on a straight highway. that's 900 corrections per hour for a longer trip. talk about work! talked to the service tech at the dealership where i purchased car several times and he said that hyundai really didn't have a fix for the sonata at this time--8 months later. now have 10,000 miles on car and rotated tires and now it's back to the left pull. talk about an unsafe car | |||
| 08/06/2011 | 4300 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. while driving approximately 65 mph the contact heard a cracking sound while turning the steering wheel. the steering wheel would pull to the left making it difficult to maneuver the vehicle. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. the technician was unable to duplicate or diagnose the failure. the technician performed a tire rotation, a front and rear end alignment, applied a lubricant to the steering and suspension, and tightened the frame bolts but the failure continued. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 4,300. rvk | |||
| 01/06/2011 | 15 | ||
| Vehicle has pulled to the left since new. at approx. 7000 miles the left hand pull changed to pulling to the right and left and would require a steering correction every 4 sec when traveling at 70mph on a straight highway. that's 900 corrections per hour for a longer trip. talk about work! talked to the service tech at the dealership where i purchased car several times and he said that hyundai really didn't have a fix for the sonata at this time--8 months later. now have 10,000 miles on car and rotated tires and now it's back to the left pull. talk about an unsafe car | |||
| 08/06/2011 | 4300 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. while driving approximately 65 mph the contact heard a cracking sound while turning the steering wheel. the steering wheel would pull to the left making it difficult to maneuver the vehicle. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. the technician was unable to duplicate or diagnose the failure. the technician performed a tire rotation, a front and rear end alignment, applied a lubricant to the steering and suspension, and tightened the frame bolts but the failure continued. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 4,300. rvk | |||
| 05/25/2011 | 200 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata se. the contact was driving 35 mph when the vehicle drifted towards the left despite the contact maintaining control of the steering wheel. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer, but the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 200 and the current mileage was 2,600. | |||
| 08/06/2011 | 4300 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. while driving at approximately 65 mph the contact noticed a cracking sound while turning the steering wheel. the steering wheel would pull to the left making it difficult to maneuver. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostics. the technician were unable to duplicate or diagnose the failure. the technician performed a tire rotation, a front and rear end alignment, applied a lubricant to the steering and suspension, and tightened the frame bolts but the failure continued. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 4,300. ds | |||
| 05/25/2011 | 200 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata se. the contact was driving 35 mph when the vehicle drifted towards the left despite the contact maintaining control of the steering wheel. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer, but the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 200 and the current mileage was 2,600. rvk | |||
| 05/10/2011 | 1506 | ||
| Purchased car on may 10, 2011 at local dealership. didn't have new car window sticker in car or at dealership. i was told i wasn't looking hard enough for it. dealership got me one in july. i have pictures of test drive with no window sticker. found hail damage on car after the paperwork while still at dealership--finally fixed in july. found out while doing paperwork the car had 1500 miles on it--didn't know that until then--should have stopped then---in my book not new!!!! car pulled to left real hard on way home from dealership--realigned front end--still pulling left. dealership service dept. admits to recall and doesn't have equipment/tools to repair. the car had deep scratches on front passenger side bumper at delivery--finally fixed somewhat--you can still feel and see the scratches if looking for them. drivers seat fraying apart at material at 2900 miles. trim damaged by hail repair person--still waiting on that repair. just left dealer complaining to manager about everything and found paint flaking off of rear drivers wheel. strong smell of burnt charcoal coming from trunk area---manager in service dept. said thats a normal smell. i have purchased 5 new from same dealership and none of the others have had that smell. i purchased a 2011 tucsan the same day--no problems. owner of dealership said that they are allowed to sell new cars without new car window stickers, i looked it up--it's illegal. also told there was comunication problems about the sale of my car---not telling me everything--like the scratches, hail damage, replacement of parts. the manager today said he did not know anything about the sonata's pulling to the left---i told him to google it. i have never had so many problems on a new car or even a used one. current mileage is 3100 miles. just did a carfax and found no repairs from dealer?????? i guess they are beyond the law of reporting it. | |||
| 05/25/2011 | 200 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata se. the contact was driving 35 mph when the vehicle drifted towards the left despite the contact maintaining control of the steering wheel. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer, but the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 200 and the current mileage was 2,600. rvk | |||
| 05/25/2011 | 200 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata se. the contact was driving 35mph when the vehicle drifted towards the left despite the steering wheel staying in a neutral position. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer, but the manufacturer was contact. the vehicle was not repaired.the failure mileage was 200 and the current mileage was 2,600. rds | |||
| 05/10/2011 | 1506 | ||
| Purchased car on may 10, 2011 at local dealership. didn't have new car window sticker in car or at dealership. i was told i wasn't looking hard enough for it. dealership got me one in july. i have pictures of test drive with no window sticker. found hail damage on car after the paperwork while still at dealership--finally fixed in july. found out while doing paperwork the car had 1500 miles on it--didn't know that until then--should have stopped then---in my book not new!!!! car pulled to left real hard on way home from dealership--realigned front end--still pulling left. dealership service dept. admits to recall and doesn't have equipment/tools to repair. the car had deep scratches on front passenger side bumper at delivery--finally fixed somewhat--you can still feel and see the scratches if looking for them. drivers seat fraying apart at material at 2900 miles. trim damaged by hail repair person--still waiting on that repair. just left dealer complaining to manager about everything and found paint flaking off of rear drivers wheel. strong smell of burnt charcoal coming from trunk area---manager in service dept. said thats a normal smell. i have purchased 5 new from same dealership and none of the others have had that smell. i purchased a 2011 tucsan the same day--no problems. owner of dealership said that they are allowed to sell new cars without new car window stickers, i looked it up--it's illegal. also told there was comunication problems about the sale of my car---not telling me everything--like the scratches, hail damage, replacement of parts. the manager today said he did not know anything about the sonata's pulling to the left---i told him to google it. i have never had so many problems on a new car or even a used one. current mileage is 3100 miles. just did a carfax and found no repairs from dealer?????? i guess they are beyond the law of reporting it. | |||
| 08/05/2008 | 10 | ||
| Although my 2011 sonata limited, is in effect an excellent vehicle, it is causing me a great deal discomfort. it is being let down with the worst steering tracking i have ever experienced. the car constantly needs to be eased back and forth to make it stay straight. over a long ride this is very fatiguing, the slightest lapse in steering control to made an in car adjustment of the radio for example, or to adjust the rear view mirror, can send you towards the guardrail. i am constantly having to make minor steering corrections when driving straight, i have never felt so insecure in charge of a vehicle in my life. for all the great safety measures built into this car, for a fundamental such as the steering, well | |||
| 06/20/2011 | 135 | ||
| Purchased 2011 sonata gls on 6/20/11. driving home i had to make my left hand hold tighter on the steering wheel to keep the car from drifting to the right. as i released my grip from the steering wheel i noticed the car pulling/drifting all the way to the right as far as space would allow. notified dealership immediately, had car serviced 4 times in two months. hyundai adjusted tire pressure, did alignment, road force balance test and rotated tires, did another alignment. this has lessened the pulling/drifting to the right (some pulling/drifting still remains) and what will happen when, during normal maintenance, i rotate the tires back to their original position? will this terrible pulling/drifting to the right begin all over again? the problem remains that when you move the steering wheel to the right to either stay in your lane, change lanes to the right, or make a right hand turn, after you come back to center, the car drifts back to the right. at first hyundai would not acknowledge that there was any problem. they now say that this is normal. how is it normal when it does not do it to the left? hyundai service managers say this problem occurs on all 2011 sonata's from minor to major pulling to the left or right on each vehicle. hyundai has refused to continue to try to fix this problem. i have filed a complaint with hyundai motor america and have a case number and have contacted my state's attorney general's office. i will be contacting hyundai again by certified letter requesting that they tell me what they intend to do to fix my brand new car. why is there no recall for people in my situation? why is hyundai not held accountable for what they have done and be made to fix my brand new car? as consumers we pay a lot of money for these cars. they ask us to be honest with them on their tv commercial, but when i did they did not like it. | |||
| 07/25/2011 | 39 | ||
| Car pulls to the left most of the time, sometimes forcefully. occassionally pulls to the left. vibrates at multiple speeds. spent four visits to two different dealers for service that did not correct the issue. | |||
| 10/31/2010 | 50 | ||
| Our 2011 hyundai sonata has a pull to the left. we noticed it immediately on the day we took delivery and have had the car in the dealership on at least three occasions, but it still pulls. we have had three alignments and replaced one tire....no help. | |||
| 06/20/2011 | 135 | ||
| Purchased 2011 sonata gls on 6/20/11. driving home i had to make my left hand hold tighter on the steering wheel to keep the car from drifting to the right. as i released my grip from the steering wheel i noticed the car pulling/drifting all the way to the right as far as space would allow. notified dealership immediately, had car serviced 4 times in two months. hyundai adjusted tire pressure, did alignment, road force balance test and rotated tires, did another alignment. this has lessened the pulling/drifting to the right (some pulling/drifting still remains) and what will happen when, during normal maintenance, i rotate the tires back to their original position? will this terrible pulling/drifting to the right begin all over again? the problem remains that when you move the steering wheel to the right to either stay in your lane, change lanes to the right, or make a right hand turn, after you come back to center, the car drifts back to the right. at first hyundai would not acknowledge that there was any problem. they now say that this is normal. how is it normal when it does not do it to the left? hyundai service managers say this problem occurs on all 2011 sonata's from minor to major pulling to the left or right on each vehicle. hyundai has refused to continue to try to fix this problem. i have filed a complaint with hyundai motor america and have a case number and have contacted my state's attorney general's office. i will be contacting hyundai again by certified letter requesting that they tell me what they intend to do to fix my brand new car. why is there no recall for people in my situation? why is hyundai not held accountable for what they have done and be made to fix my brand new car? as consumers we pay a lot of money for these cars. they ask us to be honest with them on their tv commercial, but when i did they did not like it. | |||
| 07/25/2011 | 39 | ||
| Car pulls to the left most of the time, sometimes forcefully. occassionally pulls to the left. vibrates at multiple speeds. spent four visits to two different dealers for service that did not correct the issue. | |||
| 10/31/2010 | 50 | ||
| Our 2011 hyundai sonata has a pull to the left. we noticed it immediately on the day we took delivery and have had the car in the dealership on at least three occasions, but it still pulls. we have had three alignments and replaced one tire....no help. | |||
| 08/25/2011 | 19 | ||
| Purchased a 2011 sonata hybrid (premium package). since driving off the lot the car pulls to the left and vibrates between 65-75mph. brought it to a local dealer for service and they performed a computer wheel alignment and straight trak. problems still exists all the time. from looking at the listing, there are over 100 complaints on this that are registered for 2011 hyundai sonatas. nhtsa, please help the consumers with this problem. even when calling the hyundai toll free number, they act like it is the first time they heard of this problem. | |||
| 07/25/2011 | 39 | ||
| Car pulls to the left most of the time, sometimes forcefully. occassionally pulls to the left. vibrates at multiple speeds. spent four visits to two different dealers for service that did not correct the issue. | |||
| 10/31/2010 | 50 | ||
| Our 2011 hyundai sonata has a pull to the left. we noticed it immediately on the day we took delivery and have had the car in the dealership on at least three occasions, but it still pulls. we have had three alignments and replaced one tire....no help. | |||
| 08/25/2011 | 19 | ||
| Purchased a 2011 sonata hybrid (premium package). since driving off the lot the car pulls to the left and vibrates between 65-75mph. brought it to a local dealer for service and they performed a computer wheel alignment and straight trak. problems still exists all the time. from looking at the listing, there are over 100 complaints on this that are registered for 2011 hyundai sonatas. nhtsa, please help the consumers with this problem. even when calling the hyundai toll free number, they act like it is the first time they heard of this problem. | |||
| 08/30/2011 | 13200 | ||
| 2011 hyundai sonata, has been returned to dealer six times since purchased in june 2010. difficult to stear the vehicle and keep on your side of the road. this is my second complaint, odi # 10380197. hyundai states the car drives as designed. hyundai refuses to admit their is a problem. software update ordered by nhtsa did not fix the problem. factory rep has refused to authorize any repairs. 13200 miles on car now. original incident date 8/23/2010. cannot drive on any long road trips with this car. | |||
| 05/27/2011 | 60 | ||
| I purchased a hyundai sonata limited 2.0 turbo and took delivery on may 27, 2011. during the following weekend, i noticed it has a discernible pulling-left steering defect at all times, which becomes dramatically more noticeable, and dangerous, at speeds above 50 mph. i returned the car to the dealer to correct this defect on june 6, 2011 without success. a second attempt by the dealer to correct this defect during the week of june 17-24, 2011 was also unsuccessful. i brought the car to the dealer a third time on friday, july 8, 2011 at the request of the service manager. he drove the car and pronounced that the dealer had made all the factory adjustments it can make, the car now meets all factory specs, this model has | |||
| 10/12/2010 | 18 | ||
| Bought a 2011 sonata se 2010 and has pulled to the left from day one. pull is more noticeable at highway speeds. have taken it back to dealer 8 different times (alignments,tire rotation etc.). last time hyundai tech drove it and said it was fine. it's not fine! i am turning in as a lemon. | |||
| 08/25/2011 | 19 | ||
| Purchased a 2011 sonata hybrid (premium package). since driving off the lot the car pulls to the left and vibrates between 65-75mph. brought it to a local dealer for service and they performed a computer wheel alignment and straight trak. problems still exists all the time. from looking at the listing, there are over 100 complaints on this that are registered for 2011 hyundai sonatas. nhtsa, please help the consumers with this problem. even when calling the hyundai toll free number, they act like it is the first time they heard of this problem. | |||
| 08/30/2011 | 13200 | ||
| 2011 hyundai sonata, has been returned to dealer six times since purchased in june 2010. difficult to stear the vehicle and keep on your side of the road. this is my second complaint, odi # 10380197. hyundai states the car drives as designed. hyundai refuses to admit their is a problem. software update ordered by nhtsa did not fix the problem. factory rep has refused to authorize any repairs. 13200 miles on car now. original incident date 8/23/2010. cannot drive on any long road trips with this car. | |||
| 05/27/2011 | 60 | ||
| I purchased a hyundai sonata limited 2.0 turbo and took delivery on may 27, 2011. during the following weekend, i noticed it has a discernible pulling-left steering defect at all times, which becomes dramatically more noticeable, and dangerous, at speeds above 50 mph. i returned the car to the dealer to correct this defect on june 6, 2011 without success. a second attempt by the dealer to correct this defect during the week of june 17-24, 2011 was also unsuccessful. i brought the car to the dealer a third time on friday, july 8, 2011 at the request of the service manager. he drove the car and pronounced that the dealer had made all the factory adjustments it can make, the car now meets all factory specs, this model has | |||
| 10/12/2010 | 18 | ||
| Bought a 2011 sonata se 2010 and has pulled to the left from day one. pull is more noticeable at highway speeds. have taken it back to dealer 8 different times (alignments,tire rotation etc.). last time hyundai tech drove it and said it was fine. it's not fine! i am turning in as a lemon. | |||
| 08/30/2011 | 13200 | ||
| 2011 hyundai sonata, has been returned to dealer six times since purchased in june 2010. difficult to stear the vehicle and keep on your side of the road. this is my second complaint, odi # 10380197. hyundai states the car drives as designed. hyundai refuses to admit their is a problem. software update ordered by nhtsa did not fix the problem. factory rep has refused to authorize any repairs. 13200 miles on car now. original incident date 8/23/2010. cannot drive on any long road trips with this car. | |||
| 05/27/2011 | 60 | ||
| I purchased a hyundai sonata limited 2.0 turbo and took delivery on may 27, 2011. during the following weekend, i noticed it has a discernible pulling-left steering defect at all times, which becomes dramatically more noticeable, and dangerous, at speeds above 50 mph. i returned the car to the dealer to correct this defect on june 6, 2011 without success. a second attempt by the dealer to correct this defect during the week of june 17-24, 2011 was also unsuccessful. i brought the car to the dealer a third time on friday, july 8, 2011 at the request of the service manager. he drove the car and pronounced that the dealer had made all the factory adjustments it can make, the car now meets all factory specs, this model has | |||
| 10/12/2010 | 18 | ||
| Bought a 2011 sonata se 2010 and has pulled to the left from day one. pull is more noticeable at highway speeds. have taken it back to dealer 8 different times (alignments,tire rotation etc.). last time hyundai tech drove it and said it was fine. it's not fine! i am turning in as a lemon. | |||
| 08/30/2011 | 13200 | ||
| 2011 hyundai sonata, has been returned to dealer six times since purchased in june 2010. difficult to stear the vehicle and keep on your side of the road. this is my second complaint, odi # 10380197. hyundai states the car drives as designed. hyundai refuses to admit their is a problem. software update ordered by nhtsa did not fix the problem. factory rep has refused to authorize any repairs. 13200 miles on car now. original incident date 8/23/2010. cannot drive on any long road trips with this car. | |||
| 05/27/2011 | 60 | ||
| I purchased a hyundai sonata limited 2.0 turbo and took delivery on may 27, 2011. during the following weekend, i noticed it has a discernible pulling-left steering defect at all times, which becomes dramatically more noticeable, and dangerous, at speeds above 50 mph. i returned the car to the dealer to correct this defect on june 6, 2011 without success. a second attempt by the dealer to correct this defect during the week of june 17-24, 2011 was also unsuccessful. i brought the car to the dealer a third time on friday, july 8, 2011 at the request of the service manager. he drove the car and pronounced that the dealer had made all the factory adjustments it can make, the car now meets all factory specs, this model has | |||
| 10/12/2010 | 18 | ||
| Bought a 2011 sonata se 2010 and has pulled to the left from day one. pull is more noticeable at highway speeds. have taken it back to dealer 8 different times (alignments,tire rotation etc.). last time hyundai tech drove it and said it was fine. it's not fine! i am turning in as a lemon. | |||
| 05/27/2011 | 60 | ||
| I purchased a hyundai sonata limited 2.0 turbo and took delivery on may 27, 2011. during the following weekend, i noticed it has a discernible pulling-left steering defect at all times, which becomes dramatically more noticeable, and dangerous, at speeds above 50 mph. i returned the car to the dealer to correct this defect on june 6, 2011 without success. a second attempt by the dealer to correct this defect during the week of june 17-24, 2011 was also unsuccessful. i brought the car to the dealer a third time on friday, july 8, 2011 at the request of the service manager. he drove the car and pronounced that the dealer had made all the factory adjustments it can make, the car now meets all factory specs, this model has | |||
| 10/12/2010 | 18 | ||
| Bought a 2011 sonata se 2010 and has pulled to the left from day one. pull is more noticeable at highway speeds. have taken it back to dealer 8 different times (alignments,tire rotation etc.). last time hyundai tech drove it and said it was fine. it's not fine! i am turning in as a lemon. | |||
| 04/01/2011 | 16000 | ||
| I have a 2011 sonata limited. earlier this year i began having a starting issue where the car would say apply brake pedal to start even though my foot was firmly planted on the brake. took the car in and they couldn't duplicate so i just kept on working around it. in june, it got worse so i took it back, spoke to the service manager at the dealership and they ordered a brake switch and new push button ignition on june 20th or thereabouts. the parts finally arrived on august 17th..yes..it took that long apparently. i dropped the car off that morning and went back that afternoon around 5. i was informed that they had replaced the brake switch and push button but when they went to test drive, they lost steering control and the eps and traction control system had failed. they took a part off a new sonata in their lot and put it on my car but that did not correct the problem. after 2 days of troubleshooting they managed to correct that issue but as soon as they did, the abs light came on and it stated the abs system had failed too. i am now waiting on a part for the abs as of 8/22. none of these systems had issues prior to the drop off date. this concerns me that there may be a serious problem with the electrical system. we will see when they replace the abs module if something else goes wrong. | |||
| 02/25/2011 | 2 | ||
| 2011 hyundai sonata 2.0t pulls to left at normal speeds during normal driving. this is not a torque-steer issue (the tendency of front-wheel drive cars to veer under acceleration due to uneven torque to the front wheels). even on cruise control, if you don't apply constant right correction, the car will veer left. the crown of the road does not stop this, nor is it a wind issue. if you let the wheel go, the car will change lanes to the left (or veer into oncoming traffic!) within 10 seconds. this is an extremely dangerous condition. i have had the car in the shop 3 times and while they are very aware of the issue, have no solution. this is unacceptable and a significant public safety hazard. please initiate a formal inquiry. same issues as other complaints, engineers (2 of them) said car is in spec and fine, pulling getting worse with miles, 4400., they act like i am making this up every time, dealer that i got vehicle from gave up, and will not address this dangerous issue anymore. | |||
| 05/20/2011 | 12 | ||
| New 2011 hyundai sonata purchased 5-20-2011. safety issue is irratic undependable steering. current mileage as of 8-18-2011 is 3020, 800 miles of which have been for 4 visits to dealer(s) to try to fix with no satisfactory result. originally the car pulled hard right. on 4th visit hyundia factory field engineer moved tires around which rediced the right pull. now car pulls erratically sometimes left, sometimes right but requires constant force on steering wheel to hold car straight. this is more serious at highway speeds and only a short drive causes fatigue. | |||
| 04/01/2011 | 16000 | ||
| I have a 2011 sonata limited. earlier this year i began having a starting issue where the car would say apply brake pedal to start even though my foot was firmly planted on the brake. took the car in and they couldn't duplicate so i just kept on working around it. in june, it got worse so i took it back, spoke to the service manager at the dealership and they ordered a brake switch and new push button ignition on june 20th or thereabouts. the parts finally arrived on august 17th..yes..it took that long apparently. i dropped the car off that morning and went back that afternoon around 5. i was informed that they had replaced the brake switch and push button but when they went to test drive, they lost steering control and the eps and traction control system had failed. they took a part off a new sonata in their lot and put it on my car but that did not correct the problem. after 2 days of troubleshooting they managed to correct that issue but as soon as they did, the abs light came on and it stated the abs system had failed too. i am now waiting on a part for the abs as of 8/22. none of these systems had issues prior to the drop off date. this concerns me that there may be a serious problem with the electrical system. we will see when they replace the abs module if something else goes wrong. | |||
| 02/25/2011 | 2 | ||
| 2011 hyundai sonata 2.0t pulls to left at normal speeds during normal driving. this is not a torque-steer issue (the tendency of front-wheel drive cars to veer under acceleration due to uneven torque to the front wheels). even on cruise control, if you don't apply constant right correction, the car will veer left. the crown of the road does not stop this, nor is it a wind issue. if you let the wheel go, the car will change lanes to the left (or veer into oncoming traffic!) within 10 seconds. this is an extremely dangerous condition. i have had the car in the shop 3 times and while they are very aware of the issue, have no solution. this is unacceptable and a significant public safety hazard. please initiate a formal inquiry. same issues as other complaints, engineers (2 of them) said car is in spec and fine, pulling getting worse with miles, 4400., they act like i am making this up every time, dealer that i got vehicle from gave up, and will not address this dangerous issue anymore. | |||
| 05/20/2011 | 12 | ||
| New 2011 hyundai sonata purchased 5-20-2011. safety issue is irratic undependable steering. current mileage as of 8-18-2011 is 3020, 800 miles of which have been for 4 visits to dealer(s) to try to fix with no satisfactory result. originally the car pulled hard right. on 4th visit hyundia factory field engineer moved tires around which rediced the right pull. now car pulls erratically sometimes left, sometimes right but requires constant force on steering wheel to hold car straight. this is more serious at highway speeds and only a short drive causes fatigue. | |||
| 06/28/2011 | 40 | ||
| Hyundai sonata 2011 new steering problem , alignment problem the car pull to the right leaving the lane on high way with strong resist from the steering power assist to return to the lane wrong alignment not adjustable by the dealer who did it 4 times the last one the hyundai representative ask for non standard parts to fix the problem with bigger sizes in braking on high speed 100 km the car turn to the right and was stopped away from the next lane cars by 5 cm this pulling is all the time and in corners turn the car moves in zigzag the power steering assist stopped assisting over 40 km speed and the force from the moving wheels is very high you have to use both hands strongly all the the way of the trip to keep the car in track by shifting the wheel 3 degree to the lift if you are lucky and no strong breaks need it may you will be safe | |||
| 04/01/2011 | 16000 | ||
| I have a 2011 sonata limited. earlier this year i began having a starting issue where the car would say apply brake pedal to start even though my foot was firmly planted on the brake. took the car in and they couldn't duplicate so i just kept on working around it. in june, it got worse so i took it back, spoke to the service manager at the dealership and they ordered a brake switch and new push button ignition on june 20th or thereabouts. the parts finally arrived on august 17th..yes..it took that long apparently. i dropped the car off that morning and went back that afternoon around 5. i was informed that they had replaced the brake switch and push button but when they went to test drive, they lost steering control and the eps and traction control system had failed. they took a part off a new sonata in their lot and put it on my car but that did not correct the problem. after 2 days of troubleshooting they managed to correct that issue but as soon as they did, the abs light came on and it stated the abs system had failed too. i am now waiting on a part for the abs as of 8/22. none of these systems had issues prior to the drop off date. this concerns me that there may be a serious problem with the electrical system. we will see when they replace the abs module if something else goes wrong. | |||
| 02/25/2011 | 2 | ||
| 2011 hyundai sonata 2.0t pulls to left at normal speeds during normal driving. this is not a torque-steer issue (the tendency of front-wheel drive cars to veer under acceleration due to uneven torque to the front wheels). even on cruise control, if you don't apply constant right correction, the car will veer left. the crown of the road does not stop this, nor is it a wind issue. if you let the wheel go, the car will change lanes to the left (or veer into oncoming traffic!) within 10 seconds. this is an extremely dangerous condition. i have had the car in the shop 3 times and while they are very aware of the issue, have no solution. this is unacceptable and a significant public safety hazard. please initiate a formal inquiry. same issues as other complaints, engineers (2 of them) said car is in spec and fine, pulling getting worse with miles, 4400., they act like i am making this up every time, dealer that i got vehicle from gave up, and will not address this dangerous issue anymore. | |||
| 05/20/2011 | 12 | ||
| New 2011 hyundai sonata purchased 5-20-2011. safety issue is irratic undependable steering. current mileage as of 8-18-2011 is 3020, 800 miles of which have been for 4 visits to dealer(s) to try to fix with no satisfactory result. originally the car pulled hard right. on 4th visit hyundia factory field engineer moved tires around which rediced the right pull. now car pulls erratically sometimes left, sometimes right but requires constant force on steering wheel to hold car straight. this is more serious at highway speeds and only a short drive causes fatigue. | |||
| 06/28/2011 | 40 | ||
| Hyundai sonata 2011 new steering problem , alignment problem the car pull to the right leaving the lane on high way with strong resist from the steering power assist to return to the lane wrong alignment not adjustable by the dealer who did it 4 times the last one the hyundai representative ask for non standard parts to fix the problem with bigger sizes in braking on high speed 100 km the car turn to the right and was stopped away from the next lane cars by 5 cm this pulling is all the time and in corners turn the car moves in zigzag the power steering assist stopped assisting over 40 km speed and the force from the moving wheels is very high you have to use both hands strongly all the the way of the trip to keep the car in track by shifting the wheel 3 degree to the lift if you are lucky and no strong breaks need it may you will be safe | |||
| 05/15/2011 | |||
| My wife and i have a 2011 hyundai sonata turbo with 4500 miles that pulls to the left at all speeds and is much worse at highway speeds requiring constant pressure to keep the car going in a straight line. a recent trip of 2500 miles mostly on interstate #95 became very tiring after hours of constant steering wheel correction. the car has been into the selling dealer three times {alignment twice and subframe adjustment} to correct the issue but car still pulls to the left. i strongly feel that this condition is a safety concern and am not comfortable with my wife driving the car on the highway. i am bringing the car into the dealer next week again and am told there are many cars with this same defect and hyundai has issued a campaign code 927 to fix the problem. | |||
| 01/30/2011 | 600 | ||
| Bought a 2011 sonata limited with 17 inch wheels in january and has pulled to the left from day one. pull is more noticeable at highway speeds. have taken it back to dealer 9 different times (alignments,tire rotation etc.). last time hyundai engineer drove it and said it was fine. he drove it 6 miles of which 2 of those are to and from getting on highway. made it sound like it was my fault and that i did not know how new cars drive. i am turning in as a lemon. | |||
| 05/01/2011 | 6 | ||
| Since i purchased this car, it has an annoying and potentially dangerous pull to the left. sometimes it pulls more than others but it's always present to some extent. | |||
| 04/01/2011 | 16000 | ||
| I have a 2011 sonata limited. earlier this year i began having a starting issue where the car would say apply brake pedal to start even though my foot was firmly planted on the brake. took the car in and they couldn't duplicate so i just kept on working around it. in june, it got worse so i took it back, spoke to the service manager at the dealership and they ordered a brake switch and new push button ignition on june 20th or thereabouts. the parts finally arrived on august 17th..yes..it took that long apparently. i dropped the car off that morning and went back that afternoon around 5. i was informed that they had replaced the brake switch and push button but when they went to test drive, they lost steering control and the eps and traction control system had failed. they took a part off a new sonata in their lot and put it on my car but that did not correct the problem. after 2 days of troubleshooting they managed to correct that issue but as soon as they did, the abs light came on and it stated the abs system had failed too. i am now waiting on a part for the abs as of 8/22. none of these systems had issues prior to the drop off date. this concerns me that there may be a serious problem with the electrical system. we will see when they replace the abs module if something else goes wrong. | |||
| 02/25/2011 | 2 | ||
| 2011 hyundai sonata 2.0t pulls to left at normal speeds during normal driving. this is not a torque-steer issue (the tendency of front-wheel drive cars to veer under acceleration due to uneven torque to the front wheels). even on cruise control, if you don't apply constant right correction, the car will veer left. the crown of the road does not stop this, nor is it a wind issue. if you let the wheel go, the car will change lanes to the left (or veer into oncoming traffic!) within 10 seconds. this is an extremely dangerous condition. i have had the car in the shop 3 times and while they are very aware of the issue, have no solution. this is unacceptable and a significant public safety hazard. please initiate a formal inquiry. same issues as other complaints, engineers (2 of them) said car is in spec and fine, pulling getting worse with miles, 4400., they act like i am making this up every time, dealer that i got vehicle from gave up, and will not address this dangerous issue anymore. | |||
| 05/20/2011 | 12 | ||
| New 2011 hyundai sonata purchased 5-20-2011. safety issue is irratic undependable steering. current mileage as of 8-18-2011 is 3020, 800 miles of which have been for 4 visits to dealer(s) to try to fix with no satisfactory result. originally the car pulled hard right. on 4th visit hyundia factory field engineer moved tires around which rediced the right pull. now car pulls erratically sometimes left, sometimes right but requires constant force on steering wheel to hold car straight. this is more serious at highway speeds and only a short drive causes fatigue. | |||
| 06/28/2011 | 40 | ||
| Hyundai sonata 2011 new steering problem , alignment problem the car pull to the right leaving the lane on high way with strong resist from the steering power assist to return to the lane wrong alignment not adjustable by the dealer who did it 4 times the last one the hyundai representative ask for non standard parts to fix the problem with bigger sizes in braking on high speed 100 km the car turn to the right and was stopped away from the next lane cars by 5 cm this pulling is all the time and in corners turn the car moves in zigzag the power steering assist stopped assisting over 40 km speed and the force from the moving wheels is very high you have to use both hands strongly all the the way of the trip to keep the car in track by shifting the wheel 3 degree to the lift if you are lucky and no strong breaks need it may you will be safe | |||
| 05/15/2011 | |||
| My wife and i have a 2011 hyundai sonata turbo with 4500 miles that pulls to the left at all speeds and is much worse at highway speeds requiring constant pressure to keep the car going in a straight line. a recent trip of 2500 miles mostly on interstate #95 became very tiring after hours of constant steering wheel correction. the car has been into the selling dealer three times {alignment twice and subframe adjustment} to correct the issue but car still pulls to the left. i strongly feel that this condition is a safety concern and am not comfortable with my wife driving the car on the highway. i am bringing the car into the dealer next week again and am told there are many cars with this same defect and hyundai has issued a campaign code 927 to fix the problem. | |||
| 01/30/2011 | 600 | ||
| Bought a 2011 sonata limited with 17 inch wheels in january and has pulled to the left from day one. pull is more noticeable at highway speeds. have taken it back to dealer 9 different times (alignments,tire rotation etc.). last time hyundai engineer drove it and said it was fine. he drove it 6 miles of which 2 of those are to and from getting on highway. made it sound like it was my fault and that i did not know how new cars drive. i am turning in as a lemon. | |||
| 05/01/2011 | 6 | ||
| Since i purchased this car, it has an annoying and potentially dangerous pull to the left. sometimes it pulls more than others but it's always present to some extent. | |||
| 06/01/2011 | 200 | ||
| Vehicle tracks--poorly pulls to left at highway speeds. brought back to dealer for fix , alignment performed several times. requires much more effort to hold steering, and creates fatigue after hours of driving. i consider this a hazzard condition | |||
| 02/25/2011 | 2 | ||
| 2011 hyundai sonata 2.0t pulls to left at normal speeds during normal driving. this is not a torque-steer issue (the tendency of front-wheel drive cars to veer under acceleration due to uneven torque to the front wheels). even on cruise control, if you don't apply constant right correction, the car will veer left. the crown of the road does not stop this, nor is it a wind issue. if you let the wheel go, the car will change lanes to the left (or veer into oncoming traffic!) within 10 seconds. this is an extremely dangerous condition. i have had the car in the shop 3 times and while they are very aware of the issue, have no solution. this is unacceptable and a significant public safety hazard. please initiate a formal inquiry. same issues as other complaints, engineers (2 of them) said car is in spec and fine, pulling getting worse with miles, 4400., they act like i am making this up every time, dealer that i got vehicle from gave up, and will not address this dangerous issue anymore. | |||
| 05/20/2011 | 12 | ||
| New 2011 hyundai sonata purchased 5-20-2011. safety issue is irratic undependable steering. current mileage as of 8-18-2011 is 3020, 800 miles of which have been for 4 visits to dealer(s) to try to fix with no satisfactory result. originally the car pulled hard right. on 4th visit hyundia factory field engineer moved tires around which rediced the right pull. now car pulls erratically sometimes left, sometimes right but requires constant force on steering wheel to hold car straight. this is more serious at highway speeds and only a short drive causes fatigue. | |||
| 06/28/2011 | 40 | ||
| Hyundai sonata 2011 new steering problem , alignment problem the car pull to the right leaving the lane on high way with strong resist from the steering power assist to return to the lane wrong alignment not adjustable by the dealer who did it 4 times the last one the hyundai representative ask for non standard parts to fix the problem with bigger sizes in braking on high speed 100 km the car turn to the right and was stopped away from the next lane cars by 5 cm this pulling is all the time and in corners turn the car moves in zigzag the power steering assist stopped assisting over 40 km speed and the force from the moving wheels is very high you have to use both hands strongly all the the way of the trip to keep the car in track by shifting the wheel 3 degree to the lift if you are lucky and no strong breaks need it may you will be safe | |||
| 05/15/2011 | |||
| My wife and i have a 2011 hyundai sonata turbo with 4500 miles that pulls to the left at all speeds and is much worse at highway speeds requiring constant pressure to keep the car going in a straight line. a recent trip of 2500 miles mostly on interstate #95 became very tiring after hours of constant steering wheel correction. the car has been into the selling dealer three times {alignment twice and subframe adjustment} to correct the issue but car still pulls to the left. i strongly feel that this condition is a safety concern and am not comfortable with my wife driving the car on the highway. i am bringing the car into the dealer next week again and am told there are many cars with this same defect and hyundai has issued a campaign code 927 to fix the problem. | |||
| 01/30/2011 | 600 | ||
| Bought a 2011 sonata limited with 17 inch wheels in january and has pulled to the left from day one. pull is more noticeable at highway speeds. have taken it back to dealer 9 different times (alignments,tire rotation etc.). last time hyundai engineer drove it and said it was fine. he drove it 6 miles of which 2 of those are to and from getting on highway. made it sound like it was my fault and that i did not know how new cars drive. i am turning in as a lemon. | |||
| 05/01/2011 | 6 | ||
| Since i purchased this car, it has an annoying and potentially dangerous pull to the left. sometimes it pulls more than others but it's always present to some extent. | |||
| 06/01/2011 | 200 | ||
| Vehicle tracks--poorly pulls to left at highway speeds. brought back to dealer for fix , alignment performed several times. requires much more effort to hold steering, and creates fatigue after hours of driving. i consider this a hazzard condition | |||
| 05/16/2011 | 50 | ||
| 2011 hyundai se 2.0t steering pulls left and does not center despite alignment and tire rotations. delivery was 16 may 2011. above actions improve performance briefly, but do not cure problem. | |||
| 08/05/2011 | |||
| I bought a 2011 sonata 2.0t 2 weeks ago. i am having issues with the car pulling to the left and right. this vehicle has 17 inch wheels. | |||
| 02/15/2011 | 8 | ||
| Pulled left immediately upon delivery. returned to dealer. they said they switched the two front tires to fix the problem. they said it was due to radial pull. this begs the question what happens when i replace or rotate tires? i am concerned that the root cause has not been addressed. it has not pulled since they switched the front tires. | |||
| 06/25/2011 | 140 | ||
| Leased 2011 hundai sonata on 6/21/11. on 6/25 with 140 miles on the odometer i noticed a strong pull to the left at about 35 mph. needed to actively correct steering to keep car in a straight trajectory. i immediately checked tire pressure looked under the car for anything obvious but found nothing. did not drive on high speed roadway until many days later and found that at 65 mph the problem was the same. after july 4th holiday i telephoned hundai dealership and they told me to make an appointment, they said they had never heard that before.i did not go to the dealership thru today 8/15/11. i have however seen the numerous same complaints about the 2011 sonata. i wanted to make my own self heard as to this problem. it continues today and i am going to go to the dealership but expect the same stonewalling i have read about. | |||
| 05/01/2011 | 0 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. the contact stated while driving, the vehicle would pull to the left. there was a nhtsa campaign id number: 10v457000 (steering:gear box:shaft sector) recall that may be related to the failure. the contact was in the process of finding out if his vin was a part of the recall. the dealer replaced the strut, but the failure recurred. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 0 and the current mileage was 4,000. | |||
| 05/15/2011 | |||
| My wife and i have a 2011 hyundai sonata turbo with 4500 miles that pulls to the left at all speeds and is much worse at highway speeds requiring constant pressure to keep the car going in a straight line. a recent trip of 2500 miles mostly on interstate #95 became very tiring after hours of constant steering wheel correction. the car has been into the selling dealer three times {alignment twice and subframe adjustment} to correct the issue but car still pulls to the left. i strongly feel that this condition is a safety concern and am not comfortable with my wife driving the car on the highway. i am bringing the car into the dealer next week again and am told there are many cars with this same defect and hyundai has issued a campaign code 927 to fix the problem. | |||
| 01/30/2011 | 600 | ||
| Bought a 2011 sonata limited with 17 inch wheels in january and has pulled to the left from day one. pull is more noticeable at highway speeds. have taken it back to dealer 9 different times (alignments,tire rotation etc.). last time hyundai engineer drove it and said it was fine. he drove it 6 miles of which 2 of those are to and from getting on highway. made it sound like it was my fault and that i did not know how new cars drive. i am turning in as a lemon. | |||
| 05/01/2011 | 6 | ||
| Since i purchased this car, it has an annoying and potentially dangerous pull to the left. sometimes it pulls more than others but it's always present to some extent. | |||
| 06/01/2011 | 200 | ||
| Vehicle tracks--poorly pulls to left at highway speeds. brought back to dealer for fix , alignment performed several times. requires much more effort to hold steering, and creates fatigue after hours of driving. i consider this a hazzard condition | |||
| 05/16/2011 | 50 | ||
| 2011 hyundai se 2.0t steering pulls left and does not center despite alignment and tire rotations. delivery was 16 may 2011. above actions improve performance briefly, but do not cure problem. | |||
| 08/05/2011 | |||
| I bought a 2011 sonata 2.0t 2 weeks ago. i am having issues with the car pulling to the left and right. this vehicle has 17 inch wheels. | |||
| 02/15/2011 | 8 | ||
| Pulled left immediately upon delivery. returned to dealer. they said they switched the two front tires to fix the problem. they said it was due to radial pull. this begs the question what happens when i replace or rotate tires? i am concerned that the root cause has not been addressed. it has not pulled since they switched the front tires. | |||
| 06/25/2011 | 140 | ||
| Leased 2011 hundai sonata on 6/21/11. on 6/25 with 140 miles on the odometer i noticed a strong pull to the left at about 35 mph. needed to actively correct steering to keep car in a straight trajectory. i immediately checked tire pressure looked under the car for anything obvious but found nothing. did not drive on high speed roadway until many days later and found that at 65 mph the problem was the same. after july 4th holiday i telephoned hundai dealership and they told me to make an appointment, they said they had never heard that before.i did not go to the dealership thru today 8/15/11. i have however seen the numerous same complaints about the 2011 sonata. i wanted to make my own self heard as to this problem. it continues today and i am going to go to the dealership but expect the same stonewalling i have read about. | |||
| 05/01/2011 | 0 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. the contact stated while driving, the vehicle would pull to the left. there was a nhtsa campaign id number: 10v457000 (steering:gear box:shaft sector) recall that may be related to the failure. the contact was in the process of finding out if his vin was a part of the recall. the dealer replaced the strut, but the failure recurred. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 0 and the current mileage was 4,000. rvk | |||
| 06/01/2011 | 200 | ||
| Vehicle tracks--poorly pulls to left at highway speeds. brought back to dealer for fix , alignment performed several times. requires much more effort to hold steering, and creates fatigue after hours of driving. i consider this a hazzard condition | |||
| 05/16/2011 | 50 | ||
| 2011 hyundai se 2.0t steering pulls left and does not center despite alignment and tire rotations. delivery was 16 may 2011. above actions improve performance briefly, but do not cure problem. | |||
| 08/05/2011 | |||
| I bought a 2011 sonata 2.0t 2 weeks ago. i am having issues with the car pulling to the left and right. this vehicle has 17 inch wheels. | |||
| 02/15/2011 | 8 | ||
| Pulled left immediately upon delivery. returned to dealer. they said they switched the two front tires to fix the problem. they said it was due to radial pull. this begs the question what happens when i replace or rotate tires? i am concerned that the root cause has not been addressed. it has not pulled since they switched the front tires. | |||
| 06/25/2011 | 140 | ||
| Leased 2011 hundai sonata on 6/21/11. on 6/25 with 140 miles on the odometer i noticed a strong pull to the left at about 35 mph. needed to actively correct steering to keep car in a straight trajectory. i immediately checked tire pressure looked under the car for anything obvious but found nothing. did not drive on high speed roadway until many days later and found that at 65 mph the problem was the same. after july 4th holiday i telephoned hundai dealership and they told me to make an appointment, they said they had never heard that before.i did not go to the dealership thru today 8/15/11. i have however seen the numerous same complaints about the 2011 sonata. i wanted to make my own self heard as to this problem. it continues today and i am going to go to the dealership but expect the same stonewalling i have read about. | |||
| 05/01/2011 | 0 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. the contact stated that while driving, the vehicle would pull to the left. there was a nhtsa campaign id number: 10v457000 (steering:gear box:shaft sector) recall. the contact was in the process of finding out if his vehicle vin was apart of the recall. the dealer replaced the strut, but the failure recurred. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 0 and the current mileage was 4,000. nw | |||
| 03/21/2011 | |||
| My 2011 hyundai sonata 2.0t pulls to the left very hard. it occurs at just about any speed, but is worse with highway speeds. in less than1.5 seconds my car would be 1 lane over if my hands are not on the wheel. i have to hold the wheel to the right just to go straight. i have had this addressed twice at the dealership where i purchased my car. the problem has not been fixed. | |||
| 05/16/2011 | 50 | ||
| 2011 hyundai se 2.0t steering pulls left and does not center despite alignment and tire rotations. delivery was 16 may 2011. above actions improve performance briefly, but do not cure problem. | |||
| 08/05/2011 | |||
| I bought a 2011 sonata 2.0t 2 weeks ago. i am having issues with the car pulling to the left and right. this vehicle has 17 inch wheels. | |||
| 02/15/2011 | 8 | ||
| Pulled left immediately upon delivery. returned to dealer. they said they switched the two front tires to fix the problem. they said it was due to radial pull. this begs the question what happens when i replace or rotate tires? i am concerned that the root cause has not been addressed. it has not pulled since they switched the front tires. | |||
| 06/25/2011 | 140 | ||
| Leased 2011 hundai sonata on 6/21/11. on 6/25 with 140 miles on the odometer i noticed a strong pull to the left at about 35 mph. needed to actively correct steering to keep car in a straight trajectory. i immediately checked tire pressure looked under the car for anything obvious but found nothing. did not drive on high speed roadway until many days later and found that at 65 mph the problem was the same. after july 4th holiday i telephoned hundai dealership and they told me to make an appointment, they said they had never heard that before.i did not go to the dealership thru today 8/15/11. i have however seen the numerous same complaints about the 2011 sonata. i wanted to make my own self heard as to this problem. it continues today and i am going to go to the dealership but expect the same stonewalling i have read about. | |||
| 05/01/2011 | 0 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. the contact stated that while driving, the vehicle would pull to the left. there was a nhtsa campaign id number: 10v457000 (steering:gear box:shaft sector) recall. the contact was in the process of finding out if his vehicle vin was apart of the recall. the dealer replaced the strut, but the failure recurred. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 0 and the current mileage was 4,000. nw | |||
| 03/21/2011 | |||
| My 2011 hyundai sonata 2.0t pulls to the left very hard. it occurs at just about any speed, but is worse with highway speeds. in less than1.5 seconds my car would be 1 lane over if my hands are not on the wheel. i have to hold the wheel to the right just to go straight. i have had this addressed twice at the dealership where i purchased my car. the problem has not been fixed. | |||
| 08/05/2011 | |||
| I bought a 2011 sonata 2.0t 2 weeks ago. i am having issues with the car pulling to the left and right. this vehicle has 17 inch wheels. | |||
| 02/15/2011 | 8 | ||
| Pulled left immediately upon delivery. returned to dealer. they said they switched the two front tires to fix the problem. they said it was due to radial pull. this begs the question what happens when i replace or rotate tires? i am concerned that the root cause has not been addressed. it has not pulled since they switched the front tires. | |||
