| Issue ID | 1567431 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11209947 |
| Manufacurer | Hyundai Motor America |
| Brand | HYUNDAI |
| Model | SONATA |
| Model Year | 2007 |
| File date | 18/05/19 |
| Component | ENGINE |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | I had been driving on the turnpike for almost an hour when i started to hear a clicking noise. I was driving about 70 mph and pressed down on the accelerator. When i did so, there was a loud bang and suddenly, smoke filled under the hood and also came out the exhaust pipe. I also saw debris flew out from under the car, looking like it was coming from the tail pipe. I pulled over and opened the hood to find oil everywhere, more smoke flooding out of the hood and bits of metal debris all over. Oil was leaking all over the side of the road. The mechanic has judged that the engine burst while i was driving it. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 111000 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | NORRISTOWN, PA |
| VIN pattern | 5NPET46C97HXXXXXX |
| 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 | 70 |
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