New Sonata is lopsided?

Sonata2013 · 01-02-2013, 12:41 PM

I have been looking through the web and can't find much that pertains to this issue. I have a 2013 Sonata w/Pop package and it tilts towards the rear drivers side. It was first noticed in my garage but it seems to do it on every "flat" surface. I tried to measure and it is indeed lower on that side.

Any ideas what is up? It is brand new and I don't have any other issues right now other than maybe a click when i come to a stop from time to time.

gazza!!! · 01-02-2013, 12:47 PM

Sure it's not a broken spring?.

Gazza!!!

Danno · 01-02-2013, 01:07 PM

Weak spring or broken spring rear DS wheel would be my guess. Something the dealer should have a look at.

boggart · 01-02-2013, 01:58 PM

How far is it leaning? I know that some cars the drivers side sits a little high to account for leveling when the driver gets in.

Sonata2013 · 01-02-2013, 02:06 PM

i dont have an exact measurement but i can only fit 3 fingers between the tire and wheel well as opposed to 4 on passenger side. lol

I was thinking it may be a spring too but I didn't see anything when I looked. I will have to give a call. I am hoping it is not damaging anything else and that it will be covered under warranty. Only around 2000 miles on her!

**Torchbearer** · 01-02-2013, 02:14 PM

Personally I would be taking it to the dealership you bought it from.

Sonata2013 · 01-02-2013, 02:20 PM

the purchase dealership is over an hour away...i made an appointment locally. I told them it was my first time in for a possible suspension issue and they were pleasant. hopefully it will work out. If not I will have to bite the bullet and make the drive. I am hopeful that with 2000 miles it should be a no hassle cover since the vehicle has never hit anything.

Mikemu · 01-02-2013, 02:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Sonata2013

the purchase dealership is over an hour away...i made an appointment locally. I told them it was my first time in for a possible suspension issue and they were pleasant. hopefully it will work out. If not I will have to bite the bullet and make the drive. I am hopeful that with 2000 miles it should be a no hassle cover since the vehicle has never hit anything.

Any Hyundai dealer can service it.

rscottbau · 01-02-2013, 05:05 PM

+1 - and any Hyundai dealer will honor the warranty.

Zebodog · 01-02-2013, 06:37 PM

I'd back up your findings from the "finger method" with results from a measuring tape.

01-02-2013, 12:41 PM	#1 (permalink)
Sonata2013 Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Binghamton, NY USA 2013 Sonata Posts: 12	New Sonata is lopsided? I have been looking through the web and can't find much that pertains to this issue. I have a 2013 Sonata w/Pop package and it tilts towards the rear drivers side. It was first noticed in my garage but it seems to do it on every "flat" surface. I tried to measure and it is indeed lower on that side. Any ideas what is up? It is brand new and I don't have any other issues right now other than maybe a click when i come to a stop from time to time.

01-02-2013, 12:47 PM	#2 (permalink)
gazza!!! Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: BirminghamUK Posts: 205	Sure it's not a broken spring?. Gazza!!! Last edited by gazza!!!; 01-02-2013 at 12:48 PM. Reason: spelling

01-02-2013, 05:05 PM	#9 (permalink)
rscottbau Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: South Florida 2011 Sonata SE 2.0T Posts: 386	+1 - and any Hyundai dealer will honor the warranty. __________________ Ron

01-02-2013, 01:07 PM	#3 (permalink)
Danno Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern Ontario, Canada Drives: 2013 Sonata GLS, 2009 Venza AWD V6, 2010 Toyota Corolla, 2008 Pontiac G5, 2010 Mazda 3 G Posts: 294	Weak spring or broken spring rear DS wheel would be my guess. Something the dealer should have a look at.

01-02-2013, 01:58 PM	#4 (permalink)
boggart Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Kansas Drives 2013 Sonata 2.0T Posts: 91	How far is it leaning? I know that some cars the drivers side sits a little high to account for leveling when the driver gets in.

01-02-2013, 02:06 PM	#5 (permalink)
Sonata2013 Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Binghamton, NY USA 2013 Sonata Posts: 12	i dont have an exact measurement but i can only fit 3 fingers between the tire and wheel well as opposed to 4 on passenger side. lol I was thinking it may be a spring too but I didn't see anything when I looked. I will have to give a call. I am hoping it is not damaging anything else and that it will be covered under warranty. Only around 2000 miles on her!

01-02-2013, 02:20 PM	#7 (permalink)
Sonata2013 Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Binghamton, NY USA 2013 Sonata Posts: 12	the purchase dealership is over an hour away...i made an appointment locally. I told them it was my first time in for a possible suspension issue and they were pleasant. hopefully it will work out. If not I will have to bite the bullet and make the drive. I am hopeful that with 2000 miles it should be a no hassle cover since the vehicle has never hit anything.

01-02-2013, 06:37 PM	#10 (permalink)
Zebodog Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: . . Posts: 1,222	I'd back up your findings from the "finger method" with results from a measuring tape.

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