| 06/25/2011 | 140 | ||
| Leased 2011 hundai sonata on 6/21/11. on 6/25 with 140 miles on the odometer i noticed a strong pull to the left at about 35 mph. needed to actively correct steering to keep car in a straight trajectory. i immediately checked tire pressure looked under the car for anything obvious but found nothing. did not drive on high speed roadway until many days later and found that at 65 mph the problem was the same. after july 4th holiday i telephoned hundai dealership and they told me to make an appointment, they said they had never heard that before.i did not go to the dealership thru today 8/15/11. i have however seen the numerous same complaints about the 2011 sonata. i wanted to make my own self heard as to this problem. it continues today and i am going to go to the dealership but expect the same stonewalling i have read about. | |||
| 05/01/2011 | 0 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. the contact stated that while driving, the vehicle would pull to the left. there was a nhtsa campaign id number: 10v457000 (steering:gear box:shaft sector) recall. the contact was in the process of finding out if his vehicle vin was apart of the recall. the dealer replaced the strut, but the failure recurred. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 0 and the current mileage was 4,000. nw | |||
| 03/21/2011 | |||
| My 2011 hyundai sonata 2.0t pulls to the left very hard. it occurs at just about any speed, but is worse with highway speeds. in less than1.5 seconds my car would be 1 lane over if my hands are not on the wheel. i have to hold the wheel to the right just to go straight. i have had this addressed twice at the dealership where i purchased my car. the problem has not been fixed. | |||
| 08/04/2011 | 1 | ||
| 2011 hyundai sonata pulls left. car has been back to dealer a few times. they have replaced both struts, did alignments, straighttrac, as well as put 4 brand new tires on the car. i still have an issue with the car pull left. this happens all day every day since i purchased the car in january 2011 i dont feel safe driving this car. | |||
| 07/10/2011 | 2736 | ||
| 2011 sonata turbo pulls left all the time. soon as you release the wheel the car will pull to the left and into on coming traffic or a gaurd rail within 3-5 seconds at highway speeds.you have to always have the wheel slightly to the right to keep the car from pulling left. called hyundai and filled a case # but to date nobody has returned my call to discuss the problem. it was at the dealer for 4-5 days and they said the tried everything on the hyundai tsb and it still pulls to the left. | |||
| 04/01/2011 | 67900 | ||
| My 2011 hyundai sonata veers to the right. i have to keep mor pressue on the left side of the steering wheel inorder to keep the car straight. i have taken the car three times to the dealership but the problem has not be fixed. i have been told that the car steering goes slightly to the right but was not guarnateed that it could be fixed. | |||
| 08/04/2011 | 1 | ||
| 2011 hyundai sonata pulls left. car has been back to dealer a few times. they have replaced both struts, did alignments, straighttrac, as well as put 4 brand new tires on the car. i still have an issue with the car pull left. this happens all day every day since i purchased the car in january 2011 i dont feel safe driving this car. | |||
| 07/10/2011 | 2736 | ||
| 2011 sonata turbo pulls left all the time. soon as you release the wheel the car will pull to the left and into on coming traffic or a gaurd rail within 3-5 seconds at highway speeds.you have to always have the wheel slightly to the right to keep the car from pulling left. called hyundai and filled a case # but to date nobody has returned my call to discuss the problem. it was at the dealer for 4-5 days and they said the tried everything on the hyundai tsb and it still pulls to the left. | |||
| 04/01/2011 | 67900 | ||
| My 2011 hyundai sonata veers to the right. i have to keep mor pressue on the left side of the steering wheel inorder to keep the car straight. i have taken the car three times to the dealership but the problem has not be fixed. i have been told that the car steering goes slightly to the right but was not guarnateed that it could be fixed. | |||
| 07/21/2011 | 5000 | ||
| 2011 hyundai sonata 2.0t pulls to left at normal speeds during normal driving. this is not a torque-steer issue (the tendency of front-wheel drive cars to veer under acceleration due to uneven torque to the front wheels). even on cruise control, if you don't apply constant right correction, the car will veer left. the crown of the road does not stop this, nor is it a wind issue. if you let the wheel go, the car will change lanes to the left (or veer into oncoming traffic!) within 10 seconds. this is an extremely dangerous condition. i have had the car in the shop 3 times and while they are very aware of the issue, have no solution. this is unacceptable and a significant public safety hazard. please initiate a formal inquiry. | |||
| 08/04/2011 | 1 | ||
| 2011 hyundai sonata pulls left. car has been back to dealer a few times. they have replaced both struts, did alignments, straighttrac, as well as put 4 brand new tires on the car. i still have an issue with the car pull left. this happens all day every day since i purchased the car in january 2011 i dont feel safe driving this car. | |||
| 07/10/2011 | 2736 | ||
| 2011 sonata turbo pulls left all the time. soon as you release the wheel the car will pull to the left and into on coming traffic or a gaurd rail within 3-5 seconds at highway speeds.you have to always have the wheel slightly to the right to keep the car from pulling left. called hyundai and filled a case # but to date nobody has returned my call to discuss the problem. it was at the dealer for 4-5 days and they said the tried everything on the hyundai tsb and it still pulls to the left. | |||
| 04/01/2011 | 67900 | ||
| My 2011 hyundai sonata veers to the right. i have to keep mor pressue on the left side of the steering wheel inorder to keep the car straight. i have taken the car three times to the dealership but the problem has not be fixed. i have been told that the car steering goes slightly to the right but was not guarnateed that it could be fixed. | |||
| 07/21/2011 | 5000 | ||
| 2011 hyundai sonata 2.0t pulls to left at normal speeds during normal driving. this is not a torque-steer issue (the tendency of front-wheel drive cars to veer under acceleration due to uneven torque to the front wheels). even on cruise control, if you don't apply constant right correction, the car will veer left. the crown of the road does not stop this, nor is it a wind issue. if you let the wheel go, the car will change lanes to the left (or veer into oncoming traffic!) within 10 seconds. this is an extremely dangerous condition. i have had the car in the shop 3 times and while they are very aware of the issue, have no solution. this is unacceptable and a significant public safety hazard. please initiate a formal inquiry. | |||
| 07/10/2011 | 2736 | ||
| 2011 sonata turbo pulls left all the time. soon as you release the wheel the car will pull to the left and into on coming traffic or a gaurd rail within 3-5 seconds at highway speeds.you have to always have the wheel slightly to the right to keep the car from pulling left. called hyundai and filled a case # but to date nobody has returned my call to discuss the problem. it was at the dealer for 4-5 days and they said the tried everything on the hyundai tsb and it still pulls to the left. | |||
| 04/01/2011 | 67900 | ||
| My 2011 hyundai sonata veers to the right. i have to keep mor pressue on the left side of the steering wheel inorder to keep the car straight. i have taken the car three times to the dealership but the problem has not be fixed. i have been told that the car steering goes slightly to the right but was not guarnateed that it could be fixed. | |||
| 07/21/2011 | 5000 | ||
| 2011 hyundai sonata 2.0t pulls to left at normal speeds during normal driving. this is not a torque-steer issue (the tendency of front-wheel drive cars to veer under acceleration due to uneven torque to the front wheels). even on cruise control, if you don't apply constant right correction, the car will veer left. the crown of the road does not stop this, nor is it a wind issue. if you let the wheel go, the car will change lanes to the left (or veer into oncoming traffic!) within 10 seconds. this is an extremely dangerous condition. i have had the car in the shop 3 times and while they are very aware of the issue, have no solution. this is unacceptable and a significant public safety hazard. please initiate a formal inquiry. | |||
| 07/16/2011 | 15 | ||
| I purchased a 2011 hyundai sonata se 2.0t on 07/15/2011. during driving on highway speeds, the car is constantly pull to the left and its a quit significant pull. i took it to the dealer on 7/22/2011, their technition test drove it, it was pull to the left but he kept telling me this is normal. a lot of people having this issue and it is a major concern but hyundai dealers are not recognizing it. please try to address this issue as soon as possible. thank you | |||
| 06/30/2011 | 200 | ||
| This is for a 2012 sonata. your options to select this make and model only showed 2011 as the option year. this comlaint is for a 2012. i purchased a 2012 sonata in late june. technically this is the second one i purchased. i can explain it this way. the first one i bought had a horrible pulling issue. it pulled right aggressively. before i took delivery i test drove it and had the salesman drive with me. even he said, this is dangerous and not right. the dealership put it in the shop and they said they fixed it with an alignment. i test drove it again and it was even worse. i refused to buy that car. they found me another one. at first it seemed to drive fine on the test drive. i should have driven it more then a couple blocks. same issue as the first one after i took delivery. the car pulled and still pulls right, especially at highway speeds. border line dangerous on the highway. so, the dealership took it in again and worked the camber. it still pulls now it goes to the left or right and is very unpredictable. i have researched this on line. edmunds forums, various sonata columns, yahoo forums etc | |||
| 07/16/2011 | 15 | ||
| I purchased a 2011 hyundai sonata se 2.0t on 07/15/2011. during driving on highway speeds, the car is constantly pull to the left and its a quit significant pull. i took it to the dealer on 7/22/2011, their technition test drove it, it was pull to the left but he kept telling me this is normal. a lot of people having this issue and it is a major concern but hyundai dealers are not recognizing it. please try to address this issue as soon as possible. thank you | |||
| 06/30/2011 | 200 | ||
| This is for a 2012 sonata. your options to select this make and model only showed 2011 as the option year. this comlaint is for a 2012. i purchased a 2012 sonata in late june. technically this is the second one i purchased. i can explain it this way. the first one i bought had a horrible pulling issue. it pulled right aggressively. before i took delivery i test drove it and had the salesman drive with me. even he said, this is dangerous and not right. the dealership put it in the shop and they said they fixed it with an alignment. i test drove it again and it was even worse. i refused to buy that car. they found me another one. at first it seemed to drive fine on the test drive. i should have driven it more then a couple blocks. same issue as the first one after i took delivery. the car pulled and still pulls right, especially at highway speeds. border line dangerous on the highway. so, the dealership took it in again and worked the camber. it still pulls now it goes to the left or right and is very unpredictable. i have researched this on line. edmunds forums, various sonata columns, yahoo forums etc | |||
| 07/16/2011 | 15 | ||
| I purchased a 2011 hyundai sonata se 2.0t on 07/15/2011. during driving on highway speeds, the car is constantly pull to the left and its a quit significant pull. i took it to the dealer on 7/22/2011, their technition test drove it, it was pull to the left but he kept telling me this is normal. a lot of people having this issue and it is a major concern but hyundai dealers are not recognizing it. please try to address this issue as soon as possible. thank you | |||
| 06/30/2011 | 200 | ||
| This is for a 2012 sonata. your options to select this make and model only showed 2011 as the option year. this comlaint is for a 2012. i purchased a 2012 sonata in late june. technically this is the second one i purchased. i can explain it this way. the first one i bought had a horrible pulling issue. it pulled right aggressively. before i took delivery i test drove it and had the salesman drive with me. even he said, this is dangerous and not right. the dealership put it in the shop and they said they fixed it with an alignment. i test drove it again and it was even worse. i refused to buy that car. they found me another one. at first it seemed to drive fine on the test drive. i should have driven it more then a couple blocks. same issue as the first one after i took delivery. the car pulled and still pulls right, especially at highway speeds. border line dangerous on the highway. so, the dealership took it in again and worked the camber. it still pulls now it goes to the left or right and is very unpredictable. i have researched this on line. edmunds forums, various sonata columns, yahoo forums etc | |||
| 06/24/2011 | 4500 | ||
| The car pulls to the left and the steering is slightly tilted left in normal driving position. also have to apply a constant force to keep the car straight. at high speeds the steering feels free. | |||
| 07/05/2011 | 166 | ||
| 2012 hyundai sonata gls pulls right. took the car for inspection a few days after purchasing the car. they re-aligned the wheels but the problem still remains. i have contacted hyundai motor company they have suggested that i take the car to 2nd dealership for 2nd inspection before they can act on the issue. note:this complaint is for 2012 model. in the pull down menu there was not an option to select 2012 hyundai sonata | |||
| 08/06/2010 | 5 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. the contact stated that the vehicle would pull towards the left and right while driving at various speeds. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the contact was informed that he would have to get used to the driving of the vehicle. the vehicle was not repaired and the failure continued. while driving approximately 40 mph, the vehicle pulled sharply towards the left and the contact lost control of the vehicle. the brakes were applied and the contact noticed that the power steering was no longer functioning. the vehicle was carefully driven to an authorized dealer where the steering column was being replaced. the failure mileage was 5. sm. | |||
| 06/24/2011 | 4500 | ||
| The car pulls to the left and the steering is slightly tilted left in normal driving position. also have to apply a constant force to keep the car straight. at high speeds the steering feels free. | |||
| 07/05/2011 | 166 | ||
| 2012 hyundai sonata gls pulls right. took the car for inspection a few days after purchasing the car. they re-aligned the wheels but the problem still remains. i have contacted hyundai motor company they have suggested that i take the car to 2nd dealership for 2nd inspection before they can act on the issue. note:this complaint is for 2012 model. in the pull down menu there was not an option to select 2012 hyundai sonata | |||
| 08/06/2010 | 5 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. the contact stated that the vehicle would pull towards the left and right while driving at various speeds. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the contact was informed that he would have to get used to the driving of the vehicle. the vehicle was not repaired and the failure continued. while driving approximately 40 mph, the vehicle pulled sharply towards the left and the contact lost control of the vehicle. the brakes were applied and the contact noticed that the power steering was no longer functioning. the vehicle was carefully driven to an authorized dealer where the steering column was being replaced. the failure mileage was 5. sm. | |||
| 07/01/2011 | |||
| It seems more and more hyundai model cars are exhibiting a very severe shift to the left (or right) when traveling at highway speeds. a recall should be issued. please see the following example: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kolqvbpp3_a&feature=channel_video_title thanks, kevin | |||
| 06/24/2011 | 4500 | ||
| The car pulls to the left and the steering is slightly tilted left in normal driving position. also have to apply a constant force to keep the car straight. at high speeds the steering feels free. | |||
| 07/05/2011 | 166 | ||
| 2012 hyundai sonata gls pulls right. took the car for inspection a few days after purchasing the car. they re-aligned the wheels but the problem still remains. i have contacted hyundai motor company they have suggested that i take the car to 2nd dealership for 2nd inspection before they can act on the issue. note:this complaint is for 2012 model. in the pull down menu there was not an option to select 2012 hyundai sonata | |||
| 08/06/2010 | 5 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. the contact stated that the vehicle would pull towards the left and right while driving at various speeds. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the contact was informed that he would have to get used to the driving of the vehicle. the vehicle was not repaired and the failure continued. while driving approximately 40 mph, the vehicle pulled sharply towards the left and the contact lost control of the vehicle. the brakes were applied and the contact noticed that the power steering was no longer functioning. the vehicle was carefully driven to an authorized dealer where the steering column was being replaced. the failure mileage was 5. sm. | |||
| 07/01/2011 | |||
| It seems more and more hyundai model cars are exhibiting a very severe shift to the left (or right) when traveling at highway speeds. a recall should be issued. please see the following example: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kolqvbpp3_a&feature=channel_video_title thanks, kevin | |||
| 07/05/2011 | 166 | ||
| 2012 hyundai sonata gls pulls right. took the car for inspection a few days after purchasing the car. they re-aligned the wheels but the problem still remains. i have contacted hyundai motor company they have suggested that i take the car to 2nd dealership for 2nd inspection before they can act on the issue. note:this complaint is for 2012 model. in the pull down menu there was not an option to select 2012 hyundai sonata | |||
| 08/06/2010 | 5 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. the contact stated that the vehicle would pull towards the left and right while driving at various speeds. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the contact was informed that he would have to get used to the driving of the vehicle. the vehicle was not repaired and the failure continued. while driving approximately 40 mph, the vehicle pulled sharply towards the left and the contact lost control of the vehicle. the brakes were applied and the contact noticed that the power steering was no longer functioning. the vehicle was carefully driven to an authorized dealer where the steering column was being replaced. the failure mileage was 5. sm. | |||
| 07/01/2011 | |||
| It seems more and more hyundai model cars are exhibiting a very severe shift to the left (or right) when traveling at highway speeds. a recall should be issued. please see the following example: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kolqvbpp3_a&feature=channel_video_title thanks, kevin | |||
| 06/25/2011 | 2800 | ||
| My car (2011 hyundai sonata )starts drfiting to the left when going over 60 mph. i contacted the hyundai dealer where i purchased this vehicle in february and was told it's a defect in the 2011 hyundai sonata, but hyundai does not have a fix for it yet . | |||
| 07/01/2011 | |||
| It seems more and more hyundai model cars are exhibiting a very severe shift to the left (or right) when traveling at highway speeds. a recall should be issued. please see the following example: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kolqvbpp3_a&feature=channel_video_title thanks, kevin | |||
| 06/25/2011 | 2800 | ||
| My car (2011 hyundai sonata )starts drfiting to the left when going over 60 mph. i contacted the hyundai dealer where i purchased this vehicle in february and was told it's a defect in the 2011 hyundai sonata, but hyundai does not have a fix for it yet . | |||
| 06/02/2011 | |||
| My 2011 hyundai sonata limited is pulling right. noticed it after driving home. went back within the week to dealer service center. the pulling right is still there, not as severely, but still there. took it in in 3 weeks from purchase, their machinery says there is no alignment problem, but every time road test drive was done, it still pulls to the right. now, i have been given a rental car and they are keeping it for 2 days just to fix an alignment pulling to right. | |||
| 06/10/2011 | |||
| There is a problem with the steering in my 2011 hyundai sonata limited. at speeds above about 45 mph, the vehicle drifts randomly left & right. the higher the speed, the worse it is. the vehicle is also very sensitive to wind and even the wake of passing vehicles pushes the car around on the highway. it also is hard to steer on grooved pavement, which causes the car to squirm around erradically. i am constantly correcting the steering to maintain a straight track. the vehicle often pulls strongly to the left. this occurs especially when on the left side of a crowned highway. pulls very strongly to the left, but tracks straight when on the right side of the road. | |||
| 11/28/2010 | 10 | ||
| Purchased 2011 hyundai sonata ltd turbo in nov '10. car pulls to the left when driving at any speed. first service: dealer performed 4 wheel alignment. car still pulls. second service: dealer checked alignment and balanced on road force balancer. dealer recommended replacement rim due to mild scratch and tire replacement because it it flat spotted. car now pulls harder than before, dangerously so as to cause the car to change lanes at the slip of the wheel on a straight road. took car to independent wheel and tire alignment and rotation specialist, inspected scratched rim, stated it was balanced and any damage cosmetic. third service: dealer and regional field service engineer (fse) re-calibrated steering sensor, adjusted rear camber. recommended replacement of rear wheel due to scratch. fse drove the car and was satisfied with the alignment. car still pulls exactly as before. | |||
| 06/02/2011 | |||
| My 2011 hyundai sonata limited is pulling right. noticed it after driving home. went back within the week to dealer service center. the pulling right is still there, not as severely, but still there. took it in in 3 weeks from purchase, their machinery says there is no alignment problem, but every time road test drive was done, it still pulls to the right. now, i have been given a rental car and they are keeping it for 2 days just to fix an alignment pulling to right. | |||
| 06/10/2011 | |||
| There is a problem with the steering in my 2011 hyundai sonata limited. at speeds above about 45 mph, the vehicle drifts randomly left & right. the higher the speed, the worse it is. the vehicle is also very sensitive to wind and even the wake of passing vehicles pushes the car around on the highway. it also is hard to steer on grooved pavement, which causes the car to squirm around erradically. i am constantly correcting the steering to maintain a straight track. the vehicle often pulls strongly to the left. this occurs especially when on the left side of a crowned highway. pulls very strongly to the left, but tracks straight when on the right side of the road. | |||
| 11/28/2010 | 10 | ||
| Purchased 2011 hyundai sonata ltd turbo in nov '10. car pulls to the left when driving at any speed. first service: dealer performed 4 wheel alignment. car still pulls. second service: dealer checked alignment and balanced on road force balancer. dealer recommended replacement rim due to mild scratch and tire replacement because it it flat spotted. car now pulls harder than before, dangerously so as to cause the car to change lanes at the slip of the wheel on a straight road. took car to independent wheel and tire alignment and rotation specialist, inspected scratched rim, stated it was balanced and any damage cosmetic. third service: dealer and regional field service engineer (fse) re-calibrated steering sensor, adjusted rear camber. recommended replacement of rear wheel due to scratch. fse drove the car and was satisfied with the alignment. car still pulls exactly as before. | |||
| 06/02/2011 | |||
| My 2011 hyundai sonata limited is pulling right. noticed it after driving home. went back within the week to dealer service center. the pulling right is still there, not as severely, but still there. took it in in 3 weeks from purchase, their machinery says there is no alignment problem, but every time road test drive was done, it still pulls to the right. now, i have been given a rental car and they are keeping it for 2 days just to fix an alignment pulling to right. | |||
| 06/10/2011 | |||
| There is a problem with the steering in my 2011 hyundai sonata limited. at speeds above about 45 mph, the vehicle drifts randomly left & right. the higher the speed, the worse it is. the vehicle is also very sensitive to wind and even the wake of passing vehicles pushes the car around on the highway. it also is hard to steer on grooved pavement, which causes the car to squirm around erradically. i am constantly correcting the steering to maintain a straight track. the vehicle often pulls strongly to the left. this occurs especially when on the left side of a crowned highway. pulls very strongly to the left, but tracks straight when on the right side of the road. | |||
| 11/28/2010 | 10 | ||
| Purchased 2011 hyundai sonata ltd turbo in nov '10. car pulls to the left when driving at any speed. first service: dealer performed 4 wheel alignment. car still pulls. second service: dealer checked alignment and balanced on road force balancer. dealer recommended replacement rim due to mild scratch and tire replacement because it it flat spotted. car now pulls harder than before, dangerously so as to cause the car to change lanes at the slip of the wheel on a straight road. took car to independent wheel and tire alignment and rotation specialist, inspected scratched rim, stated it was balanced and any damage cosmetic. third service: dealer and regional field service engineer (fse) re-calibrated steering sensor, adjusted rear camber. recommended replacement of rear wheel due to scratch. fse drove the car and was satisfied with the alignment. car still pulls exactly as before. | |||
| 06/02/2011 | |||
| My 2011 hyundai sonata limited is pulling right. noticed it after driving home. went back within the week to dealer service center. the pulling right is still there, not as severely, but still there. took it in in 3 weeks from purchase, their machinery says there is no alignment problem, but every time road test drive was done, it still pulls to the right. now, i have been given a rental car and they are keeping it for 2 days just to fix an alignment pulling to right. | |||
| 06/10/2011 | |||
| There is a problem with the steering in my 2011 hyundai sonata limited. at speeds above about 45 mph, the vehicle drifts randomly left & right. the higher the speed, the worse it is. the vehicle is also very sensitive to wind and even the wake of passing vehicles pushes the car around on the highway. it also is hard to steer on grooved pavement, which causes the car to squirm around erradically. i am constantly correcting the steering to maintain a straight track. the vehicle often pulls strongly to the left. this occurs especially when on the left side of a crowned highway. pulls very strongly to the left, but tracks straight when on the right side of the road. | |||
| 11/28/2010 | 10 | ||
| Purchased 2011 hyundai sonata ltd turbo in nov '10. car pulls to the left when driving at any speed. first service: dealer performed 4 wheel alignment. car still pulls. second service: dealer checked alignment and balanced on road force balancer. dealer recommended replacement rim due to mild scratch and tire replacement because it it flat spotted. car now pulls harder than before, dangerously so as to cause the car to change lanes at the slip of the wheel on a straight road. took car to independent wheel and tire alignment and rotation specialist, inspected scratched rim, stated it was balanced and any damage cosmetic. third service: dealer and regional field service engineer (fse) re-calibrated steering sensor, adjusted rear camber. recommended replacement of rear wheel due to scratch. fse drove the car and was satisfied with the alignment. car still pulls exactly as before. | |||
| 06/13/2011 | 5000 | ||
| Steering on 2011 hyundai sonata pulls to the left. problem is worse at higher speeds. technician at oil change shop noticed feathering of tires @ ~5000 miles. took it to dealership and was told the alignment was within factory specs. about 9 months later tire noise and handling were bad enough i took it back. at first, i was told they couldn't reproduce the issue. complained in survey and dealership called and asked to look at it again. i was told the tires were pretty badly chopped up at this point. | |||
| 11/28/2010 | 10 | ||
| Purchased 2011 hyundai sonata ltd turbo in nov '10. car pulls to the left when driving at any speed. first service: dealer performed 4 wheel alignment. car still pulls. second service: dealer checked alignment and balanced on road force balancer. dealer recommended replacement rim due to mild scratch and tire replacement because it it flat spotted. car now pulls harder than before, dangerously so as to cause the car to change lanes at the slip of the wheel on a straight road. took car to independent wheel and tire alignment and rotation specialist, inspected scratched rim, stated it was balanced and any damage cosmetic. third service: dealer and regional field service engineer (fse) re-calibrated steering sensor, adjusted rear camber. recommended replacement of rear wheel due to scratch. fse drove the car and was satisfied with the alignment. car still pulls exactly as before. | |||
| 06/13/2011 | 5000 | ||
| Steering on 2011 hyundai sonata pulls to the left. problem is worse at higher speeds. technician at oil change shop noticed feathering of tires @ ~5000 miles. took it to dealership and was told the alignment was within factory specs. about 9 months later tire noise and handling were bad enough i took it back. at first, i was told they couldn't reproduce the issue. complained in survey and dealership called and asked to look at it again. i was told the tires were pretty badly chopped up at this point. | |||
| 01/26/2011 | 38 | ||
| Steering left pull - occured before buying while test driving dealer said it was air need for the tires. at pickup same thing happened brought it back reallignment was done 3 times improved slightly but car feels like 'driving a boat' have to keep realigning | |||
| 01/10/2011 | 500 | ||
| One of my relatives died in an auto accident in her new 2011 sonata, which was manufactured on 10/28/2010 by hyundai motor alabama. the accident was reported on a community website. http://www.northjersey.com/news/transportation/ridgefield_park_accident_kills_woman_closes_route_80_detoured_milk_truck_overturns.html in a nutshell, she was driving in the eastbound local lanes of route 80 when she lost control of her car. the vehicle rolled up onto a divider between the express and local lanes and hit the end of the guardrail to the left of her car. the impact spun her vehicle into the path of a tractor-trailer. the trailer struck the driver | |||
| 06/01/2011 | |||
| Within days of purchasing this vehicle it was noticed that it pulled to the left. we drove it for 1,000 miles thinking that it was winter with slush on the roads and therefore this may caused the pulling. we took it out on the road and it did not stop pulling tot he left. the pull was constant and required one to apply pressure to the steering wheel to the right to counter the constant pull to the left. we have taken the vehicle back to the dealer 3 times and there has been no mediation of the problem. i have called the hynudai customer service. the first time i left the car with the dealer for 4 days. they said everything was in spec with hyundai specifications. they even said the technician drove the car and found no pulling to the left. i left the lot and immediately returned stating it pulled as bad as before. i brought it in again and they rotated the tire and balanced them. this did not correct the problem. this last time, the dealer performed a road test force balance. this has not corrected the problem. this pulling is acute and is a safety hazard. it is to the point that i will not allow my spouse to drive the car out of town. the dealer acknowledges nor admits this is a safety problem but the service manager did indicate when he rode with me there is a definite steering problem. i have received no satisfaction from the dealer. this problem needs to be corrected by hyundai before a fatality occurs. | |||
| 06/13/2011 | 5000 | ||
| Steering on 2011 hyundai sonata pulls to the left. problem is worse at higher speeds. technician at oil change shop noticed feathering of tires @ ~5000 miles. took it to dealership and was told the alignment was within factory specs. about 9 months later tire noise and handling were bad enough i took it back. at first, i was told they couldn't reproduce the issue. complained in survey and dealership called and asked to look at it again. i was told the tires were pretty badly chopped up at this point. | |||
| 01/26/2011 | 38 | ||
| Steering left pull - occured before buying while test driving dealer said it was air need for the tires. at pickup same thing happened brought it back reallignment was done 3 times improved slightly but car feels like 'driving a boat' have to keep realigning | |||
| 01/10/2011 | 500 | ||
| One of my relatives died in an auto accident in her new 2011 sonata, which was manufactured on 10/28/2010 by hyundai motor alabama. the accident was reported on a community website. http://www.northjersey.com/news/transportation/ridgefield_park_accident_kills_woman_closes_route_80_detoured_milk_truck_overturns.html in a nutshell, she was driving in the eastbound local lanes of route 80 when she lost control of her car. the vehicle rolled up onto a divider between the express and local lanes and hit the end of the guardrail to the left of her car. the impact spun her vehicle into the path of a tractor-trailer. the trailer struck the driver | |||
| 03/28/2011 | 500 | ||
| Upon immediately driving my brand new 2011 hyundai sonata, i noticed the vehicle pulls drasticall and unsafely to the left. if i let go of the steering wheel, i will be in the next lane within 2 seconds. it is dangerous, especially if the road is curving to the right. then i will be in the next lane in less than 1 second. have brought it to dealer 3 times, they chaged tires, replkaced strut, realligned, and did a special wheel balance, to no avail. they send a factory engineer to look at it and he said that there is nothing wrong with it. he is lieing. i sent video to hyundai corporate, and filed a lemmon law claim. i am supposed to have an area manager drive it with me this week.. i have owner several new cars in my life , this is dangerous a recall is needed | |||
| 11/22/2010 | 10 | ||
| I have a turbo limited sonata. it has a severe left pull. if i am driving on a flat surface and let go of the steering wheel, i would be off the road to the left in about 5-6 seconds. if i am accelerating, i would be off the road within 1-2 seconds. it is a real problem. my dealership does not have the specs to fix the issue. i called the next closest dealer and they also do not have a fix. i am constantly assured that hyundai is working on the issue, but lets face it, it has been over six months. i have lost faith that they are working on a fix. the newly sold 2011 sonata limited turbos are being sold with the 17 wheels, not the 18 wheels i have. therefore, it looks as though they are trying to change it to fix the problem. but what about those of us with the 18 wheels? do we have to wait until someone dies before this gets fixed? that is not acceptable to me. there are already over 165 complaints and i hope more are added daily. i am a repeat hyundai sonata buyer and very discouraged with the quality of safety in this car. please investigate the problem and force a recall! | |||
| 06/01/2011 | |||
| Within days of purchasing this vehicle it was noticed that it pulled to the left. we drove it for 1,000 miles thinking that it was winter with slush on the roads and therefore this may caused the pulling. we took it out on the road and it did not stop pulling tot he left. the pull was constant and required one to apply pressure to the steering wheel to the right to counter the constant pull to the left. we have taken the vehicle back to the dealer 3 times and there has been no mediation of the problem. i have called the hynudai customer service. the first time i left the car with the dealer for 4 days. they said everything was in spec with hyundai specifications. they even said the technician drove the car and found no pulling to the left. i left the lot and immediately returned stating it pulled as bad as before. i brought it in again and they rotated the tire and balanced them. this did not correct the problem. this last time, the dealer performed a road test force balance. this has not corrected the problem. this pulling is acute and is a safety hazard. it is to the point that i will not allow my spouse to drive the car out of town. the dealer acknowledges nor admits this is a safety problem but the service manager did indicate when he rode with me there is a definite steering problem. i have received no satisfaction from the dealer. this problem needs to be corrected by hyundai before a fatality occurs. | |||
| 01/26/2011 | 38 | ||
| Steering left pull - occured before buying while test driving dealer said it was air need for the tires. at pickup same thing happened brought it back reallignment was done 3 times improved slightly but car feels like 'driving a boat' have to keep realigning | |||
| 01/10/2011 | 500 | ||
| One of my relatives died in an auto accident in her new 2011 sonata, which was manufactured on 10/28/2010 by hyundai motor alabama. the accident was reported on a community website. http://www.northjersey.com/news/transportation/ridgefield_park_accident_kills_woman_closes_route_80_detoured_milk_truck_overturns.html in a nutshell, she was driving in the eastbound local lanes of route 80 when she lost control of her car. the vehicle rolled up onto a divider between the express and local lanes and hit the end of the guardrail to the left of her car. the impact spun her vehicle into the path of a tractor-trailer. the trailer struck the driver | |||
| 03/28/2011 | 500 | ||
| Upon immediately driving my brand new 2011 hyundai sonata, i noticed the vehicle pulls drasticall and unsafely to the left. if i let go of the steering wheel, i will be in the next lane within 2 seconds. it is dangerous, especially if the road is curving to the right. then i will be in the next lane in less than 1 second. have brought it to dealer 3 times, they chaged tires, replkaced strut, realligned, and did a special wheel balance, to no avail. they send a factory engineer to look at it and he said that there is nothing wrong with it. he is lieing. i sent video to hyundai corporate, and filed a lemmon law claim. i am supposed to have an area manager drive it with me this week.. i have owner several new cars in my life , this is dangerous a recall is needed | |||
| 11/22/2010 | 10 | ||
| I have a turbo limited sonata. it has a severe left pull. if i am driving on a flat surface and let go of the steering wheel, i would be off the road to the left in about 5-6 seconds. if i am accelerating, i would be off the road within 1-2 seconds. it is a real problem. my dealership does not have the specs to fix the issue. i called the next closest dealer and they also do not have a fix. i am constantly assured that hyundai is working on the issue, but lets face it, it has been over six months. i have lost faith that they are working on a fix. the newly sold 2011 sonata limited turbos are being sold with the 17 wheels, not the 18 wheels i have. therefore, it looks as though they are trying to change it to fix the problem. but what about those of us with the 18 wheels? do we have to wait until someone dies before this gets fixed? that is not acceptable to me. there are already over 165 complaints and i hope more are added daily. i am a repeat hyundai sonata buyer and very discouraged with the quality of safety in this car. please investigate the problem and force a recall! | |||
| 06/01/2011 | |||
| Within days of purchasing this vehicle it was noticed that it pulled to the left. we drove it for 1,000 miles thinking that it was winter with slush on the roads and therefore this may caused the pulling. we took it out on the road and it did not stop pulling tot he left. the pull was constant and required one to apply pressure to the steering wheel to the right to counter the constant pull to the left. we have taken the vehicle back to the dealer 3 times and there has been no mediation of the problem. i have called the hynudai customer service. the first time i left the car with the dealer for 4 days. they said everything was in spec with hyundai specifications. they even said the technician drove the car and found no pulling to the left. i left the lot and immediately returned stating it pulled as bad as before. i brought it in again and they rotated the tire and balanced them. this did not correct the problem. this last time, the dealer performed a road test force balance. this has not corrected the problem. this pulling is acute and is a safety hazard. it is to the point that i will not allow my spouse to drive the car out of town. the dealer acknowledges nor admits this is a safety problem but the service manager did indicate when he rode with me there is a definite steering problem. i have received no satisfaction from the dealer. this problem needs to be corrected by hyundai before a fatality occurs. | |||
| 01/26/2011 | 38 | ||
| Steering left pull - occured before buying while test driving dealer said it was air need for the tires. at pickup same thing happened brought it back reallignment was done 3 times improved slightly but car feels like 'driving a boat' have to keep realigning | |||
| 01/10/2011 | 500 | ||
| One of my relatives died in an auto accident in her new 2011 sonata, which was manufactured on 10/28/2010 by hyundai motor alabama. the accident was reported on a community website. http://www.northjersey.com/news/transportation/ridgefield_park_accident_kills_woman_closes_route_80_detoured_milk_truck_overturns.html in a nutshell, she was driving in the eastbound local lanes of route 80 when she lost control of her car. the vehicle rolled up onto a divider between the express and local lanes and hit the end of the guardrail to the left of her car. the impact spun her vehicle into the path of a tractor-trailer. the trailer struck the driver | |||
| 03/28/2011 | 500 | ||
| Upon immediately driving my brand new 2011 hyundai sonata, i noticed the vehicle pulls drasticall and unsafely to the left. if i let go of the steering wheel, i will be in the next lane within 2 seconds. it is dangerous, especially if the road is curving to the right. then i will be in the next lane in less than 1 second. have brought it to dealer 3 times, they chaged tires, replkaced strut, realligned, and did a special wheel balance, to no avail. they send a factory engineer to look at it and he said that there is nothing wrong with it. he is lieing. i sent video to hyundai corporate, and filed a lemmon law claim. i am supposed to have an area manager drive it with me this week.. i have owner several new cars in my life , this is dangerous a recall is needed | |||
| 06/01/2011 | |||
| Within days of purchasing this vehicle it was noticed that it pulled to the left. we drove it for 1,000 miles thinking that it was winter with slush on the roads and therefore this may caused the pulling. we took it out on the road and it did not stop pulling tot he left. the pull was constant and required one to apply pressure to the steering wheel to the right to counter the constant pull to the left. we have taken the vehicle back to the dealer 3 times and there has been no mediation of the problem. i have called the hynudai customer service. the first time i left the car with the dealer for 4 days. they said everything was in spec with hyundai specifications. they even said the technician drove the car and found no pulling to the left. i left the lot and immediately returned stating it pulled as bad as before. i brought it in again and they rotated the tire and balanced them. this did not correct the problem. this last time, the dealer performed a road test force balance. this has not corrected the problem. this pulling is acute and is a safety hazard. it is to the point that i will not allow my spouse to drive the car out of town. the dealer acknowledges nor admits this is a safety problem but the service manager did indicate when he rode with me there is a definite steering problem. i have received no satisfaction from the dealer. this problem needs to be corrected by hyundai before a fatality occurs. | |||
| 05/27/2011 | 200 | ||
| Car pulls left at speeds above 45mph. constant pulls makes it unsafe to drive. | |||
| 03/28/2011 | 500 | ||
| Upon immediately driving my brand new 2011 hyundai sonata, i noticed the vehicle pulls drasticall and unsafely to the left. if i let go of the steering wheel, i will be in the next lane within 2 seconds. it is dangerous, especially if the road is curving to the right. then i will be in the next lane in less than 1 second. have brought it to dealer 3 times, they chaged tires, replkaced strut, realligned, and did a special wheel balance, to no avail. they send a factory engineer to look at it and he said that there is nothing wrong with it. he is lieing. i sent video to hyundai corporate, and filed a lemmon law claim. i am supposed to have an area manager drive it with me this week.. i have owner several new cars in my life , this is dangerous a recall is needed | |||
| 11/22/2010 | 10 | ||
| I have a turbo limited sonata. it has a severe left pull. if i am driving on a flat surface and let go of the steering wheel, i would be off the road to the left in about 5-6 seconds. if i am accelerating, i would be off the road within 1-2 seconds. it is a real problem. my dealership does not have the specs to fix the issue. i called the next closest dealer and they also do not have a fix. i am constantly assured that hyundai is working on the issue, but lets face it, it has been over six months. i have lost faith that they are working on a fix. the newly sold 2011 sonata limited turbos are being sold with the 17 wheels, not the 18 wheels i have. therefore, it looks as though they are trying to change it to fix the problem. but what about those of us with the 18 wheels? do we have to wait until someone dies before this gets fixed? that is not acceptable to me. there are already over 165 complaints and i hope more are added daily. i am a repeat hyundai sonata buyer and very discouraged with the quality of safety in this car. please investigate the problem and force a recall! | |||
| 06/01/2011 | |||
| Within days of purchasing this vehicle it was noticed that it pulled to the left. we drove it for 1,000 miles thinking that it was winter with slush on the roads and therefore this may caused the pulling. we took it out on the road and it did not stop pulling tot he left. the pull was constant and required one to apply pressure to the steering wheel to the right to counter the constant pull to the left. we have taken the vehicle back to the dealer 3 times and there has been no mediation of the problem. i have called the hynudai customer service. the first time i left the car with the dealer for 4 days. they said everything was in spec with hyundai specifications. they even said the technician drove the car and found no pulling to the left. i left the lot and immediately returned stating it pulled as bad as before. i brought it in again and they rotated the tire and balanced them. this did not correct the problem. this last time, the dealer performed a road test force balance. this has not corrected the problem. this pulling is acute and is a safety hazard. it is to the point that i will not allow my spouse to drive the car out of town. the dealer acknowledges nor admits this is a safety problem but the service manager did indicate when he rode with me there is a definite steering problem. i have received no satisfaction from the dealer. this problem needs to be corrected by hyundai before a fatality occurs. | |||
| 05/27/2011 | 200 | ||
| Car pulls left at speeds above 45mph. constant pulls makes it unsafe to drive. | |||
| 05/30/2011 | 1000 | ||
| Vehicle pulls sharply to the left while driving down the road about 25 mph. the steering wheel jerked from my wife's hands . | |||
| 11/22/2010 | 10 | ||
| I have a turbo limited sonata. it has a severe left pull. if i am driving on a flat surface and let go of the steering wheel, i would be off the road to the left in about 5-6 seconds. if i am accelerating, i would be off the road within 1-2 seconds. it is a real problem. my dealership does not have the specs to fix the issue. i called the next closest dealer and they also do not have a fix. i am constantly assured that hyundai is working on the issue, but lets face it, it has been over six months. i have lost faith that they are working on a fix. the newly sold 2011 sonata limited turbos are being sold with the 17 wheels, not the 18 wheels i have. therefore, it looks as though they are trying to change it to fix the problem. but what about those of us with the 18 wheels? do we have to wait until someone dies before this gets fixed? that is not acceptable to me. there are already over 165 complaints and i hope more are added daily. i am a repeat hyundai sonata buyer and very discouraged with the quality of safety in this car. please investigate the problem and force a recall! | |||
| 06/01/2011 | |||
| Within days of purchasing this vehicle it was noticed that it pulled to the left. we drove it for 1,000 miles thinking that it was winter with slush on the roads and therefore this may caused the pulling. we took it out on the road and it did not stop pulling tot he left. the pull was constant and required one to apply pressure to the steering wheel to the right to counter the constant pull to the left. we have taken the vehicle back to the dealer 3 times and there has been no mediation of the problem. i have called the hynudai customer service. the first time i left the car with the dealer for 4 days. they said everything was in spec with hyundai specifications. they even said the technician drove the car and found no pulling to the left. i left the lot and immediately returned stating it pulled as bad as before. i brought it in again and they rotated the tire and balanced them. this did not correct the problem. this last time, the dealer performed a road test force balance. this has not corrected the problem. this pulling is acute and is a safety hazard. it is to the point that i will not allow my spouse to drive the car out of town. the dealer acknowledges nor admits this is a safety problem but the service manager did indicate when he rode with me there is a definite steering problem. i have received no satisfaction from the dealer. this problem needs to be corrected by hyundai before a fatality occurs. | |||
| 05/27/2011 | 200 | ||
| Car pulls left at speeds above 45mph. constant pulls makes it unsafe to drive. | |||
| 05/30/2011 | 1000 | ||
| Vehicle pulls sharply to the left while driving down the road about 25 mph. the steering wheel jerked from my wife's hands . | |||
| 12/01/2010 | |||
| Car pulls to the left all the time | |||
| 05/27/2011 | 200 | ||
| Car pulls left at speeds above 45mph. constant pulls makes it unsafe to drive. | |||
| 05/30/2011 | 1000 | ||
| Vehicle pulls sharply to the left while driving down the road about 25 mph. the steering wheel jerked from my wife's hands . | |||
| 12/01/2010 | |||
| Car pulls to the left all the time | |||
| 11/16/2010 | 12 | ||
| 2011 hyundai sonota se 2.0 turbo pulls to the left. dealer did a front end alignment per the tsb for this problem but that did not fix it. this has occured since the car was new back in november of 2010. | |||
| 05/30/2011 | 1000 | ||
| Vehicle pulls sharply to the left while driving down the road about 25 mph. the steering wheel jerked from my wife's hands . | |||
| 12/01/2010 | |||
| Car pulls to the left all the time | |||
| 11/16/2010 | 12 | ||
| 2011 hyundai sonota se 2.0 turbo pulls to the left. dealer did a front end alignment per the tsb for this problem but that did not fix it. this has occured since the car was new back in november of 2010. | |||
| 12/01/2010 | |||
| Car pulls to the left all the time | |||
| 11/16/2010 | 12 | ||
| 2011 hyundai sonota se 2.0 turbo pulls to the left. dealer did a front end alignment per the tsb for this problem but that did not fix it. this has occured since the car was new back in november of 2010. | |||
| 05/25/2011 | 806 | ||
| 2011 sonata turbo limited pulls to left, demonstrated this to service manager at the dealer who says it is the way i am driving the car. complaint filed with hyundai, bbb, etc. this car is unsafe and should be recalled. loaner car that they gave me did the same thing. hyundai needs to be forced to acknowledge this problem with 2011 sonata and repair the vehicles. | |||
| 05/27/2011 | 52 | ||
| Brand new 2011 hyundai sonata 2.0t pulls noticeably to the left on level roads. | |||
| 05/25/2011 | 806 | ||
| 2011 sonata turbo limited pulls to left, demonstrated this to service manager at the dealer who says it is the way i am driving the car. complaint filed with hyundai, bbb, etc. this car is unsafe and should be recalled. loaner car that they gave me did the same thing. hyundai needs to be forced to acknowledge this problem with 2011 sonata and repair the vehicles. | |||
| 05/27/2011 | 52 | ||
| Brand new 2011 hyundai sonata 2.0t pulls noticeably to the left on level roads. | |||
| 05/25/2011 | 806 | ||
| 2011 sonata turbo limited pulls to left, demonstrated this to service manager at the dealer who says it is the way i am driving the car. complaint filed with hyundai, bbb, etc. this car is unsafe and should be recalled. loaner car that they gave me did the same thing. hyundai needs to be forced to acknowledge this problem with 2011 sonata and repair the vehicles. | |||
| 05/27/2011 | 52 | ||
| Brand new 2011 hyundai sonata 2.0t pulls noticeably to the left on level roads. | |||
| 05/25/2011 | 806 | ||
| 2011 sonata turbo limited pulls to left, demonstrated this to service manager at the dealer who says it is the way i am driving the car. complaint filed with hyundai, bbb, etc. this car is unsafe and should be recalled. loaner car that they gave me did the same thing. hyundai needs to be forced to acknowledge this problem with 2011 sonata and repair the vehicles. | |||
| 05/27/2011 | 52 | ||
| Brand new 2011 hyundai sonata 2.0t pulls noticeably to the left on level roads. | |||
| 10/08/2010 | 280 | ||
| My oct. 8 2011hyundai sonata 2.0t is a left puller. i know there is a problem with this model. my dealer will not admit to the problem and i am getting tired of dealing with it. some day someone is going to die because of this pulling issue. please help us solve this. thank you | |||
| 05/23/2011 | 4000 | ||
| 2011 hyundai sonata turbo pulls to the left, sometimes pretty hard, almost causing an accident several times. any release of tension on the steering wheel by the driver results in the car swerving to the left. it does not matter if the road is flat, it drifts; but if there is any type of crown, it will swerve left. i have not ever had it pull or drift to the right on any road condition. this became very noticable early on. the car currently has 4,000 miles on it, and is being taken back to the dealership for repairs this week. | |||
| 10/08/2010 | 280 | ||
