| Issue ID | 1336171 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10927562 |
| Manufacurer | Hyundai Motor America |
| Brand | HYUNDAI |
| Model | SONATA |
| Model Year | 2007 |
| File date | 22/11/16 |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | My valve cover gasket leaked oil onto the alternator and caused it to fail prematurely. My research has uncovered many hyundai vehicles having recalls with the same engine specs but sonata is not covered. Why is this? Why are so many consumers paying for this problem on the sonata when other hyundai vehicle (santa fe; veracruz) having identical engine setups are being recalled? I realize my sonata is almost 10 years old but shouldn't it still be a consideration? |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 175000 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | LEXINGTON, SC |
| VIN pattern | 5NPEU46F47HXXXXXX |
| 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 | 55 |
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