2011 Hyundai Sonata

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  • keyman2keyman2 Member Posts: 78
    edited April 2010
    Did anyone hear this problem on the 2011 Sonata, steering problem --- vehicle constantly pulling left. The guy took the car to the Dealer they tryed to fix it and it never worked right,they gave up!!
    I also read on 2 differant posts,t the Transmisstion went a little over 60,00 miles on a 2010?I hope this is not a problem?
  • keyman2keyman2 Member Posts: 78
    I wanted to ad to my post part of the post on the Steering problem i read.
    Read Below.

    Engineer has determined that it is a inherent design flaw of the NEW 2011 SONATA. Now, does this mean that ALL 2011 Sonata's are going to have a similar problem? To be determined ...

    Just to know ... to keep this vehicle straight on the highway I have to keep the steering wheel positioned slightly off center (right); otherwise, the vehicle wants/will pull to the left. In addition, the dealership service manager, dealership service tech and the Hyundai Factory Engineer all drove another 2011 Hyundai Sonata from the dealership inventory and confirmed that another vehicle had a similar pull, BUT my vehicle "feels better than the other car." Keep in mind the "other car" is/was worse.
  • backybacky Member Posts: 18,949
    The 2011 Sonata uses a different transmission (new 6-speed design) than the 2010.
  • travelady605travelady605 Member Posts: 13
    just got my Red Ltd with nav and camel....found it by accident just off the truck at Turnersville, NJ...came home with it tonight......so happy !
  • swingmanswingman Member Posts: 54
    If this was a design flaw in the new sonata, then wouldn't we be seeing a lot more complaints on the forums? Why have none of the reviewers noticed it?

    If it's such an obvious issue of not driving straight then it would be pretty hard to miss for anyone driving it but yet hardly a peep from any owners. :confuse:

    PS. No car drives perfectly straight but if the new sonata was outside the norm than it would be more prevalent in posts and reviews from those that have driven it IMO.
  • mexjohnmexjohn Member Posts: 74
    No problems with the steering so far. No pulling either way, stays centered with no effort.
  • mexjohnmexjohn Member Posts: 74
    just got my Red Ltd with nav and camel....found it by accident just off the truck at Turnersville, NJ...came home with it tonight......so happy !

    Congratulations! Hope you enjoy it for a long time.
  • meikmeik Member Posts: 63
    It is not normal. I had the same issue. My car has pulled to the left. I took my car in and had a wheel alignment check/adjust.

    If the "other car" is worse then both your car and the "other car" need a wheel alignment check/adjust.
  • syitalian25syitalian25 Member Posts: 303
    mine pulls a little to the left too when I'm doing 70 or so and let off the wheel.. I mentioned it to the dealer when I did the door latch recall but they didn't find anything. It's not my imagination, but it's not overly noticeable either, and once I attributed it to the electric steering I have pretty much forgotten about it.
  • hmma007hmma007 Member Posts: 19
    Electronic steering gives a different feel than the normal rack and pinion or hydraulic assists that most drivers are used to. My understanding is that the steering "can" be changed at the dealer using a scanner/programmer. I can tell you from experience that a noticeable pull at 70mph would have been caught by a HMMA QC Test Track driver and corrected at the plant. Tell your "guy" that he most likely needs to check air pressures and/or alignment.

    Every car company has some issues at one time or another. We do our best to correct them and prevent them once detected. If you'd like to talk about transmissions I can tell you about my Ford Sport-Trak :lemon: that dropped it's transmission at 31k miles or my Nissan truck that the timing chain chewed through the cover at 80k miles with a known engineering defect that they found "acceptable" :lemon: :lemon: (previous to my working for HMMA.)

    Bond, James Bond
  • markleungmarkleung Member Posts: 44
    Before this gets buried by other posts regarding the steering, has anyone heard from inside sources or dealers on when the 2.0T will be in the showrooms?

    Most online sources are saying "late 2010" or "early fall 2010" or "fall 2010" but no solid dates. I am not that concerned about the price as Hyundais and KIAs must stay price-competitive anyway, but, when are they actually coming?

