# 2014 Hyundai Sonata - Clunker

**URL:** <https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-hyundai-sonata-clunker/139081>\
**Category:** Maintenance/Repairs\
**Tags:** hyundai\
**Created:** [April 23, 2019, 3:59pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-hyundai-sonata-clunker/139081 "2019-04-23T15:59:21Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 6\
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**Author:** ![KellyMcGrath](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/3ec8ea/32.png) [@KellyMcGrath](https://community.cartalk.com/u/KellyMcGrath)\
**Post date:** [April 23, 2019, 3:59pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-hyundai-sonata-clunker/139081/1 "2019-04-23T15:59:21Z")

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I have a 2014 Sonata that started a “clunking” noise when going over small bumps or uneven road surfaces. Told sway bars needed replaced and not covered by warranty… should this be something Hyundai should be considering as a recall defect?

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**Author:** ![VOLVO-V70](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/v/8e8cbc/32.png) [@VOLVO-V70](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VOLVO-V70)\
**Post date:** [April 23, 2019, 4:44pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-hyundai-sonata-clunker/139081/2 "2019-04-23T16:44:08Z")

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> [@KellyMcGrath](#):
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> should this be something Hyundai should be considering as a recall defect?

NO . it is a wear item . Recalls are usually for safety problems .

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**Author:** ![COROLLAGUY1](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/corollaguy1/32/7575_2.png) [@COROLLAGUY1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/COROLLAGUY1)\
**Post date:** [April 24, 2019, 9:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-hyundai-sonata-clunker/139081/3 "2019-04-24T21:54:55Z")

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> [@KellyMcGrath](#):
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> Told sway bars needed replaced

You meant stabilizer bar end links.I go through a set every 4-5 years on my Corolla due to our bad roads.Get the moog brand because they have grease fittings.

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**Author:** ![Tester](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/tester/32/15976_2.png) [@Tester](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tester)\
**Post date:** [April 24, 2019, 10:06pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-hyundai-sonata-clunker/139081/4 "2019-04-24T22:06:33Z")

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Broken sway bar end links or worn sway bar bushings can cause that noise.

 ![](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/original/2X/7/773b92097f3ffbd39118c79bd37b902f1598ad75.jpeg)  
 ![](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/original/2X/3/396aef29feef3c2c5540537c039c12449a4a30f3.jpg)

I highly doubt you need to replace the sway bar.

Tester

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**Author:** ![jtsanders](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/c2a13f/32.png) [@jtsanders](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jtsanders)\
**Post date:** [April 25, 2019, 9:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-hyundai-sonata-clunker/139081/5 "2019-04-25T21:28:53Z")

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If you have a repair order from the shop, does it say sway bars?

Anyway, the car is five years old, and suspension parts wear out. You could get a second opinion at a different shop. Get it fixed. The problem will only get worse, and could affect other parts, like increased wear on the tires.

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**Author:** ![Barkydog](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/barkydog/32/2470_2.png) [@Barkydog](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Barkydog)\
**Post date:** [April 25, 2019, 9:32pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-hyundai-sonata-clunker/139081/6 "2019-04-25T21:32:49Z")

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Typical wear item, like an alignment