| Issue ID | 744961 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10290096 |
| Manufacurer | HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY |
| Brand | HYUNDAI |
| Model | SONATA |
| Model Year | 2007 |
| File date | 15/10/09 |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Rear brakes on 2007 hyundai sonata acquired high pitched squeal, odor, and wheels were too hot to the touch at 17,500 miles. Both rear wheel bolts & wheel were very hot. The tire could blow up on a highway and cause personal injury. I took it to the dealer and the dealer said to replace rear disk brakes at a cost of $275. I protested saying that at such a low mileage it should not happen and there seems to be design defect and that it should be covered under warranty but they would not budge. There seems to be defective rear brake mechanisms causing the pads to freeze against the rotors. I got pads replaced, rotor resurfaced etc. At napa. They said that it is systemic problem with sonatas. Many people have posted rear brake problems at http://www. Aboutautomobile. Com/complaint/2007/hyundai/sonata for your review. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 17500 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | FARMINGTON HILLS, MI |
| VIN pattern | 5NPET46C57HXXXXXX |
| 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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| Vehicle speed | 65 |
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