2017 Hyundai Sonata steering problems
Owners reported steering problems in 173 complaints for the 2017 Hyundai Sonata, 17% of the complaints on file. It is the 2nd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 173 17% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 53,000 miles 55 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 5 and 1
- Injuries and deaths
- 1 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When steering problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 13 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 9 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 8 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 15 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 5 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 2 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 3 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 0 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 55 steering complaints that report mileage, the median is about 53,000 miles, and 55% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 5 crashes, 1 fire, 1 injury.
What owners wrote
Power relay has been replaced several times, air bags did not deploy with either wreck and loss control of steering causing a crash which bent the frame. Hyundai never once contacted me regarding this defective car they replaced motor in because of knock sensor and im lucky to be alive. On one of the accidents in February there was an error message that popped up right before I had the wreck and it was an error message wrong with the cars transmission system or something like that I had the dealership who said…
This morning while leaving for work on a city street, my steering wheel locked, and the steering indicator light along with the traction control light came on. At the time, I was driving approximately 15 MPH, and I was in the process of turning. After reviewing similar instances online, it is apparent that this is a common issue with these vehicles. This is extremely dangerous, and could be deadly. It's unacceptable that a recall has not been issued.
Other problems reported for the 2017 Hyundai Sonata
- Engine 403 complaints
- Electrical system 65 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 55 complaints
- Body & structure 37 complaints
- Fuel system 33 complaints
- Air bags 22 complaints
- Brakes 22 complaints
- Lighting 21 complaints