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2006 Hyundai SONATA Engine Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	1226109
Internal NHTSA #	10779617
Manufacurer	Hyundai Motor America
Brand	HYUNDAI
Model	SONATA
Model Year	2006
File date	19/07/14
Component	ENGINE
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	The car was expertly maintained, followed the severe duty maintenance schedule. Never had a problem until 125,000 miles. Metallic debris in the crankcase caused the oil pump not to spray oil onto the connecting rod bearing causing a complete engine failure. This is the same thing that was recently recalled on the newer 2011-up theta ii. The theta i and theta ii are the exact same short blocks except for the theta ii's direct injection system. My mechanic who did the repair was very surprised since he always inspected my car annually and knew i used to be a mechanic and maintained all my cars like clockwork. The repair cost was $4,113. 53, see attached invoice. The existing recall should be for all theta engine since 2006-up not just for the 2011-up.
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	125000
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Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	NORTH BABYLON, NY
VIN pattern	KMHEU46C66AXXXXXX
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
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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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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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2006 Hyundai SONATA Engine Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2006 Hyundai SONATA Engine Problems, Complaints and Defects

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