    I searched around and found a couple of news articles (!) on the date:

    Turbocharged-Sonata-will-be-built-in-Montgomery

    Hyundai-dealers-converge-on-Capital-City

    They basically said that the 2.0T will be out "in 6 months" and it has already gone through a dealer inspection.

    I hope someone can add to this. I can't wait to get this engine. By the way, I am from the Great White North.
  • bobadbobad Member Posts: 1,587
    Electronic steering gives a different feel than the normal rack and pinion or hydraulic assists that most drivers are used to

    Sonatas have normal rack and pinion steering, but with electric assist rather than hydraulic assist. Electric assist does have a slightly different feel, if you close your eyes and concentrate real hard.
  • hmma007hmma007 Member Posts: 19
    Well I should have been more specific when answering..... :blush: you're very correct and I have spent more than my fair share of seat time concentrating hard on how a Sonata feels when being driven. I found it to be a minor difference that should be an easy adjustment for most people.
  • rhodiumrhodium Member Posts: 11
    I always open and lock my Limited with the button on the handle, keeping the smart key in my pocket. Some times and not always that the security alarm goes off few minutes after locking the car. I have to use the smart key remote to stop the alarm by pressing the lock key on the remote. Does any one experiences the same behavior? In the past one week it happened 4 times to me.
  • moontrainmoontrain Member Posts: 83
    Ref#2654 ( steering )

    I have had no problems with my Limited pulling. I have had it up to speeds of 75mph and it was fine. However I do feel it is more responsive than my 2005 Sonata. I like this better.
  • moontrainmoontrain Member Posts: 83
    I went to an Auto Trim shop today and had them order me a better wood trim kit for my Limited ( leather ) interior. I will replace all the black wood trim with a more brown colored wood trim.This kit will replace the door trim (front and back), air vents,and around the floor shift.
    I have chosen only a 15pc kit. They do make a 34pc kit, but that to me would be to much. If someone can tell me how to post pictures on this site I will. Parts take about a week to come in.
  • schdyschdy Member Posts: 233
    I have no problems with my steering either on my SE. Went 70mph on the parkway and no pull or lean.
  • schdyschdy Member Posts: 233
    Can we add that several professional road magazines and drivers have tested this car with no mention of a sterring problem!
  • schdyschdy Member Posts: 233
    Yes it happened to me twice. I finall realized the smart key was in my pocket with a handfull of change. It appears that one of the coins touched the alarm key and set it off. I now put it in a pocket by itself and have had no problems.
  • jparks8jparks8 Member Posts: 19
    Today's cover of Report on Business has "What Innovation Looks Like" and a picture of Hyundai's new hybrid engine.
    The article is about the company. 9% increase in sales when the industry lost 21% worldwide. UAW pays $28/h plus health in USA, Korean costs are bout $22/h including benefits, Mexican $10/h and China/India $3/h. Hyundai is shifting production of small vehicles to India. Hyundai has labour problems in Korea. Their plants in Korea and the USA use far fewer labour hours /vehicles than other companies. Picture shows 5 cars on the line, 7 robots on each side and 2 humans.
    And the $60,000 Equus will be in the dealers soon. They expect to sell hundreds of Sonatas for every Genesis or Equus. I bought the Sonata.
  • Karen_SKaren_S Member Posts: 5,092
    It is with great sadness that we announce that our dedicated Host, Pat, passed away just before midnight on April 29. Pat battled a rare autoimmune disease called systemic Scleroderma.

    Pat became a member of the Forums in 1997 and was asked to become a host in 1999. Pat was diligent in her role as the Host of Sedans and while some may not always have agreed with her decisions, she always sought to make Sedans an inclusive place for automotive consumers to gain information and support. As a co-worker and friend, she will be greatly missed. At this very sad time for Pat’s family, we extend our deepest sympathy and condolences.
  • mexjohnmexjohn Member Posts: 74
    At this very sad time for Pat’s family, we extend our deepest sympathy and condolences.

    Yes, condolences to her family and all who knew and loved her.
  • mexjohnmexjohn Member Posts: 74
    Some times and not always that the security alarm goes off few minutes after locking the car.

