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The steering wheel makes a wear noise, like parts are getting loose when I move the steering wheel the lightest. It sounds dangerous and not safe at all. It also sounds when driving no matter the surface.
When I'm driving at any speed and on any surface driving over the slightest bump the steering wheel makes a clanking sound also the car is pulling to the right my front tires are wearing out on the upperoutside of the tire the part of tire that touches the road. I have looked on web to see if anyone else has had a issue with this what I found was that it may be the steering coupler. It's getting worse I'm afraid it's not going to turn one of these days because of what's going on.
After having work done on the last recall, I noticed there is a rattling near the steering wheel on every bump in the road I hit. It doesn't matter how big or small. The steering wheel shakes and the rattling has since then gotten louder and worse. I fear there is something loose either within the steering wheel and components or the bars underneath. I cannot seem to find exactly what it is but its on the front driver side of the car. It is only happening while the vehicle is in motion.
When I am driving more than 65 mph, my steering wheel shakes for 3 seconds, stops, and then continues until I go under 65 mph. When I drive over a bump or object, it shakes as well. There is a loud clicking when turn the wheel left or right.
The contact owns a 2013 Kia Optima. The contact stated that while driving at speeds above 50 mph, the steering wheel vibrated abnormally. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who performed a front wheel alignment however, the failure recurred. The cause of the failure was not determined. Neither the dealer nor the manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 97,000.
- Ridge, NY, USA
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The steering wheel makes a clicking sound when you turn it while stationary and driving. While driving the steering wheel shakes really bad and makes a really loud rattling sound.
Every time hi turn the car left or right it makes a severe clunking sound now vibrates going down the road my mother's car same type does the same thing.
There is a loud clanking noise when steering or hitting bumps. This happens over time and has significantly gotten worse. It seems to be unsafe now and my vehicle is even below 100K miles so this should not be an issue at all.
While steering the steering wheel make a clicking sound almost like something is broken. This steering issue happens whether stationary or moving. The sound only happens while turning the steering wheel.
My electronic stability control box had to be replaced with only 66,000 miles. The steering became bumpy with noise. It happened when slightly turning the wheel in either direction.
On interstate 675 North-ga car stalled, lost power to the engine, eps light, check engine light, oil light came on on the instrument panel, no power steering. I had to cross two lanes of interstate traffic to try to make it safely to the shoulder. My car wouldn't turn over or start. I let the car sit for an hour and tried again to start it. I received no notice of any recalls from the dealer or the manufacturer. It was a dangerous situation to be in on the interstate or anywhere for that matter.
My car has been making a very loud clicking sound in the steering. I also have a hard time steering as it pulls and it shakes and will steering.. it very scary and it feels like its going to lock up at times. The car only has 23,000 miles on it.. garage kept.
While driving or at an idling position when the steering wheel is straight and you move it left or right about an inch there is a clicking noise. It also does this while driving at any speed. It's been going on for about 3wks now. I called the recall corporate office and apparently there are no recalls for this however, there are now 120 complaints for this same problem... is something going to be done or are we waiting for an accident to happen??
Back in 2016 the steering recall issue was repaired on my vehicle. In fed 2017 during the 50K mile warranty inspection Kia replaced the power steering assembly. About a week ago my steering began to have the same issue, lots of play in the steering wheel, vibrations felt through the pedals into the steering. Kia is now saying it has nothing to do with the recall that it is normal wear and tear. I have never heard of normal wear and tear to a vehicle steering shaft or assembly. While driving the steering is vibrating and does not feel totally connected to the wheels.
The steering sticks and there is obvious evidence of resistance while driving. I took it to patterson Kia in arlington, tx and they performed a software update. This is a mechanical issue and of great safety concerns. This is subsequent to prior recall service performed on the steering.
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- Honolulu, HI, USA