| My oct. 8 2011hyundai sonata 2.0t is a left puller. i know there is a problem with this model. my dealer will not admit to the problem and i am getting tired of dealing with it. some day someone is going to die because of this pulling issue. please help us solve this. thank you | |||
| 05/23/2011 | 4000 | ||
| 2011 hyundai sonata turbo pulls to the left, sometimes pretty hard, almost causing an accident several times. any release of tension on the steering wheel by the driver results in the car swerving to the left. it does not matter if the road is flat, it drifts; but if there is any type of crown, it will swerve left. i have not ever had it pull or drift to the right on any road condition. this became very noticable early on. the car currently has 4,000 miles on it, and is being taken back to the dealership for repairs this week. | |||
| 10/08/2010 | 280 | ||
| My oct. 8 2011hyundai sonata 2.0t is a left puller. i know there is a problem with this model. my dealer will not admit to the problem and i am getting tired of dealing with it. some day someone is going to die because of this pulling issue. please help us solve this. thank you | |||
| 05/23/2011 | 4000 | ||
| 2011 hyundai sonata turbo pulls to the left, sometimes pretty hard, almost causing an accident several times. any release of tension on the steering wheel by the driver results in the car swerving to the left. it does not matter if the road is flat, it drifts; but if there is any type of crown, it will swerve left. i have not ever had it pull or drift to the right on any road condition. this became very noticable early on. the car currently has 4,000 miles on it, and is being taken back to the dealership for repairs this week. | |||
| 05/09/2011 | 500 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. the contact stated the vehicle would drift towards the driver's side while driving approximately 40 mph. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the contact was informed that the failure was due to the balancing of the tires. the vehicle was aligned but the failure continued. the vehicle was taken back to an authorized dealer where it was in the process of having the failure diagnosed. the failure and current mileages were 500. | |||
| 05/23/2011 | 4000 | ||
| 2011 hyundai sonata turbo pulls to the left, sometimes pretty hard, almost causing an accident several times. any release of tension on the steering wheel by the driver results in the car swerving to the left. it does not matter if the road is flat, it drifts; but if there is any type of crown, it will swerve left. i have not ever had it pull or drift to the right on any road condition. this became very noticable early on. the car currently has 4,000 miles on it, and is being taken back to the dealership for repairs this week. | |||
| 05/09/2011 | 500 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. the contact stated the vehicle would drift towards the driver's side while driving approximately 40 mph. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the contact was informed that the failure was due to the balancing of the tires. the vehicle was aligned but the failure continued. the vehicle was taken back to an authorized dealer where it was in the process of having the failure diagnosed. the failure and current mileages were 500. | |||
| 05/19/2011 | 1000 | ||
| 2011 hyundai sonata limited turbo 2.0l, bought april 2011, pulls left. on left-canted left lane car pulls hard to left, needs constant cw (right) force exerted on steering wheel to maintain straight. on right-canted right lane car drives straight with no driver interaction needed. on a flat road car has slight pull to left, needing constant slight cw (right) pressure to maintain going straight. had dealer align front-end . . no change. | |||
| 05/23/2011 | 4000 | ||
| 2011 hyundai sonata turbo pulls to the left, sometimes pretty hard, almost causing an accident several times. any release of tension on the steering wheel by the driver results in the car swerving to the left. it does not matter if the road is flat, it drifts; but if there is any type of crown, it will swerve left. i have not ever had it pull or drift to the right on any road condition. this became very noticable early on. the car currently has 4,000 miles on it, and is being taken back to the dealership for repairs this week. | |||
| 05/09/2011 | 500 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. the contact stated the vehicle would drift towards the driver's side while driving approximately 40 mph. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the contact was informed the failure was due to the balancing of the tires. the vehicle was aligned but the failure continued. the vehicle was taken back to the authorized dealer where it was in the process of having the failure diagnosed. the failure and current mileages were 500. sm. | |||
| 05/19/2011 | 1000 | ||
| 2011 hyundai sonata limited turbo 2.0l, bought april 2011, pulls left. on left-canted left lane car pulls hard to left, needs constant cw (right) force exerted on steering wheel to maintain straight. on right-canted right lane car drives straight with no driver interaction needed. on a flat road car has slight pull to left, needing constant slight cw (right) pressure to maintain going straight. had dealer align front-end . . no change. | |||
| 05/02/2011 | 35 | ||
| I bought a 2011 hyundai sonata 2 weeks ago and found a left pull plus a slight drift to either side when going straight on a highway between 55-80 . it turns well in the corners either left or right but again when going straight it has a tendancy to wonder to either side and at times a slight pull to the left. at this point it is just a bit annoying but i am afraid of it getting worse as time goes on. i am placing a call in the am with my dealer and possibly to hyundai assistance to file a complaint. i found this issue when i eased off the steering wheel on a straight stretch of highway for about 3 seconds it will go straight then it will go in either direction on a straightaway. i find that when i have the steering wheel straight it will travel straight for a few seconds and then start vering off to either side. my initial thoughts after reading some posts on the hyundai forums is that it is a disconnect with the elctronic steering control computer or the software for it has a flaw in it. my car was built in march of this year and i know from reading posts from back in early 2010 this has been an issue. i don't think it is a front end alignment problem because when you stop the car it goes straight. i'm not sure if tires could be the issue either as many posted that they had all the tires checked and replaced, struts changed, wheel bearings changed, steering angle sensor recalibrated and still the problem persists. i can live with the issue for now but if it gets worse could become a big safety issue. my wife drives this car with my daughter who has a disability. my concern is for them getting into an accident because of this. or worse causing an accident which claims lives. again i will go back to the dealer to have this looked at but i am not confident that they will be able to fix this issue. i have read that hyundai engineers have not be able to figure out what is wrong. it's a shame i like the car. please get hyundai to fix this before someone gets hurt. | |||
| 05/17/2011 | 8 | ||
| Picked up my 2011 hyundai sonata last night with 8 miles on it. pulled out of the dealership and the vehicle immediately pulled hard to the left. dealer says this is the electronic steering, but it's dangerous! there has to be a further problem. i got this vehicle for safety with a chld on the way. i do not feel safe driving this car.if i even lift my hands off the wheel for 2 seconds, the car would veer into the median. out of probably1000 complaints i read online, the dealership was unable to correct the problem and hyundai has not admitted to any issues. | |||
| 05/09/2011 | 500 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. the contact stated the vehicle would drift towards the driver's side while driving approximately 40 mph. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the contact was informed the failure was due to the balancing of the tires. the vehicle was aligned but the failure continued. the vehicle was taken back to the authorized dealer where it was in the process of having the failure diagnosed. the failure and current mileages were 500. sm. | |||
| 05/02/2011 | 35 | ||
| I bought a 2011 hyundai sonata 2 weeks ago and found a left pull plus a slight drift to either side when going straight on a highway between 55-80 . it turns well in the corners either left or right but again when going straight it has a tendancy to wonder to either side and at times a slight pull to the left. at this point it is just a bit annoying but i am afraid of it getting worse as time goes on. i am placing a call in the am with my dealer and possibly to hyundai assistance to file a complaint. i found this issue when i eased off the steering wheel on a straight stretch of highway for about 3 seconds it will go straight then it will go in either direction on a straightaway. i find that when i have the steering wheel straight it will travel straight for a few seconds and then start vering off to either side. my initial thoughts after reading some posts on the hyundai forums is that it is a disconnect with the elctronic steering control computer or the software for it has a flaw in it. my car was built in march of this year and i know from reading posts from back in early 2010 this has been an issue. i don't think it is a front end alignment problem because when you stop the car it goes straight. i'm not sure if tires could be the issue either as many posted that they had all the tires checked and replaced, struts changed, wheel bearings changed, steering angle sensor recalibrated and still the problem persists. i can live with the issue for now but if it gets worse could become a big safety issue. my wife drives this car with my daughter who has a disability. my concern is for them getting into an accident because of this. or worse causing an accident which claims lives. again i will go back to the dealer to have this looked at but i am not confident that they will be able to fix this issue. i have read that hyundai engineers have not be able to figure out what is wrong. it's a shame i like the car. please get hyundai to fix this before someone gets hurt. | |||
| 05/17/2011 | 8 | ||
| Picked up my 2011 hyundai sonata last night with 8 miles on it. pulled out of the dealership and the vehicle immediately pulled hard to the left. dealer says this is the electronic steering, but it's dangerous! there has to be a further problem. i got this vehicle for safety with a chld on the way. i do not feel safe driving this car.if i even lift my hands off the wheel for 2 seconds, the car would veer into the median. out of probably1000 complaints i read online, the dealership was unable to correct the problem and hyundai has not admitted to any issues. | |||
| 05/19/2011 | 1000 | ||
| 2011 hyundai sonata limited turbo 2.0l, bought april 2011, pulls left. on left-canted left lane car pulls hard to left, needs constant cw (right) force exerted on steering wheel to maintain straight. on right-canted right lane car drives straight with no driver interaction needed. on a flat road car has slight pull to left, needing constant slight cw (right) pressure to maintain going straight. had dealer align front-end . . no change. | |||
| 05/02/2011 | 35 | ||
| I bought a 2011 hyundai sonata 2 weeks ago and found a left pull plus a slight drift to either side when going straight on a highway between 55-80 . it turns well in the corners either left or right but again when going straight it has a tendancy to wonder to either side and at times a slight pull to the left. at this point it is just a bit annoying but i am afraid of it getting worse as time goes on. i am placing a call in the am with my dealer and possibly to hyundai assistance to file a complaint. i found this issue when i eased off the steering wheel on a straight stretch of highway for about 3 seconds it will go straight then it will go in either direction on a straightaway. i find that when i have the steering wheel straight it will travel straight for a few seconds and then start vering off to either side. my initial thoughts after reading some posts on the hyundai forums is that it is a disconnect with the elctronic steering control computer or the software for it has a flaw in it. my car was built in march of this year and i know from reading posts from back in early 2010 this has been an issue. i don't think it is a front end alignment problem because when you stop the car it goes straight. i'm not sure if tires could be the issue either as many posted that they had all the tires checked and replaced, struts changed, wheel bearings changed, steering angle sensor recalibrated and still the problem persists. i can live with the issue for now but if it gets worse could become a big safety issue. my wife drives this car with my daughter who has a disability. my concern is for them getting into an accident because of this. or worse causing an accident which claims lives. again i will go back to the dealer to have this looked at but i am not confident that they will be able to fix this issue. i have read that hyundai engineers have not be able to figure out what is wrong. it's a shame i like the car. please get hyundai to fix this before someone gets hurt. | |||
| 05/17/2011 | 8 | ||
| Picked up my 2011 hyundai sonata last night with 8 miles on it. pulled out of the dealership and the vehicle immediately pulled hard to the left. dealer says this is the electronic steering, but it's dangerous! there has to be a further problem. i got this vehicle for safety with a chld on the way. i do not feel safe driving this car.if i even lift my hands off the wheel for 2 seconds, the car would veer into the median. out of probably1000 complaints i read online, the dealership was unable to correct the problem and hyundai has not admitted to any issues. | |||
| 05/09/2011 | 45 | ||
| Purchased new hyundai sonata limited 2.0t. from the time of delivery, steering pulls left, especially in the center and left lanes on 3-lane roads (ie. interstate highways). | |||
| 05/02/2011 | 35 | ||
| I bought a 2011 hyundai sonata 2 weeks ago and found a left pull plus a slight drift to either side when going straight on a highway between 55-80 . it turns well in the corners either left or right but again when going straight it has a tendancy to wonder to either side and at times a slight pull to the left. at this point it is just a bit annoying but i am afraid of it getting worse as time goes on. i am placing a call in the am with my dealer and possibly to hyundai assistance to file a complaint. i found this issue when i eased off the steering wheel on a straight stretch of highway for about 3 seconds it will go straight then it will go in either direction on a straightaway. i find that when i have the steering wheel straight it will travel straight for a few seconds and then start vering off to either side. my initial thoughts after reading some posts on the hyundai forums is that it is a disconnect with the elctronic steering control computer or the software for it has a flaw in it. my car was built in march of this year and i know from reading posts from back in early 2010 this has been an issue. i don't think it is a front end alignment problem because when you stop the car it goes straight. i'm not sure if tires could be the issue either as many posted that they had all the tires checked and replaced, struts changed, wheel bearings changed, steering angle sensor recalibrated and still the problem persists. i can live with the issue for now but if it gets worse could become a big safety issue. my wife drives this car with my daughter who has a disability. my concern is for them getting into an accident because of this. or worse causing an accident which claims lives. again i will go back to the dealer to have this looked at but i am not confident that they will be able to fix this issue. i have read that hyundai engineers have not be able to figure out what is wrong. it's a shame i like the car. please get hyundai to fix this before someone gets hurt. | |||
| 05/17/2011 | 8 | ||
| Picked up my 2011 hyundai sonata last night with 8 miles on it. pulled out of the dealership and the vehicle immediately pulled hard to the left. dealer says this is the electronic steering, but it's dangerous! there has to be a further problem. i got this vehicle for safety with a chld on the way. i do not feel safe driving this car.if i even lift my hands off the wheel for 2 seconds, the car would veer into the median. out of probably1000 complaints i read online, the dealership was unable to correct the problem and hyundai has not admitted to any issues. | |||
| 05/09/2011 | 45 | ||
| Purchased new hyundai sonata limited 2.0t. from the time of delivery, steering pulls left, especially in the center and left lanes on 3-lane roads (ie. interstate highways). | |||
| 11/04/2010 | 50 | ||
| 2011 hyundai sonata turbo steering issue - hard left pull. dealer tried alignment, replaced the strup and then did alignment again. the issue is still present. sonata pulls hard left, especially noticable at highway speeds. car feels unsafe. | |||
| 03/14/2011 | 150 | ||
| Since my 2011 hyundai sonata se turbos has been new it pulls to the left. so bad that if i take my habds off the steering wheel for 1.5 seconds at 55mph my car drifts completely to the left lane . this is dangerous. the dealer has looked at an worked on it 4 times,replace tires, rebabalaced tires, replaced struts, realigned car, even did a road force wheel balance, nothing helps and the factory sent an engineer who claims that there is no ptoblem. the problem with his statement is that is that i have several video tapes and witnesses of it doing it and i took the service manger for a ride so he can experience it. i currently just started a lemom law case on it. want this fixed or a sonata that doesn't do this. this is a problem with certain cars built in a certain time frame. they won't admit that but i found that out from reliable inside info. have ownewd about 10 new cars in my life and none of them ever did this | |||
| 11/04/2010 | 50 | ||
| 2011 hyundai sonata turbo steering issue - hard left pull. dealer tried alignment, replaced the strup and then did alignment again. the issue is still present. sonata pulls hard left, especially noticable at highway speeds. car feels unsafe. | |||
| 03/14/2011 | 150 | ||
| Since my 2011 hyundai sonata se turbos has been new it pulls to the left. so bad that if i take my habds off the steering wheel for 1.5 seconds at 55mph my car drifts completely to the left lane . this is dangerous. the dealer has looked at an worked on it 4 times,replace tires, rebabalaced tires, replaced struts, realigned car, even did a road force wheel balance, nothing helps and the factory sent an engineer who claims that there is no ptoblem. the problem with his statement is that is that i have several video tapes and witnesses of it doing it and i took the service manger for a ride so he can experience it. i currently just started a lemom law case on it. want this fixed or a sonata that doesn't do this. this is a problem with certain cars built in a certain time frame. they won't admit that but i found that out from reliable inside info. have ownewd about 10 new cars in my life and none of them ever did this | |||
| 11/04/2010 | 50 | ||
| 2011 hyundai sonata turbo steering issue - hard left pull. dealer tried alignment, replaced the strup and then did alignment again. the issue is still present. sonata pulls hard left, especially noticable at highway speeds. car feels unsafe. | |||
| 03/14/2011 | 150 | ||
| Since my 2011 hyundai sonata se turbos has been new it pulls to the left. so bad that if i take my habds off the steering wheel for 1.5 seconds at 55mph my car drifts completely to the left lane . this is dangerous. the dealer has looked at an worked on it 4 times,replace tires, rebabalaced tires, replaced struts, realigned car, even did a road force wheel balance, nothing helps and the factory sent an engineer who claims that there is no ptoblem. the problem with his statement is that is that i have several video tapes and witnesses of it doing it and i took the service manger for a ride so he can experience it. i currently just started a lemom law case on it. want this fixed or a sonata that doesn't do this. this is a problem with certain cars built in a certain time frame. they won't admit that but i found that out from reliable inside info. have ownewd about 10 new cars in my life and none of them ever did this | |||
| 11/04/2010 | 50 | ||
| 2011 hyundai sonata turbo steering issue - hard left pull. dealer tried alignment, replaced the strup and then did alignment again. the issue is still present. sonata pulls hard left, especially noticable at highway speeds. car feels unsafe. | |||
| 03/14/2011 | 150 | ||
| Since my 2011 hyundai sonata se turbos has been new it pulls to the left. so bad that if i take my habds off the steering wheel for 1.5 seconds at 55mph my car drifts completely to the left lane . this is dangerous. the dealer has looked at an worked on it 4 times,replace tires, rebabalaced tires, replaced struts, realigned car, even did a road force wheel balance, nothing helps and the factory sent an engineer who claims that there is no ptoblem. the problem with his statement is that is that i have several video tapes and witnesses of it doing it and i took the service manger for a ride so he can experience it. i currently just started a lemom law case on it. want this fixed or a sonata that doesn't do this. this is a problem with certain cars built in a certain time frame. they won't admit that but i found that out from reliable inside info. have ownewd about 10 new cars in my life and none of them ever did this | |||
| 04/15/2011 | 500 | ||
| Vehicle pulls to the left...felt it at right away but was unsure if it was the vehicle or the roads making it pull...i had the vehicle 2 weeks when i was positive it was the vehicle. took it to the dealer and was told alignment was in specs. vehicle continues to pull. waiting on hyundai tech support to look at vehicle again. road conditions make no difference when it comes to this pull to the left. | |||
| 04/17/2011 | 1000 | ||
| 2011 hyundai sonata se 2.0t pulls to the left even when driver steers to the right. on a flat surface, this vehicle will pull to the left and if not corrected will cross into another lane within a second or two. my vehicle is 2 weeks old and has had the issue from the beginning. dealership service department re-aligned the vehicle and it did not correct the problem. i have yet to bring the vehicle back for re-inspection. this issue is constant from the moment i apply power to the vehicle until the vehicle comes to a rest. i tested this by crossing into the right lane on the highway and briefly letting go of the steering wheel; the vehicle immediately pulled into the left lane on its own. | |||
| 04/15/2011 | 500 | ||
| Vehicle pulls to the left...felt it at right away but was unsure if it was the vehicle or the roads making it pull...i had the vehicle 2 weeks when i was positive it was the vehicle. took it to the dealer and was told alignment was in specs. vehicle continues to pull. waiting on hyundai tech support to look at vehicle again. road conditions make no difference when it comes to this pull to the left. | |||
| 04/17/2011 | 1000 | ||
| 2011 hyundai sonata se 2.0t pulls to the left even when driver steers to the right. on a flat surface, this vehicle will pull to the left and if not corrected will cross into another lane within a second or two. my vehicle is 2 weeks old and has had the issue from the beginning. dealership service department re-aligned the vehicle and it did not correct the problem. i have yet to bring the vehicle back for re-inspection. this issue is constant from the moment i apply power to the vehicle until the vehicle comes to a rest. i tested this by crossing into the right lane on the highway and briefly letting go of the steering wheel; the vehicle immediately pulled into the left lane on its own. | |||
| 04/15/2011 | 500 | ||
| Vehicle pulls to the left...felt it at right away but was unsure if it was the vehicle or the roads making it pull...i had the vehicle 2 weeks when i was positive it was the vehicle. took it to the dealer and was told alignment was in specs. vehicle continues to pull. waiting on hyundai tech support to look at vehicle again. road conditions make no difference when it comes to this pull to the left. | |||
| 04/17/2011 | 1000 | ||
| 2011 hyundai sonata se 2.0t pulls to the left even when driver steers to the right. on a flat surface, this vehicle will pull to the left and if not corrected will cross into another lane within a second or two. my vehicle is 2 weeks old and has had the issue from the beginning. dealership service department re-aligned the vehicle and it did not correct the problem. i have yet to bring the vehicle back for re-inspection. this issue is constant from the moment i apply power to the vehicle until the vehicle comes to a rest. i tested this by crossing into the right lane on the highway and briefly letting go of the steering wheel; the vehicle immediately pulled into the left lane on its own. | |||
| 04/15/2011 | 500 | ||
| Vehicle pulls to the left...felt it at right away but was unsure if it was the vehicle or the roads making it pull...i had the vehicle 2 weeks when i was positive it was the vehicle. took it to the dealer and was told alignment was in specs. vehicle continues to pull. waiting on hyundai tech support to look at vehicle again. road conditions make no difference when it comes to this pull to the left. | |||
| 04/17/2011 | 1000 | ||
| 2011 hyundai sonata se 2.0t pulls to the left even when driver steers to the right. on a flat surface, this vehicle will pull to the left and if not corrected will cross into another lane within a second or two. my vehicle is 2 weeks old and has had the issue from the beginning. dealership service department re-aligned the vehicle and it did not correct the problem. i have yet to bring the vehicle back for re-inspection. this issue is constant from the moment i apply power to the vehicle until the vehicle comes to a rest. i tested this by crossing into the right lane on the highway and briefly letting go of the steering wheel; the vehicle immediately pulled into the left lane on its own. | |||
| 04/25/2011 | 200 | ||
| Before and after a dealer completed alignment, the steering wheel returns past center after making a right turn. it also pulls left when new and after any correction. | |||
| 04/17/2011 | 1000 | ||
| 2011 hyundai sonata se 2.0t pulls to the left even when driver steers to the right. on a flat surface, this vehicle will pull to the left and if not corrected will cross into another lane within a second or two. my vehicle is 2 weeks old and has had the issue from the beginning. dealership service department re-aligned the vehicle and it did not correct the problem. i have yet to bring the vehicle back for re-inspection. this issue is constant from the moment i apply power to the vehicle until the vehicle comes to a rest. i tested this by crossing into the right lane on the highway and briefly letting go of the steering wheel; the vehicle immediately pulled into the left lane on its own. | |||
| 04/25/2011 | 200 | ||
| Before and after a dealer completed alignment, the steering wheel returns past center after making a right turn. it also pulls left when new and after any correction. | |||
| 04/25/2011 | 0 | ||
| New hyundai sonata steering issue where car pulls strongly and continuous to the left. so far two service visits to pugi hyundai in downers grove, il have not resolved the issue. hyundai has replaced a strut and aligned. | |||
| 03/21/2011 | 1 | ||
| Car pulls left. worsens with speed. has been to the dealer twice. first attempt was an alignment. second attempt was a replaced strut. still not fixed and the issue is a major safety hazard. lemon law paperwork has been filed. | |||
| 04/05/2011 | 1077 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. while driving approximately 65 mph, the vehicle began to shake and veer towards the left. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the vehicle was realigned yet the failure persisted. the contact also stated that once the vehicle came to a complete stop, the steering wheel would independently turn all the way to the left as if she had removed her hands from the wheel. the manufacturer was notified of the failure and the contact was told that the vehicle was not included in the recall associated with nhtsa campaign id number: 10v426000 (steering:gear box:shaft sector). the vehicle was not repaired and the failure persisted. the failure and current mileage was 1,077. the vin was unavailable. | |||
| 04/24/2011 | 2400 | ||
| 2011 sonata pulls hard left | |||
| 06/01/2010 | 50 | ||
| Car pulled left first time i drove it on the highway. had dealer work it four times since buying the car in may, 2010. twice the performance appeared to improve, but then it would get worse after i had it in for an oil change & tire rotation. dealer suggested it 1) had to do with me driving in the left lane and 2) these sporty suspensions are just more sensitive - they don't handle like a comfort car. i've driven sport suspensions before & never experienced anything like this. | |||
| 04/25/2011 | 200 | ||
| Before and after a dealer completed alignment, the steering wheel returns past center after making a right turn. it also pulls left when new and after any correction. | |||
| 04/25/2011 | 0 | ||
| New hyundai sonata steering issue where car pulls strongly and continuous to the left. so far two service visits to pugi hyundai in downers grove, il have not resolved the issue. hyundai has replaced a strut and aligned. | |||
| 03/21/2011 | 1 | ||
| Car pulls left. worsens with speed. has been to the dealer twice. first attempt was an alignment. second attempt was a replaced strut. still not fixed and the issue is a major safety hazard. lemon law paperwork has been filed. | |||
| 04/05/2011 | 1077 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. while driving approximately 65 mph, the vehicle began to shake and veer towards the left. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the vehicle was realigned yet the failure persisted. the contact also stated that once the vehicle came to a complete stop, the steering wheel would independently turn all the way to the left as if she had removed her hands from the wheel. the manufacturer was notified of the failure and the contact was told that the vehicle was not included in the recall associated with nhtsa campaign id number: 10v426000 (steering:gear box:shaft sector). the vehicle was not repaired and the failure persisted. the failure and current mileage was 1,077. the vin was unavailable. | |||
| 04/24/2011 | 2400 | ||
| 2011 sonata pulls hard left | |||
| 06/01/2010 | 50 | ||
| Car pulled left first time i drove it on the highway. had dealer work it four times since buying the car in may, 2010. twice the performance appeared to improve, but then it would get worse after i had it in for an oil change & tire rotation. dealer suggested it 1) had to do with me driving in the left lane and 2) these sporty suspensions are just more sensitive - they don't handle like a comfort car. i've driven sport suspensions before & never experienced anything like this. | |||
| 04/14/2011 | 415 | ||
| Hyundai sonata ltd turbo pulls to the left | |||
| 04/25/2011 | 200 | ||
| Before and after a dealer completed alignment, the steering wheel returns past center after making a right turn. it also pulls left when new and after any correction. | |||
| 04/25/2011 | 0 | ||
| New hyundai sonata steering issue where car pulls strongly and continuous to the left. so far two service visits to pugi hyundai in downers grove, il have not resolved the issue. hyundai has replaced a strut and aligned. | |||
| 03/21/2011 | 1 | ||
| Car pulls left. worsens with speed. has been to the dealer twice. first attempt was an alignment. second attempt was a replaced strut. still not fixed and the issue is a major safety hazard. lemon law paperwork has been filed. | |||
| 04/05/2011 | 1077 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. while driving approximately 65 mph, the vehicle began to shake and veer towards the left. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the vehicle was realigned yet the failure persisted. the contact also stated that once the vehicle came to a complete stop, the steering wheel would independently turn all the way to the left as if she had removed her hands from the wheel. the manufacturer was notified of the failure and the contact was told that the vehicle was not included in the recall associated with nhtsa campaign id number: 10v426000 (steering:gear box:shaft sector). the vehicle was not repaired and the failure persisted. the failure and current mileage was 1,077. the vin was unavailable. | |||
| 04/24/2011 | 2400 | ||
| 2011 sonata pulls hard left | |||
| 06/01/2010 | 50 | ||
| Car pulled left first time i drove it on the highway. had dealer work it four times since buying the car in may, 2010. twice the performance appeared to improve, but then it would get worse after i had it in for an oil change & tire rotation. dealer suggested it 1) had to do with me driving in the left lane and 2) these sporty suspensions are just more sensitive - they don't handle like a comfort car. i've driven sport suspensions before & never experienced anything like this. | |||
| 04/14/2011 | 415 | ||
| Hyundai sonata ltd turbo pulls to the left | |||
| 11/25/2010 | |||
| Vehicle always pulls left when driving at any speed. problem noticed day after purchase. vehicle has been in service 4 times for this issue & still pulls left. | |||
| 04/25/2011 | 0 | ||
| New hyundai sonata steering issue where car pulls strongly and continuous to the left. so far two service visits to pugi hyundai in downers grove, il have not resolved the issue. hyundai has replaced a strut and aligned. | |||
| 03/21/2011 | 1 | ||
| Car pulls left. worsens with speed. has been to the dealer twice. first attempt was an alignment. second attempt was a replaced strut. still not fixed and the issue is a major safety hazard. lemon law paperwork has been filed. | |||
| 04/05/2011 | 1077 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. while driving approximately 65 mph, the vehicle began to shake and veer towards the left. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the vehicle was realigned yet the failure persisted. the contact also stated that once the vehicle came to a complete stop, the steering wheel would independently turn all the way to the left as if she had removed her hands from the wheel. the manufacturer was notified of the failure and the contact was told that the vehicle was not included in the recall associated with nhtsa campaign id number: 10v426000 (steering:gear box:shaft sector). the vehicle was not repaired and the failure persisted. the failure and current mileage was 1,077. the vin was unavailable. | |||
| 04/24/2011 | 2400 | ||
| 2011 sonata pulls hard left | |||
| 06/01/2010 | 50 | ||
| Car pulled left first time i drove it on the highway. had dealer work it four times since buying the car in may, 2010. twice the performance appeared to improve, but then it would get worse after i had it in for an oil change & tire rotation. dealer suggested it 1) had to do with me driving in the left lane and 2) these sporty suspensions are just more sensitive - they don't handle like a comfort car. i've driven sport suspensions before & never experienced anything like this. | |||
| 04/14/2011 | 415 | ||
| Hyundai sonata ltd turbo pulls to the left | |||
| 11/25/2010 | |||
| Vehicle always pulls left when driving at any speed. problem noticed day after purchase. vehicle has been in service 4 times for this issue & still pulls left. | |||
| 03/21/2011 | 1 | ||
| Car pulls left. worsens with speed. has been to the dealer twice. first attempt was an alignment. second attempt was a replaced strut. still not fixed and the issue is a major safety hazard. lemon law paperwork has been filed. | |||
| 04/05/2011 | 1077 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. while driving approximately 65 mph the vehicle began to shake and veer towards the left. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the vehicle was re-aligned. the failure continues. the contact also stated once the vehicle comes to a complete stop the steering wheel would turn all the way to the left if she took her hands off the wheel. the manufacturer was notified and the contact was told the vehicle was not included in the recall associated with nhtsa campaign id number 10v426000 (steering:gear box:shaft sector). the failure continues. the failure and current mileages were 1,077. the vin was unavailable. sm. | |||
| 04/24/2011 | 2400 | ||
| 2011 sonata pulls hard left | |||
| 06/01/2010 | 50 | ||
| Car pulled left first time i drove it on the highway. had dealer work it four times since buying the car in may, 2010. twice the performance appeared to improve, but then it would get worse after i had it in for an oil change & tire rotation. dealer suggested it 1) had to do with me driving in the left lane and 2) these sporty suspensions are just more sensitive - they don't handle like a comfort car. i've driven sport suspensions before & never experienced anything like this. | |||
| 04/14/2011 | 415 | ||
| Hyundai sonata ltd turbo pulls to the left | |||
| 11/25/2010 | |||
| Vehicle always pulls left when driving at any speed. problem noticed day after purchase. vehicle has been in service 4 times for this issue & still pulls left. | |||
| 10/30/2010 | 50 | ||
| My 2011 hyundai sonata 2.0t limited pulls to the left at all speeds (not torque steer). the car requires constant clockwise pressure on the steering wheel just to keep the car from veering to the left. the pull occurs in all lanes, but it is especially dangerous in the left lane where it will leave the road in approximately two seconds without a steering correction. my car has been in for the left pull issue five times now, and there is still no solution to this problem. in addition to the safety concern, the tires will wear prematurely and in an uneven fashion. since their engineers have been unable to provide a viable solution, hyundai should really think about a recall at this point in time. | |||
| 12/16/2010 | 50 | ||
| Bought a hyundai sonata 2011 model 2.0turbo in december 2010. car pulls heavily to the left resulting in constant pressure that needs to be applied to steering wheel so the car won't change lane by itself. at low speed (35mph nd under) not an issue, but above 45mph the car is unsafe to drive. have taken to dealership 3 times already, they changed camber bolts then put a new strut but none of these corrected the problem. | |||
| 03/23/2011 | 71 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. the contact stated that the vehicle pulled to the left repeatedly while driving. the failure recurred each time the vehicle was driven. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer several times where the steering wheel was aligned and the struts were replaced yet the failure persisted. the vehicle was taken to the dealer where for further inspection. the manufacturer was contacted and a complaint was filed. the vehicle was not further repaired. the failure mileage was 71 and the current mileage was approximately 1,000. | |||
| 04/01/2011 | 6 | ||
| Car pulls left from moment driven off lot. when release steering wheels it moves from center to left and then car rapidly moves left. constant pressure is required on right side of steering wheel. this is a dangerous safety issue. vehicle movement not as bad when passenger in car. returned car to dealer for alignment and balancing. when this did not fix the problem a company engineer came to look at the vehicle who drove it and pronounced it fixed. nothing had changed it still pulled as hard left as before. i took it back to the dealership and test drove it with the mechanic who had worked on the car. with me in the passenger seat the car drifted right (i outweigh the mechanic by 100 pounds). mechanic told me he was frustrated by these cars, all the turbos with 18 inch wheels pull left. he thinks it is either the wheels size since sonata's equipped with smaller wheels don't pull or the power steering assist needs adjusting. hyndai is denying problem exists. | |||
| 04/14/2011 | 415 | ||
| Hyundai sonata ltd turbo pulls to the left | |||
| 11/25/2010 | |||
| Vehicle always pulls left when driving at any speed. problem noticed day after purchase. vehicle has been in service 4 times for this issue & still pulls left. | |||
| 10/30/2010 | 50 | ||
| My 2011 hyundai sonata 2.0t limited pulls to the left at all speeds (not torque steer). the car requires constant clockwise pressure on the steering wheel just to keep the car from veering to the left. the pull occurs in all lanes, but it is especially dangerous in the left lane where it will leave the road in approximately two seconds without a steering correction. my car has been in for the left pull issue five times now, and there is still no solution to this problem. in addition to the safety concern, the tires will wear prematurely and in an uneven fashion. since their engineers have been unable to provide a viable solution, hyundai should really think about a recall at this point in time. | |||
| 12/16/2010 | 50 | ||
| Bought a hyundai sonata 2011 model 2.0turbo in december 2010. car pulls heavily to the left resulting in constant pressure that needs to be applied to steering wheel so the car won't change lane by itself. at low speed (35mph nd under) not an issue, but above 45mph the car is unsafe to drive. have taken to dealership 3 times already, they changed camber bolts then put a new strut but none of these corrected the problem. | |||
| 03/23/2011 | 71 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. the contact stated that the vehicle pulled to the left repeatedly while driving. the failure recurred each time the vehicle was driven. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer several times where the steering wheel was aligned and the struts were replaced yet the failure persisted. the vehicle was taken to the dealer where for further inspection. the manufacturer was contacted and a complaint was filed. the vehicle was not further repaired. the failure mileage was 71 and the current mileage was approximately 1,000. | |||
| 04/01/2011 | 6 | ||
| Car pulls left from moment driven off lot. when release steering wheels it moves from center to left and then car rapidly moves left. constant pressure is required on right side of steering wheel. this is a dangerous safety issue. vehicle movement not as bad when passenger in car. returned car to dealer for alignment and balancing. when this did not fix the problem a company engineer came to look at the vehicle who drove it and pronounced it fixed. nothing had changed it still pulled as hard left as before. i took it back to the dealership and test drove it with the mechanic who had worked on the car. with me in the passenger seat the car drifted right (i outweigh the mechanic by 100 pounds). mechanic told me he was frustrated by these cars, all the turbos with 18 inch wheels pull left. he thinks it is either the wheels size since sonata's equipped with smaller wheels don't pull or the power steering assist needs adjusting. hyndai is denying problem exists. | |||
| 04/11/2011 | 100 | ||
| New, 2011 hyundai sonata 2.0t. cars consistently pulls left at all speeds greater than 30 mph and in all lanes of travel. | |||
| 02/24/2011 | 4000 | ||
| I have a 2011 hyundai sonata se. this vehicle pulls to the left. i checked the tire pressure in all tires after the vehicle sat for about 16 hours and tire pressure was the same in each tire and at the correct pressure. i took it to the dealer and was informed the vehicle is in spec and no issue found. however, it still pulls to the left. this pull is more noticeable at speeds above 60mph. when driving on the highway, in order to drive straight the driver must turn the wheel slightly to right. i have had numerous vehicles and this is not normal. | |||
| 10/30/2010 | 50 | ||
| My 2011 hyundai sonata 2.0t limited pulls to the left at all speeds (not torque steer). the car requires constant clockwise pressure on the steering wheel just to keep the car from veering to the left. the pull occurs in all lanes, but it is especially dangerous in the left lane where it will leave the road in approximately two seconds without a steering correction. my car has been in for the left pull issue five times now, and there is still no solution to this problem. in addition to the safety concern, the tires will wear prematurely and in an uneven fashion. since their engineers have been unable to provide a viable solution, hyundai should really think about a recall at this point in time. | |||
| 12/16/2010 | 50 | ||
| Bought a hyundai sonata 2011 model 2.0turbo in december 2010. car pulls heavily to the left resulting in constant pressure that needs to be applied to steering wheel so the car won't change lane by itself. at low speed (35mph nd under) not an issue, but above 45mph the car is unsafe to drive. have taken to dealership 3 times already, they changed camber bolts then put a new strut but none of these corrected the problem. | |||
| 03/23/2011 | 71 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. the contact stated that the vehicle pulled to the left repeatedly while driving. the failure recurred each time the vehicle was driven. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer several times where the steering wheel was aligned and the struts were replaced yet the failure persisted. the vehicle was taken to the dealer where for further inspection. the manufacturer was contacted and a complaint was filed. the vehicle was not further repaired. the failure mileage was 71 and the current mileage was approximately 1,000. | |||
| 04/01/2011 | 6 | ||
| Car pulls left from moment driven off lot. when release steering wheels it moves from center to left and then car rapidly moves left. constant pressure is required on right side of steering wheel. this is a dangerous safety issue. vehicle movement not as bad when passenger in car. returned car to dealer for alignment and balancing. when this did not fix the problem a company engineer came to look at the vehicle who drove it and pronounced it fixed. nothing had changed it still pulled as hard left as before. i took it back to the dealership and test drove it with the mechanic who had worked on the car. with me in the passenger seat the car drifted right (i outweigh the mechanic by 100 pounds). mechanic told me he was frustrated by these cars, all the turbos with 18 inch wheels pull left. he thinks it is either the wheels size since sonata's equipped with smaller wheels don't pull or the power steering assist needs adjusting. hyndai is denying problem exists. | |||
| 04/11/2011 | 100 | ||
| New, 2011 hyundai sonata 2.0t. cars consistently pulls left at all speeds greater than 30 mph and in all lanes of travel. | |||
| 02/24/2011 | 4000 | ||
| I have a 2011 hyundai sonata se. this vehicle pulls to the left. i checked the tire pressure in all tires after the vehicle sat for about 16 hours and tire pressure was the same in each tire and at the correct pressure. i took it to the dealer and was informed the vehicle is in spec and no issue found. however, it still pulls to the left. this pull is more noticeable at speeds above 60mph. when driving on the highway, in order to drive straight the driver must turn the wheel slightly to right. i have had numerous vehicles and this is not normal. | |||
| 04/01/2010 | 3 | ||
| I have a 2011 sonata se which i've taken to the dealer 4 times for steering issues. the car pulls to left and i must apply pressure at all times to the steering wheel to keep the car from veering off the road. there is an issue with the steering system and the dealer is giving me the run around and telling there is nothing wrong with the car. someone is going to get hurt due to this issue unless someone gets the problem rectified. | |||
| 12/01/2010 | 5 | ||
| My 2011 hyundai sonata 2.0t constantly pulls left while under very mild acceleration and cruising speeds. i took it into the dealer for the problem and they said it was torque-steer and that it happens on all fwd vehicles. i've had my fair share of fwd vehicles and i've experienced nothing like this. it pulls under the lightest acceleration. | |||
| 04/15/2011 | 230 | ||
| New 2011 hyundai sonata steering problem. the vehicle feels very unstable at highway speeds. driver must constantly fight to keep the vehicle in lane. at a minimum it is distracting. worst case this car could drift into another lane. there is something wrong this this electronic steering. dealer tells me its fine. | |||
| 03/15/2011 | 500 | ||
| 2011 hyundai sonata steering problem - car constantly pulls left - dealer did realignment - not effective | |||
| 10/30/2010 | 50 | ||
| My 2011 hyundai sonata 2.0t limited pulls to the left at all speeds (not torque steer). the car requires constant clockwise pressure on the steering wheel just to keep the car from veering to the left. the pull occurs in all lanes, but it is especially dangerous in the left lane where it will leave the road in approximately two seconds without a steering correction. my car has been in for the left pull issue five times now, and there is still no solution to this problem. in addition to the safety concern, the tires will wear prematurely and in an uneven fashion. since their engineers have been unable to provide a viable solution, hyundai should really think about a recall at this point in time. | |||
| 12/16/2010 | 50 | ||
| Bought a hyundai sonata 2011 model 2.0turbo in december 2010. car pulls heavily to the left resulting in constant pressure that needs to be applied to steering wheel so the car won't change lane by itself. at low speed (35mph nd under) not an issue, but above 45mph the car is unsafe to drive. have taken to dealership 3 times already, they changed camber bolts then put a new strut but none of these corrected the problem. | |||
| 03/23/2011 | 71 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. the contact stated that the vehicle pulled to the left repeatedly while he was driving. the failure occurred each time he drove the vehicle. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer several times who aligned the steering and replaced the struts. the failure continued. the vehicle was with the dealer at the time of the complaint. the contact called the manufacturer and filed a complaint; he was in communication with a regional manager. the current mileage was approximately 1,000. the failure mileage was 71-bk | |||
| 04/01/2011 | 6 | ||
| Car pulls left from moment driven off lot. when release steering wheels it moves from center to left and then car rapidly moves left. constant pressure is required on right side of steering wheel. this is a dangerous safety issue. vehicle movement not as bad when passenger in car. returned car to dealer for alignment and balancing. when this did not fix the problem a company engineer came to look at the vehicle who drove it and pronounced it fixed. nothing had changed it still pulled as hard left as before. i took it back to the dealership and test drove it with the mechanic who had worked on the car. with me in the passenger seat the car drifted right (i outweigh the mechanic by 100 pounds). mechanic told me he was frustrated by these cars, all the turbos with 18 inch wheels pull left. he thinks it is either the wheels size since sonata's equipped with smaller wheels don't pull or the power steering assist needs adjusting. hyndai is denying problem exists. | |||
| 04/11/2011 | 100 | ||
| New, 2011 hyundai sonata 2.0t. cars consistently pulls left at all speeds greater than 30 mph and in all lanes of travel. | |||
| 02/24/2011 | 4000 | ||
| I have a 2011 hyundai sonata se. this vehicle pulls to the left. i checked the tire pressure in all tires after the vehicle sat for about 16 hours and tire pressure was the same in each tire and at the correct pressure. i took it to the dealer and was informed the vehicle is in spec and no issue found. however, it still pulls to the left. this pull is more noticeable at speeds above 60mph. when driving on the highway, in order to drive straight the driver must turn the wheel slightly to right. i have had numerous vehicles and this is not normal. | |||
| 04/01/2010 | 3 | ||
| I have a 2011 sonata se which i've taken to the dealer 4 times for steering issues. the car pulls to left and i must apply pressure at all times to the steering wheel to keep the car from veering off the road. there is an issue with the steering system and the dealer is giving me the run around and telling there is nothing wrong with the car. someone is going to get hurt due to this issue unless someone gets the problem rectified. | |||
| 12/01/2010 | 5 | ||
| My 2011 hyundai sonata 2.0t constantly pulls left while under very mild acceleration and cruising speeds. i took it into the dealer for the problem and they said it was torque-steer and that it happens on all fwd vehicles. i've had my fair share of fwd vehicles and i've experienced nothing like this. it pulls under the lightest acceleration. | |||
| 04/15/2011 | 230 | ||
| New 2011 hyundai sonata steering problem. the vehicle feels very unstable at highway speeds. driver must constantly fight to keep the vehicle in lane. at a minimum it is distracting. worst case this car could drift into another lane. there is something wrong this this electronic steering. dealer tells me its fine. | |||
| 03/15/2011 | 500 | ||
| 2011 hyundai sonata steering problem - car constantly pulls left - dealer did realignment - not effective | |||
| 04/09/2011 | 18000 | ||
| 2011 hyundai sonata left pull issue. i must apply a pressure to keep the car going straight on a flat/straight highway. this youtube clip is an excellent description of what i see. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eddyzwogozu also i found another site w/ a similar listing: http://www.hyundai-forums.com/t56918-official-2011-sonata-left-pull-poll.htm | |||
| 04/11/2011 | 100 | ||
| New, 2011 hyundai sonata 2.0t. cars consistently pulls left at all speeds greater than 30 mph and in all lanes of travel. | |||
| 02/24/2011 | 4000 | ||
| I have a 2011 hyundai sonata se. this vehicle pulls to the left. i checked the tire pressure in all tires after the vehicle sat for about 16 hours and tire pressure was the same in each tire and at the correct pressure. i took it to the dealer and was informed the vehicle is in spec and no issue found. however, it still pulls to the left. this pull is more noticeable at speeds above 60mph. when driving on the highway, in order to drive straight the driver must turn the wheel slightly to right. i have had numerous vehicles and this is not normal. | |||
| 04/01/2010 | 3 | ||
| I have a 2011 sonata se which i've taken to the dealer 4 times for steering issues. the car pulls to left and i must apply pressure at all times to the steering wheel to keep the car from veering off the road. there is an issue with the steering system and the dealer is giving me the run around and telling there is nothing wrong with the car. someone is going to get hurt due to this issue unless someone gets the problem rectified. | |||
| 12/01/2010 | 5 | ||
| My 2011 hyundai sonata 2.0t constantly pulls left while under very mild acceleration and cruising speeds. i took it into the dealer for the problem and they said it was torque-steer and that it happens on all fwd vehicles. i've had my fair share of fwd vehicles and i've experienced nothing like this. it pulls under the lightest acceleration. | |||
| 04/15/2011 | 230 | ||
| New 2011 hyundai sonata steering problem. the vehicle feels very unstable at highway speeds. driver must constantly fight to keep the vehicle in lane. at a minimum it is distracting. worst case this car could drift into another lane. there is something wrong this this electronic steering. dealer tells me its fine. | |||
| 03/15/2011 | 500 | ||
| 2011 hyundai sonata steering problem - car constantly pulls left - dealer did realignment - not effective | |||
| 04/09/2011 | 18000 | ||
| 2011 hyundai sonata left pull issue. i must apply a pressure to keep the car going straight on a flat/straight highway. this youtube clip is an excellent description of what i see. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eddyzwogozu also i found another site w/ a similar listing: http://www.hyundai-forums.com/t56918-official-2011-sonata-left-pull-poll.htm | |||
| 04/01/2010 | 3 | ||