    If the alarm is going off without anything accidentally pushing on the smart key button for a couple of seconds, then you need to have it checked out. A simple push on the button is not sufficient to set off the panic alarm, but could be happening in your pocket if something else is pushing for >1-2 seconds.
  • pegasus17pegasus17 Member Posts: 536
    REF: 2514
    Waiting for the pics; curious if you still recommend these mudguards at $45 from sharkracing. I'm thinking about getting a set now that i got my car yesterday.
  • denp3denp3 Member Posts: 99
    I thought that was my problem also.
    I would get into work and guys coming in after me said my alarm was going off.
    Turned out to be the hood switch, not adjusted right. My dealer replaced it, just to be on the safe side. Just something to keep in mind, if it keeps happening.
  • denp3denp3 Member Posts: 99
    I think it is worth it. I did mine also from Sharkracing.com. They came in Hyundai/Kia logo packaging. Perfect fit.
  • bobadbobad Member Posts: 1,587
    I knew that you knew. I just wanted you to know that I knew. ;)

    I think all car makers are going to electric assist. Does away with squeaky power steering belt/pulley, and PS fluid. Probably lighter and quieter too.
  • moontrainmoontrain Member Posts: 83
    I just got mine today and I think it is a good idea. It took me 1/2 hour to put all four on.
    They will help cut down on chipping the bottom panels of your fenders.
  • schdyschdy Member Posts: 233
    I am very happy with the mudguards. As I posted earlier I don't know how to post a photo on this Forum. I have 4 photos!
  • jlindhjlindh Member Posts: 282
    Our condolences to Pat's family and the Edmund's family for your loss.
  • mikemartinmikemartin Member Posts: 205
    Wow, my prayers go out to Pat and her family, and co-workers at Edmund's.

    Pat was an excellent and fair moderator and I will miss her interaction.

    God bless you, Pat.

    Mike
  • travelady605travelady605 Member Posts: 13
    so far so good.ask me next week after I am taking it on road trip this week....I have to learn how to use all the stuff but it will take time till I get used to it..nav/XM, ipod bluetooth
  • keyman2keyman2 Member Posts: 78
    edited April 2010
    I never known Pat,I'm new to this Forum.Sorry about this bad news,My prays go out to all of Pat's family.
    God Bless
    Gregg -Keyman2
  • rdm925rdm925 Member Posts: 46
    Please give my best wishes and prayers to Pat's family my Mother died of the same disease back in 1990 at 70yrs. old. :shades:
  • hmma007hmma007 Member Posts: 19
    God's blessings of peace, understanding and acceptance to everyone Pat touched.
  • pegasus17pegasus17 Member Posts: 536
    REF: 2689
    +1
    RIP, Pat
  • lightfootfllightfootfl Member Posts: 442
    So very sorry to hear this news. She will definitely be missed by many of us here on the forum, and I know she will by all of you there as well. As is the common expression that seems so little to say, "Sorry for your loss", it is about all we are able to convey. Thank you for the information, as her absence was noticed.

    Van
  • awahooawahoo Member Posts: 15
    I have had my Sonata Limited since 2/26/10. XM radio worked fine until about 10 days ago, when I cut radio on and got message "xm loading". It never loaded and I could not access XM radio.. I COULD access AM/FM and CD. I called XM radio and they refreshed signal, however it came back on a fraction of a second BEFORE she refreshed signal so I don't think the refresh actually corrected problem. This happened again yesterday and the refresh did not help. After about an hour, when I cut car on, XM radio was o.k.

    Tech support suggested I contact dealer to see if new software available or dealer could "ping" the radio. Don't understand this.

    Anyone else have this problem? I love the xm radio and plan to renew when my 3 month trial ends. However, if this is a persistent problem, maybe I will not renew.
    Any help on this would be appreciated.
  • par4masspar4mass Member Posts: 1
    how much was this kit....and should I just look for an Auto Trim shop on the web?

    I live in SE MA
  • jerrycupjerrycup Member Posts: 6
    edited May 2010
    I've had my 2011 Sonata GLS nearly two weeks, about 500 miles on the odo, and am very pleased with the car.

    Glad to find this forum, have read a good bit and decided to join.

