Hyundai Rack&Pinion Problem/Warranty Claim (Accent, Elentra etc)

**kyleryner** · August 14th, 2013 04:53 PM

Hi Guys.

Can I ask how many Hyundai owners have problems with Rack and Pinion, (specially for newer car models like the 2011 Accent and Elantra?)

I have this problem and saw quite a few people in other threads have this too (and this are only recent posts.. maybe there's more complaints elsewhere .. ie., the "Accent Problems" thread is over a hundred pages so maybe there's some mentioned somewhere in there)

But to recap:

#1. The mechanic in my last PMS said i have a Rack & Pinion problem (after I complained) , and he admitted its a common problem, and they have replaced several already under warranty. Problem is, I applied for warranty replacement but the Casa closed down already (Otis)

#2. Read some other Tsikoters managed to get their rack and Pinion Replaced.

#3. Read some other Tsikoter also complaining of Rack and Pinion problems, but so far no updates from them, (I am creating this thread in the hopes of consolidating any similar complaints out there, instead of being scattered in other threads)

#4 Read post of maimaicomp,, his Elantra has the same Rack and Pinion problem but he has a nightmare dealing with Hyundai Edsa for the warranty..

#5 Re: Warranty Claims/PMS schedule/"5 year extendy Warranty"/ HARI after sales service..... Several ongoing threads about this where MANY HYUNDAI OWERS ARE COMPLAINING. (see #4). However, there are some who had easier time with Warranty claims (see #2)

#6. Btw, I googled "Hyundai (or Accent) Rack and Pinion Problems/Warranty" didnt find any results of anyone really complaining about this. Only anecdotal evidence (see # 1-4) I was wondering if this is an issue in units sold in other markets (for example, it seems accent rear shocks is widely acknowledged as a known issue)

So...anyone out there care to share any similar experiences? Now that my Casa (who at first seemed to say no problem to my warranty claim..they even took pics and everything) is closed, I need to find a RELIABLE, HASSLE-FREE CASA (Is there even such a thing? According to #2, there are). I already know to Avoid North Edsa like the Plague. So Any Suggestions? How about Hyundai Macapagal?

Thanks in Advance to any advice.

**3ple4** · August 14th, 2013 10:18 PM

Hyundai Macapagal and Hyundai E. Rodriguez are under Wheels Inc, just for your information.

**kyleryner** · August 15th, 2013 02:02 AM

Originally Posted by 3ple4

Hyundai Macapagal and Hyundai E. Rodriguez are under Wheels Inc, just for your information.

And this would be... Good?,,,,, or Bad? (Really dont know

)

Just as an update:

My compilation of people who might have this Rack and Pinion problem. (only from recently) Bt not yet verified of course.

SPEEDY_ME: Rack and pinion Replaced in Casa (which branch?)
BATANG_RAON: Suspected RP problem.
KYLERYNER : Declared RP problem, looking for Casa
ERJ22 : Suspected RP problem.
SNOOT : Suspected RP problem.
MAIMAICOMP : (Claiming RP Warranty at North Edsa, being stonewalled)

Thats 6 of us right here..

The thing is, for a 2011 model with 15k or 10K mileage these cars should still be considered "fairly new" and should not have "kalampag" issues. I drove my old Lancer manual type for many many years before problems started to crop up...

**jhnkvn** · August 15th, 2013 02:14 AM

Originally Posted by kyleryner

And this would be... Good?,,,,, or Bad? (Really dont know

)

Just as an update:

My compilation of people who might have this Rack and Pinion problem. (only from recently) Bt not yet verified of course.

SPEEDY_ME: Rack and pinion Replaced in Casa (which branch?)
BATANG_RAON: Suspected RP problem.
KYLERYNER : Declared RP problem, looking for Casa
ERJ22 : Suspected RP problem.
SNOOT : Suspected RP problem.
MAIMAICOMP : (Claiming RP Warranty at North Edsa, being stonewalled)

Thats 6 of us right here..