| I have a 2011 sonata se which i've taken to the dealer 4 times for steering issues. the car pulls to left and i must apply pressure at all times to the steering wheel to keep the car from veering off the road. there is an issue with the steering system and the dealer is giving me the run around and telling there is nothing wrong with the car. someone is going to get hurt due to this issue unless someone gets the problem rectified. | |||
| 12/01/2010 | 5 | ||
| My 2011 hyundai sonata 2.0t constantly pulls left while under very mild acceleration and cruising speeds. i took it into the dealer for the problem and they said it was torque-steer and that it happens on all fwd vehicles. i've had my fair share of fwd vehicles and i've experienced nothing like this. it pulls under the lightest acceleration. | |||
| 04/15/2011 | 230 | ||
| New 2011 hyundai sonata steering problem. the vehicle feels very unstable at highway speeds. driver must constantly fight to keep the vehicle in lane. at a minimum it is distracting. worst case this car could drift into another lane. there is something wrong this this electronic steering. dealer tells me its fine. | |||
| 03/15/2011 | 500 | ||
| 2011 hyundai sonata steering problem - car constantly pulls left - dealer did realignment - not effective | |||
| 04/09/2011 | 18000 | ||
| 2011 hyundai sonata left pull issue. i must apply a pressure to keep the car going straight on a flat/straight highway. this youtube clip is an excellent description of what i see. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eddyzwogozu also i found another site w/ a similar listing: http://www.hyundai-forums.com/t56918-official-2011-sonata-left-pull-poll.htm | |||
| 04/01/2010 | 3 | ||
| I have a 2011 sonata se which i've taken to the dealer 4 times for steering issues. the car pulls to left and i must apply pressure at all times to the steering wheel to keep the car from veering off the road. there is an issue with the steering system and the dealer is giving me the run around and telling there is nothing wrong with the car. someone is going to get hurt due to this issue unless someone gets the problem rectified. | |||
| 12/01/2010 | 5 | ||
| My 2011 hyundai sonata 2.0t constantly pulls left while under very mild acceleration and cruising speeds. i took it into the dealer for the problem and they said it was torque-steer and that it happens on all fwd vehicles. i've had my fair share of fwd vehicles and i've experienced nothing like this. it pulls under the lightest acceleration. | |||
| 04/15/2011 | 230 | ||
| New 2011 hyundai sonata steering problem. the vehicle feels very unstable at highway speeds. driver must constantly fight to keep the vehicle in lane. at a minimum it is distracting. worst case this car could drift into another lane. there is something wrong this this electronic steering. dealer tells me its fine. | |||
| 03/15/2011 | 500 | ||
| 2011 hyundai sonata steering problem - car constantly pulls left - dealer did realignment - not effective | |||
| 04/01/2011 | |||
| Car pulls to the left since brand new. very noticeable when driving at a high speed for a length of time. constant right pressure must be maintained on steering wheel to prevent car from moving to the left. at a slow speed on back roads the pull is not that noticeable. for some reason, when taking a right turn off a highway ramp, the left pull increases, which requires increased right pressure on the steering wheel. have had car checked at dealer, alignment was checked, and told everything is fine. researching the hyundai forums, it appears my sonata is not the only car experiencing this problem, and as of this date, hyundai/kia have no fix, or even acknowledge their is a problem. | |||
| 04/09/2011 | 18000 | ||
| 2011 hyundai sonata left pull issue. i must apply a pressure to keep the car going straight on a flat/straight highway. this youtube clip is an excellent description of what i see. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eddyzwogozu also i found another site w/ a similar listing: http://www.hyundai-forums.com/t56918-official-2011-sonata-left-pull-poll.htm | |||
| 04/01/2011 | |||
| Car pulls to the left since brand new. very noticeable when driving at a high speed for a length of time. constant right pressure must be maintained on steering wheel to prevent car from moving to the left. at a slow speed on back roads the pull is not that noticeable. for some reason, when taking a right turn off a highway ramp, the left pull increases, which requires increased right pressure on the steering wheel. have had car checked at dealer, alignment was checked, and told everything is fine. researching the hyundai forums, it appears my sonata is not the only car experiencing this problem, and as of this date, hyundai/kia have no fix, or even acknowledge their is a problem. | |||
| 03/28/2011 | 350 | ||
| I purchased a new 2011 hyundai sonata se turbo. it pulls badly to the left. it requires constant concentration or you will be in the oncoming lane. dangerous! | |||
| 03/28/2011 | 3350 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. the contact stated that the steering wheel would abnormally pull to the left when driving at highway speeds. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who performed an alignment but did not repair the problem. they stated that the next step would be to replace the vehicle strut. the manufacturer was contacted who stated that they were aware of the problem and were currently working with the dealers to have the problem fixed. the vehicle was not further repaired. the failure mileage was 3,350 and current mileage was 3,400. | |||
| 04/03/2011 | 100 | ||
| 2011 hyundai sonata pulls left sharply when when i let go of the wheel. after researching online, this appears to be a common and major problem. alignment doesn't help and the dealership won't fix it. | |||
| 03/28/2011 | 350 | ||
| I purchased a new 2011 hyundai sonata se turbo. it pulls badly to the left. it requires constant concentration or you will be in the oncoming lane. dangerous! | |||
| 03/28/2011 | 3350 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. the contact stated that the steering wheel would abnormally pull to the left when driving at highway speeds. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who performed an alignment but did not repair the problem. they stated that the next step would be to replace the vehicle strut. the manufacturer was contacted who stated that they were aware of the problem and were currently working with the dealers to have the problem fixed. the vehicle was not further repaired. the failure mileage was 3,350 and current mileage was 3,400. | |||
| 04/03/2011 | 100 | ||
| 2011 hyundai sonata pulls left sharply when when i let go of the wheel. after researching online, this appears to be a common and major problem. alignment doesn't help and the dealership won't fix it. | |||
| 04/02/2011 | 10 | ||
| I purchased a 2011 hyundai sonata turbo on february 19, 2011 and immediately noticed that this vehicle pulls very hard to the left, especially at highway speeds. constant pressure to the right on the steering wheel is necessary to keep this car on the road. i have taken it back to the dealership (glassman hyundai, southfield, michigan) for a front-end allignment on 2 occasions. this helps for approximately 2 days and the the problem returns. i've since learned that this is not an uncommom problem with this vehicle but at the time of purchase no mention of this was made by the salesperson. | |||
| 03/28/2011 | 350 | ||
| I purchased a new 2011 hyundai sonata se turbo. it pulls badly to the left. it requires constant concentration or you will be in the oncoming lane. dangerous! | |||
| 03/28/2011 | 3350 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. the contact stated that the steering wheel would abnormally pull to the left when driving at highway speeds. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who performed an alignment but did not repair the problem. they stated that the next step would be to replace the vehicle strut. the manufacturer was contacted who stated that they were aware of the problem and were currently working with the dealers to have the problem fixed. the vehicle was not further repaired. the failure mileage was 3,350 and current mileage was 3,400. | |||
| 04/03/2011 | 100 | ||
| 2011 hyundai sonata pulls left sharply when when i let go of the wheel. after researching online, this appears to be a common and major problem. alignment doesn't help and the dealership won't fix it. | |||
| 04/02/2011 | 10 | ||
| I purchased a 2011 hyundai sonata turbo on february 19, 2011 and immediately noticed that this vehicle pulls very hard to the left, especially at highway speeds. constant pressure to the right on the steering wheel is necessary to keep this car on the road. i have taken it back to the dealership (glassman hyundai, southfield, michigan) for a front-end allignment on 2 occasions. this helps for approximately 2 days and the the problem returns. i've since learned that this is not an uncommom problem with this vehicle but at the time of purchase no mention of this was made by the salesperson. | |||
| 03/28/2011 | 350 | ||
| I purchased a new 2011 hyundai sonata se turbo. it pulls badly to the left. it requires constant concentration or you will be in the oncoming lane. dangerous! | |||
| 03/28/2011 | 3350 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. the contact stated that the steering wheel would abnormally pull to the left when driving at highway speeds. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who performed an alignment but did not repair the problem. they stated that the next step would be to replace the vehicle strut. the manufacturer was contacted who stated that they were aware of the problem and were currently working with the dealers to have the problem fixed. the vehicle was not further repaired. the failure mileage was 3,350 and current mileage was 3,400. | |||
| 04/03/2011 | 100 | ||
| 2011 hyundai sonata pulls left sharply when when i let go of the wheel. after researching online, this appears to be a common and major problem. alignment doesn't help and the dealership won't fix it. | |||
| 04/02/2011 | 10 | ||
| I purchased a 2011 hyundai sonata turbo on february 19, 2011 and immediately noticed that this vehicle pulls very hard to the left, especially at highway speeds. constant pressure to the right on the steering wheel is necessary to keep this car on the road. i have taken it back to the dealership (glassman hyundai, southfield, michigan) for a front-end allignment on 2 occasions. this helps for approximately 2 days and the the problem returns. i've since learned that this is not an uncommom problem with this vehicle but at the time of purchase no mention of this was made by the salesperson. | |||
| 03/28/2011 | 350 | ||
| I purchased a new 2011 hyundai sonata se turbo. it pulls badly to the left. it requires constant concentration or you will be in the oncoming lane. dangerous! | |||
| 03/28/2011 | 3350 | ||
| Tl - the contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. the contact stated that the steering wheel pulls to the left when driving at highway speeds. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who decided to do an alignment but the remedy failed to repaired the problem. they stated that the next step would be to replace the vehicle strut. the manufacturer was contacted who stated that they were aware of the problem and were currently working with the dealers to have the problem fix. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 3,350 and current mileage was 3,400. pm | |||
| 04/03/2011 | 100 | ||
| 2011 hyundai sonata pulls left sharply when when i let go of the wheel. after researching online, this appears to be a common and major problem. alignment doesn't help and the dealership won't fix it. | |||
| 04/02/2011 | 10 | ||
| I purchased a 2011 hyundai sonata turbo on february 19, 2011 and immediately noticed that this vehicle pulls very hard to the left, especially at highway speeds. constant pressure to the right on the steering wheel is necessary to keep this car on the road. i have taken it back to the dealership (glassman hyundai, southfield, michigan) for a front-end allignment on 2 occasions. this helps for approximately 2 days and the the problem returns. i've since learned that this is not an uncommom problem with this vehicle but at the time of purchase no mention of this was made by the salesperson. | |||
| 04/03/2011 | 100 | ||
| 2011 hyundai sonata pulls left sharply when when i let go of the wheel. after researching online, this appears to be a common and major problem. alignment doesn't help and the dealership won't fix it. | |||
| 04/02/2011 | 10 | ||
| I purchased a 2011 hyundai sonata turbo on february 19, 2011 and immediately noticed that this vehicle pulls very hard to the left, especially at highway speeds. constant pressure to the right on the steering wheel is necessary to keep this car on the road. i have taken it back to the dealership (glassman hyundai, southfield, michigan) for a front-end allignment on 2 occasions. this helps for approximately 2 days and the the problem returns. i've since learned that this is not an uncommom problem with this vehicle but at the time of purchase no mention of this was made by the salesperson. | |||
| 03/16/2011 | 16000 | ||
| 2011 hyundai sonta pulls heavy to the left. this has not created an injury to date but it pulls so much to the left i have to be sure to apply pressure to the right to counter-act the pull into the lane to my left. i have had it back to the dealer and after doing everything they say they can do (alignment, etc.) it still pulls to the left. i have 16k miles on the care and it has done this since i first had it. dealership (suntrup hyundai, st. louis mo) says they have done everything they can do. | |||
| 03/28/2011 | 0 | ||
| 2011 sonata 2.0t se left pull while driving at highway speeds | |||
| 11/21/2010 | 1 | ||
| I purchased a 2011 hyundai sonata turbo in december 2010 and from the time of purchase it pulled to the left especially on the highway. i waited to see if it would work itself out but it did not. i took it to a dealership and they rotated the tires and performed a full alignment. this did not solve the problem. now after reading 100's of similiar claims i am extremely disappointed that no action has been taken to hold the manufacturer accountable. i am encouraged that so many people have stepped forward, this will save me from repeated visits to the dealership when it is obvious that alignments, strut replacement and tire rotations are not going to blanket this obvious defect. i shouldn't have to fight to keep a brand new 2011 car on the road. | |||
| 03/25/2011 | 236 | ||
| Off the lot our new 2011 hyundai sonata limited turbo constantly pulled to the left. worse at higher speeds. the dealer originally reported a bulletin on the front struts and replaced the left one. after that did not fix the problem an all-wheel-alignment. no better. the dealer suggested driving for 1k miles to see if it resolved itself----that didn't work either. i contacted the dealer and hyundai consumer afaris department for the second time on 3/17/2011 and re-opened the case number. the service manager at the local dealership consulted with hyundai's regional engineers and subsequently perfomed a recalibration of the electronic steering module on 3/24/2011. the car now drives perfectly. no more pulling to the left. hallelujah!! thanks to good folks at hyundai, locally and regionally. | |||
| 03/12/2011 | 65 | ||
| The vehicle is a 2011 sonata turbo limited. the vehicle has a steady pull to the left during acceleration which affects the vehicles ability to maintain a straight line on the roadway. at higher speeds it is more noticeable and in my opinion a safety hazard due to the vehicles quick jerky motion and strong pull to the left if you should let go of the steering wheel. it is not an alignment issue as the vehicle drives straight when you are not accelerating . it's constant fatigue on the driver's arms maintaining proper steering as a result of the pull. | |||
| 03/16/2011 | 16000 | ||
| 2011 hyundai sonta pulls heavy to the left. this has not created an injury to date but it pulls so much to the left i have to be sure to apply pressure to the right to counter-act the pull into the lane to my left. i have had it back to the dealer and after doing everything they say they can do (alignment, etc.) it still pulls to the left. i have 16k miles on the care and it has done this since i first had it. dealership (suntrup hyundai, st. louis mo) says they have done everything they can do. | |||
| 03/28/2011 | 0 | ||
| 2011 sonata 2.0t se left pull while driving at highway speeds | |||
| 11/21/2010 | 1 | ||
| I purchased a 2011 hyundai sonata turbo in december 2010 and from the time of purchase it pulled to the left especially on the highway. i waited to see if it would work itself out but it did not. i took it to a dealership and they rotated the tires and performed a full alignment. this did not solve the problem. now after reading 100's of similiar claims i am extremely disappointed that no action has been taken to hold the manufacturer accountable. i am encouraged that so many people have stepped forward, this will save me from repeated visits to the dealership when it is obvious that alignments, strut replacement and tire rotations are not going to blanket this obvious defect. i shouldn't have to fight to keep a brand new 2011 car on the road. | |||
| 03/25/2011 | 236 | ||
| Off the lot our new 2011 hyundai sonata limited turbo constantly pulled to the left. worse at higher speeds. the dealer originally reported a bulletin on the front struts and replaced the left one. after that did not fix the problem an all-wheel-alignment. no better. the dealer suggested driving for 1k miles to see if it resolved itself----that didn't work either. i contacted the dealer and hyundai consumer afaris department for the second time on 3/17/2011 and re-opened the case number. the service manager at the local dealership consulted with hyundai's regional engineers and subsequently perfomed a recalibration of the electronic steering module on 3/24/2011. the car now drives perfectly. no more pulling to the left. hallelujah!! thanks to good folks at hyundai, locally and regionally. | |||
| 03/12/2011 | 65 | ||
| The vehicle is a 2011 sonata turbo limited. the vehicle has a steady pull to the left during acceleration which affects the vehicles ability to maintain a straight line on the roadway. at higher speeds it is more noticeable and in my opinion a safety hazard due to the vehicles quick jerky motion and strong pull to the left if you should let go of the steering wheel. it is not an alignment issue as the vehicle drives straight when you are not accelerating . it's constant fatigue on the driver's arms maintaining proper steering as a result of the pull. | |||
| 03/16/2011 | 200 | ||
| 2011 hyundai sonata limited pulls left. pull occurs at all speeds and road types, but is strongest at highway speeds in middle or left lanes. right lane has a slight drift right, which feels normal due to crown of road. but with crown on right, there is hard pull to left. vehicle will pull sharply to the left and change lanes in approximately 3 seconds or less. vehicle needs a constant and forceful pressure on the steering wheel to right of center to maintain a straight track and not veer left. this pull was evident immediately. vehicle was purchased new with approximately 200 miles on it, and pull was evident immediately. as of this time, repair has not been attempted. | |||
| 03/16/2011 | 16000 | ||
| 2011 hyundai sonta pulls heavy to the left. this has not created an injury to date but it pulls so much to the left i have to be sure to apply pressure to the right to counter-act the pull into the lane to my left. i have had it back to the dealer and after doing everything they say they can do (alignment, etc.) it still pulls to the left. i have 16k miles on the care and it has done this since i first had it. dealership (suntrup hyundai, st. louis mo) says they have done everything they can do. | |||
| 03/28/2011 | 0 | ||
| 2011 sonata 2.0t se left pull while driving at highway speeds | |||
| 11/21/2010 | 1 | ||
| I purchased a 2011 hyundai sonata turbo in december 2010 and from the time of purchase it pulled to the left especially on the highway. i waited to see if it would work itself out but it did not. i took it to a dealership and they rotated the tires and performed a full alignment. this did not solve the problem. now after reading 100's of similiar claims i am extremely disappointed that no action has been taken to hold the manufacturer accountable. i am encouraged that so many people have stepped forward, this will save me from repeated visits to the dealership when it is obvious that alignments, strut replacement and tire rotations are not going to blanket this obvious defect. i shouldn't have to fight to keep a brand new 2011 car on the road. | |||
| 03/25/2011 | 236 | ||
| Off the lot our new 2011 hyundai sonata limited turbo constantly pulled to the left. worse at higher speeds. the dealer originally reported a bulletin on the front struts and replaced the left one. after that did not fix the problem an all-wheel-alignment. no better. the dealer suggested driving for 1k miles to see if it resolved itself----that didn't work either. i contacted the dealer and hyundai consumer afaris department for the second time on 3/17/2011 and re-opened the case number. the service manager at the local dealership consulted with hyundai's regional engineers and subsequently perfomed a recalibration of the electronic steering module on 3/24/2011. the car now drives perfectly. no more pulling to the left. hallelujah!! thanks to good folks at hyundai, locally and regionally. | |||
| 03/12/2011 | 65 | ||
| The vehicle is a 2011 sonata turbo limited. the vehicle has a steady pull to the left during acceleration which affects the vehicles ability to maintain a straight line on the roadway. at higher speeds it is more noticeable and in my opinion a safety hazard due to the vehicles quick jerky motion and strong pull to the left if you should let go of the steering wheel. it is not an alignment issue as the vehicle drives straight when you are not accelerating . it's constant fatigue on the driver's arms maintaining proper steering as a result of the pull. | |||
| 03/16/2011 | 200 | ||
| 2011 hyundai sonata limited pulls left. pull occurs at all speeds and road types, but is strongest at highway speeds in middle or left lanes. right lane has a slight drift right, which feels normal due to crown of road. but with crown on right, there is hard pull to left. vehicle will pull sharply to the left and change lanes in approximately 3 seconds or less. vehicle needs a constant and forceful pressure on the steering wheel to right of center to maintain a straight track and not veer left. this pull was evident immediately. vehicle was purchased new with approximately 200 miles on it, and pull was evident immediately. as of this time, repair has not been attempted. | |||
| 03/16/2011 | 16000 | ||
| 2011 hyundai sonta pulls heavy to the left. this has not created an injury to date but it pulls so much to the left i have to be sure to apply pressure to the right to counter-act the pull into the lane to my left. i have had it back to the dealer and after doing everything they say they can do (alignment, etc.) it still pulls to the left. i have 16k miles on the care and it has done this since i first had it. dealership (suntrup hyundai, st. louis mo) says they have done everything they can do. | |||
| 03/28/2011 | 0 | ||
| 2011 sonata 2.0t se left pull while driving at highway speeds | |||
| 11/21/2010 | 1 | ||
| I purchased a 2011 hyundai sonata turbo in december 2010 and from the time of purchase it pulled to the left especially on the highway. i waited to see if it would work itself out but it did not. i took it to a dealership and they rotated the tires and performed a full alignment. this did not solve the problem. now after reading 100's of similiar claims i am extremely disappointed that no action has been taken to hold the manufacturer accountable. i am encouraged that so many people have stepped forward, this will save me from repeated visits to the dealership when it is obvious that alignments, strut replacement and tire rotations are not going to blanket this obvious defect. i shouldn't have to fight to keep a brand new 2011 car on the road. | |||
| 03/25/2011 | 236 | ||
| Off the lot our new 2011 hyundai sonata limited turbo constantly pulled to the left. worse at higher speeds. the dealer originally reported a bulletin on the front struts and replaced the left one. after that did not fix the problem an all-wheel-alignment. no better. the dealer suggested driving for 1k miles to see if it resolved itself----that didn't work either. i contacted the dealer and hyundai consumer afaris department for the second time on 3/17/2011 and re-opened the case number. the service manager at the local dealership consulted with hyundai's regional engineers and subsequently perfomed a recalibration of the electronic steering module on 3/24/2011. the car now drives perfectly. no more pulling to the left. hallelujah!! thanks to good folks at hyundai, locally and regionally. | |||
| 03/12/2011 | 65 | ||
| The vehicle is a 2011 sonata turbo limited. the vehicle has a steady pull to the left during acceleration which affects the vehicles ability to maintain a straight line on the roadway. at higher speeds it is more noticeable and in my opinion a safety hazard due to the vehicles quick jerky motion and strong pull to the left if you should let go of the steering wheel. it is not an alignment issue as the vehicle drives straight when you are not accelerating . it's constant fatigue on the driver's arms maintaining proper steering as a result of the pull. | |||
| 03/16/2011 | 200 | ||
| 2011 hyundai sonata limited pulls left. pull occurs at all speeds and road types, but is strongest at highway speeds in middle or left lanes. right lane has a slight drift right, which feels normal due to crown of road. but with crown on right, there is hard pull to left. vehicle will pull sharply to the left and change lanes in approximately 3 seconds or less. vehicle needs a constant and forceful pressure on the steering wheel to right of center to maintain a straight track and not veer left. this pull was evident immediately. vehicle was purchased new with approximately 200 miles on it, and pull was evident immediately. as of this time, repair has not been attempted. | |||
| 04/12/2010 | 1100 | ||
| The vehicle continuously pulls to the left from speeds of 40 mph to 80 mph. dealership cannot figure how to fix issue. you need to constantly hold the steering wheel at 20 degrees off center in order for the vehicle to drive straight line. this is a constant issue and hyundai is not doing anything about it. there is something wrong with the vehicles power steering! | |||
| 11/21/2010 | 1 | ||
| I purchased a 2011 hyundai sonata turbo in december 2010 and from the time of purchase it pulled to the left especially on the highway. i waited to see if it would work itself out but it did not. i took it to a dealership and they rotated the tires and performed a full alignment. this did not solve the problem. now after reading 100's of similiar claims i am extremely disappointed that no action has been taken to hold the manufacturer accountable. i am encouraged that so many people have stepped forward, this will save me from repeated visits to the dealership when it is obvious that alignments, strut replacement and tire rotations are not going to blanket this obvious defect. i shouldn't have to fight to keep a brand new 2011 car on the road. | |||
| 03/25/2011 | 236 | ||
| Off the lot our new 2011 hyundai sonata limited turbo constantly pulled to the left. worse at higher speeds. the dealer originally reported a bulletin on the front struts and replaced the left one. after that did not fix the problem an all-wheel-alignment. no better. the dealer suggested driving for 1k miles to see if it resolved itself----that didn't work either. i contacted the dealer and hyundai consumer afaris department for the second time on 3/17/2011 and re-opened the case number. the service manager at the local dealership consulted with hyundai's regional engineers and subsequently perfomed a recalibration of the electronic steering module on 3/24/2011. the car now drives perfectly. no more pulling to the left. hallelujah!! thanks to good folks at hyundai, locally and regionally. | |||
| 03/12/2011 | 65 | ||
| The vehicle is a 2011 sonata turbo limited. the vehicle has a steady pull to the left during acceleration which affects the vehicles ability to maintain a straight line on the roadway. at higher speeds it is more noticeable and in my opinion a safety hazard due to the vehicles quick jerky motion and strong pull to the left if you should let go of the steering wheel. it is not an alignment issue as the vehicle drives straight when you are not accelerating . it's constant fatigue on the driver's arms maintaining proper steering as a result of the pull. | |||
| 03/16/2011 | 200 | ||
| 2011 hyundai sonata limited pulls left. pull occurs at all speeds and road types, but is strongest at highway speeds in middle or left lanes. right lane has a slight drift right, which feels normal due to crown of road. but with crown on right, there is hard pull to left. vehicle will pull sharply to the left and change lanes in approximately 3 seconds or less. vehicle needs a constant and forceful pressure on the steering wheel to right of center to maintain a straight track and not veer left. this pull was evident immediately. vehicle was purchased new with approximately 200 miles on it, and pull was evident immediately. as of this time, repair has not been attempted. | |||
| 04/12/2010 | 1100 | ||
| The vehicle continuously pulls to the left from speeds of 40 mph to 80 mph. dealership cannot figure how to fix issue. you need to constantly hold the steering wheel at 20 degrees off center in order for the vehicle to drive straight line. this is a constant issue and hyundai is not doing anything about it. there is something wrong with the vehicles power steering! | |||
| 03/06/2011 | 6 | ||
| I purchased a brand new 2011 hyundai sonata turbo limited with 6 miles on it. as soon as i drove it off the lot, it pulled to the left at highway speeds. i've brought it back to the dealer 4 times for this issue. first they replaced a front strut so now i have mismatched struts, then aligned it so that the left front wheel was set at a camber of -0.8 degrees while the right front wheel was set at -0.2 degrees. after all these bandaids, the car still pulls to the left, although the dealership and hyundai keep telling me the car is in spec and drives straight. | |||
| 03/16/2011 | 200 | ||
| 2011 hyundai sonata limited pulls left. pull occurs at all speeds and road types, but is strongest at highway speeds in middle or left lanes. right lane has a slight drift right, which feels normal due to crown of road. but with crown on right, there is hard pull to left. vehicle will pull sharply to the left and change lanes in approximately 3 seconds or less. vehicle needs a constant and forceful pressure on the steering wheel to right of center to maintain a straight track and not veer left. this pull was evident immediately. vehicle was purchased new with approximately 200 miles on it, and pull was evident immediately. as of this time, repair has not been attempted. | |||
| 04/12/2010 | 1100 | ||
| The vehicle continuously pulls to the left from speeds of 40 mph to 80 mph. dealership cannot figure how to fix issue. you need to constantly hold the steering wheel at 20 degrees off center in order for the vehicle to drive straight line. this is a constant issue and hyundai is not doing anything about it. there is something wrong with the vehicles power steering! | |||
| 03/06/2011 | 6 | ||
| I purchased a brand new 2011 hyundai sonata turbo limited with 6 miles on it. as soon as i drove it off the lot, it pulled to the left at highway speeds. i've brought it back to the dealer 4 times for this issue. first they replaced a front strut so now i have mismatched struts, then aligned it so that the left front wheel was set at a camber of -0.8 degrees while the right front wheel was set at -0.2 degrees. after all these bandaids, the car still pulls to the left, although the dealership and hyundai keep telling me the car is in spec and drives straight. | |||
| 04/12/2010 | 1100 | ||
| The vehicle continuously pulls to the left from speeds of 40 mph to 80 mph. dealership cannot figure how to fix issue. you need to constantly hold the steering wheel at 20 degrees off center in order for the vehicle to drive straight line. this is a constant issue and hyundai is not doing anything about it. there is something wrong with the vehicles power steering! | |||
| 03/06/2011 | 6 | ||
| I purchased a brand new 2011 hyundai sonata turbo limited with 6 miles on it. as soon as i drove it off the lot, it pulled to the left at highway speeds. i've brought it back to the dealer 4 times for this issue. first they replaced a front strut so now i have mismatched struts, then aligned it so that the left front wheel was set at a camber of -0.8 degrees while the right front wheel was set at -0.2 degrees. after all these bandaids, the car still pulls to the left, although the dealership and hyundai keep telling me the car is in spec and drives straight. | |||
| 02/18/2011 | 35 | ||
| Steering component- on 2/17/2011 i purchased a 2011 hyundai sonata 2.0t limited turbo. shortly after my purchase, when driving on highways, i noticed the vehicle consistently pulls to the left, even when driving on completely level and flat road surfaces. i spoke with the manager of the service department at the dealership where i purchased the vehicle who advised me that hyundai does not have a definite fix for this issue, but are currently working on one. he said that in the interim there are several items they can perform in an effort to remedy the problem, but there would be no guarantee that they would fix the issue either completely or even nominally. the way i left it with him was that he would have to contact their regional hyundai service representative to see what steps they would have to take, as he had done with numerous other customers already and get back to me to set up an appointment to begin a regimen of repairs that would hopefully at the very least improve it somewhat, but again pointed out that there was not a definite fix for this issue to date, leaving me totally afraid to even drive it on the highway, in the event i (even for a second) dont totally concentrate on holding the steering where in a method that would keep the car from veering to the left into another lane potentially causing what could easily become a serious and even fatal accident. | |||
| 03/01/2011 | 1 | ||
| 2011 hyundai sonata (new in november 2010), from day one excessive drifting to the left that is more noticable at 60 mph or higher, but occurs at all speeds. dealership has aligned it 3 times and rotated wheels to no benefit. they claim it is normal. i have filed this safety concern and defect with hyundai customer relations on 03-16-11. they claim to have no other complaints like this, which has to be a total lie because of the many forums on the internet squaking about the same or similar issue. there videos now posted of the problem. i was told i would be contacted by 03-22-11. this extremely dangerous, as you need only remove your hand from the wheel for a split second and the lane drifting starts. i have been able to take left handed highway exits without having my hands on the wheel an dplease note-these are not gradual sweepers but 30 to 40mph ramps!. my recently licensed 17yr old drifted slightly and started to cross into an oncoming vehicle traveling the opposite direction that was riding close to the center line. thank god my wife was with her to provide corrective directions. hopefully no one as been injured or killed due to this defect! help! | |||
| 03/01/2011 | |||
| I bought a sonata limited turbo in december, 2010. right from the start it pulled hard to the left. i took it to the dealer, they checked the alignment and said they wanted it back to replace a camber bolt. also they said that hyundai was aware of the issue. before the bolt came in, they told me that hyundai was not recommending the camber bolt any more, but the latest version of the left front strut. they replaced the strut but that did not fix the problem. i finally came to the opinion the problem is not in the suspension at all. it is clear more power is being sent to the left wheel. this is clear under several conditions: on acceleration it will be pulling hard but if the accelerator is released the car straightens out. when braking and thus little or no power is being applied to the wheels, there is no noticeable pull. with the cruise control on and going downhill | |||
| 03/06/2011 | 6 | ||
| I purchased a brand new 2011 hyundai sonata turbo limited with 6 miles on it. as soon as i drove it off the lot, it pulled to the left at highway speeds. i've brought it back to the dealer 4 times for this issue. first they replaced a front strut so now i have mismatched struts, then aligned it so that the left front wheel was set at a camber of -0.8 degrees while the right front wheel was set at -0.2 degrees. after all these bandaids, the car still pulls to the left, although the dealership and hyundai keep telling me the car is in spec and drives straight. | |||
| 02/18/2011 | 35 | ||
| Steering component- on 2/17/2011 i purchased a 2011 hyundai sonata 2.0t limited turbo. shortly after my purchase, when driving on highways, i noticed the vehicle consistently pulls to the left, even when driving on completely level and flat road surfaces. i spoke with the manager of the service department at the dealership where i purchased the vehicle who advised me that hyundai does not have a definite fix for this issue, but are currently working on one. he said that in the interim there are several items they can perform in an effort to remedy the problem, but there would be no guarantee that they would fix the issue either completely or even nominally. the way i left it with him was that he would have to contact their regional hyundai service representative to see what steps they would have to take, as he had done with numerous other customers already and get back to me to set up an appointment to begin a regimen of repairs that would hopefully at the very least improve it somewhat, but again pointed out that there was not a definite fix for this issue to date, leaving me totally afraid to even drive it on the highway, in the event i (even for a second) dont totally concentrate on holding the steering where in a method that would keep the car from veering to the left into another lane potentially causing what could easily become a serious and even fatal accident. | |||
| 03/01/2011 | 1 | ||
| 2011 hyundai sonata (new in november 2010), from day one excessive drifting to the left that is more noticable at 60 mph or higher, but occurs at all speeds. dealership has aligned it 3 times and rotated wheels to no benefit. they claim it is normal. i have filed this safety concern and defect with hyundai customer relations on 03-16-11. they claim to have no other complaints like this, which has to be a total lie because of the many forums on the internet squaking about the same or similar issue. there videos now posted of the problem. i was told i would be contacted by 03-22-11. this extremely dangerous, as you need only remove your hand from the wheel for a split second and the lane drifting starts. i have been able to take left handed highway exits without having my hands on the wheel an dplease note-these are not gradual sweepers but 30 to 40mph ramps!. my recently licensed 17yr old drifted slightly and started to cross into an oncoming vehicle traveling the opposite direction that was riding close to the center line. thank god my wife was with her to provide corrective directions. hopefully no one as been injured or killed due to this defect! help! | |||
| 03/01/2011 | |||
| I bought a sonata limited turbo in december, 2010. right from the start it pulled hard to the left. i took it to the dealer, they checked the alignment and said they wanted it back to replace a camber bolt. also they said that hyundai was aware of the issue. before the bolt came in, they told me that hyundai was not recommending the camber bolt any more, but the latest version of the left front strut. they replaced the strut but that did not fix the problem. i finally came to the opinion the problem is not in the suspension at all. it is clear more power is being sent to the left wheel. this is clear under several conditions: on acceleration it will be pulling hard but if the accelerator is released the car straightens out. when braking and thus little or no power is being applied to the wheels, there is no noticeable pull. with the cruise control on and going downhill | |||
| 02/18/2011 | 35 | ||
| Steering component- on 2/17/2011 i purchased a 2011 hyundai sonata 2.0t limited turbo. shortly after my purchase, when driving on highways, i noticed the vehicle consistently pulls to the left, even when driving on completely level and flat road surfaces. i spoke with the manager of the service department at the dealership where i purchased the vehicle who advised me that hyundai does not have a definite fix for this issue, but are currently working on one. he said that in the interim there are several items they can perform in an effort to remedy the problem, but there would be no guarantee that they would fix the issue either completely or even nominally. the way i left it with him was that he would have to contact their regional hyundai service representative to see what steps they would have to take, as he had done with numerous other customers already and get back to me to set up an appointment to begin a regimen of repairs that would hopefully at the very least improve it somewhat, but again pointed out that there was not a definite fix for this issue to date, leaving me totally afraid to even drive it on the highway, in the event i (even for a second) dont totally concentrate on holding the steering where in a method that would keep the car from veering to the left into another lane potentially causing what could easily become a serious and even fatal accident. | |||
| 03/01/2011 | 1 | ||
| 2011 hyundai sonata (new in november 2010), from day one excessive drifting to the left that is more noticable at 60 mph or higher, but occurs at all speeds. dealership has aligned it 3 times and rotated wheels to no benefit. they claim it is normal. i have filed this safety concern and defect with hyundai customer relations on 03-16-11. they claim to have no other complaints like this, which has to be a total lie because of the many forums on the internet squaking about the same or similar issue. there videos now posted of the problem. i was told i would be contacted by 03-22-11. this extremely dangerous, as you need only remove your hand from the wheel for a split second and the lane drifting starts. i have been able to take left handed highway exits without having my hands on the wheel an dplease note-these are not gradual sweepers but 30 to 40mph ramps!. my recently licensed 17yr old drifted slightly and started to cross into an oncoming vehicle traveling the opposite direction that was riding close to the center line. thank god my wife was with her to provide corrective directions. hopefully no one as been injured or killed due to this defect! help! | |||
| 03/01/2011 | |||
| I bought a sonata limited turbo in december, 2010. right from the start it pulled hard to the left. i took it to the dealer, they checked the alignment and said they wanted it back to replace a camber bolt. also they said that hyundai was aware of the issue. before the bolt came in, they told me that hyundai was not recommending the camber bolt any more, but the latest version of the left front strut. they replaced the strut but that did not fix the problem. i finally came to the opinion the problem is not in the suspension at all. it is clear more power is being sent to the left wheel. this is clear under several conditions: on acceleration it will be pulling hard but if the accelerator is released the car straightens out. when braking and thus little or no power is being applied to the wheels, there is no noticeable pull. with the cruise control on and going downhill | |||
| 11/01/2010 | 3000 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. the contact stated that the vehicle would drift to the right and the steering wheel was hard to control the vehicle was taken to the dealer who test drove the vehicle and performed a front end alignment on four occasions; yet, the remedy did not work. the manufacturer was not contacted. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 3000 and the current mileage was 7,150. | |||
| 02/18/2011 | 35 | ||
| Steering component- on 2/17/2011 i purchased a 2011 hyundai sonata 2.0t limited turbo. shortly after my purchase, when driving on highways, i noticed the vehicle consistently pulls to the left, even when driving on completely level and flat road surfaces. i spoke with the manager of the service department at the dealership where i purchased the vehicle who advised me that hyundai does not have a definite fix for this issue, but are currently working on one. he said that in the interim there are several items they can perform in an effort to remedy the problem, but there would be no guarantee that they would fix the issue either completely or even nominally. the way i left it with him was that he would have to contact their regional hyundai service representative to see what steps they would have to take, as he had done with numerous other customers already and get back to me to set up an appointment to begin a regimen of repairs that would hopefully at the very least improve it somewhat, but again pointed out that there was not a definite fix for this issue to date, leaving me totally afraid to even drive it on the highway, in the event i (even for a second) dont totally concentrate on holding the steering where in a method that would keep the car from veering to the left into another lane potentially causing what could easily become a serious and even fatal accident. | |||
| 03/01/2011 | 1 | ||
| 2011 hyundai sonata (new in november 2010), from day one excessive drifting to the left that is more noticable at 60 mph or higher, but occurs at all speeds. dealership has aligned it 3 times and rotated wheels to no benefit. they claim it is normal. i have filed this safety concern and defect with hyundai customer relations on 03-16-11. they claim to have no other complaints like this, which has to be a total lie because of the many forums on the internet squaking about the same or similar issue. there videos now posted of the problem. i was told i would be contacted by 03-22-11. this extremely dangerous, as you need only remove your hand from the wheel for a split second and the lane drifting starts. i have been able to take left handed highway exits without having my hands on the wheel an dplease note-these are not gradual sweepers but 30 to 40mph ramps!. my recently licensed 17yr old drifted slightly and started to cross into an oncoming vehicle traveling the opposite direction that was riding close to the center line. thank god my wife was with her to provide corrective directions. hopefully no one as been injured or killed due to this defect! help! | |||
| 03/01/2011 | |||
| I bought a sonata limited turbo in december, 2010. right from the start it pulled hard to the left. i took it to the dealer, they checked the alignment and said they wanted it back to replace a camber bolt. also they said that hyundai was aware of the issue. before the bolt came in, they told me that hyundai was not recommending the camber bolt any more, but the latest version of the left front strut. they replaced the strut but that did not fix the problem. i finally came to the opinion the problem is not in the suspension at all. it is clear more power is being sent to the left wheel. this is clear under several conditions: on acceleration it will be pulling hard but if the accelerator is released the car straightens out. when braking and thus little or no power is being applied to the wheels, there is no noticeable pull. with the cruise control on and going downhill | |||
| 11/01/2010 | 3000 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. the contact stated that the vehicle would drift to the right and the steering wheel was hard to control the vehicle was taken to the dealer who test drove the vehicle and performed a front end alignment on four occasions; yet, the remedy did not work. the manufacturer was not contacted. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 3000 and the current mileage was 7,150. | |||
| 02/05/2011 | 236 | ||
| Off the lot our new 2011 hyundai sonata limited turbo constantly pulls to the left. worse at higher speeds. the dealer originally reported a bulletin on the front struts and replaced the left one. after that did not fix the problem a fron-end alignment. no better. the dealer suggested driving for 1k miles to see if it resolved itself----that didn't work either. this is a serious problem---could cause a serious accident. meanwhile i have a brand new car that won't handle properly. i have notified hyundai customer service twice without a serious response. will do it again!! | |||
| 02/18/2011 | 35 | ||
| Steering component- on 2/17/2011 i purchased a 2011 hyundai sonata 2.0t limited turbo. shortly after my purchase, when driving on highways, i noticed the vehicle consistently pulls to the left, even when driving on completely level and flat road surfaces. i spoke with the manager of the service department at the dealership where i purchased the vehicle who advised me that hyundai does not have a definite fix for this issue, but are currently working on one. he said that in the interim there are several items they can perform in an effort to remedy the problem, but there would be no guarantee that they would fix the issue either completely or even nominally. the way i left it with him was that he would have to contact their regional hyundai service representative to see what steps they would have to take, as he had done with numerous other customers already and get back to me to set up an appointment to begin a regimen of repairs that would hopefully at the very least improve it somewhat, but again pointed out that there was not a definite fix for this issue to date, leaving me totally afraid to even drive it on the highway, in the event i (even for a second) dont totally concentrate on holding the steering where in a method that would keep the car from veering to the left into another lane potentially causing what could easily become a serious and even fatal accident. | |||
| 03/01/2011 | 1 | ||
| 2011 hyundai sonata (new in november 2010), from day one excessive drifting to the left that is more noticable at 60 mph or higher, but occurs at all speeds. dealership has aligned it 3 times and rotated wheels to no benefit. they claim it is normal. i have filed this safety concern and defect with hyundai customer relations on 03-16-11. they claim to have no other complaints like this, which has to be a total lie because of the many forums on the internet squaking about the same or similar issue. there videos now posted of the problem. i was told i would be contacted by 03-22-11. this extremely dangerous, as you need only remove your hand from the wheel for a split second and the lane drifting starts. i have been able to take left handed highway exits without having my hands on the wheel an dplease note-these are not gradual sweepers but 30 to 40mph ramps!. my recently licensed 17yr old drifted slightly and started to cross into an oncoming vehicle traveling the opposite direction that was riding close to the center line. thank god my wife was with her to provide corrective directions. hopefully no one as been injured or killed due to this defect! help! | |||
| 03/01/2011 | |||
| I bought a sonata limited turbo in december, 2010. right from the start it pulled hard to the left. i took it to the dealer, they checked the alignment and said they wanted it back to replace a camber bolt. also they said that hyundai was aware of the issue. before the bolt came in, they told me that hyundai was not recommending the camber bolt any more, but the latest version of the left front strut. they replaced the strut but that did not fix the problem. i finally came to the opinion the problem is not in the suspension at all. it is clear more power is being sent to the left wheel. this is clear under several conditions: on acceleration it will be pulling hard but if the accelerator is released the car straightens out. when braking and thus little or no power is being applied to the wheels, there is no noticeable pull. with the cruise control on and going downhill | |||
| 11/01/2010 | 3000 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. the contact stated that the vehicle would drift to the right and the steering wheel was hard to control the vehicle was taken to the dealer who test drove the vehicle and performed a front end alignment on four occasions; yet, the remedy did not work. the manufacturer was not contacted. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 3000 and the current mileage was 7,150. | |||
| 02/05/2011 | 236 | ||
| Off the lot our new 2011 hyundai sonata limited turbo constantly pulls to the left. worse at higher speeds. the dealer originally reported a bulletin on the front struts and replaced the left one. after that did not fix the problem a fron-end alignment. no better. the dealer suggested driving for 1k miles to see if it resolved itself----that didn't work either. this is a serious problem---could cause a serious accident. meanwhile i have a brand new car that won't handle properly. i have notified hyundai customer service twice without a serious response. will do it again!! | |||
| 01/22/2011 | 15 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata se/limited. the contact stated that while driving, the vehicle would pull violently to the left. the manufacturer was contacted and referred him to the dealer for diagnostic testing. the vehicle was taken to the dealer several times; however, they were unable to diagnose the failure but opted to replace the front left struts and perform a wheel alignment as a remedy which failed to correct the problem. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 15 and the current mileage was 2900. | |||
| 02/26/2011 | |||
| The car pulls to the left. did so straight off the lot. i brought the car in and alignment was performed as well as switching the left for the right tires. car still pulls left, most notibly on the highway. | |||
| 02/20/2011 | 1000 | ||
| 2011 hyundai sonata 2.0 turbo, steering pulls to left extremely hard. has taken car back to dealer three times with no resolution. | |||
| 11/01/2010 | 3000 | ||
| Tl - the contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. the contact stated that the vehicle would drifted to the right and the steering was hard to maintained in place. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who test drove the vehicle and decided to do an alignment in four different occasions. the remedy did not work. the manufacturer was not contacted. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 3000 and the current mileage was 7,150. pm | |||
| 02/05/2011 | 236 | ||
| Off the lot our new 2011 hyundai sonata limited turbo constantly pulls to the left. worse at higher speeds. the dealer originally reported a bulletin on the front struts and replaced the left one. after that did not fix the problem a fron-end alignment. no better. the dealer suggested driving for 1k miles to see if it resolved itself----that didn't work either. this is a serious problem---could cause a serious accident. meanwhile i have a brand new car that won't handle properly. i have notified hyundai customer service twice without a serious response. will do it again!! | |||
| 01/22/2011 | 15 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata se/limited. the contact stated that while driving, the vehicle would pull violently to the left. the manufacturer was contacted and referred him to the dealer for diagnostic testing. the vehicle was taken to the dealer several times; however, they were unable to diagnose the failure but opted to replace the front left struts and perform a wheel alignment as a remedy which failed to correct the problem. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 15 and the current mileage was 2900. | |||
| 02/26/2011 | |||
| The car pulls to the left. did so straight off the lot. i brought the car in and alignment was performed as well as switching the left for the right tires. car still pulls left, most notibly on the highway. | |||
