| Issue ID | 729655 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10275723 |
| Manufacurer | HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY |
| Brand | HYUNDAI |
| Model | SONATA |
| Model Year | 2008 |
| File date | 11/06/09 |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | 2008 hyundai sonata purchased at duncan hyundai dealership in duncan,b. L bought the sonata with 40,000 km. And l paid hyundai about $100. 00 for a 65. Inspection. The brakes were 75%. So l asked the dealership owner,to explain the 65. Inspection and l asked about the brakes being 75%. He said 75% was just fine. But when l took the sonata into the shop for squealing,grinding rear brakes, the mechanic thought it was winter dirt and grime. L was charged 301. 00 for new rear brake pads. Lt,s friday july 3. The rear brakes are still squealing! Ls there a recall? |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | LAKE COWICHAN,B.C., 00 |
| VIN pattern | 5NPET46C98HXXXXXX |
| 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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