| Issue ID | 766712 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10311265 |
| Manufacurer | HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY |
| Brand | HYUNDAI |
| Model | SONATA |
| Model Year | 2007 |
| File date | 14/08/08 |
| Component | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl*the contact owns a 2007 hyundai sonata. While driving approximately 65 mph on normal road conditions. There was pressure applied to the accelerator, pedal, followed by a slow power response. The warning light indicator illuminated on the instrument panel. The driver pulled over to the side of the road and the engine was turned off. The vehicle restarted and he resumed normal operation. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer on three separate occasions for identical failures. The failures were contributed to the throttle position sensor. The vehicle was repaired for the malfunctions. The failure mileage was 29,776. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 29776 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | GLENDALE, CA |
| VIN pattern | 5NPEU46F77HXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
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| 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 | 65 |
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