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2011 Hyundai Sonata repairs by problem area
Engine (23%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (9%)
Brakes and Traction Control (5%)
Suspension and Steering (14%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (28%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (13%)
Other (7%)
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Chart based on 535 repairs.
2011 Hyundai Sonata suspension repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (6%)
$500 - $999 (9%)
$100 - $499 (30%)
< $100 (56%)
Chart based on 70 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2011 Hyundai Sonata
Engine not specified
| 11000 mi US $60 |
Car pulls to the left. Technician indicated there was a maintenance bulletin about the problem, but when they test drove the car, they could not duplicate. Problem seems more pronounced when braking. |
| 2000 mi | Camber bolt replacement for left pull issue. |
| 10000 mi | Steering wheel would not always return to center from a turn. |
2011 Hyundai Sonata 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 274hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 66000 mi | Bought car with 24,000 miles. Shortly after purchase noticed rattle in steering(?)on rough surfaces. Had it checked 3 times. Always told nothing wrong. Rattle still there and am now out of warranty. Hope it holds. |
| 9700 mi | TSB for car pulling to left. Dealer preformed TSB. |
| 2000 mi | Clunk over sharp bumps from front end, new sway bar ordered |
| 3000 mi | Still the front end clunk. After new sway bar dealer installed new strut per the recording they created with mics on the suspension. Did not fix the problem, we took out identical new car with same clunk. They are contacting Hyundai. |
| 33480 mi | This car has a problem pulling left at highway speeds. Third time to the dealer for this, we do 90% highway driving |
| 48000 mi | Steering column had a "clunking" feeling when going over bumps at low speed as well as a vibration when traveling over uneven surfaces. Dealer said this was a known problem and replaced the entire steering column, solving the problem. |
| 90000 mi | Dealer replaced power steering rubber coupler after a clunky slop developed in steering. Was done as part of a TSB they had as they knew these fail too often. No cost to me. Car was at dealer ~4 hours. |
| 115000 mi US $100 |
Replaced rear wheel bearings |
| 105000 mi | Extended warranty replacement of power steering coupler |
| 140000 mi US $50 |
Slight knock and looseness when turning the wheel. Resolved by replacing both front sway bar links. |
| 56000 mi | Steering started to 'clunk' when turning. Dealer stated it was faulty coupler. Replaced under a recall. This dealership also let me know there were two other recall items. Both items were inspected/repaired. |
| 60000 mi | Vibration at low speeds going over bumps for past two years. Dealer finally acknowledged and changed the steering couples, a one dollar part. Covered as goodwill TSB. |
| 62000 mi | Coupling failed again within 6 months, dealer replaced within Goodwill warranty |
| 20300 mi | Amount of play in the steering. Replaced steering flexible coupling |
| 52700 mi | Control arm repair under recall warranty |
| 14000 mi | Steering does not track properly - dealer updated the software for the electric steering computer and realigned the wheels |
| Taken in two days after delivery for a suspension noise. Made an adjustment, noise back the next day. Suspension noise turned out to be a structural defect in the welding process. It's been a lengthy process, but they are replacing the car. |
| 52000 mi US $1400 |
Had to replace the steering column and intermediate shaft. |
2011 Hyundai Sonata 4dr Sedan
200-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 64000 mi US $240 |
Worn rubber bushing in steering causing clunk when turning. $4 part. |
| 117000 mi US $200 |
plastic disc has to be replaced in steering column. Cost of part is $5.00 and labor is $200.00 |
| 136000 mi US $275 |
One side of tie-rod was need repair |
| 55800 mi C $110 |
passenger side lower ball joint replaced under warranty |
| 18260 mi C $165 |
Replace drivers side tie rod under warranty. |
| 74400 mi C $1200 |
replace left front inner tie rod & perform alignment |
| 111000 mi US $220 |
Steering coupler was repaired. |
| 37000 mi | Front struts |
| 96000 mi US $7 |
Replaced rubber steering coupler on the electric motor. |
| 4700 mi | Dealer performed service campaign to correct pulling to the right. They replaced both front struts and aligned the car multiple times. |
2011 Hyundai Sonata 4dr Sedan
198-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 65700 mi C $430 |
Replaced rear shocks |
| 111000 mi US $540 |
Rear shocks replaced. |
| 119660 mi C $800 |
ball joints |
| 74800 mi US $790 |
Wheel alignment, carbon throttle body, steering column "knock". |
| 78000 mi US $240 |
