2016 Hyundai Sonata steering problems
Owners reported steering problems in 33 complaints for the 2016 Hyundai Sonata, 3% of the complaints on file.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 33 3% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 40,000 miles 15 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 1 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 2 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When steering problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 3 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 4 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 2 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 1 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 3 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 1 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 0 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 1 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 15 steering complaints that report mileage, the median is about 40,000 miles, and 60% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 1 crash, 2 injuries.
What owners wrote
While driving 65MPH at 10pm on a the interstate, I heard a pound "thunk" and thought I had a tire issue, so began to steer toward the emergency lane. I quickly realized I had no power to accelerate, no power steering and the dash was blacked out...car was dead. Only ever thing working was radio, emergency flashers and dome light. Door locks did not even work. Called for roadside assistance and car was towed. I have no further information about the car's disposition as it was a rental.
11/4/19 I had a power steering fail. While driving I lost my power steering, power steering light came on and due to traveling in the slow lane I was able to get my car in to the emergency lane. The traction control light came on only to indicate I was hitting the emergency grooves outside the lane. I turned the car off and while in process of contacting aaa - I started the car and the power steering light was off and I was able to drive home.
Other problems reported for the 2016 Hyundai Sonata
- Engine 470 complaints
- Electrical system 91 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 59 complaints
- Brakes 48 complaints
- Lighting 39 complaints
- Fuel system 34 complaints
- Body & structure 31 complaints
- Cruise control 30 complaints