2013 Hyundai Sonata steering problems
Owners reported steering problems in 343 complaints for the 2013 Hyundai Sonata, 13% of the complaints on file. It is the 2nd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 343 13% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 54,000 miles 250 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 11 and 2
- Injuries and deaths
- 9 and 1
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When steering problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 81 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 22 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 30 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 38 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 37 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 24 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 8 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 8 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 2 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 250 steering complaints that report mileage, the median is about 54,000 miles, and 53% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 11 crashes, 2 fires, 9 injuries, 1 death.
What owners wrote
Takata recal: female was involved in accident where there was an apparent issue with steering or veering into the left lane resulting in the death of female. No other variants where able to be found during investigation. Vehicle was in motion. Crash report div315049359. After review of a large number of complaints in reference to the issue I began reviewing the case notes.
My steering coupler is danadged and my steering is shifting while driving due to this defect. Hyundai is asking me to pay $300 to fix it. Even my car is just 3 years old they are not covering the issue under warranty.
Other problems reported for the 2013 Hyundai Sonata
- Engine 778 complaints
- Electrical system 261 complaints
- Fuel system 211 complaints
- Lighting 201 complaints
- Brakes 150 complaints
- Air bags 104 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 94 complaints
- Cruise control 87 complaints