| 02/20/2011 | 1000 | ||
| 2011 hyundai sonata 2.0 turbo, steering pulls to left extremely hard. has taken car back to dealer three times with no resolution. | |||
| 02/05/2011 | 236 | ||
| Off the lot our new 2011 hyundai sonata limited turbo constantly pulls to the left. worse at higher speeds. the dealer originally reported a bulletin on the front struts and replaced the left one. after that did not fix the problem a fron-end alignment. no better. the dealer suggested driving for 1k miles to see if it resolved itself----that didn't work either. this is a serious problem---could cause a serious accident. meanwhile i have a brand new car that won't handle properly. i have notified hyundai customer service twice without a serious response. will do it again!! | |||
| 01/22/2011 | 15 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata se/limited. the contact stated that while driving, the vehicle would pull violently to the left. the manufacturer was contacted and referred him to the dealer for diagnostic testing. the vehicle was taken to the dealer several times; however, they were unable to diagnose the failure but opted to replace the front left struts and perform a wheel alignment as a remedy which failed to correct the problem. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 15 and the current mileage was 2900. | |||
| 02/26/2011 | |||
| The car pulls to the left. did so straight off the lot. i brought the car in and alignment was performed as well as switching the left for the right tires. car still pulls left, most notibly on the highway. | |||
| 02/20/2011 | 1000 | ||
| 2011 hyundai sonata 2.0 turbo, steering pulls to left extremely hard. has taken car back to dealer three times with no resolution. | |||
| 10/17/2010 | 30 | ||
| This car has pulled to the left from the very time we drove off the lot. | |||
| 03/10/2011 | 975 | ||
| 2011 sonata 2.0t limited pulls hard to the left. dangerous to drive. | |||
| 01/22/2011 | 15 | ||
| Tl - the contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata turbo. the contact stated that while driving the vehicle would pulled violently to the left. the manufacturer was contacted who referred him to the dealer to have a diagnostic test. the vehicle was taken to the dealer several times, who was not able to diagnosed the problem but opted to replace the front left strut and performed a wheel alignment as a remedy which failed to rectified the problem. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 15 and the current mileage was 2900. pm | |||
| 02/26/2011 | |||
| The car pulls to the left. did so straight off the lot. i brought the car in and alignment was performed as well as switching the left for the right tires. car still pulls left, most notibly on the highway. | |||
| 02/20/2011 | 1000 | ||
| 2011 hyundai sonata 2.0 turbo, steering pulls to left extremely hard. has taken car back to dealer three times with no resolution. | |||
| 10/17/2010 | 30 | ||
| This car has pulled to the left from the very time we drove off the lot. | |||
| 03/10/2011 | 975 | ||
| 2011 sonata 2.0t limited pulls hard to the left. dangerous to drive. | |||
| 02/26/2011 | |||
| The car pulls to the left. did so straight off the lot. i brought the car in and alignment was performed as well as switching the left for the right tires. car still pulls left, most notibly on the highway. | |||
| 02/20/2011 | 1000 | ||
| 2011 hyundai sonata 2.0 turbo, steering pulls to left extremely hard. has taken car back to dealer three times with no resolution. | |||
| 10/17/2010 | 30 | ||
| This car has pulled to the left from the very time we drove off the lot. | |||
| 03/10/2011 | 975 | ||
| 2011 sonata 2.0t limited pulls hard to the left. dangerous to drive. | |||
| 03/06/2011 | 100 | ||
| One day after purchasing a new hyundai sonata 2011 noticed that car consistently pulls to the left irrespective of road crown etc. returned to dealer who did front end alignment. promptly returned car after driving several miles from service facility as the left pull was still prominent. driving a sonata 2011 loaner and also noticing a similar problem with this car. | |||
| 02/26/2011 | |||
| The car pulls to the left. did so straight off the lot. i brought the car in and alignment was performed as well as switching the left for the right tires. car still pulls left, most notibly on the highway. | |||
| 02/20/2011 | 1000 | ||
| 2011 hyundai sonata 2.0 turbo, steering pulls to left extremely hard. has taken car back to dealer three times with no resolution. | |||
| 10/17/2010 | 30 | ||
| This car has pulled to the left from the very time we drove off the lot. | |||
| 03/10/2011 | 975 | ||
| 2011 sonata 2.0t limited pulls hard to the left. dangerous to drive. | |||
| 03/06/2011 | 100 | ||
| One day after purchasing a new hyundai sonata 2011 noticed that car consistently pulls to the left irrespective of road crown etc. returned to dealer who did front end alignment. promptly returned car after driving several miles from service facility as the left pull was still prominent. driving a sonata 2011 loaner and also noticing a similar problem with this car. | |||
| 03/08/2011 | 450 | ||
| Brand new vehicle pulls to the left at almost all times and at all speeds. it is more apparent the faster the car is moving. e.g. if the car is moving at 70mph under cruise control and is pointed slightly right, letting go of the steering wheel will cause an accident within 5 seconds. this occurs on all roads in all lanes and does not appear to be affected by the crown of the road. at these speeds if you do not have the steering wheel visibly pointed to the right of center or if you let go of the steering wheel, an accident will quickly occur. | |||
| 03/04/2011 | 25 | ||
| 2011 sonata 2.0t limited (200miles on odo) - my car has a left pull at all times and is incredibly pronounced at higher speeds. if you loosen your grip on the wheel at highway speeds, it takes no more than 2-3 seconds to completely leave the roadway. dealer has attempted to fix the issue once already and they said it was fixed. they rotated front tires, checked alignment, flashed new ecm software and adjusted some software parameters. the issue is just as bad as before the fix. huge safety risk. | |||
| 02/16/2011 | 1430 | ||
| 2011 hyundai sonata 2.0t limited purchased 01/17/2011 drifts/pulls to the left. at times the driver is required to maintain constant pressure on the right side of the steering wheel to keep the the car straight. the behaviour is especially noticeable if you turn the steering wheel slight right. when the steering corrects itself it drifts to the left quickly. this problem occurs on both crowned and flat roads. the vehicle has been taken into the dealer twice, but the problem has not been corrected. | |||
| 03/07/2011 | 0 | ||
| No crashes or injuries but there is potential for them if this issue isn't solved. in all cases my (and a lot of others) 2011 hyundai sonata will pull left pretty badly. the failure has been on the car ever since i picked it up with around 200 miles on it. the pull never goes away and it doesn't matter the road surface you're on. i'm not sure how to repair it but i'd assume it's something to do with the suspension or steering. either way, this is a dangerous issue because even taking your hand off the wheel for a split second will result in the wheel turning left and the car to start tracking into oncoming. | |||
| 11/15/2010 | 1 | ||
| I own a new hyundai sonata 2011 limited. my car pulls left at normal highway speeds. initially i thought it was just the banking but on longer trips my wrist strats to hurt from constant pressure to the right. | |||
| 02/11/2011 | 50 | ||
| I leased 2011 hyundai sonata feb 11 and since the first day the car pulls to the left. they did alignment and changed the strut assembly but after 3 times at the service the car still pulls to the left. last week the dealer told me they are going to call in couple days. today i called them they said they still didn't get the call from hyundai . in mean time i'm still driving dangerous car. please don't wait for someone to be killed before they start the recall. thank you. | |||
| 03/06/2011 | 100 | ||
| One day after purchasing a new hyundai sonata 2011 noticed that car consistently pulls to the left irrespective of road crown etc. returned to dealer who did front end alignment. promptly returned car after driving several miles from service facility as the left pull was still prominent. driving a sonata 2011 loaner and also noticing a similar problem with this car. | |||
| 03/08/2011 | 450 | ||
| Brand new vehicle pulls to the left at almost all times and at all speeds. it is more apparent the faster the car is moving. e.g. if the car is moving at 70mph under cruise control and is pointed slightly right, letting go of the steering wheel will cause an accident within 5 seconds. this occurs on all roads in all lanes and does not appear to be affected by the crown of the road. at these speeds if you do not have the steering wheel visibly pointed to the right of center or if you let go of the steering wheel, an accident will quickly occur. | |||
| 03/04/2011 | 25 | ||
| 2011 sonata 2.0t limited (200miles on odo) - my car has a left pull at all times and is incredibly pronounced at higher speeds. if you loosen your grip on the wheel at highway speeds, it takes no more than 2-3 seconds to completely leave the roadway. dealer has attempted to fix the issue once already and they said it was fixed. they rotated front tires, checked alignment, flashed new ecm software and adjusted some software parameters. the issue is just as bad as before the fix. huge safety risk. | |||
| 02/16/2011 | 1430 | ||
| 2011 hyundai sonata 2.0t limited purchased 01/17/2011 drifts/pulls to the left. at times the driver is required to maintain constant pressure on the right side of the steering wheel to keep the the car straight. the behaviour is especially noticeable if you turn the steering wheel slight right. when the steering corrects itself it drifts to the left quickly. this problem occurs on both crowned and flat roads. the vehicle has been taken into the dealer twice, but the problem has not been corrected. | |||
| 03/07/2011 | 0 | ||
| No crashes or injuries but there is potential for them if this issue isn't solved. in all cases my (and a lot of others) 2011 hyundai sonata will pull left pretty badly. the failure has been on the car ever since i picked it up with around 200 miles on it. the pull never goes away and it doesn't matter the road surface you're on. i'm not sure how to repair it but i'd assume it's something to do with the suspension or steering. either way, this is a dangerous issue because even taking your hand off the wheel for a split second will result in the wheel turning left and the car to start tracking into oncoming. | |||
| 11/15/2010 | 1 | ||
| I own a new hyundai sonata 2011 limited. my car pulls left at normal highway speeds. initially i thought it was just the banking but on longer trips my wrist strats to hurt from constant pressure to the right. | |||
| 02/11/2011 | 50 | ||
| I leased 2011 hyundai sonata feb 11 and since the first day the car pulls to the left. they did alignment and changed the strut assembly but after 3 times at the service the car still pulls to the left. last week the dealer told me they are going to call in couple days. today i called them they said they still didn't get the call from hyundai . in mean time i'm still driving dangerous car. please don't wait for someone to be killed before they start the recall. thank you. | |||
| 03/06/2011 | 100 | ||
| One day after purchasing a new hyundai sonata 2011 noticed that car consistently pulls to the left irrespective of road crown etc. returned to dealer who did front end alignment. promptly returned car after driving several miles from service facility as the left pull was still prominent. driving a sonata 2011 loaner and also noticing a similar problem with this car. | |||
| 03/08/2011 | 450 | ||
| Brand new vehicle pulls to the left at almost all times and at all speeds. it is more apparent the faster the car is moving. e.g. if the car is moving at 70mph under cruise control and is pointed slightly right, letting go of the steering wheel will cause an accident within 5 seconds. this occurs on all roads in all lanes and does not appear to be affected by the crown of the road. at these speeds if you do not have the steering wheel visibly pointed to the right of center or if you let go of the steering wheel, an accident will quickly occur. | |||
| 03/04/2011 | 25 | ||
| 2011 sonata 2.0t limited (200miles on odo) - my car has a left pull at all times and is incredibly pronounced at higher speeds. if you loosen your grip on the wheel at highway speeds, it takes no more than 2-3 seconds to completely leave the roadway. dealer has attempted to fix the issue once already and they said it was fixed. they rotated front tires, checked alignment, flashed new ecm software and adjusted some software parameters. the issue is just as bad as before the fix. huge safety risk. | |||
| 02/16/2011 | 1430 | ||
| 2011 hyundai sonata 2.0t limited purchased 01/17/2011 drifts/pulls to the left. at times the driver is required to maintain constant pressure on the right side of the steering wheel to keep the the car straight. the behaviour is especially noticeable if you turn the steering wheel slight right. when the steering corrects itself it drifts to the left quickly. this problem occurs on both crowned and flat roads. the vehicle has been taken into the dealer twice, but the problem has not been corrected. | |||
| 03/07/2011 | 0 | ||
| No crashes or injuries but there is potential for them if this issue isn't solved. in all cases my (and a lot of others) 2011 hyundai sonata will pull left pretty badly. the failure has been on the car ever since i picked it up with around 200 miles on it. the pull never goes away and it doesn't matter the road surface you're on. i'm not sure how to repair it but i'd assume it's something to do with the suspension or steering. either way, this is a dangerous issue because even taking your hand off the wheel for a split second will result in the wheel turning left and the car to start tracking into oncoming. | |||
| 11/15/2010 | 1 | ||
| I own a new hyundai sonata 2011 limited. my car pulls left at normal highway speeds. initially i thought it was just the banking but on longer trips my wrist strats to hurt from constant pressure to the right. | |||
| 02/11/2011 | 50 | ||
| I leased 2011 hyundai sonata feb 11 and since the first day the car pulls to the left. they did alignment and changed the strut assembly but after 3 times at the service the car still pulls to the left. last week the dealer told me they are going to call in couple days. today i called them they said they still didn't get the call from hyundai . in mean time i'm still driving dangerous car. please don't wait for someone to be killed before they start the recall. thank you. | |||
| 03/01/2011 | 20 | ||
| Car pulls to left 90% of the time while driving, service department is unable to fix it as everything is aligned correctly. it is unsafe due to the fact that if you take you hand of the wheel within 3 seconds you will be in the next lane to your left or off the road. | |||
| 03/08/2011 | 450 | ||
| Brand new vehicle pulls to the left at almost all times and at all speeds. it is more apparent the faster the car is moving. e.g. if the car is moving at 70mph under cruise control and is pointed slightly right, letting go of the steering wheel will cause an accident within 5 seconds. this occurs on all roads in all lanes and does not appear to be affected by the crown of the road. at these speeds if you do not have the steering wheel visibly pointed to the right of center or if you let go of the steering wheel, an accident will quickly occur. | |||
| 03/04/2011 | 25 | ||
| 2011 sonata 2.0t limited (200miles on odo) - my car has a left pull at all times and is incredibly pronounced at higher speeds. if you loosen your grip on the wheel at highway speeds, it takes no more than 2-3 seconds to completely leave the roadway. dealer has attempted to fix the issue once already and they said it was fixed. they rotated front tires, checked alignment, flashed new ecm software and adjusted some software parameters. the issue is just as bad as before the fix. huge safety risk. | |||
| 02/16/2011 | 1430 | ||
| 2011 hyundai sonata 2.0t limited purchased 01/17/2011 drifts/pulls to the left. at times the driver is required to maintain constant pressure on the right side of the steering wheel to keep the the car straight. the behaviour is especially noticeable if you turn the steering wheel slight right. when the steering corrects itself it drifts to the left quickly. this problem occurs on both crowned and flat roads. the vehicle has been taken into the dealer twice, but the problem has not been corrected. | |||
| 03/07/2011 | 0 | ||
| No crashes or injuries but there is potential for them if this issue isn't solved. in all cases my (and a lot of others) 2011 hyundai sonata will pull left pretty badly. the failure has been on the car ever since i picked it up with around 200 miles on it. the pull never goes away and it doesn't matter the road surface you're on. i'm not sure how to repair it but i'd assume it's something to do with the suspension or steering. either way, this is a dangerous issue because even taking your hand off the wheel for a split second will result in the wheel turning left and the car to start tracking into oncoming. | |||
| 11/15/2010 | 1 | ||
| I own a new hyundai sonata 2011 limited. my car pulls left at normal highway speeds. initially i thought it was just the banking but on longer trips my wrist strats to hurt from constant pressure to the right. | |||
| 02/11/2011 | 50 | ||
| I leased 2011 hyundai sonata feb 11 and since the first day the car pulls to the left. they did alignment and changed the strut assembly but after 3 times at the service the car still pulls to the left. last week the dealer told me they are going to call in couple days. today i called them they said they still didn't get the call from hyundai . in mean time i'm still driving dangerous car. please don't wait for someone to be killed before they start the recall. thank you. | |||
| 03/01/2011 | 20 | ||
| Car pulls to left 90% of the time while driving, service department is unable to fix it as everything is aligned correctly. it is unsafe due to the fact that if you take you hand of the wheel within 3 seconds you will be in the next lane to your left or off the road. | |||
| 03/04/2011 | 25 | ||
| 2011 sonata 2.0t limited (200miles on odo) - my car has a left pull at all times and is incredibly pronounced at higher speeds. if you loosen your grip on the wheel at highway speeds, it takes no more than 2-3 seconds to completely leave the roadway. dealer has attempted to fix the issue once already and they said it was fixed. they rotated front tires, checked alignment, flashed new ecm software and adjusted some software parameters. the issue is just as bad as before the fix. huge safety risk. | |||
| 02/16/2011 | 1430 | ||
| 2011 hyundai sonata 2.0t limited purchased 01/17/2011 drifts/pulls to the left. at times the driver is required to maintain constant pressure on the right side of the steering wheel to keep the the car straight. the behaviour is especially noticeable if you turn the steering wheel slight right. when the steering corrects itself it drifts to the left quickly. this problem occurs on both crowned and flat roads. the vehicle has been taken into the dealer twice, but the problem has not been corrected. | |||
| 03/07/2011 | 0 | ||
| No crashes or injuries but there is potential for them if this issue isn't solved. in all cases my (and a lot of others) 2011 hyundai sonata will pull left pretty badly. the failure has been on the car ever since i picked it up with around 200 miles on it. the pull never goes away and it doesn't matter the road surface you're on. i'm not sure how to repair it but i'd assume it's something to do with the suspension or steering. either way, this is a dangerous issue because even taking your hand off the wheel for a split second will result in the wheel turning left and the car to start tracking into oncoming. | |||
| 11/15/2010 | 1 | ||
| I own a new hyundai sonata 2011 limited. my car pulls left at normal highway speeds. initially i thought it was just the banking but on longer trips my wrist strats to hurt from constant pressure to the right. | |||
| 02/11/2011 | 50 | ||
| I leased 2011 hyundai sonata feb 11 and since the first day the car pulls to the left. they did alignment and changed the strut assembly but after 3 times at the service the car still pulls to the left. last week the dealer told me they are going to call in couple days. today i called them they said they still didn't get the call from hyundai . in mean time i'm still driving dangerous car. please don't wait for someone to be killed before they start the recall. thank you. | |||
| 03/01/2011 | 20 | ||
| Car pulls to left 90% of the time while driving, service department is unable to fix it as everything is aligned correctly. it is unsafe due to the fact that if you take you hand of the wheel within 3 seconds you will be in the next lane to your left or off the road. | |||
| 02/27/2011 | 400 | ||
| 2011 hyundai sonata gls pulling to the left. | |||
| 03/01/2011 | 20 | ||
| Car pulls to left 90% of the time while driving, service department is unable to fix it as everything is aligned correctly. it is unsafe due to the fact that if you take you hand of the wheel within 3 seconds you will be in the next lane to your left or off the road. | |||
| 02/27/2011 | 400 | ||
| 2011 hyundai sonata gls pulling to the left. | |||
| 11/28/2010 | 1000 | ||
| 2011 hyundai sonata has a consitant steering pull to the left. dealership says it's the nature of the beast. it is clearly not! has me worried for safety! | |||
| 02/27/2011 | 400 | ||
| 2011 hyundai sonata gls pulling to the left. | |||
| 11/28/2010 | 1000 | ||
| 2011 hyundai sonata has a consitant steering pull to the left. dealership says it's the nature of the beast. it is clearly not! has me worried for safety! | |||
| 02/27/2011 | 400 | ||
| 2011 hyundai sonata gls pulling to the left. | |||
| 11/28/2010 | 1000 | ||
| 2011 hyundai sonata has a consitant steering pull to the left. dealership says it's the nature of the beast. it is clearly not! has me worried for safety! | |||
| 02/19/2011 | 60 | ||
| 2011 sonata gls drifts to left immediately unless steering wheel is constantly held/steered to right. taken to dealer for repair at approximately 700 miles, they aligned all 4 wheels. car is still drifting left, will return to dealer for further action. this is a safety hazard! please investigate! | |||
| 11/28/2010 | 1000 | ||
| 2011 hyundai sonata has a consitant steering pull to the left. dealership says it's the nature of the beast. it is clearly not! has me worried for safety! | |||
| 02/19/2011 | 60 | ||
| 2011 sonata gls drifts to left immediately unless steering wheel is constantly held/steered to right. taken to dealer for repair at approximately 700 miles, they aligned all 4 wheels. car is still drifting left, will return to dealer for further action. this is a safety hazard! please investigate! | |||
| 02/23/2011 | 233 | ||
| I bought brand new 2011 hyundai sonata 2.0t limited on 02/23/2011.whenever i drive it,i can feel the pull to the left,mostly on highways.i have to constantly put effort to bring steering to the center.it can be dangerous at a time when vehicle is next to you or when you are changing the lane or when you are driving on left most lane. | |||
| 02/19/2011 | 60 | ||
| 2011 sonata gls drifts to left immediately unless steering wheel is constantly held/steered to right. taken to dealer for repair at approximately 700 miles, they aligned all 4 wheels. car is still drifting left, will return to dealer for further action. this is a safety hazard! please investigate! | |||
| 02/23/2011 | 233 | ||
| I bought brand new 2011 hyundai sonata 2.0t limited on 02/23/2011.whenever i drive it,i can feel the pull to the left,mostly on highways.i have to constantly put effort to bring steering to the center.it can be dangerous at a time when vehicle is next to you or when you are changing the lane or when you are driving on left most lane. | |||
| 08/12/2010 | 1910 | ||
| I purchased a hyundai sonata 2011 on 6/27/10. this car pulls to the left when driving on a daily basis. i have to hold the steering wheel to the right, in order for the car to drive straight & not drive off the road. after many service appointments, i have had 2 new tires & 4 alignments, none of which have solved the problem. i have already dealt with the hyundai district representative who has done nothing for me. | |||
| 01/19/2011 | 1 | ||
| 2011 hyundai sonata 2.0t limited - steers/pulls left in all road conditions. the severity of the pull gets worse as speed increases. | |||
| 02/21/2011 | 50 | ||
| 2011 hyundai sonata se 2.0t. pulls left at highway speeds. no known fix. please do something before someone get hurts!!! | |||
| 02/19/2011 | 60 | ||
| 2011 sonata gls drifts to left immediately unless steering wheel is constantly held/steered to right. taken to dealer for repair at approximately 700 miles, they aligned all 4 wheels. car is still drifting left, will return to dealer for further action. this is a safety hazard! please investigate! | |||
| 02/23/2011 | 233 | ||
| I bought brand new 2011 hyundai sonata 2.0t limited on 02/23/2011.whenever i drive it,i can feel the pull to the left,mostly on highways.i have to constantly put effort to bring steering to the center.it can be dangerous at a time when vehicle is next to you or when you are changing the lane or when you are driving on left most lane. | |||
| 08/12/2010 | 1910 | ||
| I purchased a hyundai sonata 2011 on 6/27/10. this car pulls to the left when driving on a daily basis. i have to hold the steering wheel to the right, in order for the car to drive straight & not drive off the road. after many service appointments, i have had 2 new tires & 4 alignments, none of which have solved the problem. i have already dealt with the hyundai district representative who has done nothing for me. | |||
| 01/19/2011 | 1 | ||
| 2011 hyundai sonata 2.0t limited - steers/pulls left in all road conditions. the severity of the pull gets worse as speed increases. | |||
| 02/21/2011 | 50 | ||
| 2011 hyundai sonata se 2.0t. pulls left at highway speeds. no known fix. please do something before someone get hurts!!! | |||
| 01/01/2011 | 50 | ||
| Purchased a 2011 sonata off the showroom floor. first day of driving noticed the vehicle drifted noticeably to the left no matter where the crown in the road was. took vehicle back to dealer and they worked on it and said it was fine. my wife picked up the car and called me and told me it was still drifting left. i had her return the vehicle and they kept it for a week and then stated it was fixed. i picked up the car and drove it a few days and it was better but still drifted, after a week it got back to where it was, returned the vehicle for repair for a third time, dealer kept car for over a week and said it was fixed. for the first couple of days it was better, shortly after for the forth time its has started again. | |||
| 12/15/2010 | 130 | ||
| Ordered & purchased a brand new 2011 sonata se turbo in radiant silver via hyundai of nanuet who swapped my vehicle out from glick, hyundai of monticello, ny. since the first drive home, the steering wheel has been off center & constantly pulls to the left side of roadway at various speeds more pronounced at higher speeds. this is not an isolated defect as there are hundreds of exact complaints & growing for this model year new car. a factory recall on this issue should be ordered after determining the root problem & a effective solution. please do the right thing, we all can't be wrong! | |||
| 02/23/2011 | 233 | ||
| I bought brand new 2011 hyundai sonata 2.0t limited on 02/23/2011.whenever i drive it,i can feel the pull to the left,mostly on highways.i have to constantly put effort to bring steering to the center.it can be dangerous at a time when vehicle is next to you or when you are changing the lane or when you are driving on left most lane. | |||
| 08/12/2010 | 1910 | ||
| I purchased a hyundai sonata 2011 on 6/27/10. this car pulls to the left when driving on a daily basis. i have to hold the steering wheel to the right, in order for the car to drive straight & not drive off the road. after many service appointments, i have had 2 new tires & 4 alignments, none of which have solved the problem. i have already dealt with the hyundai district representative who has done nothing for me. | |||
| 01/19/2011 | 1 | ||
| 2011 hyundai sonata 2.0t limited - steers/pulls left in all road conditions. the severity of the pull gets worse as speed increases. | |||
| 02/21/2011 | 50 | ||
| 2011 hyundai sonata se 2.0t. pulls left at highway speeds. no known fix. please do something before someone get hurts!!! | |||
| 01/01/2011 | 50 | ||
| Purchased a 2011 sonata off the showroom floor. first day of driving noticed the vehicle drifted noticeably to the left no matter where the crown in the road was. took vehicle back to dealer and they worked on it and said it was fine. my wife picked up the car and called me and told me it was still drifting left. i had her return the vehicle and they kept it for a week and then stated it was fixed. i picked up the car and drove it a few days and it was better but still drifted, after a week it got back to where it was, returned the vehicle for repair for a third time, dealer kept car for over a week and said it was fixed. for the first couple of days it was better, shortly after for the forth time its has started again. | |||
| 12/15/2010 | 130 | ||
| Ordered & purchased a brand new 2011 sonata se turbo in radiant silver via hyundai of nanuet who swapped my vehicle out from glick, hyundai of monticello, ny. since the first drive home, the steering wheel has been off center & constantly pulls to the left side of roadway at various speeds more pronounced at higher speeds. this is not an isolated defect as there are hundreds of exact complaints & growing for this model year new car. a factory recall on this issue should be ordered after determining the root problem & a effective solution. please do the right thing, we all can't be wrong! | |||
| 08/12/2010 | 1910 | ||
| I purchased a hyundai sonata 2011 on 6/27/10. this car pulls to the left when driving on a daily basis. i have to hold the steering wheel to the right, in order for the car to drive straight & not drive off the road. after many service appointments, i have had 2 new tires & 4 alignments, none of which have solved the problem. i have already dealt with the hyundai district representative who has done nothing for me. | |||
| 01/19/2011 | 1 | ||
| 2011 hyundai sonata 2.0t limited - steers/pulls left in all road conditions. the severity of the pull gets worse as speed increases. | |||
| 02/21/2011 | 50 | ||
| 2011 hyundai sonata se 2.0t. pulls left at highway speeds. no known fix. please do something before someone get hurts!!! | |||
| 01/01/2011 | 50 | ||
| Purchased a 2011 sonata off the showroom floor. first day of driving noticed the vehicle drifted noticeably to the left no matter where the crown in the road was. took vehicle back to dealer and they worked on it and said it was fine. my wife picked up the car and called me and told me it was still drifting left. i had her return the vehicle and they kept it for a week and then stated it was fixed. i picked up the car and drove it a few days and it was better but still drifted, after a week it got back to where it was, returned the vehicle for repair for a third time, dealer kept car for over a week and said it was fixed. for the first couple of days it was better, shortly after for the forth time its has started again. | |||
| 12/15/2010 | 130 | ||
| Ordered & purchased a brand new 2011 sonata se turbo in radiant silver via hyundai of nanuet who swapped my vehicle out from glick, hyundai of monticello, ny. since the first drive home, the steering wheel has been off center & constantly pulls to the left side of roadway at various speeds more pronounced at higher speeds. this is not an isolated defect as there are hundreds of exact complaints & growing for this model year new car. a factory recall on this issue should be ordered after determining the root problem & a effective solution. please do the right thing, we all can't be wrong! | |||
| 01/01/2011 | 50 | ||
| Purchased a 2011 sonata off the showroom floor. first day of driving noticed the vehicle drifted noticeably to the left no matter where the crown in the road was. took vehicle back to dealer and they worked on it and said it was fine. my wife picked up the car and called me and told me it was still drifting left. i had her return the vehicle and they kept it for a week and then stated it was fixed. i picked up the car and drove it a few days and it was better but still drifted, after a week it got back to where it was, returned the vehicle for repair for a third time, dealer kept car for over a week and said it was fixed. for the first couple of days it was better, shortly after for the forth time its has started again. | |||
| 12/15/2010 | 130 | ||
| Ordered & purchased a brand new 2011 sonata se turbo in radiant silver via hyundai of nanuet who swapped my vehicle out from glick, hyundai of monticello, ny. since the first drive home, the steering wheel has been off center & constantly pulls to the left side of roadway at various speeds more pronounced at higher speeds. this is not an isolated defect as there are hundreds of exact complaints & growing for this model year new car. a factory recall on this issue should be ordered after determining the root problem & a effective solution. please do the right thing, we all can't be wrong! | |||
| 02/04/2011 | 4600 | ||
| I just purchased a 2011 sonota turbo and am experiencing strong gas smell inside car when going at slow speeds. i also notice it pulling to the left. cannot tell the difference between high and low beam with the headlights. | |||
| 12/15/2010 | 130 | ||
| Ordered & purchased a brand new 2011 sonata se turbo in radiant silver via hyundai of nanuet who swapped my vehicle out from glick, hyundai of monticello, ny. since the first drive home, the steering wheel has been off center & constantly pulls to the left side of roadway at various speeds more pronounced at higher speeds. this is not an isolated defect as there are hundreds of exact complaints & growing for this model year new car. a factory recall on this issue should be ordered after determining the root problem & a effective solution. please do the right thing, we all can't be wrong! | |||
| 02/04/2011 | 4600 | ||
| I just purchased a 2011 sonota turbo and am experiencing strong gas smell inside car when going at slow speeds. i also notice it pulling to the left. cannot tell the difference between high and low beam with the headlights. | |||
| 01/17/2011 | 264 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. while driving approximately 30 mph the contact removed his hands from the steering wheel and the vehicle drifted to the left. the vehicle was taken to the dealer. the technicians stated the vehicle was properly aligned and could not diagnose the failure. the contact stated the failure occurred constantly and at any speeds. the manufacturer was contacted and stated they could not offer further assistance because the failure could not be diagnosed. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 264. ds | |||
| 01/01/2011 | 9000 | ||
| 2011 hyundai sonata se w/ navigation pulls to the left. now the front left tire has a big bubble on the side wall. car is only driven on the nj turnpike. 12000 miles. i've tried calling up hankook about the tire but no response from them. the service manager at hyundai admitted to the 'pulling problem'. says its prevalent on all their models especially on the sonata se & turbo 2.0. also, he mentioned that the remedy to fix the problem is to interchange the tires from left to right! unheard off! he also said that there is something wrong with the vehicle's 'cambor bolts' hyundai is lying by omission of facts to the public. my wife and i feel swindled and cheated. we use this car to drive to new york everyday and now we can't because we're afraid we might have an accident. please help! | |||
| 02/04/2011 | 4600 | ||
| I just purchased a 2011 sonota turbo and am experiencing strong gas smell inside car when going at slow speeds. i also notice it pulling to the left. cannot tell the difference between high and low beam with the headlights. | |||
| 01/17/2011 | 264 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. while driving approximately 30 mph the contact removed his hands from the steering wheel and the vehicle drifted to the left. the vehicle was taken to the dealer. the technicians stated the vehicle was properly aligned and could not diagnose the failure. the contact stated the failure occurred constantly and at any speeds. the manufacturer was contacted and stated they could not offer further assistance because the failure could not be diagnosed. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 264. ds | |||
| 01/01/2011 | 9000 | ||
| 2011 hyundai sonata se w/ navigation pulls to the left. now the front left tire has a big bubble on the side wall. car is only driven on the nj turnpike. 12000 miles. i've tried calling up hankook about the tire but no response from them. the service manager at hyundai admitted to the 'pulling problem'. says its prevalent on all their models especially on the sonata se & turbo 2.0. also, he mentioned that the remedy to fix the problem is to interchange the tires from left to right! unheard off! he also said that there is something wrong with the vehicle's 'cambor bolts' hyundai is lying by omission of facts to the public. my wife and i feel swindled and cheated. we use this car to drive to new york everyday and now we can't because we're afraid we might have an accident. please help! | |||
| 02/11/2011 | 3000 | ||
| Vibration in steering, grinding noise in transaxe, low tire pressure (by dealer), refusal to perform 3,750 mile maintince secdule (dealer refused) | |||
| 01/01/2011 | 9000 | ||
| 2011 hyundai sonata se w/ navigation pulls to the left. now the front left tire has a big bubble on the side wall. car is only driven on the nj turnpike. 12000 miles. i've tried calling up hankook about the tire but no response from them. the service manager at hyundai admitted to the 'pulling problem'. says its prevalent on all their models especially on the sonata se & turbo 2.0. also, he mentioned that the remedy to fix the problem is to interchange the tires from left to right! unheard off! he also said that there is something wrong with the vehicle's 'cambor bolts' hyundai is lying by omission of facts to the public. my wife and i feel swindled and cheated. we use this car to drive to new york everyday and now we can't because we're afraid we might have an accident. please help! | |||
| 02/11/2011 | 3000 | ||
| Vibration in steering, grinding noise in transaxe, low tire pressure (by dealer), refusal to perform 3,750 mile maintince secdule (dealer refused) | |||
| 01/03/2011 | 32 | ||
| Purchased new hyndai 2011 sonata turbo.from day one experienced extreme pulling to the left while driving at any speed. deaer tried to correct problem by allignment, tire exchange, etc. still to no avail. called consumer affairs and regional representative evaluated vehichle. they put a camber adjustment kit on it and the problem persisted. they then had hyndai engineers evaluate it and proeeded to put a new strut assembly on the vehichle two times and theproblem was lightly corrected but still pulls to the left. i have owned the vehicle for one month and it has been in the dealership more than in my possession. car has less than 700 miles on it. hyndai does not know how to proceed. | |||
| 02/11/2011 | 3000 | ||
| Vibration in steering, grinding noise in transaxe, low tire pressure (by dealer), refusal to perform 3,750 mile maintince secdule (dealer refused) | |||
| 01/03/2011 | 32 | ||
| Purchased new hyndai 2011 sonata turbo.from day one experienced extreme pulling to the left while driving at any speed. deaer tried to correct problem by allignment, tire exchange, etc. still to no avail. called consumer affairs and regional representative evaluated vehichle. they put a camber adjustment kit on it and the problem persisted. they then had hyndai engineers evaluate it and proeeded to put a new strut assembly on the vehichle two times and theproblem was lightly corrected but still pulls to the left. i have owned the vehicle for one month and it has been in the dealership more than in my possession. car has less than 700 miles on it. hyndai does not know how to proceed. | |||
| 10/11/2010 | 610 | ||
| The car constantly pulls left while driving down a straight road. i have been to dealer two times in three months. i could have gone everyday to the dealer to complain. the steering wheel is never centered. you must always keep correcting the wheel to stay straight. the dealership diagnosed it as needing an alignment adjustment, this is the second time. i have made a third appointment which a tech rep is coming to look at the 2011 sonata se. | |||
| 02/11/2011 | 3000 | ||
| Vibration in steering, grinding noise in transaxe, low tire pressure (by dealer), refusal to perform 3,750 mile maintince secdule (dealer refused) | |||
| 01/03/2011 | 32 | ||
| Purchased new hyndai 2011 sonata turbo.from day one experienced extreme pulling to the left while driving at any speed. deaer tried to correct problem by allignment, tire exchange, etc. still to no avail. called consumer affairs and regional representative evaluated vehichle. they put a camber adjustment kit on it and the problem persisted. they then had hyndai engineers evaluate it and proeeded to put a new strut assembly on the vehichle two times and theproblem was lightly corrected but still pulls to the left. i have owned the vehicle for one month and it has been in the dealership more than in my possession. car has less than 700 miles on it. hyndai does not know how to proceed. | |||
| 10/11/2010 | 610 | ||
| The car constantly pulls left while driving down a straight road. i have been to dealer two times in three months. i could have gone everyday to the dealer to complain. the steering wheel is never centered. you must always keep correcting the wheel to stay straight. the dealership diagnosed it as needing an alignment adjustment, this is the second time. i have made a third appointment which a tech rep is coming to look at the 2011 sonata se. | |||
| 02/03/2011 | 50 | ||
| Purchased new 2011 hyundai sonata 2.0t limited. upon initial test drive car seemed to track okay with large male passenger in passenger seat of vehicle. i did not remove hands from the wheel during test drive. as soon as i left the car lot after purchasing the vehicle, noticed that steering felt lopsided and was seemingly a bit harder to turn and hold to the right than the left. the first time i let my hands free from the wheel the vehicle began moving to the left. the vehicle now seems to consistently pull itself to the left except at bewildering times when carrying passengers or going over specific road crown conditions and purposely manipulating the steering wheel to 'hold' itself a bit to the right. wheel always reverts to pulling itself back to the left and staying there. it is a very unstable feeling to have to fight this phenomenon. to me it is completely unacceptable behavior for any car, let alone a brand new model. entirely unsafe to drive. requires enormous amounts of concentration to constantly correct the pull not to mention actual physical strain that compounds quickly. also car does not straighten itself out after initiating a turn. car keeps turning to the left far too much. every other car i've ever driven has straightened the wheel and itself out simply by removing hands from wheel. i thought this was expected on any vehicle built unless expressly designed and sold openly as a new kind of left turning car design. tire pressure checks okay. vehicle will go into service for an alignment, but was only built 2 weeks ago. please please please open a serious investigation into the 2011 sonata issue and help us consumers out who are driving unsafe vehicles. | |||
| 11/03/2010 | 45 | ||
| Tl. the contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. the contact stated while driving 45 mph the vehicle pulls to the left. the contact stated could steer into another lane and cause crash. the contact took the vehicle to the dealer three times for a wheel alignment. the vehicle continues to pull to the left. the contact notice a recall 10v426000 (steering:gear box:shaft sector) but has not confirmed with the manufacturer if the vehicle was involved. the contact stated the vehicle is becoming unsafe to drive. the failure mileage was 6700. jo | |||
| 01/03/2011 | 32 | ||
| Purchased new hyndai 2011 sonata turbo.from day one experienced extreme pulling to the left while driving at any speed. deaer tried to correct problem by allignment, tire exchange, etc. still to no avail. called consumer affairs and regional representative evaluated vehichle. they put a camber adjustment kit on it and the problem persisted. they then had hyndai engineers evaluate it and proeeded to put a new strut assembly on the vehichle two times and theproblem was lightly corrected but still pulls to the left. i have owned the vehicle for one month and it has been in the dealership more than in my possession. car has less than 700 miles on it. hyndai does not know how to proceed. | |||
| 10/11/2010 | 610 | ||
| The car constantly pulls left while driving down a straight road. i have been to dealer two times in three months. i could have gone everyday to the dealer to complain. the steering wheel is never centered. you must always keep correcting the wheel to stay straight. the dealership diagnosed it as needing an alignment adjustment, this is the second time. i have made a third appointment which a tech rep is coming to look at the 2011 sonata se. | |||
| 02/03/2011 | 50 | ||
| Purchased new 2011 hyundai sonata 2.0t limited. upon initial test drive car seemed to track okay with large male passenger in passenger seat of vehicle. i did not remove hands from the wheel during test drive. as soon as i left the car lot after purchasing the vehicle, noticed that steering felt lopsided and was seemingly a bit harder to turn and hold to the right than the left. the first time i let my hands free from the wheel the vehicle began moving to the left. the vehicle now seems to consistently pull itself to the left except at bewildering times when carrying passengers or going over specific road crown conditions and purposely manipulating the steering wheel to 'hold' itself a bit to the right. wheel always reverts to pulling itself back to the left and staying there. it is a very unstable feeling to have to fight this phenomenon. to me it is completely unacceptable behavior for any car, let alone a brand new model. entirely unsafe to drive. requires enormous amounts of concentration to constantly correct the pull not to mention actual physical strain that compounds quickly. also car does not straighten itself out after initiating a turn. car keeps turning to the left far too much. every other car i've ever driven has straightened the wheel and itself out simply by removing hands from wheel. i thought this was expected on any vehicle built unless expressly designed and sold openly as a new kind of left turning car design. tire pressure checks okay. vehicle will go into service for an alignment, but was only built 2 weeks ago. please please please open a serious investigation into the 2011 sonata issue and help us consumers out who are driving unsafe vehicles. | |||
| 11/03/2010 | 45 | ||
| Tl. the contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. the contact stated while driving 45 mph the vehicle pulls to the left. the contact stated could steer into another lane and cause crash. the contact took the vehicle to the dealer three times for a wheel alignment. the vehicle continues to pull to the left. the contact notice a recall 10v426000 (steering:gear box:shaft sector) but has not confirmed with the manufacturer if the vehicle was involved. the contact stated the vehicle is becoming unsafe to drive. the failure mileage was 6700. jo | |||
| 10/11/2010 | 610 | ||
| The car constantly pulls left while driving down a straight road. i have been to dealer two times in three months. i could have gone everyday to the dealer to complain. the steering wheel is never centered. you must always keep correcting the wheel to stay straight. the dealership diagnosed it as needing an alignment adjustment, this is the second time. i have made a third appointment which a tech rep is coming to look at the 2011 sonata se. | |||
| 02/03/2011 | 50 | ||
| Purchased new 2011 hyundai sonata 2.0t limited. upon initial test drive car seemed to track okay with large male passenger in passenger seat of vehicle. i did not remove hands from the wheel during test drive. as soon as i left the car lot after purchasing the vehicle, noticed that steering felt lopsided and was seemingly a bit harder to turn and hold to the right than the left. the first time i let my hands free from the wheel the vehicle began moving to the left. the vehicle now seems to consistently pull itself to the left except at bewildering times when carrying passengers or going over specific road crown conditions and purposely manipulating the steering wheel to 'hold' itself a bit to the right. wheel always reverts to pulling itself back to the left and staying there. it is a very unstable feeling to have to fight this phenomenon. to me it is completely unacceptable behavior for any car, let alone a brand new model. entirely unsafe to drive. requires enormous amounts of concentration to constantly correct the pull not to mention actual physical strain that compounds quickly. also car does not straighten itself out after initiating a turn. car keeps turning to the left far too much. every other car i've ever driven has straightened the wheel and itself out simply by removing hands from wheel. i thought this was expected on any vehicle built unless expressly designed and sold openly as a new kind of left turning car design. tire pressure checks okay. vehicle will go into service for an alignment, but was only built 2 weeks ago. please please please open a serious investigation into the 2011 sonata issue and help us consumers out who are driving unsafe vehicles. | |||
| 11/03/2010 | 45 | ||
| Tl. the contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. the contact stated while driving 45 mph the vehicle pulls to the left. the contact stated could steer into another lane and cause crash. the contact took the vehicle to the dealer three times for a wheel alignment. the vehicle continues to pull to the left. the contact notice a recall 10v426000 (steering:gear box:shaft sector) but has not confirmed with the manufacturer if the vehicle was involved. the contact stated the vehicle is becoming unsafe to drive. the failure mileage was 6700. jo | |||
| 08/23/2010 | 500 | ||
| At 40 mph and higher, vehicle is hard to steer. have to constantly correct to keep in own lane. this is the second sonata with the same problem. software performed, not a fix. do not feel safe driving on three lane highway for fear of vehicle changing lanes. hyundai is ignoring problem. | |||
| 02/03/2011 | 50 | ||
| Purchased new 2011 hyundai sonata 2.0t limited. upon initial test drive car seemed to track okay with large male passenger in passenger seat of vehicle. i did not remove hands from the wheel during test drive. as soon as i left the car lot after purchasing the vehicle, noticed that steering felt lopsided and was seemingly a bit harder to turn and hold to the right than the left. the first time i let my hands free from the wheel the vehicle began moving to the left. the vehicle now seems to consistently pull itself to the left except at bewildering times when carrying passengers or going over specific road crown conditions and purposely manipulating the steering wheel to 'hold' itself a bit to the right. wheel always reverts to pulling itself back to the left and staying there. it is a very unstable feeling to have to fight this phenomenon. to me it is completely unacceptable behavior for any car, let alone a brand new model. entirely unsafe to drive. requires enormous amounts of concentration to constantly correct the pull not to mention actual physical strain that compounds quickly. also car does not straighten itself out after initiating a turn. car keeps turning to the left far too much. every other car i've ever driven has straightened the wheel and itself out simply by removing hands from wheel. i thought this was expected on any vehicle built unless expressly designed and sold openly as a new kind of left turning car design. tire pressure checks okay. vehicle will go into service for an alignment, but was only built 2 weeks ago. please please please open a serious investigation into the 2011 sonata issue and help us consumers out who are driving unsafe vehicles. | |||
| 11/03/2010 | 45 | ||
| Tl. the contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. the contact stated while driving 45 mph the vehicle pulls to the left. the contact stated could steer into another lane and cause crash. the contact took the vehicle to the dealer three times for a wheel alignment. the vehicle continues to pull to the left. the contact notice a recall 10v426000 (steering:gear box:shaft sector) but has not confirmed with the manufacturer if the vehicle was involved. the contact stated the vehicle is becoming unsafe to drive. the failure mileage was 6700. jo | |||
| 08/23/2010 | 500 | ||
| At 40 mph and higher, vehicle is hard to steer. have to constantly correct to keep in own lane. this is the second sonata with the same problem. software performed, not a fix. do not feel safe driving on three lane highway for fear of vehicle changing lanes. hyundai is ignoring problem. | |||
| 02/03/2011 | 50 | ||
| Purchased new 2011 hyundai sonata 2.0t limited. upon initial test drive car seemed to track okay with large male passenger in passenger seat of vehicle. i did not remove hands from the wheel during test drive. as soon as i left the car lot after purchasing the vehicle, noticed that steering felt lopsided and was seemingly a bit harder to turn and hold to the right than the left. the first time i let my hands free from the wheel the vehicle began moving to the left. the vehicle now seems to consistently pull itself to the left except at bewildering times when carrying passengers or going over specific road crown conditions and purposely manipulating the steering wheel to 'hold' itself a bit to the right. wheel always reverts to pulling itself back to the left and staying there. it is a very unstable feeling to have to fight this phenomenon. to me it is completely unacceptable behavior for any car, let alone a brand new model. entirely unsafe to drive. requires enormous amounts of concentration to constantly correct the pull not to mention actual physical strain that compounds quickly. also car does not straighten itself out after initiating a turn. car keeps turning to the left far too much. every other car i've ever driven has straightened the wheel and itself out simply by removing hands from wheel. i thought this was expected on any vehicle built unless expressly designed and sold openly as a new kind of left turning car design. tire pressure checks okay. vehicle will go into service for an alignment, but was only built 2 weeks ago. please please please open a serious investigation into the 2011 sonata issue and help us consumers out who are driving unsafe vehicles. | |||
| 11/03/2010 | 45 | ||
| Tl. the contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. the contact stated while driving 45 mph the vehicle pulls to the left. the contact stated could steer into another lane and cause crash. the contact took the vehicle to the dealer three times for a wheel alignment. the vehicle continues to pull to the left. the contact notice a recall 10v426000 (steering:gear box:shaft sector) but has not confirmed with the manufacturer if the vehicle was involved. the contact stated the vehicle is becoming unsafe to drive. the failure mileage was 6700. jo | |||
| 08/23/2010 | 500 | ||
| At 40 mph and higher, vehicle is hard to steer. have to constantly correct to keep in own lane. this is the second sonata with the same problem. software performed, not a fix. do not feel safe driving on three lane highway for fear of vehicle changing lanes. hyundai is ignoring problem. | |||
| 01/02/2011 | 150 | ||
