| Issue ID | 1013387 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10545285 |
| Manufacurer | Hyundai Motor Company |
| Brand | HYUNDAI |
| Model | SONATA HYBRID |
| Model Year | 2011 |
| File date | 01/08/13 |
| Component | POWER TRAIN |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | I was coming off of an on ramp to get onto the highway and due to traffic i had to let off the gas. The vehicle suddenly accelerated by itself, causing me to nearly lose control of the vehicle. Another incident took place at a school crosswalk area. I lightly pressed the brakes and the vehicle accelerated by itself causing my head to whip back and me to press harder on the brake. Nearly hitting kids as they crossed in front of my vehicle. *js |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 85000 |
| Number of Occurences | 2 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | WINSTON-SALEM, NC |
| VIN pattern | KMHEC4A44BAXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | |
| Was part original equipment? | |
| No. of injured persons | 0 |
| No. of fatalities | 0 |
| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
| Number of cylinders | 4 |
| Drive train type | FWD |
| Transmission type | |
| Vehicle speed | 30 |
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