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Hyundai Azera Front End Problems

patpat Member Posts: 10,421
edited August 2019 in Hyundai
Several members are experiencing a "clunk" in their Azera's front end. Let's compare notes here.
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  • jmjkjmjk Member Posts: 55
    I picked up my new Azera Limited on July 31. I drove it home – the entire way home was over smooth terrain (this will make more sense in a minute). The next day I embarked on my 5 ½ mile trip to the office where the route includes a number of bumps in the road (e.g. manhole covers, very small potholes, and a few asphalt road repairs). While driving over these bumps - at approximately 25 MPH - I heard a rather peculiar “clunk” coming from the front end of the car (as opposed to the typical thud – thud being the noise one hears when the tires and shocks are absorbing the imperfections of the road). Has anyone experienced the same? Thanks in advance.
  • mechanic80mechanic80 Member Posts: 122
    A coupe of possibilities. The tires are overinflated for shipping and pre-delivery may not have adjusted them properly. More likely, there are one or two suspension points that need to be tightened. Again, pre-delivery should have caught this, as it is a relatively common issue. Although a pain in the butt, a visit to your service department shouldn't take too long to rectify that "clunk".
  • jmjkjmjk Member Posts: 55
    Mechanic80:

    First, thank you for responding.

    I have checked the tire pressure and all is fine there. And yesterday I took the Azera to the dealership. The service manager and I took it for a ride and he recognized the "clunk" right away. I explained to him that I would have expected to heard a good solid "thump" from my car as opposed to a "clunk". They took it into the service bay (I stayed in the waiting room) and here's what happened.

    First, they put the 17" wheels back on the car (I had asked for 16" wheels as all the reports I had read on the internet said that the 16" wheels and tires provided a quieter ride).

    Second he told me that the "only thing wrong with the 17" wheels were that they would make the steering wheel shake a bit at high speeds". He was right. As soon as I got on the freeway and reached about 67 mph there it was, the shake he said I would have! As you can expect, I am really annoyed by that.

    Third, after the car was returned to me I was told that the "clunk" was a typical noise and the car had checked out fine. He said that all of the front end bolts were checked and retorqued.

    Third and quite interestingly, when they took my car to the service bay he said he would drive another Azera Limited to see if he could experience the same "clunk" as my Azera and I WAS NOT INVITED TO GO ALONG. In hindsight I should have insisted to ride along.

    I still have the "clunk" (there was virtually no improvement after putting on the 17" wheels) and I am certain that something is wrong. I have half a mind to go to another dealership with my wife's car and test drive a couple of Azeras, find some bumps and see if the other Azeras respond like mine.

    Your thoughts?
  • donvickdonvick Member Posts: 38
    We're clunkless on our Azera with 1679 miles on it so far. Something isn't correct, if something clunks, something is loose as in not tight, able to move enough to make a sound.

    Take it back to the dealer or a different dealer and raise havock with them. Its a new car, it ought to be clunkless as well as shakeless.

    Had our 17" wheels over 80 mph and no shakes, clunks, shimmies or nervousness.
    Take it back and don't accept it back until its fixed as its a safety factor.

    Don
  • rockybobrockybob Member Posts: 8
    Amazing!! I had the same problem on my Azera (Limited with the Ultimate package) from the first day I had it. I have a good service manager (Jim of Eastside Hyundai) and he found the problem right away. Believe or not, the front anti-sway bar was installed upside down!. It seems impossible, but apparently it can be installed incorrectly. He only discovered it by comparing it to another Azera on the rack. One trip to the service department and the problem is all gone!

    As for wheel shake, I've done over 80 with not a hint of shake or shimmy. I seem to recall that there is either a recall or a TSB on "mixing of wheel weights" but it could have been another car.
  • chilliwackchilliwack Member Posts: 189
    I know there is a front "stabilizer" bar, but for the life of me, I cannot see how it could be installed upside down. I will try and contact your service manager for more info.
  • jmjkjmjk Member Posts: 55
    rockybob:

    Thanks a ton for the information. While I don't know where Eastside Hyundai is, many kudos to Jim. I have printed the information and will show to the service manager (in Houston). One question for you. My clunk seems to more prevalent at the passenger side, was this the case for you?

