Support for suspension issues

[GripperDon]

Re: Suspension system noise

I have a 2009 Genesis with 16K miles. I love the car, but have been frustrated with a clunking noise coming from the left rear when I go over speed bumps in parking lots. The dealer replaced the shock absorber and mounting plate. The noise is now more of a "squishing" sound.

Anyone have this problem? If so, how did it get fixed?

Actually mine is more of a squashing sound from my head hitting the ceiling.

Just a few more "paper chores" and it will be OK.

 

[doug725]

Ride Is a Bit Underdone, Too

"Of course, then you hit a bump and the suspension gets out of sorts. Maybe it's just the lumpy back road, but later you're on the freeway, and there's still too much movement over garden-variety seams and ruts. The damping just isn't quite right on our GLS tester. Ride quality feels less solid and sophisticated than on rivals like the Mazda 6 and Honda Accord.

We had no such qualms about the 2011 Hyundai Sonata SE we've previously driven, so it may be that the higher-rate springs and extra rebound damping on that model offer a better overall compromise between ride and handling. The SE, you'll recall, also has a different wheel/tire package, with P225/45R18 tires on lightweight cast-aluminum wheels.

 

[doug725]

Review of 2011 Sonata in Inside Line. Sound familair?

Ride Is a Bit Underdone, Too

"Of course, then you hit a bump and the suspension gets out of sorts. Maybe it's just the lumpy back road, but later you're on the freeway, and there's still too much movement over garden-variety seams and ruts. The damping just isn't quite right on our GLS tester. Ride quality feels less solid and sophisticated than on rivals like the Mazda 6 and Honda Accord.

We had no such qualms about the 2011 Hyundai Sonata SE we've previously driven, so it may be that the higher-rate springs and extra rebound damping on that model offer a better overall compromise between ride and handling. The SE, you'll recall, also has a different wheel/tire package, with P225/45R18 tires on lightweight cast-aluminum wheels.

 

[GripperDon]

My son owns a Sonata and a Santa Fe, belatedly I found out he hates the rides. He was dasant to tell me as I assisted in financing the cars. So I found out too late.