| 2011 hyundai 2.0t noticed in the first couple of days of owning the vehicle it pulled to the left. returned it to the dealership for service on alignment. i was told the alignment was out and the problem was fixed. seemed okay driving home. the very next time i drove the vehicle it began to pull left once again. if i didn't hang on to the wheel so tight while driving the car would lose control very quickly. certainly a safety issue. i have since told my dealership i would like a loaner vehicle until this problem is resolved as the vehicle is not safe for the road. | |||
| 09/10/2010 | 25 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. the contact stated that when driving at highway speeds the vehicle will drift to the left. this failure does not occur at lower speeds. the contact stated the dealer replaced the string module and struts, but this did not repair the problem. the manufacturer looked through their inventory and found another vehicle the same as the contacts vehicle, but the vehicle had the same failure. the manufacturer has now decided to buy the vehicle back from the contact. the failure mileage was 45 and the current mileage was1700.rl | |||
| 12/31/2010 | 108 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata se limited. the contact stated the vehicles pulled to the left while driving at any speed. the failure occurred intermittently. the vehicle was taken to the dealer numerous times. the dealer replaced the steering column assembly, the vehicle was also aligned. the repair did not correct the failure. the vehicle continues to pull to the left. the manufacturer took a report 4257511. the failure mileage was 108 and the current mileage was 500. li | |||
| 01/02/2011 | 150 | ||
| 2011 hyundai 2.0t noticed in the first couple of days of owning the vehicle it pulled to the left. returned it to the dealership for service on alignment. i was told the alignment was out and the problem was fixed. seemed okay driving home. the very next time i drove the vehicle it began to pull left once again. if i didn't hang on to the wheel so tight while driving the car would lose control very quickly. certainly a safety issue. i have since told my dealership i would like a loaner vehicle until this problem is resolved as the vehicle is not safe for the road. | |||
| 09/10/2010 | 25 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. the contact stated that when driving at highway speeds the vehicle will drift to the left. this failure does not occur at lower speeds. the contact stated the dealer replaced the string module and struts, but this did not repair the problem. the manufacturer looked through their inventory and found another vehicle the same as the contacts vehicle, but the vehicle had the same failure. the manufacturer has now decided to buy the vehicle back from the contact. the failure mileage was 45 and the current mileage was1700.rl | |||
| 12/31/2010 | 108 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata se limited. the contact stated the vehicles pulled to the left while driving at any speed. the failure occurred intermittently. the vehicle was taken to the dealer numerous times. the dealer replaced the steering column assembly, the vehicle was also aligned. the repair did not correct the failure. the vehicle continues to pull to the left. the manufacturer took a report 4257511. the failure mileage was 108 and the current mileage was 500. li | |||
| 01/02/2011 | 150 | ||
| 2011 hyundai 2.0t noticed in the first couple of days of owning the vehicle it pulled to the left. returned it to the dealership for service on alignment. i was told the alignment was out and the problem was fixed. seemed okay driving home. the very next time i drove the vehicle it began to pull left once again. if i didn't hang on to the wheel so tight while driving the car would lose control very quickly. certainly a safety issue. i have since told my dealership i would like a loaner vehicle until this problem is resolved as the vehicle is not safe for the road. | |||
| 09/10/2010 | 25 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. the contact stated that when driving at highway speeds the vehicle will drift to the left. this failure does not occur at lower speeds. the contact stated the dealer replaced the string module and struts, but this did not repair the problem. the manufacturer looked through their inventory and found another vehicle the same as the contacts vehicle, but the vehicle had the same failure. the manufacturer has now decided to buy the vehicle back from the contact. the failure mileage was 45 and the current mileage was1700.rl | |||
| 12/31/2010 | 108 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata se limited. the contact stated the vehicles pulled to the left while driving at any speed. the failure occurred intermittently. the vehicle was taken to the dealer numerous times. the dealer replaced the steering column assembly, the vehicle was also aligned. the repair did not correct the failure. the vehicle continues to pull to the left. the manufacturer took a report 4257511. the failure mileage was 108 and the current mileage was 500. li | |||
| 01/15/2011 | 8000 | ||
| Jan 28,2011 i drive a hyundai 2.0 turbo bought about a month ago. about 2 weeks ago on the freeway i was making a lane change, i had to make a sudden correction due to me noticing a car in my blind spot. there was almost loss of control when i tried to correct the car. i have been driving various cars from vw gti to gms and fords for 32 yrs. car has 1100 miles on it! 2011 hyundai sonata warning: it was my most dangerous driving experience! 100% true | |||
| 01/02/2011 | 150 | ||
| 2011 hyundai 2.0t noticed in the first couple of days of owning the vehicle it pulled to the left. returned it to the dealership for service on alignment. i was told the alignment was out and the problem was fixed. seemed okay driving home. the very next time i drove the vehicle it began to pull left once again. if i didn't hang on to the wheel so tight while driving the car would lose control very quickly. certainly a safety issue. i have since told my dealership i would like a loaner vehicle until this problem is resolved as the vehicle is not safe for the road. | |||
| 09/10/2010 | 25 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. the contact stated that when driving at highway speeds the vehicle will drift to the left. this failure does not occur at lower speeds. the contact stated the dealer replaced the string module and struts, but this did not repair the problem. the manufacturer looked through their inventory and found another vehicle the same as the contacts vehicle, but the vehicle had the same failure. the manufacturer has now decided to buy the vehicle back from the contact. the failure mileage was 45 and the current mileage was1700.rl | |||
| 12/31/2010 | 108 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata se limited. the contact stated the vehicles pulled to the left while driving at any speed. the failure occurred intermittently. the vehicle was taken to the dealer numerous times. the dealer replaced the steering column assembly, the vehicle was also aligned. the repair did not correct the failure. the vehicle continues to pull to the left. the manufacturer took a report 4257511. the failure mileage was 108 and the current mileage was 500. li | |||
| 01/15/2011 | 8000 | ||
| Jan 28,2011 i drive a hyundai 2.0 turbo bought about a month ago. about 2 weeks ago on the freeway i was making a lane change, i had to make a sudden correction due to me noticing a car in my blind spot. there was almost loss of control when i tried to correct the car. i have been driving various cars from vw gti to gms and fords for 32 yrs. car has 1100 miles on it! 2011 hyundai sonata warning: it was my most dangerous driving experience! 100% true | |||
| 12/31/2010 | 108 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata se limited. the contact stated the vehicles pulled to the left while driving at any speed. the failure occurred intermittently. the vehicle was taken to the dealer numerous times. the dealer replaced the steering column assembly, the vehicle was also aligned. the repair did not correct the failure. the vehicle continues to pull to the left. the manufacturer took a report 4257511. the failure mileage was 108 and the current mileage was 500. li | |||
| 01/15/2011 | 8000 | ||
| Jan 28,2011 i drive a hyundai 2.0 turbo bought about a month ago. about 2 weeks ago on the freeway i was making a lane change, i had to make a sudden correction due to me noticing a car in my blind spot. there was almost loss of control when i tried to correct the car. i have been driving various cars from vw gti to gms and fords for 32 yrs. car has 1100 miles on it! 2011 hyundai sonata warning: it was my most dangerous driving experience! 100% true | |||
| 01/01/2011 | 1 | ||
| Purchased 2011 sonata turbo and the car constantly pulls to the left. it is very dangerous on the highway especially if in the left lane. this is a huge safety issue and needs to be addressed. | |||
| 01/15/2011 | 8000 | ||
| Jan 28,2011 i drive a hyundai 2.0 turbo bought about a month ago. about 2 weeks ago on the freeway i was making a lane change, i had to make a sudden correction due to me noticing a car in my blind spot. there was almost loss of control when i tried to correct the car. i have been driving various cars from vw gti to gms and fords for 32 yrs. car has 1100 miles on it! 2011 hyundai sonata warning: it was my most dangerous driving experience! 100% true | |||
| 01/01/2011 | 1 | ||
| Purchased 2011 sonata turbo and the car constantly pulls to the left. it is very dangerous on the highway especially if in the left lane. this is a huge safety issue and needs to be addressed. | |||
| 01/24/2011 | 100 | ||
| Car constantly pulls to the left. makes it difficult to keep in my lane endangering me and others around me. | |||
| 11/23/2010 | 8700 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. while driving 45 mph and at highway speed the steering pulls to the left. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who reinstalls two new tires and stated that should fix the failure but the vehicle still pull to the left. he was also informed a sales representative will contact him within a day. the manufacturer was not notified. the failure mileage were 8,700...mw | |||
| 01/21/2011 | 100 | ||
| Test drove a 2011 sonata limited turbo and while at highway speeds the car pulled to left constantly! you had to keep a good grip on the steering wheel to keep it going straight. you could literally feel the steering wheel fighting you to go to the left! needless to say, we did not buy the car. | |||
| 01/16/2011 | 650 | ||
| Car pulls dangerously to the left, predominantly at highway speeds, however can occur at lesser speeds. if wheel is let go at highway speed, car will immediately dart towards the median from any originating lane. two attempts to correct issue at dealer have not fixed problem. dealer stated he has seen same problem in another sonata turbo, but has no fix. first call to hyundai regional office resulted in delivery of a special tool to fix supposed alignment problem to dealer without any success. three subsequent calls to hyundai have to this point gone unreturned. hyundai is playing dumb to this dangerous issue. | |||
| 01/01/2011 | 1 | ||
| Purchased 2011 sonata turbo and the car constantly pulls to the left. it is very dangerous on the highway especially if in the left lane. this is a huge safety issue and needs to be addressed. | |||
| 01/24/2011 | 100 | ||
| Car constantly pulls to the left. makes it difficult to keep in my lane endangering me and others around me. | |||
| 11/23/2010 | 8700 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. while driving 45 mph and at highway speed the steering pulls to the left. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who reinstalls two new tires and stated that should fix the failure but the vehicle still pull to the left. he was also informed a sales representative will contact him within a day. the manufacturer was not notified. the failure mileage were 8,700...mw | |||
| 01/21/2011 | 100 | ||
| Test drove a 2011 sonata limited turbo and while at highway speeds the car pulled to left constantly! you had to keep a good grip on the steering wheel to keep it going straight. you could literally feel the steering wheel fighting you to go to the left! needless to say, we did not buy the car. | |||
| 01/16/2011 | 650 | ||
| Car pulls dangerously to the left, predominantly at highway speeds, however can occur at lesser speeds. if wheel is let go at highway speed, car will immediately dart towards the median from any originating lane. two attempts to correct issue at dealer have not fixed problem. dealer stated he has seen same problem in another sonata turbo, but has no fix. first call to hyundai regional office resulted in delivery of a special tool to fix supposed alignment problem to dealer without any success. three subsequent calls to hyundai have to this point gone unreturned. hyundai is playing dumb to this dangerous issue. | |||
| 01/01/2011 | 1 | ||
| Purchased 2011 sonata turbo and the car constantly pulls to the left. it is very dangerous on the highway especially if in the left lane. this is a huge safety issue and needs to be addressed. | |||
| 01/24/2011 | 100 | ||
| Car constantly pulls to the left. makes it difficult to keep in my lane endangering me and others around me. | |||
| 11/23/2010 | 8700 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. while driving 45 mph and at highway speed the steering pulls to the left. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who reinstalls two new tires and stated that should fix the failure but the vehicle still pull to the left. he was also informed a sales representative will contact him within a day. the manufacturer was not notified. the failure mileage were 8,700...mw | |||
| 01/21/2011 | 100 | ||
| Test drove a 2011 sonata limited turbo and while at highway speeds the car pulled to left constantly! you had to keep a good grip on the steering wheel to keep it going straight. you could literally feel the steering wheel fighting you to go to the left! needless to say, we did not buy the car. | |||
| 01/16/2011 | 650 | ||
| Car pulls dangerously to the left, predominantly at highway speeds, however can occur at lesser speeds. if wheel is let go at highway speed, car will immediately dart towards the median from any originating lane. two attempts to correct issue at dealer have not fixed problem. dealer stated he has seen same problem in another sonata turbo, but has no fix. first call to hyundai regional office resulted in delivery of a special tool to fix supposed alignment problem to dealer without any success. three subsequent calls to hyundai have to this point gone unreturned. hyundai is playing dumb to this dangerous issue. | |||
| 12/18/2010 | |||
| Car pulls to the left intermittenly | |||
| 01/21/2011 | 2400 | ||
| Car has significant pull to the left, at highway speeds the car will go into adjacent lanes or median within 2 to 3 seconds. this is a significant hazard and eventually will lead to injury or death | |||
| 01/11/2011 | 1259 | ||
| When the steering wheel is in the center, the car will not go straight forward. instead it pulls to left itself. this is not safe, i hope the government can check this or let hyundai check it. | |||
| 01/03/2011 | 50 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. while driving approximately 40 mph the vehicle began to shift to the left and right side on its own. the vehicle was taken to the dealer where the technicians were unable to diagnose the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 50. ds | |||
| 01/24/2011 | 100 | ||
| Car constantly pulls to the left. makes it difficult to keep in my lane endangering me and others around me. | |||
| 11/23/2010 | 8700 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. while driving 45 mph and at highway speed the steering pulls to the left. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who reinstalls two new tires and stated that should fix the failure but the vehicle still pull to the left. he was also informed a sales representative will contact him within a day. the manufacturer was not notified. the failure mileage were 8,700...mw | |||
| 01/21/2011 | 100 | ||
| Test drove a 2011 sonata limited turbo and while at highway speeds the car pulled to left constantly! you had to keep a good grip on the steering wheel to keep it going straight. you could literally feel the steering wheel fighting you to go to the left! needless to say, we did not buy the car. | |||
| 01/16/2011 | 650 | ||
| Car pulls dangerously to the left, predominantly at highway speeds, however can occur at lesser speeds. if wheel is let go at highway speed, car will immediately dart towards the median from any originating lane. two attempts to correct issue at dealer have not fixed problem. dealer stated he has seen same problem in another sonata turbo, but has no fix. first call to hyundai regional office resulted in delivery of a special tool to fix supposed alignment problem to dealer without any success. three subsequent calls to hyundai have to this point gone unreturned. hyundai is playing dumb to this dangerous issue. | |||
| 12/18/2010 | |||
| Car pulls to the left intermittenly | |||
| 01/21/2011 | 2400 | ||
| Car has significant pull to the left, at highway speeds the car will go into adjacent lanes or median within 2 to 3 seconds. this is a significant hazard and eventually will lead to injury or death | |||
| 01/11/2011 | 1259 | ||
| When the steering wheel is in the center, the car will not go straight forward. instead it pulls to left itself. this is not safe, i hope the government can check this or let hyundai check it. | |||
| 01/03/2011 | 50 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. while driving approximately 40 mph the vehicle began to shift to the left and right side on its own. the vehicle was taken to the dealer where the technicians were unable to diagnose the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 50. ds | |||
| 01/24/2011 | 100 | ||
| Car constantly pulls to the left. makes it difficult to keep in my lane endangering me and others around me. | |||
| 11/23/2010 | 8700 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. while driving 45 mph and at highway speed the steering pulls to the left. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who reinstalls two new tires and stated that should fix the failure but the vehicle still pull to the left. he was also informed a sales representative will contact him within a day. the manufacturer was not notified. the failure mileage were 8,700...mw | |||
| 01/21/2011 | 100 | ||
| Test drove a 2011 sonata limited turbo and while at highway speeds the car pulled to left constantly! you had to keep a good grip on the steering wheel to keep it going straight. you could literally feel the steering wheel fighting you to go to the left! needless to say, we did not buy the car. | |||
| 01/16/2011 | 650 | ||
| Car pulls dangerously to the left, predominantly at highway speeds, however can occur at lesser speeds. if wheel is let go at highway speed, car will immediately dart towards the median from any originating lane. two attempts to correct issue at dealer have not fixed problem. dealer stated he has seen same problem in another sonata turbo, but has no fix. first call to hyundai regional office resulted in delivery of a special tool to fix supposed alignment problem to dealer without any success. three subsequent calls to hyundai have to this point gone unreturned. hyundai is playing dumb to this dangerous issue. | |||
| 12/18/2010 | |||
| Car pulls to the left intermittenly | |||
| 01/21/2011 | 2400 | ||
| Car has significant pull to the left, at highway speeds the car will go into adjacent lanes or median within 2 to 3 seconds. this is a significant hazard and eventually will lead to injury or death | |||
| 01/11/2011 | 1259 | ||
| When the steering wheel is in the center, the car will not go straight forward. instead it pulls to left itself. this is not safe, i hope the government can check this or let hyundai check it. | |||
| 01/03/2011 | 50 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. while driving approximately 40 mph the vehicle began to shift to the left and right side on its own. the vehicle was taken to the dealer where the technicians were unable to diagnose the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 50. ds | |||
| 01/24/2011 | 100 | ||
| Car constantly pulls to the left. makes it difficult to keep in my lane endangering me and others around me. | |||
| 11/23/2010 | 8700 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. while driving 45 mph and at highway speed the steering pulls to the left. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who reinstalls two new tires and stated that should fix the failure but the vehicle still pull to the left. he was also informed a sales representative will contact him within a day. the manufacturer was not notified. the failure mileage were 8,700...mw | |||
| 01/21/2011 | 100 | ||
| Test drove a 2011 sonata limited turbo and while at highway speeds the car pulled to left constantly! you had to keep a good grip on the steering wheel to keep it going straight. you could literally feel the steering wheel fighting you to go to the left! needless to say, we did not buy the car. | |||
| 01/16/2011 | 650 | ||
| Car pulls dangerously to the left, predominantly at highway speeds, however can occur at lesser speeds. if wheel is let go at highway speed, car will immediately dart towards the median from any originating lane. two attempts to correct issue at dealer have not fixed problem. dealer stated he has seen same problem in another sonata turbo, but has no fix. first call to hyundai regional office resulted in delivery of a special tool to fix supposed alignment problem to dealer without any success. three subsequent calls to hyundai have to this point gone unreturned. hyundai is playing dumb to this dangerous issue. | |||
| 12/18/2010 | |||
| Car pulls to the left intermittenly | |||
| 01/21/2011 | 2400 | ||
| Car has significant pull to the left, at highway speeds the car will go into adjacent lanes or median within 2 to 3 seconds. this is a significant hazard and eventually will lead to injury or death | |||
| 01/11/2011 | 1259 | ||
| When the steering wheel is in the center, the car will not go straight forward. instead it pulls to left itself. this is not safe, i hope the government can check this or let hyundai check it. | |||
| 01/03/2011 | 50 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. while driving approximately 40 mph the vehicle began to shift to the left and right side on its own. the vehicle was taken to the dealer where the technicians were unable to diagnose the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 50. ds | |||
| 12/18/2010 | |||
| Car pulls to the left intermittenly | |||
| 01/21/2011 | 2400 | ||
| Car has significant pull to the left, at highway speeds the car will go into adjacent lanes or median within 2 to 3 seconds. this is a significant hazard and eventually will lead to injury or death | |||
| 01/11/2011 | 1259 | ||
| When the steering wheel is in the center, the car will not go straight forward. instead it pulls to left itself. this is not safe, i hope the government can check this or let hyundai check it. | |||
| 01/03/2011 | 50 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. while driving approximately 40 mph the vehicle began to shift to the left and right side on its own. the vehicle was taken to the dealer where the technicians were unable to diagnose the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 50. ds | |||
| 11/21/2010 | 100 | ||
| Vehicle steering pulls to left at all speeds and requires a heavier then normal pressure to keep the steering wheel and car driving straight. | |||
| 12/25/2010 | 100 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata limited turbo. the contact stated that while driving at various speeds the vehicle would pull or drift to the left without his control. he also states that the steering column is not aligned properly and the steering wheel sits more to the left and not at its proper angle. the vehilce was inspected by a dealer and informed the contact that he needed a alignment, ajustment to the steering column, and a reprogramming of the computer. the vehicle was repaired for all stated above and the failure still occurred. the failure mileage was approximately 100. tb | |||
| 11/21/2010 | 100 | ||
| Vehicle steering pulls to left at all speeds and requires a heavier then normal pressure to keep the steering wheel and car driving straight. | |||
| 12/25/2010 | 100 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata limited turbo. the contact stated that while driving at various speeds the vehicle would pull or drift to the left without his control. he also states that the steering column is not aligned properly and the steering wheel sits more to the left and not at its proper angle. the vehilce was inspected by a dealer and informed the contact that he needed a alignment, ajustment to the steering column, and a reprogramming of the computer. the vehicle was repaired for all stated above and the failure still occurred. the failure mileage was approximately 100. tb | |||
| 01/13/2011 | 87 | ||
| 2011 hyundai sonata turbo se pulls very heavily to the left. pressure needs to be applied to the steering wheel in order to keep the vehicle straight. this is extremely tiresome on extended drives. arm muscles begin to hurt having to apply pressure to hold the steering wheel straight. | |||
| 11/10/2010 | 100 | ||
| I bought a 2011 hyundia sonata 2.0t in nov of 2010 that when i drive at highway speeds there a strong pull to the left. if driving in the left lane of an interstate a firm grip on the steering wheel is required. at slower speeds the left is still noticeable but not as strong. this car has been returned to the dealer three times for alignment, tire pressure check, and tire rotation without fixing the problem | |||
| 12/25/2010 | 100 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata limited turbo. the contact stated that while driving at various speeds the vehicle would pull or drift to the left without his control. he also states that the steering column is not aligned properly and the steering wheel sits more to the left and not at its proper angle. the vehilce was inspected by a dealer and informed the contact that he needed a alignment, ajustment to the steering column, and a reprogramming of the computer. the vehicle was repaired for all stated above and the failure still occurred. the failure mileage was approximately 100. tb | |||
| 01/13/2011 | 87 | ||
| 2011 hyundai sonata turbo se pulls very heavily to the left. pressure needs to be applied to the steering wheel in order to keep the vehicle straight. this is extremely tiresome on extended drives. arm muscles begin to hurt having to apply pressure to hold the steering wheel straight. | |||
| 11/10/2010 | 100 | ||
| I bought a 2011 hyundia sonata 2.0t in nov of 2010 that when i drive at highway speeds there a strong pull to the left. if driving in the left lane of an interstate a firm grip on the steering wheel is required. at slower speeds the left is still noticeable but not as strong. this car has been returned to the dealer three times for alignment, tire pressure check, and tire rotation without fixing the problem | |||
| 01/12/2011 | 1400 | ||
| I have a hyundai sonata 2011 limited. the car pulls dangerously to the left during operation at high way speeds. the only way to correct this while diriving is to jerk the steering wheel to the right half of an inch every so often during highway operation. it seems the car refuses to go straight. this is a brand new car. | |||
| 12/31/2010 | 33 | ||
| 2011 hyundai sonata se 2.0t steering issues - pulls to left. vehicle constantly pulls to left regardless of slope or crown of road or traveling speed. pull is extremely noticable under the slightest bit of acceleration. problem is easily duplicated with eco mode on or off, as well as ecs traction control on or off, or regardless of gear car is in. car has been doing this constantly every day since the day i bought it and drove it home. took back to dealer service after a couple days, and they admitted there was a problem, realigned wheels, and reset electronic steering, but the problem still exists. problem is very serious as it causes great fatige and strain on carpel tunnel in my wrists and arms while driving. driving car takes a constant effort to hold wheel to right right just to correct the steering and keep car going straight. please investigate this before someone is seriously hurt or killed. there are many many many sonata owners complaining about this same thing but hyundai has not fixed the problem, and acts as if this is considered normal | |||
| 12/06/2010 | 750 | ||
| Purchased a 2011 hyundai sonata 2.0t (limited w/ nav) in november, 2010. from the onset, the steering had a distinct and significant pull to the left. the steering wheel would always be slightly turned to the left. returned car to dealership service department mid december to be corrected. dealer stated that the alignment was adjusted and it was corrected. the steering problem returned immediately. returned car to dealership a second time in early january. car is currently at dealership. the dealership stated that corporate hyundai engineers acknowledge the problem, but do not have a permanent solution. the steering issue requires constant compensation to the right to prevent the car from unintentionally moving to the left. it occurs mainly during acceleration and at cruising at highway speeds. it should be noted that it is not as noticeable during hard acceleration as it is with a normal linear acceleration. the left pull is reduced when weighted with additional people in the car. the pull, though constant, varies in force. at times, it is very strong and occurs even when | |||
| 11/24/2010 | |||
| I purchased a 2011 hyundai sonata se turbo on november 22, 2010. within approximately two to three days of driving the vehicle, i had problems with the vehicle severely pulling to the left. i notified my local dealership from where i purchased the vehicle and brought the vehicle in to have it checked out. i was informed that the steering column was off centered and that i would need to have a wheel alignment done. i had a wheel alignment done and the same day that i received the car back, it was still pulling to the left. i notified the dealership once again about the problem at which time another alignment was performed. once i received the vehicle back the vehicle was still pulling severely to the left and now the low tire pressure light came on. while driving this vehicle it is a constant fight with the steering wheel just to maintain a straight path. simple things such as using one hand to turn on the blinkers or i.e. windshield wipers causes the vehicle to pull to the left. i am concerned about my safety while driving this vehicle and feel as though this problem need to be addressed immediately. please help concerned driver. | |||
| 01/13/2011 | 87 | ||
| 2011 hyundai sonata turbo se pulls very heavily to the left. pressure needs to be applied to the steering wheel in order to keep the vehicle straight. this is extremely tiresome on extended drives. arm muscles begin to hurt having to apply pressure to hold the steering wheel straight. | |||
| 11/10/2010 | 100 | ||
| I bought a 2011 hyundia sonata 2.0t in nov of 2010 that when i drive at highway speeds there a strong pull to the left. if driving in the left lane of an interstate a firm grip on the steering wheel is required. at slower speeds the left is still noticeable but not as strong. this car has been returned to the dealer three times for alignment, tire pressure check, and tire rotation without fixing the problem | |||
| 01/12/2011 | 1400 | ||
| I have a hyundai sonata 2011 limited. the car pulls dangerously to the left during operation at high way speeds. the only way to correct this while diriving is to jerk the steering wheel to the right half of an inch every so often during highway operation. it seems the car refuses to go straight. this is a brand new car. | |||
| 12/31/2010 | 33 | ||
| 2011 hyundai sonata se 2.0t steering issues - pulls to left. vehicle constantly pulls to left regardless of slope or crown of road or traveling speed. pull is extremely noticable under the slightest bit of acceleration. problem is easily duplicated with eco mode on or off, as well as ecs traction control on or off, or regardless of gear car is in. car has been doing this constantly every day since the day i bought it and drove it home. took back to dealer service after a couple days, and they admitted there was a problem, realigned wheels, and reset electronic steering, but the problem still exists. problem is very serious as it causes great fatige and strain on carpel tunnel in my wrists and arms while driving. driving car takes a constant effort to hold wheel to right right just to correct the steering and keep car going straight. please investigate this before someone is seriously hurt or killed. there are many many many sonata owners complaining about this same thing but hyundai has not fixed the problem, and acts as if this is considered normal | |||
| 12/06/2010 | 750 | ||
| Purchased a 2011 hyundai sonata 2.0t (limited w/ nav) in november, 2010. from the onset, the steering had a distinct and significant pull to the left. the steering wheel would always be slightly turned to the left. returned car to dealership service department mid december to be corrected. dealer stated that the alignment was adjusted and it was corrected. the steering problem returned immediately. returned car to dealership a second time in early january. car is currently at dealership. the dealership stated that corporate hyundai engineers acknowledge the problem, but do not have a permanent solution. the steering issue requires constant compensation to the right to prevent the car from unintentionally moving to the left. it occurs mainly during acceleration and at cruising at highway speeds. it should be noted that it is not as noticeable during hard acceleration as it is with a normal linear acceleration. the left pull is reduced when weighted with additional people in the car. the pull, though constant, varies in force. at times, it is very strong and occurs even when | |||
| 11/24/2010 | |||
| I purchased a 2011 hyundai sonata se turbo on november 22, 2010. within approximately two to three days of driving the vehicle, i had problems with the vehicle severely pulling to the left. i notified my local dealership from where i purchased the vehicle and brought the vehicle in to have it checked out. i was informed that the steering column was off centered and that i would need to have a wheel alignment done. i had a wheel alignment done and the same day that i received the car back, it was still pulling to the left. i notified the dealership once again about the problem at which time another alignment was performed. once i received the vehicle back the vehicle was still pulling severely to the left and now the low tire pressure light came on. while driving this vehicle it is a constant fight with the steering wheel just to maintain a straight path. simple things such as using one hand to turn on the blinkers or i.e. windshield wipers causes the vehicle to pull to the left. i am concerned about my safety while driving this vehicle and feel as though this problem need to be addressed immediately. please help concerned driver. | |||
| 01/03/2011 | 115 | ||
| 2011 hyundai sonata 2.0t limited pulls to the left. took it back to the dealer, they claimed it was aligned, toe in checked and it still pulled to the left. then they rotated the tires and claim it is fixed. it still pulls to the left almost all the time. i bought the car the last day of december. 26.1k spent and i have to hold pressure to the right so the car will track straight. | |||
| 01/01/2011 | 100 | ||
| I am the owner of a hyundai sonata 2011 limited since dec 31st 2010. i have experience the pulling left issue since day 2. this issue is when driving on the right side of a two-lane street, if i place the steering wheel centered and then let go of the steering wheel, my car will drift completely to the left side of the street. this is a critical safety issue as i am constantly countering the left pull of the car. please provide information on what can owner of such an issue can expect from dealer and manufacturer. thanks. | |||
| 01/12/2011 | 1400 | ||
| I have a hyundai sonata 2011 limited. the car pulls dangerously to the left during operation at high way speeds. the only way to correct this while diriving is to jerk the steering wheel to the right half of an inch every so often during highway operation. it seems the car refuses to go straight. this is a brand new car. | |||
| 12/31/2010 | 33 | ||
| 2011 hyundai sonata se 2.0t steering issues - pulls to left. vehicle constantly pulls to left regardless of slope or crown of road or traveling speed. pull is extremely noticable under the slightest bit of acceleration. problem is easily duplicated with eco mode on or off, as well as ecs traction control on or off, or regardless of gear car is in. car has been doing this constantly every day since the day i bought it and drove it home. took back to dealer service after a couple days, and they admitted there was a problem, realigned wheels, and reset electronic steering, but the problem still exists. problem is very serious as it causes great fatige and strain on carpel tunnel in my wrists and arms while driving. driving car takes a constant effort to hold wheel to right right just to correct the steering and keep car going straight. please investigate this before someone is seriously hurt or killed. there are many many many sonata owners complaining about this same thing but hyundai has not fixed the problem, and acts as if this is considered normal | |||
| 12/06/2010 | 750 | ||
| Purchased a 2011 hyundai sonata 2.0t (limited w/ nav) in november, 2010. from the onset, the steering had a distinct and significant pull to the left. the steering wheel would always be slightly turned to the left. returned car to dealership service department mid december to be corrected. dealer stated that the alignment was adjusted and it was corrected. the steering problem returned immediately. returned car to dealership a second time in early january. car is currently at dealership. the dealership stated that corporate hyundai engineers acknowledge the problem, but do not have a permanent solution. the steering issue requires constant compensation to the right to prevent the car from unintentionally moving to the left. it occurs mainly during acceleration and at cruising at highway speeds. it should be noted that it is not as noticeable during hard acceleration as it is with a normal linear acceleration. the left pull is reduced when weighted with additional people in the car. the pull, though constant, varies in force. at times, it is very strong and occurs even when | |||
| 11/24/2010 | |||
| I purchased a 2011 hyundai sonata se turbo on november 22, 2010. within approximately two to three days of driving the vehicle, i had problems with the vehicle severely pulling to the left. i notified my local dealership from where i purchased the vehicle and brought the vehicle in to have it checked out. i was informed that the steering column was off centered and that i would need to have a wheel alignment done. i had a wheel alignment done and the same day that i received the car back, it was still pulling to the left. i notified the dealership once again about the problem at which time another alignment was performed. once i received the vehicle back the vehicle was still pulling severely to the left and now the low tire pressure light came on. while driving this vehicle it is a constant fight with the steering wheel just to maintain a straight path. simple things such as using one hand to turn on the blinkers or i.e. windshield wipers causes the vehicle to pull to the left. i am concerned about my safety while driving this vehicle and feel as though this problem need to be addressed immediately. please help concerned driver. | |||
| 01/03/2011 | 115 | ||
| 2011 hyundai sonata 2.0t limited pulls to the left. took it back to the dealer, they claimed it was aligned, toe in checked and it still pulled to the left. then they rotated the tires and claim it is fixed. it still pulls to the left almost all the time. i bought the car the last day of december. 26.1k spent and i have to hold pressure to the right so the car will track straight. | |||
| 01/01/2011 | 100 | ||
| I am the owner of a hyundai sonata 2011 limited since dec 31st 2010. i have experience the pulling left issue since day 2. this issue is when driving on the right side of a two-lane street, if i place the steering wheel centered and then let go of the steering wheel, my car will drift completely to the left side of the street. this is a critical safety issue as i am constantly countering the left pull of the car. please provide information on what can owner of such an issue can expect from dealer and manufacturer. thanks. | |||
| 01/01/2011 | 15 | ||
| Purchased hyundai sonata 2.0t limited on december 30th. prior to purchasing i mentioned to the salesman that the vehicle seemed to pull to the left.since it was friday i brought vehicle in on monday jan 3. service department put it on the allignment rack but had trouble getting it into specifications as evidenced by the invoice notes. picked it up jan 4th. with assurance that it was handled. problem persisted. brought it back on 5th. with the same problem. wheel still pulls to the left on all surfaces and you have to apply constant pressure on wheel to keep vehicle running straight. picked up again from service department on 6th. drove off of the lot and problem still apparent. the car has only 378 miles on it. they told me it was in specifications and there was nothing more they could do for me. i am concerned for the safety of this. if you release the wheel under any circumstances the vehicle drifts into the lane left of me. | |||
| 11/10/2010 | |||
| Since day one, my new 2011 hyundai sonota limited turbo has pulled severely to the left. i have returned it to the dealer three times for alignments, steering and camber adjustments, none of which corrected the issue. i have formally reported the issue to hyundai and the dealer has consulted them on the repairs. they are aware. every loaner vehicle i was given, all 2011 sonotas, all pull severely to the left. this is a major safety concern. drivers have many distractions, phones, radios, dropping things, kids, pets, putting make-up on, etc. that you must be allowed to remove their hands from the wheel for a few seconds without the car pulled out of the lane. hyundai must be made to adress this widespread issue on the 2011 sonotas immediately. if they can't fix it as it would seem, then they need to buy them back. | |||
| 01/02/2011 | 400 | ||
| I purchased a 2011 sonata on 12/24/2010. i have driven the car 600 miles and now the car veers to the left after turning right. it is extremely dangerous to drive. at 60mph on the expressway the veers to left as if i am going to crash into the concrete median. i took the car back to the dealership (1/6/2011) and the said they performed software download and the car is fixed. driving it home from the dealership on the expressway the car again veered of the road to the left. (this almost caused me to cash the car) i have taken the car back to the dealership (1/7/2011) they are currently working on the vehicle. i asked if this was a common issue and they said no after the recall on a loose steering column. my problem does not have to do with the steering column it has to do with the fact the car magically drives to the left. after doing some research on my own it looks as though i am one of many experience this problem with the 2011 sonata. after my experience i am truly afraid that this car may kill me when driving. to me this is a very serious issue with this make of car. | |||
| 12/31/2010 | 33 | ||
| 2011 hyundai sonata se 2.0t steering issues - pulls to left. vehicle constantly pulls to left regardless of slope or crown of road or traveling speed. pull is extremely noticable under the slightest bit of acceleration. problem is easily duplicated with eco mode on or off, as well as ecs traction control on or off, or regardless of gear car is in. car has been doing this constantly every day since the day i bought it and drove it home. took back to dealer service after a couple days, and they admitted there was a problem, realigned wheels, and reset electronic steering, but the problem still exists. problem is very serious as it causes great fatige and strain on carpel tunnel in my wrists and arms while driving. driving car takes a constant effort to hold wheel to right right just to correct the steering and keep car going straight. please investigate this before someone is seriously hurt or killed. there are many many many sonata owners complaining about this same thing but hyundai has not fixed the problem, and acts as if this is considered normal | |||
| 12/06/2010 | 750 | ||
| Purchased a 2011 hyundai sonata 2.0t (limited w/ nav) in november, 2010. from the onset, the steering had a distinct and significant pull to the left. the steering wheel would always be slightly turned to the left. returned car to dealership service department mid december to be corrected. dealer stated that the alignment was adjusted and it was corrected. the steering problem returned immediately. returned car to dealership a second time in early january. car is currently at dealership. the dealership stated that corporate hyundai engineers acknowledge the problem, but do not have a permanent solution. the steering issue requires constant compensation to the right to prevent the car from unintentionally moving to the left. it occurs mainly during acceleration and at cruising at highway speeds. it should be noted that it is not as noticeable during hard acceleration as it is with a normal linear acceleration. the left pull is reduced when weighted with additional people in the car. the pull, though constant, varies in force. at times, it is very strong and occurs even when | |||
| 11/24/2010 | |||
| I purchased a 2011 hyundai sonata se turbo on november 22, 2010. within approximately two to three days of driving the vehicle, i had problems with the vehicle severely pulling to the left. i notified my local dealership from where i purchased the vehicle and brought the vehicle in to have it checked out. i was informed that the steering column was off centered and that i would need to have a wheel alignment done. i had a wheel alignment done and the same day that i received the car back, it was still pulling to the left. i notified the dealership once again about the problem at which time another alignment was performed. once i received the vehicle back the vehicle was still pulling severely to the left and now the low tire pressure light came on. while driving this vehicle it is a constant fight with the steering wheel just to maintain a straight path. simple things such as using one hand to turn on the blinkers or i.e. windshield wipers causes the vehicle to pull to the left. i am concerned about my safety while driving this vehicle and feel as though this problem need to be addressed immediately. please help concerned driver. | |||
| 01/03/2011 | 115 | ||
| 2011 hyundai sonata 2.0t limited pulls to the left. took it back to the dealer, they claimed it was aligned, toe in checked and it still pulled to the left. then they rotated the tires and claim it is fixed. it still pulls to the left almost all the time. i bought the car the last day of december. 26.1k spent and i have to hold pressure to the right so the car will track straight. | |||
| 01/01/2011 | 100 | ||
| I am the owner of a hyundai sonata 2011 limited since dec 31st 2010. i have experience the pulling left issue since day 2. this issue is when driving on the right side of a two-lane street, if i place the steering wheel centered and then let go of the steering wheel, my car will drift completely to the left side of the street. this is a critical safety issue as i am constantly countering the left pull of the car. please provide information on what can owner of such an issue can expect from dealer and manufacturer. thanks. | |||
| 01/01/2011 | 15 | ||
| Purchased hyundai sonata 2.0t limited on december 30th. prior to purchasing i mentioned to the salesman that the vehicle seemed to pull to the left.since it was friday i brought vehicle in on monday jan 3. service department put it on the allignment rack but had trouble getting it into specifications as evidenced by the invoice notes. picked it up jan 4th. with assurance that it was handled. problem persisted. brought it back on 5th. with the same problem. wheel still pulls to the left on all surfaces and you have to apply constant pressure on wheel to keep vehicle running straight. picked up again from service department on 6th. drove off of the lot and problem still apparent. the car has only 378 miles on it. they told me it was in specifications and there was nothing more they could do for me. i am concerned for the safety of this. if you release the wheel under any circumstances the vehicle drifts into the lane left of me. | |||
| 11/10/2010 | |||
| Since day one, my new 2011 hyundai sonota limited turbo has pulled severely to the left. i have returned it to the dealer three times for alignments, steering and camber adjustments, none of which corrected the issue. i have formally reported the issue to hyundai and the dealer has consulted them on the repairs. they are aware. every loaner vehicle i was given, all 2011 sonotas, all pull severely to the left. this is a major safety concern. drivers have many distractions, phones, radios, dropping things, kids, pets, putting make-up on, etc. that you must be allowed to remove their hands from the wheel for a few seconds without the car pulled out of the lane. hyundai must be made to adress this widespread issue on the 2011 sonotas immediately. if they can't fix it as it would seem, then they need to buy them back. | |||
| 01/02/2011 | 400 | ||
| I purchased a 2011 sonata on 12/24/2010. i have driven the car 600 miles and now the car veers to the left after turning right. it is extremely dangerous to drive. at 60mph on the expressway the veers to left as if i am going to crash into the concrete median. i took the car back to the dealership (1/6/2011) and the said they performed software download and the car is fixed. driving it home from the dealership on the expressway the car again veered of the road to the left. (this almost caused me to cash the car) i have taken the car back to the dealership (1/7/2011) they are currently working on the vehicle. i asked if this was a common issue and they said no after the recall on a loose steering column. my problem does not have to do with the steering column it has to do with the fact the car magically drives to the left. after doing some research on my own it looks as though i am one of many experience this problem with the 2011 sonata. after my experience i am truly afraid that this car may kill me when driving. to me this is a very serious issue with this make of car. | |||
| 12/29/2010 | 85 | ||
| Purchased a 2011 hyundai sonata turbo limited and took delivery on dec 28, 2010. returned car dec 29, 2011 because of extreme pull to left. driving the vehicle it would need constant correction to the right with the steering wheel to keep it straight. dealer attempeted alignment and pull to left still existed, left car with dealer. dealer contacted hundai engineering and a camber kit was ordered and installed. recieved car on january 5, 2011 after repairtook car for test drive and while lessened to some degree, car still pulled to the left. took test ride with service manager and he stated that in his opinion the there was no pull. took car home to moniter left pull. on varying roads and highways, left pulled still exists. note that service manager said camber adjustment was in spec and further adjustment would cause excessive tire wear. contacted hyundai customer service and filed complaint. also at day of delivery of vehicle rear drivers side door was misaligned. dealer took car to body shop to correct alignmnet. | |||
| 11/24/2010 | |||
| I purchased a 2011 hyundai sonata se turbo on november 22, 2010. within approximately two to three days of driving the vehicle, i had problems with the vehicle severely pulling to the left. i notified my local dealership from where i purchased the vehicle and brought the vehicle in to have it checked out. i was informed that the steering column was off centered and that i would need to have a wheel alignment done. i had a wheel alignment done and the same day that i received the car back, it was still pulling to the left. i notified the dealership once again about the problem at which time another alignment was performed. once i received the vehicle back the vehicle was still pulling severely to the left and now the low tire pressure light came on. while driving this vehicle it is a constant fight with the steering wheel just to maintain a straight path. simple things such as using one hand to turn on the blinkers or i.e. windshield wipers causes the vehicle to pull to the left. i am concerned about my safety while driving this vehicle and feel as though this problem need to be addressed immediately. please help concerned driver. | |||
| 01/03/2011 | 115 | ||
| 2011 hyundai sonata 2.0t limited pulls to the left. took it back to the dealer, they claimed it was aligned, toe in checked and it still pulled to the left. then they rotated the tires and claim it is fixed. it still pulls to the left almost all the time. i bought the car the last day of december. 26.1k spent and i have to hold pressure to the right so the car will track straight. | |||
| 01/01/2011 | 100 | ||
| I am the owner of a hyundai sonata 2011 limited since dec 31st 2010. i have experience the pulling left issue since day 2. this issue is when driving on the right side of a two-lane street, if i place the steering wheel centered and then let go of the steering wheel, my car will drift completely to the left side of the street. this is a critical safety issue as i am constantly countering the left pull of the car. please provide information on what can owner of such an issue can expect from dealer and manufacturer. thanks. | |||
| 01/01/2011 | 15 | ||
| Purchased hyundai sonata 2.0t limited on december 30th. prior to purchasing i mentioned to the salesman that the vehicle seemed to pull to the left.since it was friday i brought vehicle in on monday jan 3. service department put it on the allignment rack but had trouble getting it into specifications as evidenced by the invoice notes. picked it up jan 4th. with assurance that it was handled. problem persisted. brought it back on 5th. with the same problem. wheel still pulls to the left on all surfaces and you have to apply constant pressure on wheel to keep vehicle running straight. picked up again from service department on 6th. drove off of the lot and problem still apparent. the car has only 378 miles on it. they told me it was in specifications and there was nothing more they could do for me. i am concerned for the safety of this. if you release the wheel under any circumstances the vehicle drifts into the lane left of me. | |||
| 11/10/2010 | |||
| Since day one, my new 2011 hyundai sonota limited turbo has pulled severely to the left. i have returned it to the dealer three times for alignments, steering and camber adjustments, none of which corrected the issue. i have formally reported the issue to hyundai and the dealer has consulted them on the repairs. they are aware. every loaner vehicle i was given, all 2011 sonotas, all pull severely to the left. this is a major safety concern. drivers have many distractions, phones, radios, dropping things, kids, pets, putting make-up on, etc. that you must be allowed to remove their hands from the wheel for a few seconds without the car pulled out of the lane. hyundai must be made to adress this widespread issue on the 2011 sonotas immediately. if they can't fix it as it would seem, then they need to buy them back. | |||
| 01/02/2011 | 400 | ||
| I purchased a 2011 sonata on 12/24/2010. i have driven the car 600 miles and now the car veers to the left after turning right. it is extremely dangerous to drive. at 60mph on the expressway the veers to left as if i am going to crash into the concrete median. i took the car back to the dealership (1/6/2011) and the said they performed software download and the car is fixed. driving it home from the dealership on the expressway the car again veered of the road to the left. (this almost caused me to cash the car) i have taken the car back to the dealership (1/7/2011) they are currently working on the vehicle. i asked if this was a common issue and they said no after the recall on a loose steering column. my problem does not have to do with the steering column it has to do with the fact the car magically drives to the left. after doing some research on my own it looks as though i am one of many experience this problem with the 2011 sonata. after my experience i am truly afraid that this car may kill me when driving. to me this is a very serious issue with this make of car. | |||