    Thanks again,

    jmjk
  • ray_h1ray_h1 Member Posts: 1,134
    It can be difficult to accurately localize the source of noise telegraphing through solid metal. I had a '74 AMC Gremlin with an intermittant rattle emanating from the front of the car. One weekend while rotating the tires, I slipped off my stool and found myself looking up directly at a bottom-facing drain hole in a welded-up box section along the rear of the car's unibody. I could see what appeared to be threads on a bolt. I was able to "tease" the bolt (an extra lug bolt as it turned out) that must've been "supplied" by a bored line worker) out. Thereafter, no more rattle. The box section did not extend the length of the car either - that rattle had been comming from the passenger side rear 1/3 all along. (Thank goodness for dumb luck. It's the only kind I've ever had.)
  • jmjkjmjk Member Posts: 55
    But the cluck was indeed from the front and when your serice manager figured out the problem the clunk was "gone"?

    My point is that I want to make sure that I understand before I point out your "discovery" to my Hyundai service manager.

    jmjk
  • chilliwackchilliwack Member Posts: 189
    Believe or not, the front anti-sway bar was installed upside down!

    I think that is a piece of useless mis-information, right up there with a bad gonkulator valve, a loose johnson rod and worn muffler bearings. Thank you very much.
  • rockybobrockybob Member Posts: 8
    It is probably tilting at windmills to even bother responding to you, but a) I discussed this at length with the service manager, b) he wrote it up in his repair bill that the bar was installed upside down (warranty work to noted by and paid by Hyundai), and c) the noise came from directly where the anti-sway bar passes through two large bushings. The service manager, who actually looked at the ASB, described it as almost completely symetrical, such that incorrect installation caused occasional interference. But hey, you obviously know that this is bull, so don't let me influence your thinking. Just how many Azera ASBs have you examined?

    By the way, I'm a retired engineer with 40+ years of technical experience. (I designed airplanes). I've done multiple major repairs (3 engine rebuilds, 2 clutches, 3 trans.). And you?
  • rockybobrockybob Member Posts: 8
    Oh, yeah. One more thing. Service Manager Jim said that it took examining two Azeras side-by-side on the rack to see the problem. He says he installed it right-side-up. And guess what? What ever he did (why would he lie?) fixed my Azera. It has been quiet ever since. One service call and the clunking is gone.
  • zredsoxzredsox Member Posts: 90
    Way-to-go, Rockybob.
    I think I just saw Chilliwack go down in flames.
    Your information and experience will probably be valuable to others on this forum.
  • chilliwackchilliwack Member Posts: 189
    Well then, thanks for your timely response to posts 31 and 34. You're my hero.
  • ray_h1ray_h1 Member Posts: 1,134
    )) "I think I just saw Chilliwack go down in flames." ((

    Fortunately for all of us, chilliwack's parachute opened in time and our initially skeptical friend recovered just in time to land deftly on his feet. (Crow is a main course properly accompanied with bitter ale and humble pie. I've oft dined on it, myself...)
  • chilliwackchilliwack Member Posts: 189
    Good stuff ray_h1,

    With apologies to rockybob, I just cannot see how this part could be "up-side down". I have viewed the front suspension on-line at HSA site, and the front stabilizer bar assembly is one piece. It passes over the tie rod end assembly, undulates through two bushings to the opposite side and then again passes over the opposite tie rod end assembly.

    Maybe the bar is shifted one way or the other(?) but there are fittings that rest right up next to the bushings, so I doubt that. I haven't jacked up my car for a closer inspection to see if perhaps there are spots that seem to be impacting other solid parts. I just want to be armed with all relevant info if taking this to the dealer.

