| Issue ID | 837336 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10374964 |
| Manufacurer | HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY |
| Brand | HYUNDAI |
| Model | SONATA |
| Model Year | 2006 |
| File date | 01/04/10 |
| Component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl*the contact owns a 2006 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that the engine oil leaked and damaged the alternator. A mechanic replaced the alternator but the oil leak was not repaired. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer who stated that the failure was caused by the engine casing. The vehicle was repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 70,000 and the current mileage was approximately 100,000. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 70000 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | CHICAGO , IL |
| VIN pattern | 5NPEU46F26HXXXXXX |
| 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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