| Issue ID | 728838 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10275009 |
| Manufacurer | HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY |
| Brand | HYUNDAI |
| Model | SONATA |
| Model Year | 2008 |
| File date | 02/02/08 |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | I purchased my 2008 hyundai sonata in february, 2008 brand new. Since day one, i have had problems getting the car out of the park position. I took it to my dealer for service and they did replace the brake switch once, but this is still occurring daily and it is frustrating. Often times it takes 5 or 6 tries with my foot firmly depressed on the brake pedal for my vehicle to get out of the park position. Yesterday morning, i was stuck at a drive up window because i had the car in park and could not get it out again - took about 5 tries to get it into drive. |
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| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | EAST PROVIDENCE, RI |
| VIN pattern | 5NPET46C68HXXXXXX |
| 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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