    Your take? Thanks
  • ray_h1ray_h1 Member Posts: 1,134
    Well, for what it's worth, I accessed the online Azera shop manual to view the front suspension diagram. IF the front stabilizer bar, presumably shown correctly mounted in the diagram, were removed and flipped right for left, maybe it could be remounted within its bushings, rotated, and attached to its links that join with the lower wishbone. If that's even possible, the attachment at the stabilizer bar ends would almost certainly not be as intended to their links which might well end up causing knocking noises over bumps and when flexed through cornering forces. While it's possible rockybob misunderstood what the service manager tried to convey, I'm willing to give him the benefit of the doubt on this one. He struck me as more lucid than full of baloney in his account of the problem and its solution.
  • grayfoxgrayfox Member Posts: 166
    No,I haven't rotated the tires with only 3500 miles on the car. The noise is only heard when hitting small bumps and especially at low speeds, like in the neighborhood. At higher speeds, the tire and wind noises almost cover up the suspension noises.
  • grayfoxgrayfox Member Posts: 166
    I realize that softer tires will not eliminate owner's complaints of the w/b/r characteristics but I am thinking that they might help absorb and cushion some of the suspension noises. This would be in addition to minimizing the undesirable transmittal of the road noises as generated by the Michelins. Never again for them, if I live long enough!
    As another reader asked, please let us know if and when you receive any response to your message to the troops at the Hyundai head shed. You will certainly earn the title of MISTER BOB!
  • newguy6newguy6 Member Posts: 34
    I just picked up our 2007 azera and it has the clunk sound too. I am glad I am not the only one and hope that my dealer will be able to fix it. Other than that it really seems like a great car.
  • drdonrsdrdonrs Member Posts: 164
    :) I took delivery of my Azzy Limited end of August and it too has a somewhat noisy suspension when riding over a "washboard" type of road surface. It appears to be characteristic of the suspension, my 2006 Sonata LX6 also has a somewhat noisy rear suspension. In fact several reviews of the Azera and Sonata mentions a noisier suspension as one of the "cons". All of the other attributes seem to more than make up for this one shortcoming. It seems to be an ever recurring situation. I intend to ask the shop foreman to go out with me to hear the sound, but only when I have to go in for the first oil service. It really doesn't bother me as it seems to some others here. Good luck with your car, you made a wise choice. IMO
  • jmjkjmjk Member Posts: 55
    newguy:

    I have exercised just about all my options regarding my clunk. I met a manager from corporate on Sept. 19th and we drove the car around so that he could get a first hand sense of what I was hearing (i.e. the clunk). I was promised to get a copy of his report. So far no report.

    We left one another with primarily three goals. One, he was to identify where the noise was coming from - more specifically from what component or components of the car. Two, he was to obtain the answer as to why the noise is not persistent on the driver's side of the vehicle. And three, after the problem is identified would Hyundai repair the problem. I told him that I was very hopeful that a fix is available as I am not satisfied with the current condition of the Azera. I also told him that much less classier cars such as the Toyota Corolla, the Chevrolet Malibu and even the Chevrolet Aveo come equipped with a much quieter suspension.

    I too like the car but am extremely disappointed with the clunk. It sounds like the front (passenger side) wheel is about to fall off !!!! Perhaps if enough people complain something will get done.

    Please post a message when you get new information.

    I will also post a message when I get his report.

    JMJK
  • floridabob1floridabob1 Member Posts: 1,190
    I have same problem and dealership was unable to correct.
    Any solution to this condition would be appreciated.
    Hyundai US Consumer Affairs is the pits.
    They always refer you back to local dealership.
  • zredsoxzredsox Member Posts: 90
    I have exercised just about all my options regarding my clunk. I met a manager from corporate on Sept. 19th and we drove the car around so that he could get a first hand sense of what I was hearing (i.e. the clunk). I was promised to get a copy of his report. So far no report.

    We left one another with primarily three goals. One, he was to identify where the noise was coming from - more specifically from what component or components of the car. Two, he was to obtain the answer as to why the noise is not persistent on the driver's side of the vehicle. And three, after the problem is identified would Hyundai repair the problem. I told him that I was very hopeful that a fix is available as I am not satisfied with the current condition of the Azera. I also told him that much less classier cars such as the Toyota Corolla, the Chevrolet Malibu and even the Chevrolet Aveo come equipped with a much quieter suspension.

    I too like the car but am extremely disappointed with the clunk. It sounds like the front (passenger side) wheel is about to fall off !!!! Perhaps if enough people complain something will get done.

    Please post a message when you get new information.

    I will also post a message when I get his report.

    JMJK


    JMJK -

    Please post the results of the report when you receive it. I suspect there are quite a few of us who have the "clunk" problem, but haven't identified so on this forum. We are all eagerly waiting to here what you find out and what the solution is. Thanks for your willingness to share the results with us. Lots of us from around the country will be grateful.
  • ykangykang Member Posts: 88
    The "clunk" sound come from front end is ABS system self-checking. So it ia not a problem.
  • jmjkjmjk Member Posts: 55
    I have a theory.

    Here’s what we know:
    1.The chronic clunk (for me it is extremely chronic) generally comes from minor asphalt repairs or “washboard” type road surfaces.
    2.It seems to come from the passenger side of the car
    3.It seldom emanates from the driver side (I speak for myself on this one)
    4.If the clunk was truly a suspension problem the driver might feel it in the steering and I haven’t really felt it through the steering wheel
    5.Just yesterday I happen to accelerate (just slightly) through a turn - 90 degrees - near my neighborhood that had the ideal road condition (i.e. the washboard surface). I heard the awful clunk and to my surprise I felt it in the gas pedal – the same harmonics – every time the clunk rang out it was felt in the gas pedal.