| 12/29/2010 | 85 | ||
| Purchased a 2011 hyundai sonata turbo limited and took delivery on dec 28, 2010. returned car dec 29, 2011 because of extreme pull to left. driving the vehicle it would need constant correction to the right with the steering wheel to keep it straight. dealer attempeted alignment and pull to left still existed, left car with dealer. dealer contacted hundai engineering and a camber kit was ordered and installed. recieved car on january 5, 2011 after repairtook car for test drive and while lessened to some degree, car still pulled to the left. took test ride with service manager and he stated that in his opinion the there was no pull. took car home to moniter left pull. on varying roads and highways, left pulled still exists. note that service manager said camber adjustment was in spec and further adjustment would cause excessive tire wear. contacted hyundai customer service and filed complaint. also at day of delivery of vehicle rear drivers side door was misaligned. dealer took car to body shop to correct alignmnet. | |||
| 01/03/2011 | 115 | ||
| 2011 hyundai sonata 2.0t limited pulls to the left. took it back to the dealer, they claimed it was aligned, toe in checked and it still pulled to the left. then they rotated the tires and claim it is fixed. it still pulls to the left almost all the time. i bought the car the last day of december. 26.1k spent and i have to hold pressure to the right so the car will track straight. | |||
| 01/01/2011 | 100 | ||
| I am the owner of a hyundai sonata 2011 limited since dec 31st 2010. i have experience the pulling left issue since day 2. this issue is when driving on the right side of a two-lane street, if i place the steering wheel centered and then let go of the steering wheel, my car will drift completely to the left side of the street. this is a critical safety issue as i am constantly countering the left pull of the car. please provide information on what can owner of such an issue can expect from dealer and manufacturer. thanks. | |||
| 01/01/2011 | 15 | ||
| Purchased hyundai sonata 2.0t limited on december 30th. prior to purchasing i mentioned to the salesman that the vehicle seemed to pull to the left.since it was friday i brought vehicle in on monday jan 3. service department put it on the allignment rack but had trouble getting it into specifications as evidenced by the invoice notes. picked it up jan 4th. with assurance that it was handled. problem persisted. brought it back on 5th. with the same problem. wheel still pulls to the left on all surfaces and you have to apply constant pressure on wheel to keep vehicle running straight. picked up again from service department on 6th. drove off of the lot and problem still apparent. the car has only 378 miles on it. they told me it was in specifications and there was nothing more they could do for me. i am concerned for the safety of this. if you release the wheel under any circumstances the vehicle drifts into the lane left of me. | |||
| 11/10/2010 | |||
| Since day one, my new 2011 hyundai sonota limited turbo has pulled severely to the left. i have returned it to the dealer three times for alignments, steering and camber adjustments, none of which corrected the issue. i have formally reported the issue to hyundai and the dealer has consulted them on the repairs. they are aware. every loaner vehicle i was given, all 2011 sonotas, all pull severely to the left. this is a major safety concern. drivers have many distractions, phones, radios, dropping things, kids, pets, putting make-up on, etc. that you must be allowed to remove their hands from the wheel for a few seconds without the car pulled out of the lane. hyundai must be made to adress this widespread issue on the 2011 sonotas immediately. if they can't fix it as it would seem, then they need to buy them back. | |||
| 01/02/2011 | 400 | ||
| I purchased a 2011 sonata on 12/24/2010. i have driven the car 600 miles and now the car veers to the left after turning right. it is extremely dangerous to drive. at 60mph on the expressway the veers to left as if i am going to crash into the concrete median. i took the car back to the dealership (1/6/2011) and the said they performed software download and the car is fixed. driving it home from the dealership on the expressway the car again veered of the road to the left. (this almost caused me to cash the car) i have taken the car back to the dealership (1/7/2011) they are currently working on the vehicle. i asked if this was a common issue and they said no after the recall on a loose steering column. my problem does not have to do with the steering column it has to do with the fact the car magically drives to the left. after doing some research on my own it looks as though i am one of many experience this problem with the 2011 sonata. after my experience i am truly afraid that this car may kill me when driving. to me this is a very serious issue with this make of car. | |||
| 12/29/2010 | 85 | ||
| Purchased a 2011 hyundai sonata turbo limited and took delivery on dec 28, 2010. returned car dec 29, 2011 because of extreme pull to left. driving the vehicle it would need constant correction to the right with the steering wheel to keep it straight. dealer attempeted alignment and pull to left still existed, left car with dealer. dealer contacted hundai engineering and a camber kit was ordered and installed. recieved car on january 5, 2011 after repairtook car for test drive and while lessened to some degree, car still pulled to the left. took test ride with service manager and he stated that in his opinion the there was no pull. took car home to moniter left pull. on varying roads and highways, left pulled still exists. note that service manager said camber adjustment was in spec and further adjustment would cause excessive tire wear. contacted hyundai customer service and filed complaint. also at day of delivery of vehicle rear drivers side door was misaligned. dealer took car to body shop to correct alignmnet. | |||
| 09/01/2010 | 4400 | ||
| Steering wheel/colum rattles when going 15-20 mph over rough road. steering has a loose feel in these instances. | |||
| 12/29/2010 | 85 | ||
| Purchased a 2011 hyundai sonata turbo limited and took delivery on dec 28, 2010. returned car dec 29, 2011 because of extreme pull to left. driving the vehicle it would need constant correction to the right with the steering wheel to keep it straight. dealer attempeted alignment and pull to left still existed, left car with dealer. dealer contacted hundai engineering and a camber kit was ordered and installed. recieved car on january 5, 2011 after repairtook car for test drive and while lessened to some degree, car still pulled to the left. took test ride with service manager and he stated that in his opinion the there was no pull. took car home to moniter left pull. on varying roads and highways, left pulled still exists. note that service manager said camber adjustment was in spec and further adjustment would cause excessive tire wear. contacted hyundai customer service and filed complaint. also at day of delivery of vehicle rear drivers side door was misaligned. dealer took car to body shop to correct alignmnet. | |||
| 09/01/2010 | 4400 | ||
| Steering wheel/colum rattles when going 15-20 mph over rough road. steering has a loose feel in these instances. | |||
| 12/30/2010 | 101 | ||
| 2011 hyundai sonata se 2.0t the vehicle has a consistent pull to the left that is always present; it is more noticeable at speeds above 45mph. the pull to the left is significant enough to cause the vehicle to change lanes quickly and dangerously if the wheel is left unattended for a few seconds. constant driver input to turn the wheel right is always needed to counteract this tendancy to pull left. turning the steering wheel to the left requires significantly less effort than turning the wheel to the right. this issue occurs on all roads, regardless of the travel lane, crown, or pavement type. the issue occurs under constant speed, acceleration, and deceleration (with or without applying the brakes). additionally, the steering wheel does not appear to be perfectly centered when the vehicle is traveling in a straight path, it appears slightly turned to the left at all times. arm fatigue sets in after long trips of fighting the wheel, especially in the left lane where the road is sloped for drainage, the problem is exaggerated. | |||
| 12/08/2010 | 100 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata limited. while driving approximately 45 mph he noticed that the vehicle pulls to the left. he stated the steering feels light when turning to the left and heavy when turning to the right. the vehicle had not been taken to the dealer for the failure. he stated the failure has been on going for three weeks. the vin was unavailable. the failure mileage was 100 and the current mileage was 1,200. vwb | |||
| 12/30/2010 | 101 | ||
| 2011 hyundai sonata se 2.0t the vehicle has a consistent pull to the left that is always present; it is more noticeable at speeds above 45mph. the pull to the left is significant enough to cause the vehicle to change lanes quickly and dangerously if the wheel is left unattended for a few seconds. constant driver input to turn the wheel right is always needed to counteract this tendancy to pull left. turning the steering wheel to the left requires significantly less effort than turning the wheel to the right. this issue occurs on all roads, regardless of the travel lane, crown, or pavement type. the issue occurs under constant speed, acceleration, and deceleration (with or without applying the brakes). additionally, the steering wheel does not appear to be perfectly centered when the vehicle is traveling in a straight path, it appears slightly turned to the left at all times. arm fatigue sets in after long trips of fighting the wheel, especially in the left lane where the road is sloped for drainage, the problem is exaggerated. | |||
| 12/08/2010 | 100 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata limited. while driving approximately 45 mph he noticed that the vehicle pulls to the left. he stated the steering feels light when turning to the left and heavy when turning to the right. the vehicle had not been taken to the dealer for the failure. he stated the failure has been on going for three weeks. the vin was unavailable. the failure mileage was 100 and the current mileage was 1,200. vwb | |||
| 12/30/2010 | 101 | ||
| 2011 hyundai sonata se 2.0t the vehicle has a consistent pull to the left that is always present; it is more noticeable at speeds above 45mph. the pull to the left is significant enough to cause the vehicle to change lanes quickly and dangerously if the wheel is left unattended for a few seconds. constant driver input to turn the wheel right is always needed to counteract this tendancy to pull left. turning the steering wheel to the left requires significantly less effort than turning the wheel to the right. this issue occurs on all roads, regardless of the travel lane, crown, or pavement type. the issue occurs under constant speed, acceleration, and deceleration (with or without applying the brakes). additionally, the steering wheel does not appear to be perfectly centered when the vehicle is traveling in a straight path, it appears slightly turned to the left at all times. arm fatigue sets in after long trips of fighting the wheel, especially in the left lane where the road is sloped for drainage, the problem is exaggerated. | |||
| 12/08/2010 | 100 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata limited. while driving approximately 45 mph he noticed that the vehicle pulls to the left. he stated the steering feels light when turning to the left and heavy when turning to the right. the vehicle had not been taken to the dealer for the failure. he stated the failure has been on going for three weeks. the vin was unavailable. the failure mileage was 100 and the current mileage was 1,200. vwb | |||
| 12/23/2010 | 81 | ||
| Vehicle pulls to the left on any road surface when going over 40 mph. when the steering wheel is held to center, the car drifts into oncoming traffic within a few seconds (2 or 3). this is a huge safety concern. in order to correct the issue one must constantly hold the steering wheel to the right. over long drives this causes major arm fatigue due to constant readjustment. after reviewing other user reports this problem seems widespread and is not being acknowledged by hyundai as an issue. many vehicles are being returned to customers with a blanket statement of, we've done all we can do. this is an unacceptable safety hazard. | |||
| 12/04/2010 | 15 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. the vehicle has a tendency to pull to the left. the failure occurs out of the blue without warning and is so sharp at times, that it feels as if you are making a left turn. the dealer has given the vehicle an alignment and reset the electronic steering box, but the failure still occurs. the failure mileage was 15 and the current mileage was 1335.rl | |||
| 10/26/2010 | 30 | ||
| Purchased new 2011 hyundai sonata se from oxmoor hyundai in louisville, ky on 10/26/10. noticed vehicle pulling left on drive home from dealership after purchase. notified dealership the following day to have vehicle scheduled to be looked at by service department. took vehicle to service department on 11/1/10 and they performed an alignment, which did not correct the problem. returned to service department with vehicle on 11/3/10. tire air pressure checked, alignment checked again and tires were rotated, but vehicle still pulled left. advised by dealership to return with vehicle to have hyundai factory representative involved with case. vehicle has been at dealership since 11/7/10. service rep said they have replaced left side control arm and strut, and are currently getting ready to install camber bolt and re-align vehicle. vehicle, since we have owned it, pulls to the left frequently, but intermittently, and has yet to have problem corrected after 3 visits to the dealerships service department. | |||
| 04/15/2010 | 4000 | ||
| Tl. the contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. the contact stated while driving 35 mph the vehicle pulls to the left. while this happened the contact heard a loud bang. the contact took the vehicle to the dealer and the dealer could not find a problem with the steering. the dealer suspected the wheel alignment was off. the dealer performed four wheel alignments four times. none of the alignment remedied the issue. the contact has called the manufacturer regarding the steering and the manufacturer will send a regional representative to inspect the vehicle. the contact stated this is a safety issue that could lead to a crash. the failure mileage was 4,000. jo | |||
| 10/26/2010 | 30 | ||
| Purchased new 2011 hyundai sonata se from oxmoor hyundai in louisville, ky on 10/26/10. noticed vehicle pulling left on drive home from dealership after purchase. notified dealership the following day to have vehicle scheduled to be looked at by service department. took vehicle to service department on 11/1/10 and they performed an alignment, which did not correct the problem. returned to service department with vehicle on 11/3/10. tire air pressure checked, alignment checked again and tires were rotated, but vehicle still pulled left. advised by dealership to return with vehicle to have hyundai factory representative involved with case. vehicle has been at dealership since 11/7/10. service rep said they have replaced left side control arm and strut, and are currently getting ready to install camber bolt and re-align vehicle. vehicle, since we have owned it, pulls to the left frequently, but intermittently, and has yet to have problem corrected after 3 visits to the dealerships service department. | |||
| 04/15/2010 | 4000 | ||
| Tl. the contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. the contact stated while driving 35 mph the vehicle pulls to the left. while this happened the contact heard a loud bang. the contact took the vehicle to the dealer and the dealer could not find a problem with the steering. the dealer suspected the wheel alignment was off. the dealer performed four wheel alignments four times. none of the alignment remedied the issue. the contact has called the manufacturer regarding the steering and the manufacturer will send a regional representative to inspect the vehicle. the contact stated this is a safety issue that could lead to a crash. the failure mileage was 4,000. jo | |||
| 10/13/2010 | 7250 | ||
| Vehicle was brought into the auto dealer for oil change & check of steering recall on oct.13,2010. on subsequent dates of oct. 19, nov. 4, and nov.11,2010 i brought it back because the steering was pulling to the left. it would appear to be fixed on each of these dates, but the pulling would return. on dec. 6 i called the dealer & was informed that an engineer was on site and determined that the problem was self correcting & no further work would be done on my car. when i complained to service mgr., he was sympathetic and gave me tel. # hyundai customer affairs. i called and was given a cae #4208898. on dec. 8 i received a call from chet conner, who related to me that an engineer & d'arcy mtrs. service mgr. checked out my car on dec. 6 and determined that the steering was performing as it should ( on that date my car was with me-not at the dealer). when i informed him that the steering was still pulling to the left, he repeated the aforementioned statement and terminated the conversation. never had a steering problem until they initially checked the car relative to steering recall | |||
| 12/15/2010 | 15000 | ||
| I started the car in the parking garage and a high pitched whine was produced while the esp light was flashing. i turned the motor off and restarted and the issue went away, later that evening after leaving a restaurant i started the car and the loud high pitch whine started again with the esp light flashing. of great concern was the steering wheel began shaking violently and would not stop. the car was not drivable so i pulled to the side of the parking lot and turned off the engine. the steering wheel would not stop shaking and did so for about 30 minutes until it stopped. the loud noise also stopped. i called hyundai assistance and it was going to be morning before i could get it towed. i have had cars give trouble in the past but not like this where i was extremely concerned for my safety. | |||
| 04/15/2010 | 4000 | ||
| Tl. the contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. the contact stated while driving 35 mph the vehicle pulls to the left. while this happened the contact heard a loud bang. the contact took the vehicle to the dealer and the dealer could not find a problem with the steering. the dealer suspected the wheel alignment was off. the dealer performed four wheel alignments four times. none of the alignment remedied the issue. the contact has called the manufacturer regarding the steering and the manufacturer will send a regional representative to inspect the vehicle. the contact stated this is a safety issue that could lead to a crash. the failure mileage was 4,000. jo | |||
| 10/13/2010 | 7250 | ||
| Vehicle was brought into the auto dealer for oil change & check of steering recall on oct.13,2010. on subsequent dates of oct. 19, nov. 4, and nov.11,2010 i brought it back because the steering was pulling to the left. it would appear to be fixed on each of these dates, but the pulling would return. on dec. 6 i called the dealer & was informed that an engineer was on site and determined that the problem was self correcting & no further work would be done on my car. when i complained to service mgr., he was sympathetic and gave me tel. # hyundai customer affairs. i called and was given a cae #4208898. on dec. 8 i received a call from chet conner, who related to me that an engineer & d'arcy mtrs. service mgr. checked out my car on dec. 6 and determined that the steering was performing as it should ( on that date my car was with me-not at the dealer). when i informed him that the steering was still pulling to the left, he repeated the aforementioned statement and terminated the conversation. never had a steering problem until they initially checked the car relative to steering recall | |||
| 12/15/2010 | 15000 | ||
| I started the car in the parking garage and a high pitched whine was produced while the esp light was flashing. i turned the motor off and restarted and the issue went away, later that evening after leaving a restaurant i started the car and the loud high pitch whine started again with the esp light flashing. of great concern was the steering wheel began shaking violently and would not stop. the car was not drivable so i pulled to the side of the parking lot and turned off the engine. the steering wheel would not stop shaking and did so for about 30 minutes until it stopped. the loud noise also stopped. i called hyundai assistance and it was going to be morning before i could get it towed. i have had cars give trouble in the past but not like this where i was extremely concerned for my safety. | |||
| 12/01/2010 | 100 | ||
| Car constantly pulls to the left when on highway speeds when hands are off steering wheel. when hands are on steering wheel, i have to constantly fight it. | |||
| 10/13/2010 | 7250 | ||
| Vehicle was brought into the auto dealer for oil change & check of steering recall on oct.13,2010. on subsequent dates of oct. 19, nov. 4, and nov.11,2010 i brought it back because the steering was pulling to the left. it would appear to be fixed on each of these dates, but the pulling would return. on dec. 6 i called the dealer & was informed that an engineer was on site and determined that the problem was self correcting & no further work would be done on my car. when i complained to service mgr., he was sympathetic and gave me tel. # hyundai customer affairs. i called and was given a cae #4208898. on dec. 8 i received a call from chet conner, who related to me that an engineer & d'arcy mtrs. service mgr. checked out my car on dec. 6 and determined that the steering was performing as it should ( on that date my car was with me-not at the dealer). when i informed him that the steering was still pulling to the left, he repeated the aforementioned statement and terminated the conversation. never had a steering problem until they initially checked the car relative to steering recall | |||
| 12/15/2010 | 15000 | ||
| I started the car in the parking garage and a high pitched whine was produced while the esp light was flashing. i turned the motor off and restarted and the issue went away, later that evening after leaving a restaurant i started the car and the loud high pitch whine started again with the esp light flashing. of great concern was the steering wheel began shaking violently and would not stop. the car was not drivable so i pulled to the side of the parking lot and turned off the engine. the steering wheel would not stop shaking and did so for about 30 minutes until it stopped. the loud noise also stopped. i called hyundai assistance and it was going to be morning before i could get it towed. i have had cars give trouble in the past but not like this where i was extremely concerned for my safety. | |||
| 12/01/2010 | 100 | ||
| Car constantly pulls to the left when on highway speeds when hands are off steering wheel. when hands are on steering wheel, i have to constantly fight it. | |||
| 12/03/2010 | 24 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2001 hyundai sonata. the contact stated the vehicle is having a steering problem and pulls hard to the left. the contact took the vehicle to the dealer and was told there is a known problem with the vehicle, but hyundai has not come out with the fix yet. the vehicle was put on the alignment rack and it could not be straightened. an engineer from hyundai test drove the vehicle and acknowledges the failure, but not gives a solution to fix the failure. the failure mileage was 24 and the current mileage was 900.rl | |||
| 12/03/2010 | 40 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. the contact was driving at various speeds when suddenly the vehicle began to pull into the left direction without intention. the failure occurred whenever the vehicle was in operation. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where they informed that the failure could possibly be related to the electronic steering or the steering cradle. also, the technician informed that there was not a remedy for the steering failure and would continue to investigate for a resolution. the failure mileage was less than 40. js | |||
| 11/29/2010 | 300 | ||
| 2011 sonata 2.0t limited pulls to the left at all times. it is much more apparent when driving on the freeways, but is present when driving slower on side streets and county roads. the degree of pull varies. at times you can't feel it pulling, but if you take pressure off the steering wheel the vehicle drifts left. at other times you can feel the left pull and have to correct via pressure on the steering wheel in the opposite direction. a front and rear alignment was performed and the problem is still there. i test drove the only other 2011 sonata 2.0t at my local dealership and it pulled left the same as mine. | |||
| 10/13/2010 | 7250 | ||
| Vehicle was brought into the auto dealer for oil change & check of steering recall on oct.13,2010. on subsequent dates of oct. 19, nov. 4, and nov.11,2010 i brought it back because the steering was pulling to the left. it would appear to be fixed on each of these dates, but the pulling would return. on dec. 6 i called the dealer & was informed that an engineer was on site and determined that the problem was self correcting & no further work would be done on my car. when i complained to service mgr., he was sympathetic and gave me tel. # hyundai customer affairs. i called and was given a cae #4208898. on dec. 8 i received a call from chet conner, who related to me that an engineer & d'arcy mtrs. service mgr. checked out my car on dec. 6 and determined that the steering was performing as it should ( on that date my car was with me-not at the dealer). when i informed him that the steering was still pulling to the left, he repeated the aforementioned statement and terminated the conversation. never had a steering problem until they initially checked the car relative to steering recall | |||
| 12/15/2010 | 15000 | ||
| I started the car in the parking garage and a high pitched whine was produced while the esp light was flashing. i turned the motor off and restarted and the issue went away, later that evening after leaving a restaurant i started the car and the loud high pitch whine started again with the esp light flashing. of great concern was the steering wheel began shaking violently and would not stop. the car was not drivable so i pulled to the side of the parking lot and turned off the engine. the steering wheel would not stop shaking and did so for about 30 minutes until it stopped. the loud noise also stopped. i called hyundai assistance and it was going to be morning before i could get it towed. i have had cars give trouble in the past but not like this where i was extremely concerned for my safety. | |||
| 12/01/2010 | 100 | ||
| Car constantly pulls to the left when on highway speeds when hands are off steering wheel. when hands are on steering wheel, i have to constantly fight it. | |||
| 12/03/2010 | 24 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2001 hyundai sonata. the contact stated the vehicle is having a steering problem and pulls hard to the left. the contact took the vehicle to the dealer and was told there is a known problem with the vehicle, but hyundai has not come out with the fix yet. the vehicle was put on the alignment rack and it could not be straightened. an engineer from hyundai test drove the vehicle and acknowledges the failure, but not gives a solution to fix the failure. the failure mileage was 24 and the current mileage was 900.rl | |||
| 12/03/2010 | 40 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. the contact was driving at various speeds when suddenly the vehicle began to pull into the left direction without intention. the failure occurred whenever the vehicle was in operation. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where they informed that the failure could possibly be related to the electronic steering or the steering cradle. also, the technician informed that there was not a remedy for the steering failure and would continue to investigate for a resolution. the failure mileage was less than 40. js | |||
| 11/29/2010 | 300 | ||
| 2011 sonata 2.0t limited pulls to the left at all times. it is much more apparent when driving on the freeways, but is present when driving slower on side streets and county roads. the degree of pull varies. at times you can't feel it pulling, but if you take pressure off the steering wheel the vehicle drifts left. at other times you can feel the left pull and have to correct via pressure on the steering wheel in the opposite direction. a front and rear alignment was performed and the problem is still there. i test drove the only other 2011 sonata 2.0t at my local dealership and it pulled left the same as mine. | |||
| 11/30/2010 | 50 | ||
| Car has a consistent pull to the left that is always present. the degree of the left pull varies and is much more noticeable when cruising at freeway speeds. the moment you are no longer putting pressure on the steering wheel the car wanders left immediately. leave pressure off for about 5-7 seconds and the car has already drifted an entire lane to the left. it doesn't seem to matter what type of road bed you are on, nor does it seem to matter how much of a crown the road has. the car pulls left under all conditions(keeping steady rate of speed with accelerator, keeping steady rate of speed with cruise control, car in neutral rolling along, accelerating). a full vehicle alignment has not solved the problem. every similar car at the dealership where i purchased mine from exhibited this same behavior. | |||
| 12/01/2010 | 100 | ||
| Car constantly pulls to the left when on highway speeds when hands are off steering wheel. when hands are on steering wheel, i have to constantly fight it. | |||
| 12/03/2010 | 24 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2001 hyundai sonata. the contact stated the vehicle is having a steering problem and pulls hard to the left. the contact took the vehicle to the dealer and was told there is a known problem with the vehicle, but hyundai has not come out with the fix yet. the vehicle was put on the alignment rack and it could not be straightened. an engineer from hyundai test drove the vehicle and acknowledges the failure, but not gives a solution to fix the failure. the failure mileage was 24 and the current mileage was 900.rl | |||
| 12/03/2010 | 40 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. the contact was driving at various speeds when suddenly the vehicle began to pull into the left direction without intention. the failure occurred whenever the vehicle was in operation. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where they informed that the failure could possibly be related to the electronic steering or the steering cradle. also, the technician informed that there was not a remedy for the steering failure and would continue to investigate for a resolution. the failure mileage was less than 40. js | |||
| 11/29/2010 | 300 | ||
| 2011 sonata 2.0t limited pulls to the left at all times. it is much more apparent when driving on the freeways, but is present when driving slower on side streets and county roads. the degree of pull varies. at times you can't feel it pulling, but if you take pressure off the steering wheel the vehicle drifts left. at other times you can feel the left pull and have to correct via pressure on the steering wheel in the opposite direction. a front and rear alignment was performed and the problem is still there. i test drove the only other 2011 sonata 2.0t at my local dealership and it pulled left the same as mine. | |||
| 11/30/2010 | 50 | ||
| Car has a consistent pull to the left that is always present. the degree of the left pull varies and is much more noticeable when cruising at freeway speeds. the moment you are no longer putting pressure on the steering wheel the car wanders left immediately. leave pressure off for about 5-7 seconds and the car has already drifted an entire lane to the left. it doesn't seem to matter what type of road bed you are on, nor does it seem to matter how much of a crown the road has. the car pulls left under all conditions(keeping steady rate of speed with accelerator, keeping steady rate of speed with cruise control, car in neutral rolling along, accelerating). a full vehicle alignment has not solved the problem. every similar car at the dealership where i purchased mine from exhibited this same behavior. | |||
| 11/30/2010 | 1 | ||
| The vehicle pulls to the left 100% of the time like it was out of alignment. steering wheel had to be turned a little to the right to compensate on driving straight. i just bought this car and did not hit any curb or pot holes. this needs to be looked at immediately as this is affecting many people who owns this car. a recall for this needs to be initiated. | |||
| 12/03/2010 | 24 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2001 hyundai sonata. the contact stated the vehicle is having a steering problem and pulls hard to the left. the contact took the vehicle to the dealer and was told there is a known problem with the vehicle, but hyundai has not come out with the fix yet. the vehicle was put on the alignment rack and it could not be straightened. an engineer from hyundai test drove the vehicle and acknowledges the failure, but not gives a solution to fix the failure. the failure mileage was 24 and the current mileage was 900.rl | |||
| 12/03/2010 | 40 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. the contact was driving at various speeds when suddenly the vehicle began to pull into the left direction without intention. the failure occurred whenever the vehicle was in operation. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where they informed that the failure could possibly be related to the electronic steering or the steering cradle. also, the technician informed that there was not a remedy for the steering failure and would continue to investigate for a resolution. the failure mileage was less than 40. js | |||
| 11/29/2010 | 300 | ||
| 2011 sonata 2.0t limited pulls to the left at all times. it is much more apparent when driving on the freeways, but is present when driving slower on side streets and county roads. the degree of pull varies. at times you can't feel it pulling, but if you take pressure off the steering wheel the vehicle drifts left. at other times you can feel the left pull and have to correct via pressure on the steering wheel in the opposite direction. a front and rear alignment was performed and the problem is still there. i test drove the only other 2011 sonata 2.0t at my local dealership and it pulled left the same as mine. | |||
| 11/30/2010 | 50 | ||
| Car has a consistent pull to the left that is always present. the degree of the left pull varies and is much more noticeable when cruising at freeway speeds. the moment you are no longer putting pressure on the steering wheel the car wanders left immediately. leave pressure off for about 5-7 seconds and the car has already drifted an entire lane to the left. it doesn't seem to matter what type of road bed you are on, nor does it seem to matter how much of a crown the road has. the car pulls left under all conditions(keeping steady rate of speed with accelerator, keeping steady rate of speed with cruise control, car in neutral rolling along, accelerating). a full vehicle alignment has not solved the problem. every similar car at the dealership where i purchased mine from exhibited this same behavior. | |||
| 11/30/2010 | 1 | ||
| The vehicle pulls to the left 100% of the time like it was out of alignment. steering wheel had to be turned a little to the right to compensate on driving straight. i just bought this car and did not hit any curb or pot holes. this needs to be looked at immediately as this is affecting many people who owns this car. a recall for this needs to be initiated. | |||
| 08/13/2010 | 1000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. while driving approximately 35 mph and making a left turn the steering wheel was stiff and the contact had to turn maneuver it in order to control the vehicle. the contact stated it happened mostly when making a left turn but also happened when turning right. the vehicle was taken to the dealer but was not diagnosed. the technicians stated it was related to a prior crash. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was approximately 1000. ds | |||
| 12/03/2010 | 24 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2001 hyundai sonata. the contact stated the vehicle is having a steering problem and pulls hard to the left. the contact took the vehicle to the dealer and was told there is a known problem with the vehicle, but hyundai has not come out with the fix yet. the vehicle was put on the alignment rack and it could not be straightened. an engineer from hyundai test drove the vehicle and acknowledges the failure, but not gives a solution to fix the failure. the failure mileage was 24 and the current mileage was 900.rl | |||
| 12/03/2010 | 40 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. the contact was driving at various speeds when suddenly the vehicle began to pull into the left direction without intention. the failure occurred whenever the vehicle was in operation. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where they informed that the failure could possibly be related to the electronic steering or the steering cradle. also, the technician informed that there was not a remedy for the steering failure and would continue to investigate for a resolution. the failure mileage was less than 40. js | |||
| 11/29/2010 | 300 | ||
| 2011 sonata 2.0t limited pulls to the left at all times. it is much more apparent when driving on the freeways, but is present when driving slower on side streets and county roads. the degree of pull varies. at times you can't feel it pulling, but if you take pressure off the steering wheel the vehicle drifts left. at other times you can feel the left pull and have to correct via pressure on the steering wheel in the opposite direction. a front and rear alignment was performed and the problem is still there. i test drove the only other 2011 sonata 2.0t at my local dealership and it pulled left the same as mine. | |||
| 11/30/2010 | 50 | ||
| Car has a consistent pull to the left that is always present. the degree of the left pull varies and is much more noticeable when cruising at freeway speeds. the moment you are no longer putting pressure on the steering wheel the car wanders left immediately. leave pressure off for about 5-7 seconds and the car has already drifted an entire lane to the left. it doesn't seem to matter what type of road bed you are on, nor does it seem to matter how much of a crown the road has. the car pulls left under all conditions(keeping steady rate of speed with accelerator, keeping steady rate of speed with cruise control, car in neutral rolling along, accelerating). a full vehicle alignment has not solved the problem. every similar car at the dealership where i purchased mine from exhibited this same behavior. | |||
| 11/30/2010 | 1 | ||
| The vehicle pulls to the left 100% of the time like it was out of alignment. steering wheel had to be turned a little to the right to compensate on driving straight. i just bought this car and did not hit any curb or pot holes. this needs to be looked at immediately as this is affecting many people who owns this car. a recall for this needs to be initiated. | |||
| 08/13/2010 | 1000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. while driving approximately 35 mph and making a left turn the steering wheel was stiff and the contact had to turn maneuver it in order to control the vehicle. the contact stated it happened mostly when making a left turn but also happened when turning right. the vehicle was taken to the dealer but was not diagnosed. the technicians stated it was related to a prior crash. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was approximately 1000. ds | |||
| 11/29/2010 | 300 | ||
| 2011 sonata 2.0t limited pulls to the left at all times. it is much more apparent when driving on the freeways, but is present when driving slower on side streets and county roads. the degree of pull varies. at times you can't feel it pulling, but if you take pressure off the steering wheel the vehicle drifts left. at other times you can feel the left pull and have to correct via pressure on the steering wheel in the opposite direction. a front and rear alignment was performed and the problem is still there. i test drove the only other 2011 sonata 2.0t at my local dealership and it pulled left the same as mine. | |||
| 11/30/2010 | 50 | ||
| Car has a consistent pull to the left that is always present. the degree of the left pull varies and is much more noticeable when cruising at freeway speeds. the moment you are no longer putting pressure on the steering wheel the car wanders left immediately. leave pressure off for about 5-7 seconds and the car has already drifted an entire lane to the left. it doesn't seem to matter what type of road bed you are on, nor does it seem to matter how much of a crown the road has. the car pulls left under all conditions(keeping steady rate of speed with accelerator, keeping steady rate of speed with cruise control, car in neutral rolling along, accelerating). a full vehicle alignment has not solved the problem. every similar car at the dealership where i purchased mine from exhibited this same behavior. | |||
| 11/30/2010 | 1 | ||
| The vehicle pulls to the left 100% of the time like it was out of alignment. steering wheel had to be turned a little to the right to compensate on driving straight. i just bought this car and did not hit any curb or pot holes. this needs to be looked at immediately as this is affecting many people who owns this car. a recall for this needs to be initiated. | |||
| 08/13/2010 | 1000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. while driving approximately 35 mph and making a left turn the steering wheel was stiff and the contact had to turn maneuver it in order to control the vehicle. the contact stated it happened mostly when making a left turn but also happened when turning right. the vehicle was taken to the dealer but was not diagnosed. the technicians stated it was related to a prior crash. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was approximately 1000. ds | |||
| 12/01/2010 | 150 | ||
| Vehicle pulls hard to the left no matter what is done. car is brand new and this seems to be an issue affecting most new sonata se's and sonata se 2.0t's. the dealerships deny that this is an issue and offer no fix at the moment. | |||
| 10/15/2010 | 1 | ||
| 2011 hyundai sonata se pulls hard to the left at speeds above 40 mph on any road surface. car pulls immediately left if pressure is let off steering wheel. car will change lanes left in 2-4 seconds and is dangerous to occupants and others. dealer helpful but was unable to correct. stated that there was nothing further they could do after alignment to specs. | |||
| 04/10/2010 | 200 | ||
| Significant pull to the left at highway speeds. while in slow lane on highway, if i let go of the wheel, vehicle will cross into middle lane in one second. more than annoyance, could be dangerous in inclement weather. | |||
| 12/06/2010 | 120 | ||
| 2011 hyundai sonata limited 2.0 turbo constantly pulls to the left even after tire rotation, alignment, and esp recalibration. dealer has been very helpful but so far unable to eliminate pulling. must pay strict attention or risk sudden lane change to the left. | |||
| 08/13/2010 | 1000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. while driving approximately 35 mph and making a left turn the steering wheel was stiff and the contact had to turn maneuver it in order to control the vehicle. the contact stated it happened mostly when making a left turn but also happened when turning right. the vehicle was taken to the dealer but was not diagnosed. the technicians stated it was related to a prior crash. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was approximately 1000. ds | |||
| 12/01/2010 | 150 | ||
| Vehicle pulls hard to the left no matter what is done. car is brand new and this seems to be an issue affecting most new sonata se's and sonata se 2.0t's. the dealerships deny that this is an issue and offer no fix at the moment. | |||
| 10/15/2010 | 1 | ||
| 2011 hyundai sonata se pulls hard to the left at speeds above 40 mph on any road surface. car pulls immediately left if pressure is let off steering wheel. car will change lanes left in 2-4 seconds and is dangerous to occupants and others. dealer helpful but was unable to correct. stated that there was nothing further they could do after alignment to specs. | |||
| 04/10/2010 | 200 | ||
| Significant pull to the left at highway speeds. while in slow lane on highway, if i let go of the wheel, vehicle will cross into middle lane in one second. more than annoyance, could be dangerous in inclement weather. | |||
| 12/06/2010 | 120 | ||
| 2011 hyundai sonata limited 2.0 turbo constantly pulls to the left even after tire rotation, alignment, and esp recalibration. dealer has been very helpful but so far unable to eliminate pulling. must pay strict attention or risk sudden lane change to the left. | |||
| 12/03/2010 | 60 | ||
| Constant to pull the left, car was aligned, tires rotated and computer for electric steering reprogram/checked | |||
| 12/01/2010 | 150 | ||
| Vehicle pulls hard to the left no matter what is done. car is brand new and this seems to be an issue affecting most new sonata se's and sonata se 2.0t's. the dealerships deny that this is an issue and offer no fix at the moment. | |||
| 10/15/2010 | 1 | ||
| 2011 hyundai sonata se pulls hard to the left at speeds above 40 mph on any road surface. car pulls immediately left if pressure is let off steering wheel. car will change lanes left in 2-4 seconds and is dangerous to occupants and others. dealer helpful but was unable to correct. stated that there was nothing further they could do after alignment to specs. | |||
| 04/10/2010 | 200 | ||
| Significant pull to the left at highway speeds. while in slow lane on highway, if i let go of the wheel, vehicle will cross into middle lane in one second. more than annoyance, could be dangerous in inclement weather. | |||
| 12/06/2010 | 120 | ||
| 2011 hyundai sonata limited 2.0 turbo constantly pulls to the left even after tire rotation, alignment, and esp recalibration. dealer has been very helpful but so far unable to eliminate pulling. must pay strict attention or risk sudden lane change to the left. | |||
| 12/03/2010 | 60 | ||
| Constant to pull the left, car was aligned, tires rotated and computer for electric steering reprogram/checked | |||
| 11/08/2010 | 11 | ||
| 2011 hyundai sonata turbo 2.0t vehicle pulls to the left at varying speeds from 30mph up to and including highways speeds. from a two lane road, or a four land highway from the right lane the vehicle will abruptly cross into another lane in five seconds or under which is a major safety concern. noted this defect upon initial test drive, dealer claimed over pressurized tire was the cause, after properly pressurizing tires,however, vehicle continued to pull left. brought vehicle back, dealer inspected claimed this time there was an alignment issue, readjusted alignment, however, vehicle continues to pull left. brought vehicle back to same dealer for a third time, dealer confirmed vehicle was in alignment per their previous work and claimed there was nothing else they could do. 4 days later take to a second hyundai dealer who claims one of the rear tires was out of alignment, readjust alignment, however, vehicle continues to pull off center. it's a near constant struggle to keep the car centered in the lane you are traveling in. have conducted my own tests on residental streets, county roads and highways in opposite directions over the same stretch of road and the car continues not to track straight. this is a dangerous situation and needs to be addressed immediately. | |||
| 12/01/2010 | 150 | ||
| Vehicle pulls hard to the left no matter what is done. car is brand new and this seems to be an issue affecting most new sonata se's and sonata se 2.0t's. the dealerships deny that this is an issue and offer no fix at the moment. | |||
| 10/15/2010 | 1 | ||
| 2011 hyundai sonata se pulls hard to the left at speeds above 40 mph on any road surface. car pulls immediately left if pressure is let off steering wheel. car will change lanes left in 2-4 seconds and is dangerous to occupants and others. dealer helpful but was unable to correct. stated that there was nothing further they could do after alignment to specs. | |||
| 04/10/2010 | 200 | ||
| Significant pull to the left at highway speeds. while in slow lane on highway, if i let go of the wheel, vehicle will cross into middle lane in one second. more than annoyance, could be dangerous in inclement weather. | |||
| 12/06/2010 | 120 | ||
| 2011 hyundai sonata limited 2.0 turbo constantly pulls to the left even after tire rotation, alignment, and esp recalibration. dealer has been very helpful but so far unable to eliminate pulling. must pay strict attention or risk sudden lane change to the left. | |||
| 12/03/2010 | 60 | ||
| Constant to pull the left, car was aligned, tires rotated and computer for electric steering reprogram/checked | |||
| 11/08/2010 | 11 | ||
| 2011 hyundai sonata turbo 2.0t vehicle pulls to the left at varying speeds from 30mph up to and including highways speeds. from a two lane road, or a four land highway from the right lane the vehicle will abruptly cross into another lane in five seconds or under which is a major safety concern. noted this defect upon initial test drive, dealer claimed over pressurized tire was the cause, after properly pressurizing tires,however, vehicle continued to pull left. brought vehicle back, dealer inspected claimed this time there was an alignment issue, readjusted alignment, however, vehicle continues to pull left. brought vehicle back to same dealer for a third time, dealer confirmed vehicle was in alignment per their previous work and claimed there was nothing else they could do. 4 days later take to a second hyundai dealer who claims one of the rear tires was out of alignment, readjust alignment, however, vehicle continues to pull off center. it's a near constant struggle to keep the car centered in the lane you are traveling in. have conducted my own tests on residental streets, county roads and highways in opposite directions over the same stretch of road and the car continues not to track straight. this is a dangerous situation and needs to be addressed immediately. | |||
| 12/06/2010 | 120 | ||
| 2011 hyundai sonata limited 2.0 turbo constantly pulls to the left even after tire rotation, alignment, and esp recalibration. dealer has been very helpful but so far unable to eliminate pulling. must pay strict attention or risk sudden lane change to the left. | |||
| 12/03/2010 | 60 | ||
| Constant to pull the left, car was aligned, tires rotated and computer for electric steering reprogram/checked | |||
| 11/08/2010 | 11 | ||
| 2011 hyundai sonata turbo 2.0t vehicle pulls to the left at varying speeds from 30mph up to and including highways speeds. from a two lane road, or a four land highway from the right lane the vehicle will abruptly cross into another lane in five seconds or under which is a major safety concern. noted this defect upon initial test drive, dealer claimed over pressurized tire was the cause, after properly pressurizing tires,however, vehicle continued to pull left. brought vehicle back, dealer inspected claimed this time there was an alignment issue, readjusted alignment, however, vehicle continues to pull left. brought vehicle back to same dealer for a third time, dealer confirmed vehicle was in alignment per their previous work and claimed there was nothing else they could do. 4 days later take to a second hyundai dealer who claims one of the rear tires was out of alignment, readjust alignment, however, vehicle continues to pull off center. it's a near constant struggle to keep the car centered in the lane you are traveling in. have conducted my own tests on residental streets, county roads and highways in opposite directions over the same stretch of road and the car continues not to track straight. this is a dangerous situation and needs to be addressed immediately. | |||
| 12/03/2010 | 60 | ||
| Constant to pull the left, car was aligned, tires rotated and computer for electric steering reprogram/checked | |||
| 11/08/2010 | 11 | ||
| 2011 hyundai sonata turbo 2.0t vehicle pulls to the left at varying speeds from 30mph up to and including highways speeds. from a two lane road, or a four land highway from the right lane the vehicle will abruptly cross into another lane in five seconds or under which is a major safety concern. noted this defect upon initial test drive, dealer claimed over pressurized tire was the cause, after properly pressurizing tires,however, vehicle continued to pull left. brought vehicle back, dealer inspected claimed this time there was an alignment issue, readjusted alignment, however, vehicle continues to pull left. brought vehicle back to same dealer for a third time, dealer confirmed vehicle was in alignment per their previous work and claimed there was nothing else they could do. 4 days later take to a second hyundai dealer who claims one of the rear tires was out of alignment, readjust alignment, however, vehicle continues to pull off center. it's a near constant struggle to keep the car centered in the lane you are traveling in. have conducted my own tests on residental streets, county roads and highways in opposite directions over the same stretch of road and the car continues not to track straight. this is a dangerous situation and needs to be addressed immediately. | |||
| 11/29/2010 | 400 | ||
| 2011 hyundai sonata limited 2.0t with build date 10/22/10. at speeds over 45 mph there is a significant pull to the left. alignment has been checked and is within spec. tires are properly inflated. at lower speeds there is no pull. this occurs no matter if under power or not so it is not torque steer. this is repeatable 100% of the time on any flat road going over 45 mph. | |||
| 11/28/2010 | 27 | ||
| My 2011 hyundai sonata 2.0t limited pulls to the left at almost any speed in 99% of scenarios. it's as if the steering, when automatically centering itself, centers itself off to the left. the car only has 200 miles and was in for an alignment from the dealership, but the car feels exactly the same. if you are driving on the highway, within a second or two of letting go of the steering wheel the car veers into the next lane. it's quite abrupt and could be dangerous. it could also be hurting fuel mileage and causing premature tire wear. | |||
| 11/29/2010 | 400 | ||
| 2011 hyundai sonata limited 2.0t with build date 10/22/10. at speeds over 45 mph there is a significant pull to the left. alignment has been checked and is within spec. tires are properly inflated. at lower speeds there is no pull. this occurs no matter if under power or not so it is not torque steer. this is repeatable 100% of the time on any flat road going over 45 mph. | |||
| 11/28/2010 | 27 | ||
| My 2011 hyundai sonata 2.0t limited pulls to the left at almost any speed in 99% of scenarios. it's as if the steering, when automatically centering itself, centers itself off to the left. the car only has 200 miles and was in for an alignment from the dealership, but the car feels exactly the same. if you are driving on the highway, within a second or two of letting go of the steering wheel the car veers into the next lane. it's quite abrupt and could be dangerous. it could also be hurting fuel mileage and causing premature tire wear. | |||
| 11/29/2010 | 400 | ||
| 2011 hyundai sonata limited 2.0t with build date 10/22/10. at speeds over 45 mph there is a significant pull to the left. alignment has been checked and is within spec. tires are properly inflated. at lower speeds there is no pull. this occurs no matter if under power or not so it is not torque steer. this is repeatable 100% of the time on any flat road going over 45 mph. | |||
