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2011 Hyundai SONATA HYBRID Engine Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	1461629
Internal NHTSA #	11088909
Manufacurer	Hyundai Motor America
Brand	HYUNDAI
Model	SONATA HYBRID
Model Year	2011
File date	18/04/18
Component	ENGINE
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	While driving on the highway i noticed a knocking sound radiating from my engine at speeds of 60 mph it the noise increased and then the engine appeared to be failing. My gages where the rmp's reflect where not functioning either. Amongst the engine issue my power steering column is also rattling as if it is loose and steering is become difficult. It is frightening to not feel safe in your own vehicle.
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	115000
Number of Occurences
Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	CAMDEN, NJ
VIN pattern	KMHEC4A40BAXXXXXX
Was vehicle invloved in a crash?	N
Was vehicle involved in a fire?	N
Was incedent reported to police?	N
Was medical attention required?	N
Was part original equipment?
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Date of purchase	07/08/26
Was original owner?	N
Anti-lock brakes	N
Cruise control	N
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Vehicle speed	60
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Failure is the state or condition of not meeting a desirable or intended objective, and may be viewed as the opposite of success. Product failure ranges from failure to sell the product to fracture of the product, in the worst cases leading to personal injury, the province of forensic engineering.
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Non-conformance of a car component with the specified requirements, or non-fulfillment of user expectations, including the safety aspects.

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2011 Hyundai SONATA HYBRID Engine Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2011 Hyundai SONATA HYBRID Engine Problems, Complaints and Defects

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