    Is Hyundai looking in the wrong spot? Could it be that the clunk is coming from an engine mount?

    This may be worth examining for a number of reasons.
    1. Driving over the washboard surfaces at a fixed rate of speed, for me the speed is between 23 and 30 mph, could cause an exciting force that while the suspension is able to manage it, the motor mount cannot. (Is a know fact that gas turbines – those used in the generation of electricity and in some cases aircraft – go through what is termed critical speed. At certain speeds there is little exciting force to cause excessive vibration in the turbines but at other windows of speed, vibration can increase slightly. As the turbine continues to ramp up in speed it ramps through that critical speed and once past the critical speed all is well. It can sometimes happen with our tires too.) Those washboard surfaces may, at that window of speed (23 to 30 mph), be the critical speed where the engine mount(s) vibrate excessively, banging around and creating the clunk. Further the washboard surfaces of the road may provide the “perfect” exciting force frequency whereby the engine vibrates in perfect harmony with that same exciting force.
    2. What is the gas pedal linkage connected to – certainly not the suspension – it is connected to the engine. If the engine is banging around under the hood anything connected to the engine (e.g. the gas pedal linkage) would be the recipient of the banging via the ripple effect, but certainly to a lesser degree. Feeling something in the gas pedal may be an indication that the clunk may be from a place other than the suspension.

    If there is a bad motor mount on the passenger side then this may explain why I hardly ever hear anything from the driver’s side. There may be other owners who experience the clunk from both sides but I don’t recall reading anything (in this forum) to that effect.

    Additionally, this may explain why the clunk is not heard all of the time. Often times when I drive over a bump in the road I hear the normal thump from the suspension that is typical of a good solid suspension.

    While I am not an engineer this seems reasonable to me. If any engineers read my explanation, my apologies to them if I butchered the explanation.

    Lastly, everyone who has this problem ought to stay on top of Hyundai. I have no idea how pervasive this problem is. There are likely a very small percentage of Azera owners who subscribe to this site therefore I would be willing to bet that there are a great deal more owners who are having the same problem. I have been relentless with Hyundai and I am sure they are tired of me but I didn’t buy a Limited just to hear that awful sound.

    If my theory sounds plausible let me know and I will “carry the torch” to Hyundai.
  • ray_h1ray_h1 Member Posts: 1,134
    )) "The "clunk" sound come from front end is ABS system self-checking. So it ia not a problem." ((

    Thank you for taking the time to post, ykang - do you work for HyundaiUSA? Let us know as I'm sure many Azera owners would appreciate the opportunity to discuss their cars' issues with a quasi-official Hyundai spokesperson. I believe what you're referring to is a single event clicking whenever the the car is driven after starting the motor and takes place at approximately 15-20 mph. The other posters are referring to repeated mechanical clunking somewhere in the front suspension components in response to abrupt bumps and pot-holes. While these clunking noises are probably harmless, they're decidedly annoying and not at all in character in Hyundai's premier U.S. offering and which compares itself in its sales brochures to much higher priced models from established prestige manufacturers.
  • azera_06azera_06 Member Posts: 15
    When I first purchased my Azera (Limited Edi., - Whte Pearl) 2006, I too noticed the same clunking noise, what seem to be coming from the passenger side front wheel-well area, when driving over bumpy roads and/or hitting potholes. For the first 500-750 miles the clunking noise seemed to be consistent and/or hit or miss depending on the road conditions. However, sometime after hitting the 750mi - 1200mi mark on my odometer, I haven't heard the clunking noise. The only thing that I changed was the tire pressure. The tires had 35 psi, and I changed them to 30psi as recommended by the OEM. I hope that clunking noise doesn't return, as it was annoying.