| 11/28/2010 | 27 | ||
| My 2011 hyundai sonata 2.0t limited pulls to the left at almost any speed in 99% of scenarios. it's as if the steering, when automatically centering itself, centers itself off to the left. the car only has 200 miles and was in for an alignment from the dealership, but the car feels exactly the same. if you are driving on the highway, within a second or two of letting go of the steering wheel the car veers into the next lane. it's quite abrupt and could be dangerous. it could also be hurting fuel mileage and causing premature tire wear. | |||
| 11/29/2010 | 400 | ||
| 2011 hyundai sonata limited 2.0t with build date 10/22/10. at speeds over 45 mph there is a significant pull to the left. alignment has been checked and is within spec. tires are properly inflated. at lower speeds there is no pull. this occurs no matter if under power or not so it is not torque steer. this is repeatable 100% of the time on any flat road going over 45 mph. | |||
| 11/28/2010 | 27 | ||
| My 2011 hyundai sonata 2.0t limited pulls to the left at almost any speed in 99% of scenarios. it's as if the steering, when automatically centering itself, centers itself off to the left. the car only has 200 miles and was in for an alignment from the dealership, but the car feels exactly the same. if you are driving on the highway, within a second or two of letting go of the steering wheel the car veers into the next lane. it's quite abrupt and could be dangerous. it could also be hurting fuel mileage and causing premature tire wear. | |||
| 11/29/2010 | 400 | ||
| 2011 hyundai sonata limited 2.0t with build date 10/22/10. at speeds over 45 mph there is a significant pull to the left. alignment has been checked and is within spec. tires are properly inflated. at lower speeds there is no pull. this occurs no matter if under power or not so it is not torque steer. this is repeatable 100% of the time on any flat road going over 45 mph. | |||
| 11/28/2010 | 27 | ||
| My 2011 hyundai sonata 2.0t limited pulls to the left at almost any speed in 99% of scenarios. it's as if the steering, when automatically centering itself, centers itself off to the left. the car only has 200 miles and was in for an alignment from the dealership, but the car feels exactly the same. if you are driving on the highway, within a second or two of letting go of the steering wheel the car veers into the next lane. it's quite abrupt and could be dangerous. it could also be hurting fuel mileage and causing premature tire wear. | |||
| 11/10/2010 | 25 | ||
| I bought a new 2011 hyundai sonata gls. from the first day had it i noticed a hard pulling to the left while driving at speeds over 35 mph. the faster i go, the more dramatic the drift. it's extremely hard for me to comfortably drive this car on the expressway due to the constant struggling to keep the car straight. one scary incident occured when i was getting onto an exit ramp as the steering wheel was jerking the car to the left toward a 10 foot ditch. also, while stationary, if i pul the steering wheel to 90 degrees to the left and let go, it snaps back to approximaterly 60-70 degrees left of center. if i pull the wheel 90 degrees rto the right, it again snaps back 60-70 degrees left of center. there is a serious problem here and when brought the car back to the dealership, they said that checking air pressure and test driving it showed no problems. this needs to be fixed as it's a definite safety issue. | |||
| 10/26/2010 | |||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. while driving approximately 40 mph the steering column began to make a rattling noise. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer and she was advised that part of the steering column was installed incorrectly and they repaired it. she stated the failure continued. the vehicle was taken to another dealer and they called technical support and could not duplicate the failure. the failure continued. the contact took the vehicle to a third dealer and they replaced the steering column. the failure continued. the vehicle was taken back to the third dealer again and they replaced the rack and pinion. the failure continued with steering. the vehicle was a the first dealer at the time of the complaint. the vin was unavailable. the failure and current mileage was unknown. vwb | |||
| 11/02/2010 | 14 | ||
| Vehicle pulls hard left when accelarator is applied. seems to go straight when no gas pedal applied. when applying more accelerator pedal, the more the car pulls to the left. very hard to keep car straight. dealer says it is normal for my car due to the fact that it is a turbo limited with a lot of torque. i test drove another limited sonata turbo at another dealer the week prior to buying my car at this dealer and it did not have the same problem. it went straight as an arrow no matter how much accelerator pedal was applied. this has been going on since i took the car off the lot. i didnt think anything of it as the dealer said it was normal for a turbo vehicle. again, the vehicle i test drove at another vehicle was the same turbo model and it drove straight as an arrow. | |||
| 10/26/2010 | |||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. while driving approximately 40 mph the steering column began to make a rattling noise. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer and she was advised that part of the steering column was installed incorrectly and they repaired it. she stated the failure continued. the vehicle was taken to another dealer and they called technical support and could not duplicate the failure. the failure continued. the contact took the vehicle to a third dealer and they replaced the steering column. the failure continued. the vehicle was taken back to the third dealer again and they replaced the rack and pinion. the failure continued with steering. the vehicle was a the first dealer at the time of the complaint. the vin was unavailable. the failure and current mileage was unknown. vwb | |||
| 11/02/2010 | 14 | ||
| Vehicle pulls hard left when accelarator is applied. seems to go straight when no gas pedal applied. when applying more accelerator pedal, the more the car pulls to the left. very hard to keep car straight. dealer says it is normal for my car due to the fact that it is a turbo limited with a lot of torque. i test drove another limited sonata turbo at another dealer the week prior to buying my car at this dealer and it did not have the same problem. it went straight as an arrow no matter how much accelerator pedal was applied. this has been going on since i took the car off the lot. i didnt think anything of it as the dealer said it was normal for a turbo vehicle. again, the vehicle i test drove at another vehicle was the same turbo model and it drove straight as an arrow. | |||
| 10/19/2010 | 11000 | ||
| This incident occurred with a 2011 hyundai sonata limited: 6 months of perfect operation and approx. 11000 miles. violent shaking of steering wheel and steering column after acceleration onto an on ramp. immediate and entire failure of steering with violent and extremely loud shaking and vibrating of steering wheel. shaking continued even after ignition shut off. occurred for 20+ minutes. disabled only by disconnecting battery. blisters on hand from hanging on to steering wheel. nothing could be done to steer, operate, or control vehicle. this incident occurred without warning and within seconds. towed to dealership. kept for 3 days. could not replicate. steering column recall performed with steering software update, esc reflashed, reprogrammed eps. hyundai was excellent in their response - both dealership and hyundai usa. hyundai usa engineers and techs were involved with resolving the problem. this was a frightening and dangerous incident and possibly life threatening. whether repair attempt will resolve only time will tell. | |||
| 10/10/2007 | 1000 | ||
| 20011hyundaisonata | |||
| 10/13/2010 | 4000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. the contact stated that while driving at 25 mph, the steering wheel suddenly locked up which caused her to collide into two wooden posts and signs in a grassy area. the brakes would not engage when the contact attempted to stop the vehicle; a hole in the ground stopped the vehicle. the contact also noticed that the seat belt did not tighten to secure her during the incident. there were no injuries. a police report was filed. the contact stated that she previously had the vehicle into the dealership for recall 10v426000 (steering:gear box:shaft sector) on october 8, 2010. the vehicle was at the dealership at the time of the complaint. the manufacturer had not been notified. the current and failure mileages were approximately 4,000-bk | |||
| 10/10/2007 | 1000 | ||
| 20011hyundaisonata | |||
| 10/13/2010 | 4000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. the contact stated that while driving at 25 mph, the steering wheel suddenly locked up which caused her to collide into two wooden posts and signs in a grassy area. the brakes would not engage when the contact attempted to stop the vehicle; a hole in the ground stopped the vehicle. the contact also noticed that the seat belt did not tighten to secure her during the incident. there were no injuries. a police report was filed. the contact stated that she previously had the vehicle into the dealership for recall 10v426000 (steering:gear box:shaft sector) on october 8, 2010. the vehicle was at the dealership at the time of the complaint. the manufacturer had not been notified. the current and failure mileages were approximately 4,000-bk | |||
| 10/10/2010 | 6340 | ||
| I have a 2011 hyundai sonata. i was driving along when all of a sudden the steering wheel began shaking and shuddering violently. my hands could not stop or steady the steering wheel. i was somehow able to pull over to the side of the road, switch the engine off, and remove the key. the steering wheel continued to violently shake and shudder for five minutes following. this whole experience was frightening and has really shaken up my confidence with the sonata. thanks goodness i was not traveling on a highway at the time. i strongly urge other 2011 sonata owners to get their vehicles to the dealer as soon as possible as hyundai has now issued a recall on the steering. | |||
| 10/10/2007 | 1000 | ||
| 20011hyundaisonata | |||
| 10/13/2010 | 4000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. the contact stated that while driving at 25 mph, the steering wheel suddenly locked up which caused her to collide into two wooden posts and signs in a grassy area. the brakes would not engage when the contact attempted to stop the vehicle; a hole in the ground stopped the vehicle. the contact also noticed that the seat belt did not tighten to secure her during the incident. there were no injuries. a police report was filed. the contact stated that she previously had the vehicle into the dealership for recall 10v426000 (steering:gear box:shaft sector) on october 8, 2010. the vehicle was at the dealership at the time of the complaint. the manufacturer had not been notified. the current and failure mileages were approximately 4,000-bk | |||
| 10/10/2010 | 6340 | ||
| I have a 2011 hyundai sonata. i was driving along when all of a sudden the steering wheel began shaking and shuddering violently. my hands could not stop or steady the steering wheel. i was somehow able to pull over to the side of the road, switch the engine off, and remove the key. the steering wheel continued to violently shake and shudder for five minutes following. this whole experience was frightening and has really shaken up my confidence with the sonata. thanks goodness i was not traveling on a highway at the time. i strongly urge other 2011 sonata owners to get their vehicles to the dealer as soon as possible as hyundai has now issued a recall on the steering. | |||
| 10/13/2010 | 4000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. the contact stated that while driving at 25 mph, the steering wheel suddenly locked up which caused her to collide into two wooden posts and signs in a grassy area. the brakes would not engage when the contact attempted to stop the vehicle; a hole in the ground stopped the vehicle. the contact also noticed that the seat belt did not tighten to secure her during the incident. there were no injuries. a police report was filed. the contact stated that she previously had the vehicle into the dealership for recall 10v426000 (steering:gear box:shaft sector) on october 8, 2010. the vehicle was at the dealership at the time of the complaint. the manufacturer had not been notified. the current and failure mileages were approximately 4,000-bk | |||
| 10/10/2010 | 6340 | ||
| I have a 2011 hyundai sonata. i was driving along when all of a sudden the steering wheel began shaking and shuddering violently. my hands could not stop or steady the steering wheel. i was somehow able to pull over to the side of the road, switch the engine off, and remove the key. the steering wheel continued to violently shake and shudder for five minutes following. this whole experience was frightening and has really shaken up my confidence with the sonata. thanks goodness i was not traveling on a highway at the time. i strongly urge other 2011 sonata owners to get their vehicles to the dealer as soon as possible as hyundai has now issued a recall on the steering. | |||
| 09/30/2010 | 7000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. the contact was driving approximately between 35-40 mph, the steering wheel began to shake violently with a loud noise without warning. the steering wheel would not turn in any direction. the engine was turned off. the vehicle was towed to a dealer for diagnosis in which they were unable to replicate the problem. there was a recall under nhtsa campaign id number 10v426000 (steering:gear box:shaft sector). the technician advised that the defect was not related to the recall; however, the power steering software was updated which was the recall remedy. in addition, the automatic headlights would not function properly on separate occasions. the failure mileage was approximately 7,000. the vin unavailable. js | |||
| 10/01/2010 | 14000 | ||
| I was stopped at a stop light and my 2011 hyandai sonata steering wheel began shaking and jerking out of control. i could barely control the car to get it on the side of the road. even after i turned the vehicle off it, the steering wheel was still moving. after a few minutes it stopped and then the steering wheel locked up and wouldn't move. | |||
| 09/30/2010 | 7000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. the contact was driving approximately between 35-40 mph, the steering wheel began to shake violently with a loud noise without warning. the steering wheel would not turn in any direction. the engine was turned off. the vehicle was towed to a dealer for diagnosis in which they were unable to replicate the problem. there was a recall under nhtsa campaign id number 10v426000 (steering:gear box:shaft sector). the technician advised that the defect was not related to the recall; however, the power steering software was updated which was the recall remedy. in addition, the automatic headlights would not function properly on separate occasions. the failure mileage was approximately 7,000. the vin unavailable. js | |||
| 10/01/2010 | 14000 | ||
| I was stopped at a stop light and my 2011 hyandai sonata steering wheel began shaking and jerking out of control. i could barely control the car to get it on the side of the road. even after i turned the vehicle off it, the steering wheel was still moving. after a few minutes it stopped and then the steering wheel locked up and wouldn't move. | |||
| 09/30/2010 | 7000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. the contact was driving approximately between 35-40 mph, the steering wheel began to shake violently with a loud noise without warning. the steering wheel would not turn in any direction. the engine was turned off. the vehicle was towed to a dealer for diagnosis in which they were unable to replicate the problem. there was a recall under nhtsa campaign id number 10v426000 (steering:gear box:shaft sector). the technician advised that the defect was not related to the recall; however, the power steering software was updated which was the recall remedy. in addition, the automatic headlights would not function properly on separate occasions. the failure mileage was approximately 7,000. the vin unavailable. js | |||
| 10/01/2010 | 14000 | ||
| I was stopped at a stop light and my 2011 hyandai sonata steering wheel began shaking and jerking out of control. i could barely control the car to get it on the side of the road. even after i turned the vehicle off it, the steering wheel was still moving. after a few minutes it stopped and then the steering wheel locked up and wouldn't move. | |||
| 09/30/2010 | 7000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. the contact was driving approximately between 35-40 mph, the steering wheel began to shake violently with a loud noise without warning. the steering wheel would not turn in any direction. the engine was turned off. the vehicle was towed to a dealer for diagnosis in which they were unable to replicate the problem. there was a recall under nhtsa campaign id number 10v426000 (steering:gear box:shaft sector). the technician advised that the defect was not related to the recall; however, the power steering software was updated which was the recall remedy. in addition, the automatic headlights would not function properly on separate occasions. the failure mileage was approximately 7,000. the vin unavailable. js | |||
| 10/01/2010 | 14000 | ||
| I was stopped at a stop light and my 2011 hyandai sonata steering wheel began shaking and jerking out of control. i could barely control the car to get it on the side of the road. even after i turned the vehicle off it, the steering wheel was still moving. after a few minutes it stopped and then the steering wheel locked up and wouldn't move. | |||
| 08/17/2010 | 1400 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. the contact stated that his son was driving and attempting to turn, the vehicle would not turn although the steering wheel was turn. the vehicle collided with another vehicle and was totaled. the driver of the other vehicle went to the hospital but was released. a police report was filed. the manufacturer left the contact a message informing him that the vehicle was included in recall 10v426000 (steering:gear box:shaft sector) but the contact had not yet spoken with them. the current and failure mileages were approximately 1,400-bk | |||
| 10/01/2010 | 14000 | ||
| I was stopped at a stop light and my 2011 hyandai sonata steering wheel began shaking and jerking out of control. i could barely control the car to get it on the side of the road. even after i turned the vehicle off it, the steering wheel was still moving. after a few minutes it stopped and then the steering wheel locked up and wouldn't move. | |||
| 08/17/2010 | 1400 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. the contact stated that his son was driving and attempting to turn, the vehicle would not turn although the steering wheel was turn. the vehicle collided with another vehicle and was totaled. the driver of the other vehicle went to the hospital but was released. a police report was filed. the manufacturer left the contact a message informing him that the vehicle was included in recall 10v426000 (steering:gear box:shaft sector) but the contact had not yet spoken with them. the current and failure mileages were approximately 1,400-bk | |||
| 06/09/2010 | 450 | ||
| We rented a new 2011 hyundai sonata in june through budget in milwaukee wisconsin. we drove it approximately 150 miles, pulled into our hotel to register, and when we went to move into the parking lot something popped and the steering column completely disengaged from the control arm (i think), the steering wheel simply spun under our hands. budget replaced the car for us but the hyundai claim that all cars made it back to the dealer before problems got serious is simply not true. | |||
| 08/17/2010 | 1400 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. the contact stated that his son was driving and attempting to turn, the vehicle would not turn although the steering wheel was turn. the vehicle collided with another vehicle and was totaled. the driver of the other vehicle went to the hospital but was released. a police report was filed. the manufacturer left the contact a message informing him that the vehicle was included in recall 10v426000 (steering:gear box:shaft sector) but the contact had not yet spoken with them. the current and failure mileages were approximately 1,400-bk | |||
| 06/09/2010 | 450 | ||
| We rented a new 2011 hyundai sonata in june through budget in milwaukee wisconsin. we drove it approximately 150 miles, pulled into our hotel to register, and when we went to move into the parking lot something popped and the steering column completely disengaged from the control arm (i think), the steering wheel simply spun under our hands. budget replaced the car for us but the hyundai claim that all cars made it back to the dealer before problems got serious is simply not true. | |||
| 08/17/2010 | 1400 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. the contact stated that his son was driving and attempting to turn, the vehicle would not turn although the steering wheel was turn. the vehicle collided with another vehicle and was totaled. the driver of the other vehicle went to the hospital but was released. a police report was filed. the manufacturer left the contact a message informing him that the vehicle was included in recall 10v426000 (steering:gear box:shaft sector) but the contact had not yet spoken with them. the current and failure mileages were approximately 1,400-bk | |||
| 06/09/2010 | 450 | ||
| We rented a new 2011 hyundai sonata in june through budget in milwaukee wisconsin. we drove it approximately 150 miles, pulled into our hotel to register, and when we went to move into the parking lot something popped and the steering column completely disengaged from the control arm (i think), the steering wheel simply spun under our hands. budget replaced the car for us but the hyundai claim that all cars made it back to the dealer before problems got serious is simply not true. | |||
| 09/23/2010 | 3500 | ||
| The steering wheel started shaking furiously & i was unable to make it stop even when i turned off the car. i had to force the steering wheel to turn so i could get out of way of traffic. it was reving up the engine to about 90 rpms at different times. | |||
| 06/09/2010 | 450 | ||
| We rented a new 2011 hyundai sonata in june through budget in milwaukee wisconsin. we drove it approximately 150 miles, pulled into our hotel to register, and when we went to move into the parking lot something popped and the steering column completely disengaged from the control arm (i think), the steering wheel simply spun under our hands. budget replaced the car for us but the hyundai claim that all cars made it back to the dealer before problems got serious is simply not true. | |||
| 09/23/2010 | 3500 | ||
| The steering wheel started shaking furiously & i was unable to make it stop even when i turned off the car. i had to force the steering wheel to turn so i could get out of way of traffic. it was reving up the engine to about 90 rpms at different times. | |||
| 09/13/2010 | 5087 | ||
| My wife was driving approximately 20-30mph, the electric power steering catastrophically failed, and did not fail over to manual steering. the steering wheel and column started violently shaking left to right and my wife was just barely able to get the car to the median, getting a blister on her hand in the process of trying to control the wheel, where she had it towed home and eventually to the dealership. the dealership pulled dtcs c1259, c1616, c1603, steering angle sensor - electrical malfunction, can bus off and derating (eps thermal protection). the mdps (electric power steering module) was replaced, but i am still very leery that this could happen again, and at interstate speeds, where the vehicle might not be controllable, as it was barely brought to the median at lower speeds. | |||
| 09/13/2010 | 5087 | ||
| My wife was driving approximately 20-30mph, the electric power steering catastrophically failed, and did not fail over to manual steering. the steering wheel and column gyrated to an extreme level and my wife was just barely able to get the car to the median, getting a blister on her hand in the process of trying to control the wheel where she had it towed home and eventually to the dealership. the dealership pulled dtcs c1259, c1616, c1603, steering angle sensor - electrical malfunction, can bus off and derating (eps thermal protection). the mdps (electric power steering module) was replaced, but i am still very leery that this could happen again, and at interstate speeds, where the vehicle might not be controllable, as it was barely brought to the median at lower speeds. | |||
| 09/23/2010 | 3500 | ||
| The steering wheel started shaking furiously & i was unable to make it stop even when i turned off the car. i had to force the steering wheel to turn so i could get out of way of traffic. it was reving up the engine to about 90 rpms at different times. | |||
| 09/13/2010 | 5087 | ||
| My wife was driving approximately 20-30mph, the electric power steering catastrophically failed, and did not fail over to manual steering. the steering wheel and column started violently shaking left to right and my wife was just barely able to get the car to the median, getting a blister on her hand in the process of trying to control the wheel, where she had it towed home and eventually to the dealership. the dealership pulled dtcs c1259, c1616, c1603, steering angle sensor - electrical malfunction, can bus off and derating (eps thermal protection). the mdps (electric power steering module) was replaced, but i am still very leery that this could happen again, and at interstate speeds, where the vehicle might not be controllable, as it was barely brought to the median at lower speeds. | |||
| 09/13/2010 | 5087 | ||
| My wife was driving approximately 20-30mph, the electric power steering catastrophically failed, and did not fail over to manual steering. the steering wheel and column gyrated to an extreme level and my wife was just barely able to get the car to the median, getting a blister on her hand in the process of trying to control the wheel where she had it towed home and eventually to the dealership. the dealership pulled dtcs c1259, c1616, c1603, steering angle sensor - electrical malfunction, can bus off and derating (eps thermal protection). the mdps (electric power steering module) was replaced, but i am still very leery that this could happen again, and at interstate speeds, where the vehicle might not be controllable, as it was barely brought to the median at lower speeds. | |||
| 09/13/2010 | 5087 | ||
| My wife was driving approximately 20-30mph, the electric power steering catastrophically failed, and did not fail over to manual steering. the steering wheel and column started violently shaking left to right and my wife was just barely able to get the car to the median, getting a blister on her hand in the process of trying to control the wheel, where she had it towed home and eventually to the dealership. the dealership pulled dtcs c1259, c1616, c1603, steering angle sensor - electrical malfunction, can bus off and derating (eps thermal protection). the mdps (electric power steering module) was replaced, but i am still very leery that this could happen again, and at interstate speeds, where the vehicle might not be controllable, as it was barely brought to the median at lower speeds. | |||
| 09/13/2010 | 5087 | ||
| My wife was driving approximately 20-30mph, the electric power steering catastrophically failed, and did not fail over to manual steering. the steering wheel and column gyrated to an extreme level and my wife was just barely able to get the car to the median, getting a blister on her hand in the process of trying to control the wheel where she had it towed home and eventually to the dealership. the dealership pulled dtcs c1259, c1616, c1603, steering angle sensor - electrical malfunction, can bus off and derating (eps thermal protection). the mdps (electric power steering module) was replaced, but i am still very leery that this could happen again, and at interstate speeds, where the vehicle might not be controllable, as it was barely brought to the median at lower speeds. | |||
| 09/13/2010 | 5087 | ||
| My wife was driving approximately 20-30mph, the electric power steering catastrophically failed, and did not fail over to manual steering. the steering wheel and column started violently shaking left to right and my wife was just barely able to get the car to the median, getting a blister on her hand in the process of trying to control the wheel, where she had it towed home and eventually to the dealership. the dealership pulled dtcs c1259, c1616, c1603, steering angle sensor - electrical malfunction, can bus off and derating (eps thermal protection). the mdps (electric power steering module) was replaced, but i am still very leery that this could happen again, and at interstate speeds, where the vehicle might not be controllable, as it was barely brought to the median at lower speeds. | |||
| 09/13/2010 | 5087 | ||
| My wife was driving approximately 20-30mph, the electric power steering catastrophically failed, and did not fail over to manual steering. the steering wheel and column gyrated to an extreme level and my wife was just barely able to get the car to the median, getting a blister on her hand in the process of trying to control the wheel where she had it towed home and eventually to the dealership. the dealership pulled dtcs c1259, c1616, c1603, steering angle sensor - electrical malfunction, can bus off and derating (eps thermal protection). the mdps (electric power steering module) was replaced, but i am still very leery that this could happen again, and at interstate speeds, where the vehicle might not be controllable, as it was barely brought to the median at lower speeds. | |||
| 09/14/2010 | 3000 | ||
| I was driving my 2011 hyundai sonata limited at about 30 mph (accelerating after stopping at a light). the car was just turning over 3000 miles on the odometer. all at once, the steering wheel began vibrating violently and i could not keep the car in my lane. i tried to steer but it was very difficult. the vibration stopped after about 2 minutes. i was in a bad part of town and was afraid to stop so i drove in the right hand lane with flashers on trying to figure out what to do. the eps light and an another indicator were illuminated. i realized that i could steer but with great difficulty so i drove the car to a hyundai dealer that was about 3 miles away via back roads. they were closed but i left my car overnight to be checked. i turned the car off to go inside. when i came out to get my odometer reading, i had to turn the car back on. when i did, everything had reset to normal. the dealer checked the car the next day and could find nothing wrong. he told me to bring the car back if it happened again. the incident was extremely frightening and i am concerned what will happen if it occurs driving on a highway at higher speeds. | |||
| 09/13/2010 | 5087 | ||
| My wife was driving approximately 20-30mph, the electric power steering catastrophically failed, and did not fail over to manual steering. the steering wheel and column started violently shaking left to right and my wife was just barely able to get the car to the median, getting a blister on her hand in the process of trying to control the wheel, where she had it towed home and eventually to the dealership. the dealership pulled dtcs c1259, c1616, c1603, steering angle sensor - electrical malfunction, can bus off and derating (eps thermal protection). the mdps (electric power steering module) was replaced, but i am still very leery that this could happen again, and at interstate speeds, where the vehicle might not be controllable, as it was barely brought to the median at lower speeds. | |||
| 09/13/2010 | 5087 | ||
| My wife was driving approximately 20-30mph, the electric power steering catastrophically failed, and did not fail over to manual steering. the steering wheel and column gyrated to an extreme level and my wife was just barely able to get the car to the median, getting a blister on her hand in the process of trying to control the wheel where she had it towed home and eventually to the dealership. the dealership pulled dtcs c1259, c1616, c1603, steering angle sensor - electrical malfunction, can bus off and derating (eps thermal protection). the mdps (electric power steering module) was replaced, but i am still very leery that this could happen again, and at interstate speeds, where the vehicle might not be controllable, as it was barely brought to the median at lower speeds. | |||
| 09/14/2010 | 3000 | ||
| I was driving my 2011 hyundai sonata limited at about 30 mph (accelerating after stopping at a light). the car was just turning over 3000 miles on the odometer. all at once, the steering wheel began vibrating violently and i could not keep the car in my lane. i tried to steer but it was very difficult. the vibration stopped after about 2 minutes. i was in a bad part of town and was afraid to stop so i drove in the right hand lane with flashers on trying to figure out what to do. the eps light and an another indicator were illuminated. i realized that i could steer but with great difficulty so i drove the car to a hyundai dealer that was about 3 miles away via back roads. they were closed but i left my car overnight to be checked. i turned the car off to go inside. when i came out to get my odometer reading, i had to turn the car back on. when i did, everything had reset to normal. the dealer checked the car the next day and could find nothing wrong. he told me to bring the car back if it happened again. the incident was extremely frightening and i am concerned what will happen if it occurs driving on a highway at higher speeds. | |||
| 07/21/2010 | 150 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. while driving approximately 60 mph he stated the vehicle drifts left or right while driving. he stated he turns the steering wheel to adjust the vehicle from drifting. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer and they advised him that the failure was caused by the wind or the highway. he stated the failure has be going on since he purchased the vehicle on july 21, 2010. the vehicle has not been repaired. the failure mileage was 150 and the current mileage was 2,500. vwb | |||
| 09/01/2010 | 7000 | ||
| As i was driving home from work on the highway the steering wheel locked up and started shakeing for about five minutes liked it was possesed,not able to pull over because of the strengh of the wheel shakeing.after that incedint it seem to be fixed on its own but but later that day visiting family members as i got into the car to go home i started the car up and emediately the eps light started flashing and the steering wheel starts going crazy again,so i take the keys out the ignition for it to stop but that didnt work,at that point i decide to call the tow truck to have the dealer inspect the car.that was a week ago.i guess there still waiting on a part to come,but after all this i wont feel safe driving this car when i get it back with my daughter in it. | |||
| 07/21/2010 | 150 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. while driving approximately 60 mph he stated the vehicle drifts left or right while driving. he stated he turns the steering wheel to adjust the vehicle from drifting. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer and they advised him that the failure was caused by the wind or the highway. he stated the failure has be going on since he purchased the vehicle on july 21, 2010. the vehicle has not been repaired. the failure mileage was 150 and the current mileage was 2,500. vwb | |||
| 09/01/2010 | 7000 | ||
| As i was driving home from work on the highway the steering wheel locked up and started shakeing for about five minutes liked it was possesed,not able to pull over because of the strengh of the wheel shakeing.after that incedint it seem to be fixed on its own but but later that day visiting family members as i got into the car to go home i started the car up and emediately the eps light started flashing and the steering wheel starts going crazy again,so i take the keys out the ignition for it to stop but that didnt work,at that point i decide to call the tow truck to have the dealer inspect the car.that was a week ago.i guess there still waiting on a part to come,but after all this i wont feel safe driving this car when i get it back with my daughter in it. | |||
| 08/31/2010 | 500 | ||
| 2011 hyundai sonata gls. power steering problem. vehicle drifts off to the left or the right and will not stay on line. this can occur at any time but seems to be more frequent at highway speeds over 40mph creating an unsafe condition. | |||
| 09/01/2010 | 7000 | ||
| As i was driving home from work on the highway the steering wheel locked up and started shakeing for about five minutes liked it was possesed,not able to pull over because of the strengh of the wheel shakeing.after that incedint it seem to be fixed on its own but but later that day visiting family members as i got into the car to go home i started the car up and emediately the eps light started flashing and the steering wheel starts going crazy again,so i take the keys out the ignition for it to stop but that didnt work,at that point i decide to call the tow truck to have the dealer inspect the car.that was a week ago.i guess there still waiting on a part to come,but after all this i wont feel safe driving this car when i get it back with my daughter in it. | |||
| 08/31/2010 | 500 | ||
| 2011 hyundai sonata gls. power steering problem. vehicle drifts off to the left or the right and will not stay on line. this can occur at any time but seems to be more frequent at highway speeds over 40mph creating an unsafe condition. | |||
| 07/22/2010 | 600 | ||
| 2011 hyundai sonata se 1728 miles something in the steering wheel has become loose. it developed a very noticeable rattle which i started to notice about 2 weeks after i bought the car. it has been back to the dealer twice and the issue still has not been resolved. hyundai engineering is now recommending complete replacement of the steering column. at this point in time, i have not experienced any steering failure. i noticed an ap news clip that you are looking into a problem similar to this. | |||
| 07/23/2010 | 800 | ||
| My complaint appears to be exactly the same as odi id number : 10335343 i purchase a new 2011 sonata limited which now has 3300 miles on it. it is a great car except for one major issue. on flat roads at highway speeds the car drifts all over the road! if you do not make a correction for 5 seconds then you will find yourself in either the lane to the left or right of you. it is very dangerous and extremely exhausting trying to keep the car in the middle of the lane. i noticed this issue from the very beginning. the day after we took possession of the car we drove about 4 hours on the highway. the vehicle feels like it's being pushed side to side by the wind, but the wind wasn't blowing. when driving down the highway with no other cars around, the car will drift to one side or the other as if we are being passed by a semi truck who is disrupting the air flow around our car. i took the car to the dealer yesterday. the mechanic drove the car and said he didn't notice anything. he contacted hyundai tech support (i think that's what they called it) and then followed the steps they told him to check everything with the steering. everything came back within specs. i however would propose that there is an inherent issue with the electronic steering system which allows too much play in the wheel at highway speeds and/or causes the drive motor to over-correct or over-exaggerate the steering input from the driver at highway speeds. | |||
| 07/22/2010 | 600 | ||
| 2011 hyundai sonata se 1728 miles something in the steering wheel has become loose. it developed a very noticeable rattle which i started to notice about 2 weeks after i bought the car. it has been back to the dealer twice and the issue still has not been resolved. hyundai engineering is now recommending complete replacement of the steering column. at this point in time, i have not experienced any steering failure. i noticed an ap news clip that you are looking into a problem similar to this. | |||
| 07/23/2010 | 800 | ||
| My complaint appears to be exactly the same as odi id number : 10335343 i purchase a new 2011 sonata limited which now has 3300 miles on it. it is a great car except for one major issue. on flat roads at highway speeds the car drifts all over the road! if you do not make a correction for 5 seconds then you will find yourself in either the lane to the left or right of you. it is very dangerous and extremely exhausting trying to keep the car in the middle of the lane. i noticed this issue from the very beginning. the day after we took possession of the car we drove about 4 hours on the highway. the vehicle feels like it's being pushed side to side by the wind, but the wind wasn't blowing. when driving down the highway with no other cars around, the car will drift to one side or the other as if we are being passed by a semi truck who is disrupting the air flow around our car. i took the car to the dealer yesterday. the mechanic drove the car and said he didn't notice anything. he contacted hyundai tech support (i think that's what they called it) and then followed the steps they told him to check everything with the steering. everything came back within specs. i however would propose that there is an inherent issue with the electronic steering system which allows too much play in the wheel at highway speeds and/or causes the drive motor to over-correct or over-exaggerate the steering input from the driver at highway speeds. | |||
| 08/17/2010 | 1200 | ||
| Could not steer vehicle driving on the highway during rain storm at 60 mph. vehicle does not steer well at highway speed, difficult to keep in the lane -- feels like a go-cart. | |||
| 08/24/2010 | |||
| 2011 hyundai sonata steering problem | |||
| 07/22/2010 | 600 | ||
| 2011 hyundai sonata se 1728 miles something in the steering wheel has become loose. it developed a very noticeable rattle which i started to notice about 2 weeks after i bought the car. it has been back to the dealer twice and the issue still has not been resolved. hyundai engineering is now recommending complete replacement of the steering column. at this point in time, i have not experienced any steering failure. i noticed an ap news clip that you are looking into a problem similar to this. | |||
| 07/23/2010 | 800 | ||
| My complaint appears to be exactly the same as odi id number : 10335343 i purchase a new 2011 sonata limited which now has 3300 miles on it. it is a great car except for one major issue. on flat roads at highway speeds the car drifts all over the road! if you do not make a correction for 5 seconds then you will find yourself in either the lane to the left or right of you. it is very dangerous and extremely exhausting trying to keep the car in the middle of the lane. i noticed this issue from the very beginning. the day after we took possession of the car we drove about 4 hours on the highway. the vehicle feels like it's being pushed side to side by the wind, but the wind wasn't blowing. when driving down the highway with no other cars around, the car will drift to one side or the other as if we are being passed by a semi truck who is disrupting the air flow around our car. i took the car to the dealer yesterday. the mechanic drove the car and said he didn't notice anything. he contacted hyundai tech support (i think that's what they called it) and then followed the steps they told him to check everything with the steering. everything came back within specs. i however would propose that there is an inherent issue with the electronic steering system which allows too much play in the wheel at highway speeds and/or causes the drive motor to over-correct or over-exaggerate the steering input from the driver at highway speeds. | |||
| 08/17/2010 | 1200 | ||
| Could not steer vehicle driving on the highway during rain storm at 60 mph. vehicle does not steer well at highway speed, difficult to keep in the lane -- feels like a go-cart. | |||
| 08/24/2010 | |||
| 2011 hyundai sonata steering problem | |||
| 08/28/2010 | 100 | ||
| My ca rhas pulled to the right sine i got it, hundai has checked the alignmnet and cross rotated the tires, his seemed to help a little, but the steering is still pulling intermittently. | |||
| 08/17/2010 | 1200 | ||
| Could not steer vehicle driving on the highway during rain storm at 60 mph. vehicle does not steer well at highway speed, difficult to keep in the lane -- feels like a go-cart. | |||
| 08/24/2010 | |||
| 2011 hyundai sonata steering problem | |||
| 08/28/2010 | 100 | ||
| My ca rhas pulled to the right sine i got it, hundai has checked the alignmnet and cross rotated the tires, his seemed to help a little, but the steering is still pulling intermittently. | |||
| 08/16/2010 | 270 | ||
| My 2011 sonata se has pulling to the left since the day i bough it. i have above 270 miles on the car and the dealer tried wheel alignment/ tire pressure adjustment but that did not help. i constantly have to counteract the steering to the right to keep the car in straight line direction. at speeds over 60mph, it gets worse. its really dangerous to drive such car on the road. | |||
| 08/19/2010 | 1800 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. while driving at approximately 65 mph the electronic power steering and esc service lights illuminated on the dashboard before the steering wheel became very stiff. the vehicle was pulled over and shut off. upon restart the vehicle operated as normal. the vehicle was not taken to be examined for the cause of failure and was not repaired. the failure and current mileages were 1,800. sm. | |||
| 06/15/2010 | 0 | ||
| Traveling at around 5mph after leaving a stop sign, i pressed gas pedal, to my surprise noticed car was not really gaining any speed but instead, steering wheel started moving, violently, with such power, i could not even pull car to the side of the road. i put the car in parking and the violent steering wheel movement continued. i then proceeded to turn the car off, terrified something else was going to happen but nothing changed: violent movement of steering wheel continue from side to side for a total of 25 minutes. this is a 2011 hyundai sonata se that i leased just a month ago.i was contacted today by hyundai and was told my car was fixed and ready to be picked up. as i asked what was wrong with it they answered a defective mechanism was found and they have replaced the steering wheel column i seriously wish i don't have to get that car back; am still terrified by the horrific experience. even though hyundai believe this a isolated issue, i wanted to put it out there in case it happens again. | |||
| 06/04/2010 | 35 | ||
| The car will not hold a straight line on a flat, straight, highway: after centering the car in it's lane, the car continuously and randomly: 1.drifts away from the center line, toward one side or the other; 2.the direction of the drift appears to be random and unpredictable; 3.the amplitude (amount / severity) of the drift is random and unpredictable, but at highway speeds a crash would be guaranteed without driver intervention within 3 to 5 seconds; 4.the timing of the drift pattern is constant: it never follows a straight line for more than a few seconds before starting to wander again. to avoid a collision with oncoming traffic, the driver is forced to constantly attempt to correct for this deviation, but the unpredictable nature of the drift pattern results in a dangerously unstable oscillation as the car wanders back and forth continuously. at highway speeds, even a momentary lapse in the total concentration required to correct for this constant steering drift could easily result in a fatal crash. the dealer has test-driven the car and found that the problem is easily duplicated, but they do not have a fix for it. they say that this kind of steering drift is normal and expected in an electronic steering system. that kind of reasoning would be laughable if it wasn't for the potential fatality inherent in the design. | |||
| 05/24/2010 | 40 | 1 | |
| Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6) i recently purchased 2011 hyundai sonata se. very great looking car but only after couple of days owning it it became obvious that is has safety problems. steering system is significantly pulling the car to the left. i took it to hyundai service twice already. the problem is still not fixed. over the last weekend i was driving with my wife and our 4 months old baby. tasks as simple as changing ac temperature became dangerous on interstate. due to this steering problem driver cannot afford even split second to look at the mid panel where all the controls are. i really have to fight with the steering wheel to keep the car going straight. after 45 minutes of driving on interstate my arms were sore from fighting the steering wheel. is this normal? according to the hyundai rep it is common to 2011 sonata. i am suppose to just get used to it. this one mechanic confirmed that every other sonata owners come complain about this problem. yet supposedly it is not a problem. it is simply the nature of the car. i driven many different makes and models. i never experienced such a strong pull. and if there was any pull then it was simple alignment issue that can be fixed promptly. not with sonata!!! 2011 sonata could have been a great car. but it has a dramatic flaw in the steering system that noone knows how to fix so they blame it on nature of the car. it is interesting that both my complaint and another complaint on this site, states the same phrase from 2 different mechanics nature of the beast/car. could it be that hyundai already advised its mechanics how to cover for the brand? bottom line, this car is not safe! i almost ran into a passing car on the interstate because of this steering issue. please investigate and do something about it. [xxx] *tr | |||
| 04/22/2010 | 1297 | ||
| 2011 hyundai sonata se - constant steering problem i had my vehicle serviced for an identified continuous drift or pull of the steering system. the dealership had my vehicle in for service on two separate occasions for two weeks, and completely exhausted all their known and recommended service fixes per hyundai technical support. hyundai technical support recommend that the dealership to submit for a hyundai engineer to look at the vehicle. the dealership submitted for a hyundai engineer to service the vehicle. upon receiving an approved service number for this to occur the hyundai engineer confirmed and identified the drift/pull of the vehicle. the hyundai engineer attempted several adjustments to the alignment, sub frame and computer system. nothing fixed the identified drift/pull issue. the hyundai engineer, dealership service manager and dealership technician all drove another vehicle off the lot from the unsold dealership inventory and identified the same drift/pull of the steering system in that vehicle too. they noted that my vehicle drifted/pulled less than the other vehicle they drove from dealership inventory. unable to fix the constant drifting/pulling of the vehicle steering system the hyundai engineer certified the constant drift/pull as a natural design effect of the vehicle. it should be noted that this problem isn't a slight drift/pull of the vehicle, but a constant drift/pull pitting the driver against the steering system. take your hand off the steering wheel for a slight moment and the vehicle veers off center to the left. this in my opinion should not be a natural occurrence of any vehicle. actually, edmunds.com noted this exact occurrence in two separate inside lane reviews of the 2011 hyundai sonata. this is not a one vehicle incident, but a manufacturer design flaw of the new electronic powered steering system. the are no service bulletins at this time to address this constant drift/pull of the vehicle. thus, leaving me no recourse. | |||
| 03/28/2010 | 326 | ||
| I owned the car for a week. there was no warning. i was driving around 40 mph. the steering wheel whipped to the left and pulled me into the other lane. the wheel was shaking and didn't want to turn to the right. i had to fight to bring it back over, and had to use all of my strength to keep it over. thank god there weren't any oncoming vehicles. then the power steering was gone. after pulling to the side of the road, i used my cell phone to video the steering wheel vibrating and jerking to the left while in park. it was sunday, so the dealer told me to call roadside assistance. i had to call my son to pick us up. the car was towed to the dealership. i told them that i am scared to death of the car and don't want it. they said that they are looking at it and they will fix the problem and everything will be fine. i don't want to kill anyone with this car, and i don't want the car to kill me and my family either. i don't want the car back! | |||
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| 11/22/2010 | 10 | ||
| I have a turbo limited sonata. it has a severe left pull. if i am driving on a flat surface and let go of the steering wheel, i would be off the road to the left in about 5-6 seconds. if i am accelerating, i would be off the road within 1-2 seconds. it is a real problem. my dealership does not have the specs to fix the issue. i called the next closest dealer and they also do not have a fix. i am constantly assured that hyundai is working on the issue, but lets face it, it has been over six months. i have lost faith that they are working on a fix. the newly sold 2011 sonata limited turbos are being sold with the 17 wheels, not the 18 wheels i have. therefore, it looks as though they are trying to change it to fix the problem. but what about those of us with the 18 wheels? do we have to wait until someone dies before this gets fixed? that is not acceptable to me. there are already over 165 complaints and i hope more are added daily. i am a repeat hyundai sonata buyer and very discouraged with the quality of safety in this car. please investigate the problem and force a recall! | |||
| 05/30/2011 | 1000 | ||
| Vehicle pulls sharply to the left while driving down the road about 25 mph. the steering wheel jerked from my wife's hands . | |||
| 11/22/2010 | 10 | ||
| I have a turbo limited sonata. it has a severe left pull. if i am driving on a flat surface and let go of the steering wheel, i would be off the road to the left in about 5-6 seconds. if i am accelerating, i would be off the road within 1-2 seconds. it is a real problem. my dealership does not have the specs to fix the issue. i called the next closest dealer and they also do not have a fix. i am constantly assured that hyundai is working on the issue, but lets face it, it has been over six months. i have lost faith that they are working on a fix. the newly sold 2011 sonata limited turbos are being sold with the 17 wheels, not the 18 wheels i have. therefore, it looks as though they are trying to change it to fix the problem. but what about those of us with the 18 wheels? do we have to wait until someone dies before this gets fixed? that is not acceptable to me. there are already over 165 complaints and i hope more are added daily. i am a repeat hyundai sonata buyer and very discouraged with the quality of safety in this car. please investigate the problem and force a recall! | |||
| 05/30/2011 | 1000 | ||
| Vehicle pulls sharply to the left while driving down the road about 25 mph. the steering wheel jerked from my wife's hands . | |||
| 04/01/2011 | |||
| Car pulls to the left since brand new. very noticeable when driving at a high speed for a length of time. constant right pressure must be maintained on steering wheel to prevent car from moving to the left. at a slow speed on back roads the pull is not that noticeable. for some reason, when taking a right turn off a highway ramp, the left pull increases, which requires increased right pressure on the steering wheel. have had car checked at dealer, alignment was checked, and told everything is fine. researching the hyundai forums, it appears my sonata is not the only car experiencing this problem, and as of this date, hyundai/kia have no fix, or even acknowledge their is a problem. | |||