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2017 Hyundai Sonata Steering Problems

From NHTSA owner complaints and recalls. Updated Oct 17, 2026.

How common are steering problems on the 2017 Hyundai Sonata?

173 owners have reported steering problems on the 2017 Hyundai Sonata, 23% of all complaints for this year and the 2nd most reported problem area. Most reported problems happened at about 23,000–74,000 miles. No recall covers this problem.

173 complaints 23% of all 2017 complaints 54,000 miles typical

Which parts fail

The specific part named in each complaint.

Rack and pinion 1

Mileage when it failed

Each dot is a complaint that gave a mileage (54 of 173). The amber line is the middle value.

When problems were reported

Steering complaints by the year the problem happened.

Steering complaints by Sonata year

2008 Sonata 6
2009 Sonata 26
2010 Sonata 15
2011 Sonata 1,171
2014 Sonata 65
2015 Sonata 74
2016 Sonata 33
2017 Sonata 173
2018 Sonata 9
2019 Sonata 6
2020 Sonata 7
2021 Sonata 2
2023 Sonata 2
2024 Sonata 2

Related recalls

No recall covers steering problems on the 2017 Hyundai Sonata. See all 3 recalls for this year.

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Other 2017 Hyundai Sonata problems

Common questions

What are common 2017 Hyundai Sonata steering problems?

Complaints most often name the rack and pinion.

At what mileage do 2017 Hyundai Sonata steering problems happen?

Most complaints that gave a mileage fell between about 23,000–74,000 miles. The middle value is about 54,000 miles.

Is there a recall for 2017 Hyundai Sonata steering problems?

NHTSA lists no recall for this problem on the 2017 Hyundai Sonata. If you have the problem, file a complaint at nhtsa.gov so it is counted.

Which Sonata year has the most steering complaints?

The 2011 Sonata, with 1,171 complaints.

Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls databases. Complaints are unverified owner reports.