    I love this car! :)
  • ray_h1ray_h1 Member Posts: 1,134
    )) "I have a theory ... What is the gas pedal linkage connected to – certainly not the suspension – it is connected to the engine." ((

    The only problem with that particular basis for your theory is that the Azera uses drive-by-wire technology. There's no direct mechanical connection between the accelerator pedal and the engine - only an electrical connection to the engine control module which silently and electronically controls fuel delivery and ignition timing.
  • floridabob1floridabob1 Member Posts: 1,190
    Is anyone aware of any Hyundai TSB's regarding this issue,
    Many owners seem to have this clunk problem, but to my knowledge, Hyundai US has not acknowledged a problem, and has yet to notify dealerships how to respond to our complaints.
    It appears that various local service departments have attempted different types of fixes.
    More help is needed from corporate.
  • hyundai2hyundai2 Member Posts: 37
    I also have an '06 Azera with same front end noise. I've been to two dealers and both say norman front end noise. Well baloney. My question is this, Now that your sway bar has been flipped over, does it wrap under or over your steering arms? I am trying to decipher from which position it was originally installed, and can you tell me which dealership you had your repair made?
  • carcrazy11carcrazy11 Member Posts: 7
    I am not a hyundai owner. But I have had some experience with the "clunking" problem in my 5th gen. honda prelude.
    As a weekend mechanic, I have tried alot. It's still there but a lot less than used to.

    You guys may try

    1) re-tighten the strut top nut(use a torque wrench and a hex key, no guess work). This make a little more preload between the strut top upper and lower bushings. The strut top bushings lose the preload force over time.

    2) avoid parking your car on slope. This makes the bushing further deformed.

    Btw, I believe the clunking sound is most likely caused by the impact between the strut rod and the strut collar upon compression and release over the bump or similar load conditions. Go to google group and type "clunking sound, bump" you will learn a lot.

    let me know if that makes some difference
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  • guestguest Member Posts: 770
    Thanks for your reply. I will try the web site.
    One would think that with enough Azera owners complaining about the same problem, the engineering department of Hyundai would deal with it, or at least tell the dealerships what to inform complaining owners.
    They seem to be completely avoiding the subject.
  • technishawntechnishawn Member Posts: 26
    I SENT A MESSAGE ABOUT THE FRONT END PROBLEM AND IT NEVER POSTED. HOW OFTEN IS THIS UPDATED? :(
  • technishawntechnishawn Member Posts: 26
    SHORTLY AFTER PURCHASING MY AZERA LIMITED I NOTICED A CLUNKING SOUND FROM THE PASSENGER SIDE FRONT WHEN GOING OVER SLIGHT PAVEMENT IRREGULARITIES AT SPEEDS UNDER 40 MPH. I ASSUMED THAT THE TIRES WERE OVER INFLATED AND THEY WERE. I LOWERED THE TIRE PRESSURE TO 30 PSI AND THE CLUNK REMAINED. I PUT MY CAR ON JACK STANDS AND COULD NOT FIND ANYTHING LOOSE SO I GOT ONLINE TO SEE IF THERE WERE ANY TSB'S AND I STUMBLED ACROSS THIS FORUM :) AFTER CHECKING THIS FORUM I FOUND SOME INFO ON THE SWAY BAR BEING UPSIDE DOWN :confuse: I COULD NOT SEE HOW THIS WOULD BE POSSIBLE AS I HAVE BEEN UNDER THE CAR AND EVERYTHING LOOKED CORRECT. I DECIDED TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT WITH MY DEALER AND SEE WHAT THEY COULD FIND. AFTER TALKING WITH THE SERVICE MANAGER HE SAID THAT IT SOUNDED LIKE SWAY BAR LINKS AND HE HAD A COUPLE OF SETS ON ORDER TO TRY ON SOME OTHER CUSTOMERS CAR AND IF THAT WORKED HE WOULD INSTALL SOME ON MINE. HE MADE AN APPOINTMENT AND I SHOWED UP ONLY TO FIND OUT THAT IT DID NOT SOLVE THE PROBLEM :cry: THE SERVICE MANAGER DECIDED TO CONTACT AN ENGINEER AND HAVE HIM LOOK AT THE PROBLEM. COME TO FIND OUT HE WAS FROM KOREA AND WAS AWARE OF THIS PROBLEM : surprise: HE HAD THE SERVICE MANAGER ORDER NEW STRUTS AND REVISED STRUT MOUNTS THAT WERE NOT IN HIS SYSTEM YET. I HAD THESE ITEMS INSTALLED TODAY AND ITS LIKE A DIFFERENT CAR :D NO CLUNK AND QUIETER THAN EVER.
  • chilliwackchilliwack Member Posts: 189
    I figured it had to be the struts. Any info regarding part numbers and your service department (name of dealer/state) would be appreciated.
  • drdonrsdrdonrs Member Posts: 164
    Please do provide with the name of your dealer and the service managers name. We can all benefit from this information. Is the front end suspension noise completely gone?
  • technishawntechnishawn Member Posts: 26
    Well I just took my Azera out for a drive and the noise is completely gone. It was great I did not feel like I had to dodge every pavement irregularity :D My dealer, Green Hyundai is located in Springfield, IL. The part number for the struts are 54611-3K050 and the insulator assemblies are 54630-3K000. I hope this helps, it sure did the trick on mine. :D
  • jmjkjmjk Member Posts: 55
    technishawn:

    Thanks a ton for the information. I have been complaining about my clunk since the 4th day after I took delivery of the car. I can't wait to get this behind me.

