| Issue ID | 949957 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10483652 |
| Manufacurer | Hyundai Motor Company |
| Brand | HYUNDAI |
| Model | SONATA |
| Model Year | 2008 |
| File date | 09/10/12 |
| Component | ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Esc light intermittently illuminates around 20 - 25 mph when brake pedal is pressed. Inspected the front brakes and no problems noted. Checked tire pressure due to tpms indicator light illumined. Tried to reset sensor by disconnecting vehicle battery for 2 hours. Test drove the vehicle and esc light still illuminating intermittently. Brought vehicle to dealer and they replaced brake sensor switch. Reviewed complaints for vehicle type and noted that previous recall for same switch on 2006 - 2007 model year vehicle. Wife told that extended warranty does not cover this item. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 73225 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | MILTON, VT |
| VIN pattern | 5NPEU46F28HXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | |
| Was part original equipment? | |
| No. of injured persons | 0 |
| No. of fatalities | 0 |
| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
| Number of cylinders | 6 |
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| Vehicle speed | 20 |
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