    Got harbor grey, which am am now quite happy with. Originally wanted silver, but they had a car right off the truck with what I had wanted (popular option package), and it had the "spring event upgraded 17 inch alloy wheel pkg" for another $100 (the dealer said the first they had heard of this promotional option was this car on the truck). Sticker was $21,960 including freight, and I bought it for $20,600 plus TTL in the Dallas area. For the value received, this is a great bargain.

    I like just about everything. I think the 17" 55 series tires help it track/ride better, and although I believe the Kumho tires to be a bit soft-sided and wiggly, I am likely to to keep this car for 10-15 years, and this 215/55-17 size seems to be widely available and a good compromise. Seems to me that the bigger wheel looks better than the 16 alloy in proportion to the wheel opening. It is also a nicely styled wheel to complement the body.

    Only complaint so far is the horn sounds like some toy.

    I got 28 and 30 mpg on the first (partial) fill-ups - my work commute is about 50 miles round trip on the George Bush Tollway and US-75 at 75 or 80 mph, with some congested spots depending on time of day. This is what I had hoped for, and I think it may improve after a few thousand miles of break-in.

    I'm a big Honda fan, 79, 83, 85 Accord, 91 Acura Integra, and 97 Prelude, all of which had manual transmissions. I test drove the 2010 Accord coupe and sedan, but even the driving experience favored this change.

    The Sonata represents a change to a bigger, cushier car with more emphasis on comfort. I wanted to be ready for $4 gasoline, too. The Prelude was a fantastic driver, and it was giving me 25 mpg on premium. The Sonata is (so far) just what I wanted - I am in new car bliss at the moment, it had been more than 12 years with the Prelude.

    I had done a lot of research. Thought I might post a compendium of what I read on the net, mostly before the purchase, just to remove all doubts about the switch to a new brand. If you are thinking about this car, read these. Overall, the car press is nearly unanimous that the Sonata is a "buy". Even the criticism is mixed with praise.

    There are some "long-term" articles about the 2006-7 Sonata. I had considered those cars, drove a couple of rentals and found them to be fine, but with blah styling, and a (bad) choice between a pretty strong V6 with poor mileage, or a pretty wimpy I4.

    So, I now believe the Sonata to be improved all around, with reliability, safety, performance, and economy in tune with what I desire for the next decade or so.

    Auto Week
    http://editorial.autos.msn.com/blogs/autosblogpost.aspx?post=1742901&_blg=1,1742- - - - - 901

    Car Connection:
    http://www.thecarconnection.com/review/1042800_2011-hyundai-sonata

    Car and Driver:
    http://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/comparisons/10q1/2010_honda_accord_ex_vs._20- - - - - 11_hyundai_sonata_se_2010_subaru_legacy_2.5i-comparison_tests/2011_hyundai_sonat- - - - - a_se_page_4

    Motor Trend:
    http://motortrend.automotive.com/132131/112-1002-2011-hyundai-sonata-se-test/ind- - - - - ex.html

    Consumer Reports:
    http://blogs.consumerreports.org/cars/2010/02/2011-hyundai-sonata-first-review.h- - - - - tml

    Automobile Magazine:
    http://automobile.automotive.com/134886/1005-2011-hyundai-sonata-design-analysis- - - - - /index.html

    Cars.com:
    http://www.cars.com/hyundai/sonata/2011/reviews/
    http://www.cars.com/hyundai/sonata/2011/reviews/?revid=56022&revlogtype=19

    Marketwatch:
    http://www.marketwatch.com/story/2011-hyundai-sonata-watch-out-camry-accord-2010- - - - - -02-27

    About.com
    http://cars.about.com/od/hyundai/fr/11_sonata.htm

    Edmunds.com
    http://www.insideline.com/hyundai/sonata/2011/2011-hyundai-sonata-gls-vs-2010-ho- - - - - nda-accord-vs-2010-mazda-6-i-touring-comparison-test.html

    Automobile.com
    http://www.automobile.com/2011-hyundai-sonata-iihs-top-safety-pick.html

    Road & Track
    http://buyersguide.roadandtrack.com/hyundai/sonata/2011/hyundai-sonata

    Edmunds "inside line"
    http://www.insideline.com/hyundai/sonata/2011/2011-hyundai-sonata-full-test.html- - - - -