The thing is, for a 2011 model with 15k or 10K mileage these cars should still be considered "fairly new" and should not have "kalampag" issues. I drove my old Lancer manual type for many many years before problems started to crop up...

Bad actually.

**Starex_Gold** · August 15th, 2013 03:14 AM

Originally Posted by jhnkvn

Bad actually.

+1. Ang sama ng after sales diyan sa E. Rod at Manila Bay. Isama mo na Hyundai Commonwealth.

Sa QC area ang okay lang ay Hyundai Quezon Avenue pero minsan may kalokohan parin.

Sa South area Hyundai Las Pinas panalo talaga. Walang bad record sa akin yan. Sa metikuloso kong 'to. Hyundai Dasma maayos din syempre.

Pwede niyo dalahin yan sa Hyundai Quezon Avenue kung malapit kayo dun, tapos timbrehan niyo ako. Hahanapin ko sa HARI kung sino ang dapat naka-tutok sa warranty claims. Request ni Vice Mayor sasabihin ko

J/K

Pero minsan sa totoo lang (hindi sa dinedepensahan ko ang HARI) minsan nasa casa din ang katarantaduhan. Dahil hindi lang sa Hyundai Service Centers nangyayari 'to.

**yebo** · August 15th, 2013 09:41 AM

Originally Posted by Starex_Gold

(hindi sa dinedepensahan ko ang HARI)

ok lang yan sg, hindi naman obvious e. slight lang

ikaw kasi malakas ka, anak ka ng diyos e. isang tawag mo lang ginagawa na agad. pero paano kami na mga kabute lang? titingala na lang ba kami sa langit at aasa ng awa? kaya dito sa tsikot.com inilalabas ang hinaing ng loob, nagba-bakasakaling may makakita na immortal at paratingin ang dasal namin sa Poon Makapal (ang mukha na HARI).

**Starex_Gold** · August 15th, 2013 09:51 AM

Hahaha mabuti nga Sorento na yung kinuha mong kapalit nung SF.

Wala eh I don't get it tuwing may ginagago silang customer. Ikaw halatang may sinabi ka sa lipunan. Hindi naman tayo yung basta basta lang.

Tsaka there's no sense kung dedepensahan ko sila kasi wala rin naman ako napapala from them. Sa dealerships ako mas malakas. Yung mga representative nila dun sa HQ minsan lang din magpakita.

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**yebo** · August 15th, 2013 10:25 AM

e dati malakas din ako sa dealership (hyundai balintawak), kaso bandang huli wala din sila magawa sa hari (warranty claim sa grx paint/rust kahit na may 3-year paint protection daw). at bagsak sila sa repair, shotgun kung mag-troubleshoot. 3 hyundai ko sa kanila (grx, sta fe, GS). pero taga pa din price ng PM kahit suki na.

**Starex_Gold** · August 15th, 2013 10:35 AM

Hindi talaga sila namimigay ng discount. Sa Quezon Avenue nakahingi ako ng konting discount. Putragis ba sila 19K babayaran ko sa PMS in cash tapos kahit isang kusing hindi sila magbibigay? Mabuti naman nahiya ang mga hayop.

Saan mo na pala pinapagawa yun GS ngayon?

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**yebo** · August 15th, 2013 11:08 AM

Originally Posted by Starex_Gold

Saan mo na pala pinapagawa yun GS ngayon?

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last 2 oil changes ko sa gts congressional ave. pwede kasi mag-miron dun, tapos abutan ko lang ng P100-200 yung mechanic tapos sabihan ko check lahat sa suspension, engine mount, adjust hand brake etc. di na nya sasabihin sa cashier na may ginawa siyang iba kahit na 10 minutes siya nagto-torque ng mga bolts ng suspension. saka habang nakataas sa lift yung gs andun din ako sa ilalim, may hawak din na tools saka brake cleaner hahaha!

next time try ko kia congressional. ok service nila nung 15k ng sorento e. pwede din mag-miron dun e.