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2004 Hyundai SONATA Structure Frame And Members Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	742683
Internal NHTSA #	10287097
Manufacurer	HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY
Brand	HYUNDAI
Model	SONATA
Model Year	2004
File date	01/03/09
Component	STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	Re: hyundai '04 sonata - bought new at key hyundai branford ct received recall notice re rusting subframes. Issues i've had over last 12 months: steering wheel pulling to one side - alignment way off - fixed, problem recurred. Intermittent noises coming from ? Wheels steering column, esp. When turning corners - seems to be two separate distinct noises. Recently steering wh. With rhythmic shimmy, intermittent. Took car into key h. For inspection - told it needs new subframe (6 hr. Job) but no alignment will be done, no loaner or rental would be given. Called hyundai cust. Center. Told that an alignment, rental ".. Wasn't part of the deal" they put the onus on nhtsa - says you didn't tell them they had to do any more than replace the s. F. My regular mechanic says that it is worrisome that no alignment will be done. "how can they do all that front end work and not realign the wheels?" regarding a replacement vehicle for the day, considering the subfr. Has turned out to be major 'lemon', you'd think as a gesture of good will, hyundai would pay another $25 - 30 for a rental. Their cust. Assis. Centre is a joke. The girl handling calls knows nothing about mechanics, has no authority and just keeps saying she's sorry but this is nhtsa's deal, not hyundai. Another issue- with the s. F. Recall notice, i received a 2nd notice re: chrome handles peeling on inside door. Mine peeled the first year i had the car - abrasion to my finger. I taped the handle and didn't complain. The service manager last week told me recall goes to '03 models (why did i get the notice?) and says i can pay $90 for chrome replacement. And by the way, also handed me $2500 worth of other work i need - i don't, according to my mechanic. Guess h. Trying to recoup money some way, since they have to replace the s. F. Free. Bottom line: this is my 2nd h. And my last-lost faith& worried that they will not do proper job on recall work. Will pay for rental and alignment myself. Any suggestions?
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	75000
Number of Occurences	1
Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	BEACON FALLS, CT
VIN pattern	XXXXXX
Was vehicle invloved in a crash?	N
Was vehicle involved in a fire?	N
Was incedent reported to police?	N
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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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What is Recall?
A recall is when a product is removed from the market or a correction is made to the product because it is either defective or potentially harmful.
What is Failure?
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.
What is Defect?
Non-conformance of a car component with the specified requirements, or non-fulfillment of user expectations, including the safety aspects.

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2004 Hyundai SONATA Structure Frame And Members Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2004 Hyundai SONATA Structure Frame And Members Problems, Complaints and Defects

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