    BTW what color is your Azera? The reason I ask is because it seems that most or perhaps all of the posts on this forum who complained about the clunk have white Azeras. If that's the case it would be very weird.

    Lastly, did you receive any resistance from Hyundai, in other words were they willing to replace the struds or were they reluctant?

    Thanks again,

    JMJK
  • technishawntechnishawn Member Posts: 26
    My Azera is Golden Beige. Hyundai was more than happy to do everything they could to remedy the problem. I strongly recommend that anyone who has experienced the clunk have this done ASAP you will be so pleased with the results. :D
  • drdonrsdrdonrs Member Posts: 164
    Thank you, thank you. I just posted these messages over on the Hyundai-Forums message board because this may be the answer to the entire problem. By the way I have a Pearl White Azzy Limited but I don't think it's a color related problem. Only that there may be more white Azzy owners. I do love the car. It's the best I have ever owned, noise and all.
    Don
  • eclaixpeclaixp Member Posts: 46
    I purchased a new 06 Azera SE in black with tan 5 days ago and also noticed a clunk sound and can feel it on the gas pedal. I took the car for service and mention the sway bar resolution but they were not able to find anything wrong plus they couldn't replicate the problem. I drove it again and again and was finally able to replicate this problem consistently. I'll take it to another dealer and show them how. I don't experience any clunk on bumpy roads, etc. It only happens when the engine is off and then when I turn it on and start driving, right when it hits the 3rd gear, the clunk will show and will no longer appear. I'd have to turn the engine off and restart it again to deplicate the issue. Are you guys experiecing this? I don't think my clunking noise is similar to what everyone is getting. I'll print the info from technishawn and show it to service. I just don't understand why the clunking would have anything to do with struts especially only when it reaches 3rd gear after the engine has been turned on.
  • jlindhjlindh Member Posts: 282
    eclaixp,

    If you notice this noise one time only after each engine restart, you're probably hearing the anti lock brake test. Do a search on brake test and see if this is what you're hearing.
  • jmjkjmjk Member Posts: 55
    chilliwack:

    How do I access the online Azera shop manual?

    Thanks,

    JMJK
  • jim101jim101 Member Posts: 252
    Why yes, the CLUNK has been found in yet another 'powder white pearl AZZY', go figure, hmmmmm

    Thank you technishaw
  • chilliwackchilliwack Member Posts: 189
  • drdonrsdrdonrs Member Posts: 164
    There is a yellow box in the owners manual in the section on the ABS which mentions that the system is testing itself when the car starts up. Take a look at it and see if that is what you hear. The other noise that everyone else is talking about is when the car is driven over a washboard type of road surface at about 30mph. It is apparently related to the suspension and the type of struts that come with the Azera. I :) t does not appear to be synonymous with your noises. In any case enjoy the car. It is really an awesome vehicle.
  • ycanoycano Member Posts: 2
    Thanks a lot for the information. :)
    I've been curious about the weak clunk after starting.
    I love my Azera. It's very quiet, smooth and powerful.
  • ray_h1ray_h1 Member Posts: 1,134
    According to a recent explanatory TSB, the noise you seem to be encountering occurs at about 18 mph or slightly above, and has been described variously as a clicking, growling, or moaning and felt through the accelerator pedal. It only occurs once per engine startup and is the ABS system testing itself to assure readiness and proper operation. If the test fails, an instrument cluster brake system indicator will illuminate to warn of a failed brake system self-test result and that immediate service is required for safe operation.
  • hyundai2hyundai2 Member Posts: 37
    Thank you. Thank you, Thank you!!! I have given my local side stepping dealer all of the info needed so that he can speak with Steve @ Green Hyundai, and get this "clunker" (no pund intended) fixed. Technishawn, your help is invaluable, and because of Green Hyundai's "Service AFTER the sale", I WILL drive the 120 miles to purchase my next Hyundai(or Kia) at their dealerships. SERVICE IS EVERYTHING!!!
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