| Issue ID | 1431742 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11054121 |
| Manufacurer | Hyundai Motor America |
| Brand | HYUNDAI |
| Model | SONATA HYBRID |
| Model Year | 2012 |
| File date | 11/11/17 |
| Component | ENGINE |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | While driving the vehicle on side street we heard a knocking noise. We had our car towed to local mechanic where they diagnosed engine rod failure. Car was well maintained with oil changes. Oil and clean and full when error occurred. No warning lights or check engine light ever alerted. Had vehicle towed to romero hyundai was purchased. They confirmed diagnosis and advised to call customer care as the vehicle previously had 10 visits to dealership for other failures. Over the last month customer care has not been able to assist. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 97000 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | LAKE ELSINORE, CA |
| VIN pattern | KMHEC4A44CAXXXXXX |
| 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 | 30 |
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