| Issue ID | 1234241 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10677136 |
| Manufacurer | Hyundai Motor America |
| Brand | HYUNDAI |
| Model | SONATA |
| Model Year | 2006 |
| File date | 04/09/14 |
| Component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BEL |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | 2006 hyundai sonata. Consumer writes in regards to replacement of drive belt issues. *smd the consumer stated there were no issues with the vehicle, prior to the drive belts being replaced. A few weeks after the belts were replaced, the vehicle was not performing well when driven. There was hardness on the accelerator pedal, there was a slight, faint chirping, faint grinding sound when the a/c was turned on. The manager informed the consumer, the noise was coming from the a/c/panel and maybe a loose flap. However, the noise continued. The vehicle was returned to the mechanic, who inspected the vehicle and discovered the belt that was installed was not the correct one for the vehicle. However, after the original belt was installed the noise was still present, but not as loud. Also, the struts were replaced due to hearing a noise when going over bumps.*jb |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | |
| Number of Occurences | 3 |
| Source of the issue | CONSUMER LETTER |
| City and State | ORLANDO, FL |
| VIN pattern | 5NPE446FX6HXXXXXX |
| 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? | |
| No. of injured persons | |
| No. of fatalities | |
| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
| Number of cylinders | 6 |
| Drive train type | FWD |
| Transmission type | |
| Vehicle speed | |
| DoT tire identifier | |
| Tire size | |
| Location of tire code | |
| Type of tire failure code | |
| Was defective tire repaired? | |
| Date of manufacture | |
| Type of child seat code | |
| Type of restraint | |
| Dealer's name | FIRESTONE COMPLETE AUTCARE |
| Dealer's telephone number | |
| Dealer's city | CASSELBERRY |
| Dealer's state code | FL |
| Dealer's ZIP code | 32707 |