Power Steering Pump Failure

[bbk]

I was an early adopter (took delivery of my '09 4.6 Tech in Dec 2008) and have probably sold more Gennys by word-of-mouth than some professional salesmen. Unfortunately, that stops today. Less than 64k miles on my pampered car and I'm told today that $2,026 will be required from my wallet to make the vehicle usable. I'm terribly disappointed; allow me to vent a bit. Hyundai's 100k powertrain warranty is great; we're worry-free regarding the engine and transmission. Too bad those aren't the only two things that make the car usable. For instance, I could still use my car if the heated seats went out at 63,400 miles, or if the sound system went dark, but without power steering my beloved Genny simply becomes a 4,006 pound paperweight. Why don't the manufacturers get it? I don't expect them to give us 100k bumper-to-bumper, but why not 100k for anything that would keep the car usable? Sure, steering is not part of the drivetrain, per se, but this 2-ton hunk of metal is not really a "car" if it can't be steered. I digress. What in the world could cause a power steering pump failure? No leakage, no warning, no nothing! Anyone here on the Forum have a clue? And perhaps more importantly, any suggestions on what my next car should be?

Sorry. Not sure how, but I somehow placed this in the TSB forum. I don't know how to move it. Help.

 

[OneFunGenesis]

Power steering pump failure? Crap in the lines and/or crap fluid that broke down and failed to protect.

With that being said, I purchased a bumper to bumper 10/100k warranty and could not be happier. I will also be doing a full fluid flush this year as I have 60k on mine now as well.

Sorry to hear about your woes, maybe look at a Q50?

OFG

 

[Bill K]

If it is really the power steering pump and not the rack, you could look for a used unit from a junk yard.

 

[homeofstone]

146,000 miles on mine and everything under the hood is original to car except for spark plugs, engine air filter, brake fluid and antifreeze. Sometimes random pumps, alternator, pulleys fail. I had two PS pumps replaced on my Acura and PS hoses twice and a steering rack.

 

[balfor]

$2k seems really steep for a power steering pump. That is more of a price you would see if the whole rack needs to be replaced. I would look at taking it to an independent shop, not sure how much the part is but probably not over $500.

If this is the only problem you have had with the car in 64k miles that is actually not bad. I've had Lexus, Toyota, Honda, Nissan, etc. in the past and all had some issues in 50k+ miles of driving.

 

[dmitriylm]

The power steering pump itself is $400 new:

http://parts.irwinhyundai.com/p/Hyundai__Genesis/PS-PUMP-Power-Steering-Pump/48366723/57100-3M100.html?partner=googlebase_adwords&kwd=&origin=pla

 

[Adriana220]

POWER STEERING...…..Is there a need for a RECALL because of the failure of the Power Steering Motors? It is quoted at $2,800 parts and labor to repair it! I love the car but my goodness, I can not afford to get it fixed at that cost!