    Wall Street Journal
    http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052748704133804575198213563849350.html?m- - - - - od=rss_Today's_Most_Popular

    Automobile.com
    http://www.automobile.com/2011-hyundai-sonata-review.html

    Autobytel
    http://www.autobytel.com/content/shared/articles/templates/index.cfm/article_id_- - - - - int/8261

    Automotive News
    http://www.autonews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20100322/RETAIL03/303229935

    Consumerguide
    http://consumerguideauto.howstuffworks.com/2011-hyundai-sonata.htm
  • jerrycupjerrycup Member Posts: 6
  • keyman2keyman2 Member Posts: 78
    Why are these reviewers saying Sonata is not a perfomance car like Maza 6 etc? it sure looks like it is,I didn't buy one yet but I love the 2011 sonata,there also saying that the new 2011 Kia Optima is nicer and faster and runs better?I think they must be nuts.Did anyone else read about this?to me it's hard to believe because it sure looks like a Performance car?epecially the SE trim.
  • gary045gary045 Member Posts: 81
    Welcome aboard jerry. Looks like you made a fine purchase for a first time Hyundai owner.
    I've been one since 2004 and plan to keep my trouble free car for 10 yrs till 2014.
    And that's saying something as I never kept a car for that long before. And I've had planty.

    I have to give you an "A" for doing your homework and research... I like that....lol
    Yeah we might as well get the best MPG car we want to get if we're keeping it for 10yrs. That's why I bought a 4 banger for trips 6 yrs ago.

    As a matter of fact I just got done reading an article about the "Imminent Crash of the Oil supply" starting in 2011. Not a good time to get a pick-up trk....lol
    http://www.marketoracle.co.uk/Article18948.html

    Motor Week will do a Sonata test drive on the Speed channel next Sat the 8th. I believe it comes on at 6am Dallas time.
  • jerrycupjerrycup Member Posts: 6
    Thanks for the compliments. I think it's a sure thing oil prices will increase. The Obama administration will not do anything to curb it, in fact I suspect that policy will inflate the prices, the regulatory costs, and the taxes.

    Motor Week episode 2935 will air today (Sat 5/1) at 3:30 on KERA. Will record it. They liked it - this is apparently a transcript:

    http://www.mpt.org/motorweek/reviews/rt2935a.shtml
  • syitalian25syitalian25 Member Posts: 303
    To post photos go to http://www.imageshack.us, upload the photos you want, and then copy/paste the links it gives you into the forum. Looking forward to seeing them!!
  • syitalian25syitalian25 Member Posts: 303
    If you get the SE trim they new Sonata is definitely on par with the Mazda6, which is best in class as far as sporty mid-size cars go. I would take my SE up against that car any day. Of course the acceleration, while very good for a 4, is not on par with the Mazda6 V6 - but that is what the turbo is for.
  • phill1phill1 Member Posts: 319
    With the price of gas going soon to $4.00 @ gallon, who you think BP is going to pass the cost of that oil spill in the Gulf to? I`m waiting for a new B-Segment gas sipper with 40 + m.p.g.. If you don`t need the extra room and comfort, the new Accent replacement (Verna) is going to be a killer!
  • jsmit86jsmit86 Member Posts: 116
    Moontrain -

    Another poster showed how to post pix.
    Let us know what wood kit you purchased... and post pix!

    To post photos go to http://www.imageshack.us, upload the photos you want, and then copy/paste the links it gives you into the forum.
  • moontrainmoontrain Member Posts: 83
    Ref # 2693

    You can find them at:" B & I interior dash kits". I am not handy, so I am having a auto trim shop put it in. There are other places on the web were you can buy them.
    Google:" Interior dash kits ", or wood grain dash kits.
    They are charging me $300 for kit and installed. Make sure you get a kit that uses 3M. My kit is a 15 pc.,you can get as many as 34pc. I think that would be to much.
    If someone could tell me how to post pictures on this sit I will when it gets done. Should be done in about 10 days. It going to take about 7 days to get the kit.
    I love my camel Leather interior with my Black Plum car , I just don't like all that black inside.
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