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Hyundai Sonata Front Suspension "Thunk"

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Re: It's A Fact [kaypea] by gslav1
Oct 17, 2009 (11:20 am)
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Replying to: kaypea (Oct 14, 2009 5:23 am)

Hi, I have had the struts replaced I've driven the car a little bit and I noticed a big difference in ride quality and steering response. I think you should talk to your dealerships and try to get this replacement.
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Re: It's A Fact [gslav1] by lenstang
Oct 17, 2009 (5:39 pm)
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Replying to: gslav1 (Oct 17, 2009 11:20 am)

Did they replace both front and rear struts? Are these struts different than the original in any way? Hyundai consumer affairs called me back and said there wasn't any fix for my problem with this noise. However, they did say that the service manager would like to try to resolve the problem with me when I bring my car in for the gauge cluster they are going to replace.
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Re: It's A Fact [gslav1] by kaypea
Oct 18, 2009 (6:36 am)
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Replying to: gslav1 (Oct 17, 2009 11:20 am)

That's good news.I had the same questions as Lenstang Do you happen to have a parts number for the struts?
 
 Also-when you said that Hyundai admitted there was a problem-who did you mean by Hyundai?
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Re: It's A Fact [lenstang] by 8babies1dog
Oct 18, 2009 (12:28 pm)
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Replying to: lenstang (Oct 17, 2009 5:39 pm)

Hi, good people I really like the way this forum works. Help each other w/ info.
I have a new 2009 SE V6 and from what I hear 2009 Sonatas had a big midseason
change. Over 1000 parts changed from 2008 mostly inside, drivetrain, and big suspension modification on SE. Reviews I've been reading have mentioned about
the unusual coming from underneath. Was this prevalent on Sonata prior to 2009
change? and do any of the other models in the Hyundai line up do this? This is the
first Hyundai we have owned, matter of fact the one we have is the only one I ever
got in. So it was quite an experience, had to go on a 2nd test run a little further and
just a little faster, why not I didn't pay for gas. Even went on third ride w/ the boss
my wife driving. Almost broke my neck w/ take off she was used to her slow take
off with her Mazda626. What I,m really getting at is SE has a much different suspension than the GLS and the Limited, I have not ever sat in one of those so I
can't compare the ride or handling or anything but ext. looks. On our SE the only
thing I hear unusual is the 17" low profile Kumho high performance tires hitting the
pavement. But I knew that when I saw them on the car. (been there done that). I will
swap tires pretty soon it should quite some of that. If the problem would be from the
difference in suspension, could any of the any of the new SE parts help the others?
or would they fit? Good luck w/ noise problem, Hyundai seems to really care if their customers are satisfied!!
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Re: It's A Fact [8babies1dog] by kaypea
Oct 19, 2009 (1:02 pm)
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Replying to: 8babies1dog (Oct 18, 2009 12:28 pm)

The forum works great but due to nobody's fault but Hyundai it can seem difficult to find answers to this problem which seems ongoing since 2006-GLS,SE-it seems random And lots of people never have this problem but lots do also.And I think you're trying to paint too rosy of a picture about Hyundai. I'm taking my 2009 in for the first time this Friday.I spoke to another dealer today who was nice enough to share some info even though I'm not actually taking my car to that dealer.He told me that with this suspension problem its taken on a case by case basis.First they have to agree that there's a problem-which is no sure thing at all.And if they do agree that its a problem they'll try to find a fix in lieu of replacing the struts.If they think there's no other way but to replace the struts,they'll often times have to hassle with someone at Hyundai sending replacement struts-not always a pleasant experience as the tech explained to me. I'm just going to make sure that I drive over lots of potholes when i take mine in and go for a drive.
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Re: It's A Fact [lenstang] by gslav1
Oct 23, 2009 (1:16 pm)
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Replying to: lenstang (Oct 17, 2009 5:39 pm)

hello, yes they replaced both front struts and yes they are re engineered struts and they do make a big difference in the ride quality and steering response .
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Re: It's A Fact [kaypea] by gslav1
Oct 23, 2009 (1:19 pm)
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Replying to: kaypea (Oct 18, 2009 6:36 am)

Hyundai paid for the replacement of the struts so I guess that's an admission and the went to the trouble to find a fix
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Re: It's A Fact [kaypea] by gslav1
Oct 23, 2009 (3:44 pm)
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Replying to: kaypea (Oct 18, 2009 6:36 am)

The parts No. is 54611-3K680 Front struts
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Re: Hyundai says no fix. [lenstang] by gslav1
Oct 23, 2009 (3:47 pm)
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Replying to: lenstang (Oct 14, 2009 3:01 pm)

Here is the parts No. 54611-3k680 for front struts and Hyundai did pay for replacement
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Re: Hyundai says no fix. [gslav1] by lenstang
Oct 23, 2009 (7:44 pm)
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Replying to: gslav1 (Oct 23, 2009 3:47 pm)

Wow, this is great news.
So, they replaced only the front struts. The rears were not replaced and the noise over bumps is now not as bad. Is this right?
I hope when I go back for my gauges they will do the same for me.
Anyone else who gets good news please post it.
Thanks

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