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2017 Hyundai Sonata · symptom sheet

Power steering cuts out or goes heavy

  • 88owner reports
  • 44,000median miles
  • $2,000median quote
  • 3involved a crash

Newest report Feb 14, 2026 · checked Sep 9, 2026

173 of the 762 complaints on this car are about the steering system. 88 of those describe power steering loss.

Tick what matches of 88 reports

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What got replaced

Owners who name the part that was replaced mention the column (10 reports) and the EPS motor or module (8 reports).

Recalls and investigations

No recall on the steering system covers the 2017 model year as of Sep 9, 2026.

NHTSA investigations into the steering system on the Sonata

PE10-035opened Aug 27, 2010
Steering · model years 2011

Steering shaft separation. Closed feb 7, 2011, led to recall 10V-426.

NHTSA summary
The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) is aware of 7 complaints and field reports and 10 warranty claims on the subject vehicles that allege the intermediate steering shaft became loose or in some cases separated from the upper steering column and/or the steering gearbox, causing (or potentially causing) the hand wheel to become mechanically de-coupled from the road wheels resulting in a complete loss of steering capability.The reported causes include excessive free play or separation of the intermediate steering shaft upper and/or lower universal joint cross shaft/yoke; missing, loose or damaged universal joint pinch bolts; improperly assembled intermediate steering shafts with misaligned splines or insufficient spline engagement preventing the universal joint pinch bolt from being secured in the retaining groove when fastened.On September 20, 2010, the manufacturer notified the agency that it would conduct a safety recall (NHTSA Recall No. 10V-426) to address the alleged defect in approximately 139,500 subject vehicles produced from December 11, 2009 through September 10, 2010.In addition to inspecting the steering shaft, the manufacturer will also update the electric power-assist steering control software to address complaints that the steering wheel vibrates or shakes as a result of a a motor driven power steering malfunction.The manufacturer began notifying affected owners by written letter on October 14, 2010.To date, 119,383 subject vehicles have been serviced under

None of these investigations covers the 2017 model year.

What owners paid

6 of the 88 reports quote a price. Each dot is one quote. The middle half runs $850 to $3,000.

$850$2,000$3,000
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When it happens

The middle half of failures fell between 24,977 and 70,000 miles, from the 32 reports that gave a mileage.

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What owners wrote

“The power steering stop working and the wheel it's hard to manuver. Very difficult to make turns”

Filed Oct 27, 2022

“While driving the electric power steering locked and I couldn’t turn while driving. Hit curb and someone’s personal property. I was so frustrated because there wasn’t anything I could do. The steering locks up and you can’t move it.”

Filed Oct 10, 2022

“My power steering stopped working while driving my car I can’t turn car left or right and no way to know how to fix it unless I spend 1000 at a dealership and it’s a dangerous situation”

Filed Jul 9, 2022

“My power steering went out while I was driving - twice this week. Fortunately, I was still in my driveway when it happened. Vehicle has only has 23,00 miles on it. The dealers stated a new Power Steering Control Module was needed. Cost to repair: $1800.”

Filed Jun 6, 2022 · 23,000 miles

Should you keep driving it?

This page can't tell you that. 3 of 88 reports involved a crash. Owners who file are the ones who had a bad experience, and nobody checks their reports. If the problem affects steering, braking, power or a fire risk, treat it as a safety fault and have it inspected before a long or high-speed drive.

File your own report with NHTSA. Complaint counts are how a problem gets an investigation.

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