| Issue ID | 1273493 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10853379 |
| Manufacurer | Hyundai Motor America |
| Brand | HYUNDAI |
| Model | SONATA |
| Model Year | 2013 |
| File date | 13/11/13 |
| Component | STEERING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | My 2013 sonata has 12000 miles on it, the best pirelli tires and four wheel alignment twice. I thought new tires would make the car drive better but it did not help the steering. My sonata will not drive in a straight line without constant correction on all highway types. This is total driving fatigue and i will only drive short distances until hyundai has a recall on these cars in fixing the electric steering so the electric steering is not so over active. Maybe fulltime power steering would remedy the constant need in trying to make this car drive right. Also the electric power steering unit should always be installed on the rack and pinion. If this steering problem is not fixed soon i will trade my car for another car that drives like a car should. When i read all the other reviews on the internet about the 2013 sonata and the bad steering issue, we are all describing the same problem. I really enjoy this sonata limited, it is so well equipped but hate the way it wanders back and forth. |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | SALEM, OR |
| VIN pattern | 5NPEC4AC2DHXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | N |
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| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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