Had wheel rotation , balance and alignment done, but still had problems with it veering to the right. The steering coupler needs to be replaced. When going over a bump slight bump or a turn or a going over a dip there is a noticeable crackling noise in the steering wheel and the steering wheel will vibrate noticeably. |
| 81000 mi US $180 |
The steering column knock was finally repaired by a private mechanic. The problem caused the steering wheel to shake badly during turns, over speed bumps, and over potholes. |
| 91250 mi US $70 |
Wheel alignment |
| 95700 mi US $2 |
Car began to creak and groan when going slowly over speed bumps - sounded like a '65 Buick coming through. Replaced both front sway bar links and no more noise. |
| 118000 mi US $130 |
Something in steering coupler worn out, leading to loud rattling noise. Replaced the part, noise gone. |
| 85000 mi US $30 |
SONATA STEERING COUPLING Replaced |
| 60000 mi US $120 |
The flex coupling needed replacement as outlined in Hyundai TSB #14-ST-002-1. Well known issue. Called Hyundai Customer Car who contacted dealer to get $300 repair down to $120. Drives like a new car now. |
| 118420 mi C $1000 |
steering shaft(s), clock spring all needed replacement due to deterioration and imminent failure of the steering system |
| 97000 mi US $750 |
Dealer also took care of clunking noise in steering wheel under warranty. |
| 45600 mi | Clunk in steering. They replaced rubber gasket. |
| 11000 mi | Clunking in shaft when steering wheel moved from center. Replaced steering shaft. |
| 114000 mi US $1400 |
I needed to replace the entire rack and pinion assembly. |
| 50000 mi | car would not stay in align. Recall to replace bolts in struts and replace sway bar |
| 25000 mi | Steering wheel made clunking noise when turned left or right. Turned out to be steering wheel coupling. |
| 33000 mi | Electric steering unit replaced under warranty. Hyundai TSB. |
| 38440 mi | Noisy suspensions (clunking/rattling). Replaced rubber mounts on torsion bars. |
| 93700 mi US $320 |
loose worn out tie rod. Tie rod replaced with alignment |
| 107000 mi US $90 |
stabilizer bar link |
| 27100 mi | replaced part of steering shaft mechanism |
| 57000 mi US $286 |
Steering Column coupler Insert Replaced |
| 9100 mi | Tires needed replacement at 8,500 miles due to poor alignment at delivery. Camber still out of spec. Machens Hyundai suggests more frequent tire rotation rather than repair. Talking to Hyundai Zone Manager. |
| 7440 mi C $50 |
Creaking noises when turning left. Call pulls slightly to one side. Dealer said the rack and pinion needs to be replaced. Part is ordered. |
| 38000 mi | Creaking suspension |
| 83700 mi US $450 |
Replace rubber steering shaft coupler. |
| 68000 mi US $325 |
Replaced lower ball joints |
| 113000 mi US $463 |
Play feeling in steering. Replaced a clap, bolt, etc. |
| 109200 mi US $760 |
Play in the steering wheel while driving. |
| 100000 mi US $175 |
Steering coupler replacement. $5 part (supposedly routine wear) but over $500 labor to repair at dealer. Paid local mechanic $175. |
| 15500 mi | Vibrations in steering wheel. |
| 26660 mi | After a wheel alignment, rotating tires, car still pulls to left. There is a TSB for that problem, but I cannot find it on Hyundai's web site....anybody having the same problem?? |
| 27280 mi | Car pulls left all the time....dealer cannot find the problem....everything humanly possible was done....this problem is now in the hands of Hyundai Canada. Hope they know what to do!!!! |
| 31000 mi | Finally repaired the pulling problem....it now pulls less than before.... |
2011 Hyundai Sonata 4dr Sedan
198-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| 58000 mi | Front right lower ball joint needed urgent replacement. Personal mechanic diagnosed during tire changeover and said to bring to Hyundai ASAP. I had heard some clunking very recently but didn't know the source really |
| 60000 mi | Left ball joint making noise. I couldn't afford the repair - just drove out of the 60K bumper-to-bumper warranty. Problem still exists. |
| 65000 mi | Some problem with left ball joint, apparently needs replaced. I opted to get rid of the car |
| 28000 mi US $110 |
The car has always had a slight pull to the left, especially sensitive to road crowning. After a 4 whl alignment:chg $110, the problem remained...Shouldn't have been charged... |
| 29000 mi | I was informed that unless I put the original wheels back on the car they wouldn't work on the left pull problem. I'm not going to change wheels. Soooo,Ehh |
| 37000 mi US $100 |
Left pull eliminated by local garage.. |
| 37000 mi | Replaced front passenger side wheel bearing. |
2011 Hyundai Sonata 4dr Sedan
166-horsepower 2.4L I4 Hybrid 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 40000 mi US $100 |
Car pulls to the left. Got an alignment. The alignment last until I got up to 60mph, then started pulling to the left again |
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