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2008 Hyundai SONATA Service Brakes, Hydraulic Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	772684
Internal NHTSA #	10316199
Manufacurer	HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY
Brand	HYUNDAI
Model	SONATA
Model Year	2008
File date	12/11/09
Component	SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	Car had 19,000 miles on it, i bought it new. Grinding noise from rear drivers side wheel took it to dealer and was told that the rear caliper was not releasing which ruined the brake pads and rotor. Told the car was not safe to drive. The rotor, caliper and pads had to be replaced. Dealer covered the cost. Never had brake problems with any other of the other cars i owned. My miles are highway miles and i do not have to use the brakes as often as i would in the city.
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	19500
Number of Occurences	1
Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	PITTSBURGH, PA
VIN pattern	5NPET46C18HXXXXXX
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?
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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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2008 Hyundai SONATA Service Brakes, Hydraulic Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2008 Hyundai SONATA Service Brakes, Hydraulic Problems, Complaints and Defects

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