2011 HYUNDAI SONATA Steeringcolumn Problems

2 NHTSA complaints on file

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Steeringcolumn Issues in the 2011 HYUNDAI SONATA

2 steeringcolumn complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2011 HYUNDAI SONATA. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.

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All Steeringcolumn Complaints

#11436661 | October 13, 2021

We just noticed a clunking/clicking sound when driving the vehicle over a bump. We took the car to the dealership to check it out and was advised that the steering column needed a replacement and that it's a known issue with the Sonata especially the 2011.

#11141770 | October 22, 2018

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 HYUNDAI SONATA. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL BEGAN TO SHAKE SEVERELY. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN TO THE CONTACT'S RESIDENCE. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE STEERING WHEEL STARTED TO BECOME VERY LOOSE IN DECEMBER OF 2017 AND PROGRESSIVELY WORSENED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DETERMINED THAT THE STEERING COLUMN NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURES. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 114,000.

Other 2011 HYUNDAI SONATA Problem Areas

Steering 1,162 complaints Engine 956 complaints Air Bags 412 complaints Electrical System 402 complaints Exterior Lighting 221 complaints Unknown Or Other 209 complaints Power Train 150 complaints Service Brakes 144 complaints Suspension 140 complaints Fuelpropulsion System 104 complaints Seat Belts 101 complaints Vehicle Speed Control 92 complaints Structurebody 63 complaints Electronic Stability Control Esc 62 complaints Engine And Engine Cooling 34 complaints Wheels 33 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulic 25 complaints Fuel System Gasoline 24 complaints Electrical Systemhorn 22 complaints Power Trainautomatic Transmission 22 complaints Tires 19 complaints Seats 15 complaints Exterior Lightingbrake Lights 11 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingengine 9 complaints Equipment 8 complaints Visibilitysunmoon Roof Assembly 8 complaints Visibilitywiper 8 complaints Exterior Lightingbrake Lightsswitch 7 complaints Tirespressure Monitoring And Regulating Systems 7 complaints Visibility 7 complaints Exterior Lightingheadlights 6 complaints Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch 6 complaints Electrical Systemignition 5 complaints Latcheslockslinkages 5 complaints Steeringgear Boxshaft Sector 5 complaints Equipment Adaptivemobility 4 complaints Forward Collision Avoidance Adaptive Cruise Control 4 complaints Seat Beltspretensioner 4 complaints Structure 4 complaints Structurebodydoor 4 complaints Suspensionfront 4 complaints Traction Control System 4 complaints Electrical Systemstarter Assembly 3 complaints Exterior Lightingtail Lights 3 complaints Service Brakes Electric 3 complaints Suspensionfrontspringscoil Springs 3 complaints Electrical System Instrument Clusterpanel 2 complaints Hybrid Propulsion System Inverter 2 complaints Steeringelectric Power Assist System 2 complaints Structurebodytrunk Lid 2 complaints Tirestreadbelt 2 complaints Vehicle Speed Controlcruise Control 2 complaints Air Bagsfrontal 1 complaint Air Bagsfrontaldriver Clockspringspiral Cassette 1 complaint Air Bagssrs Malfunction Warning Lamplight 1 complaint Chest Clip Buckle Harness 1 complaint Electrical Systemalternatorgeneratorregulatorintegrated Starterother Than Propulsion 1 complaint Electrical Systemignitionanti Theftimmobilizerproximitysensor 1 complaint Electrical Systemwiring 1 complaint Electrical Systemwiringfuses And Circuit Breakers 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasolineturbosupercharger 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systemmanifoldheadermufflertail Pipe 1 complaint Equipmentmechanicalaccessory Scissorscrewbottle Jacklift 1 complaint Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryhoses Linespiping And Fittings 1 complaint Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly 1 complaint Fuel System Other 1 complaint Interior Lighting 1 complaint Parking Brake 1 complaint Power Trainautomatic Transmissionlever And Linkagecolumn Shift 1 complaint Power Trainautomatic Transmissionlever And Linkagefloor Shift 1 complaint Power Trainmanual Transmissioncolumn Shift Assembly 1 complaint Seat Beltsfront 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisccaliper 1 complaint Steering Steering Wheelhandle Bar 1 complaint Structureframe And Membersunderbody Shields 1 complaint Suspensionfrontcontrol Arm 1 complaint Suspensionrear 1 complaint Tiressidewall 1 complaint Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac System 1 complaint Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls 1 complaint Visibilitywindshield 1 complaint

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