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#704 of 1006 Re: Noise when going over bumps [NewKah09] by ctc1 Nov 29, 2008 (3:39 pm)
Replying to: NewKah09 (Nov 23, 2008 2:08 pm) I had 2 Accords that made the same sound. Was so bad in my 86 I had to trade it in because it was driving me nuts. Spent a lot of time and money trying to fix but never found the cause!
#705 of 1006 Suspension noise--a "feature"?? by backy Nov 29, 2008 (4:42 pm)
CR has a review of the 2009 Sonata in its January issue. Once again, it notes that "Suspension noise is pronounced over bumps." CR has made similar comments on reviews of earlier Sonatas. So I am wondering... is the suspension noise some owners are complaining about a "feature" (or more accurately a characteristic) of the car, vs. a defect? There were some noises on earlier Sonatas that were due to faulty suspension parts, and Hyundai replaced those on many cars. But that seemed to be more than the usual noise.   FWIW, I've driven about 15 different 2006-2009 Sonatas over the years, and I've never heard what I considered to be "pronounced" suspension noise. What I heard was a tire thump over some bumps, with the worst noise over tar strips on the highway. I am wondering if CR and others are characterizing that kind of noise as "suspension" noise vs. tire noise?   BTW, the Sonata was the top-rated mid-sized car in the test group, which included the 2009 Malibu (with 6-speed automatic on the I4, also the hybrid version), the all-new Mazda6, and the 2009 Aura (I4). CR also tested the Jetta TDI, which was ranked very high, just behind the Altima I4 in the $20-25k class. The Sonata GLS I4 now ranks 7th overall in that class, behind the Altima, Jetta TDI, Prius Touring, Accord LX-P, Optima EX I4 (pre-2009), and tied with the Camry LE. The Sonata Limited V6 ranks 6th in the $25-30k class, behind Altima 3.5 SE, Accord EX-L, Camry XLE, Passat 2.0T, and Camry Hybrid. The Sonata and Malibu (I4) were the only recommended cars in the test group--the others didn't have enough of a reliability history (which is odd since the Aura debuted before the Malibu). Replies to this message: gmctruck (Nov 30, 2008 7:46 pm) jlindh (Dec 11, 2008 3:32 pm) backy (Dec 11, 2008 7:29 pm)
#706 of 1006 Re: Suspension noise--a "feature"?? [backy] by gmctruck Nov 30, 2008 (7:46 pm)
Replying to: backy (Nov 29, 2008 4:42 pm) I agree that it is just a characteristic of the suspension design. I do not and never did expect the Sonata to ride like a Cadillac for the price, and anyone who does is setting themselves up for disappointment.   I own GM vehicles that also have a noisy suspension, so it's not a big deal for me and the Sonata is only noisy going over bumpy roads but is smooth as silk otherwise. I think Hyundai would be hard pressed to put a better suspension under the Sonata and still maintain it's current price range.   I could only get a stripped down Toyota Camry for what I paid for my Sonata Limited, so it's a matter of personal choice and expectation for the price paid.
#707 of 1006 by investingdad Dec 11, 2008 (6:15 am)
I have not yet taken delivery of my 09 GLS (5MT), but I have been reading the stuff about the suspension thumps. I did pick up on it when I was test driving.   For me, it's going to be hard to get too worked up about this. My other car is a Mazdaspeed Miata, which has a special suspension setup. If you run over a leaf, you'll feel it and hear it. Riding down a bumpy road is like being in a wooden rollercoaster and just as noisy...to the point where the car causes physical discomfort after an hour or so. But it will out-maneuver just about anything on the road as result, it's the price you pay.   So the noise from suspension crash is a relative thing. If you want silky smooth and totally quiet on a sedan this size, shell out more than 16K-19K.
#708 of 1006 Re: Suspension noise--a "feature"?? [backy] by jlindh Dec 11, 2008 (3:32 pm)
Replying to: backy (Nov 29, 2008 4:42 pm) My 2008 Sonata has a pronounced "tire slap" over the transverse metal expansion strips on a bridge near my house. I suspect that is the noise being discussed here. It isn't bothersome to me, but out of curiosity, I listened for the same noise in the same spot when driving my Ford Explorer. Sure enough the same noise is there, but somewhat harder to hear. It's just muffled by all the other noises within the Explorer. Do you suppose that this "tire slap" is bothering folks so much because the rest of the car is so quiet? Replies to this message: backy (Dec 11, 2008 7:29 pm)
#709 of 1006 Re: Suspension noise--a "feature"?? [jlindh] by backy Dec 11, 2008 (7:29 pm)
Replying to: jlindh (Dec 11, 2008 3:32 pm) That could be it. I've noticed a similar "tire slap" noise in most other cars, except some that are so softly sprung that the tradeoff is a floaty ride. But it does seem some Sonatas have some kind of unusual suspension noise other than a normal "tire slap", since there have been TSBs and warranty-covered repairs reported in the Sonata discussions in Town Hall. Maybe I've been lucky not to get a car with that problem with all the Sonatas I've driven over the past 3-1/2 years. I drove a 2008 GLS with 35k on it a few weeks ago, and I specifically listened for suspension noise, but didn't hear anything. I did hear a little "tire thump" over the bigger bumps, but it was muted.
#710 of 1006 What price will be a gool deal for SE w/ or w/o premium package? by Yitian Dec 18, 2008 (6:30 pm)
Just test drove SE today and I like it. The only con is SE doesn't have that woodgrain accents, which looks really nice.   With $1k cash back and 0% APR, what OTD price excluding TTL will be a good deal for SE with or without the premium package.   Thanks a lot!
#711 of 1006 My 2009 GLS "noise"... by cld4 Dec 21, 2008 (1:19 pm)
I hear the same noise as the others posting here...more pronounced than my Camry.   Is this something that Hyundai has commented on? Or, the dealers' service department?   I wonder if it is "suspension" or the tire slap that some have commented on. Maybe the nitrogen-filled (overfilled?) tires contribute it?   thoughts? Replies to this message: investingdad (Dec 21, 2008 7:16 pm) cld4 (Dec 26, 2008 9:29 am)
#712 of 1006 Re: My 2009 GLS "noise"... [cld4] by investingdad Dec 21, 2008 (7:16 pm)
Replying to: cld4 (Dec 21, 2008 1:19 pm) I'm 99.9% sure it's the suspension and a function of the way it's designed.   Whether the tires are filled with air, N2, or helium is irrelevant. Replies to this message: cld4 (Dec 26, 2008 9:29 am)
#713 of 1006 windshield distortion by yitz Dec 26, 2008 (9:05 am)
My 2009 Sonata GLS has a distortion so that the lane lines in the road appear wavy from the drivers seat and passenger seat but more so from the rear seat.Anyone else notice i?

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