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2006 Hyundai SONATA Engine Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	1258772
Internal NHTSA #	10823964
Manufacurer	Hyundai Motor America
Brand	HYUNDAI
Model	SONATA
Model Year	2006
File date	20/11/15
Component	ENGINE
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	On lambda/lambda ii mpi series engines, engine oil can leak onto the alternator, which could affect charging system function and potentially cause the engine to stall and not restart. This would result in a loss of motive power as well as affect power braking and power steering system function, which would unexpectedly increase steering and brake pedal effort, potentially increasing stopping distances and the risk of a crash causing injury and/or damage to property. Every make/model of vehicle that has this engine has oil leaks on the alternator and other critical components (i've replaced 3 alternators so far! ~$200 each! + labor!!!) yet only a certain year of the "vera cruz" received a recall because the cost to hyundai would be higher to fix this issue on all affected vehicles (azera, sante fe, and my sonata etc. Models)
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	40000
Number of Occurences
Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	MELBOURNE, FL
VIN pattern	5NPEU46F26HXXXXXX
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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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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What is Failure?

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