| Issue ID | 1454108 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11079758 |
| Manufacurer | Hyundai Motor America |
| Brand | HYUNDAI |
| Model | SONATA HYBRID |
| Model Year | 2012 |
| File date | 19/11/16 |
| Component | STEERING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Steering wheel make clicking, thumping sound and feels wobbly when steering. Independent garage found steering coupling assembly at fault during a oil change and replaced the parts on 11/19/26. Replace at a cost of over $500. Unit was replace and the symptoms are back again. This looks like a design issue. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 49523 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | JACKSONVILLE, FL |
| VIN pattern | KMHEC4A46CAXXXXXX |
| 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 | 0 |
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