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2008 Hyundai SONATA Steering Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	1056839
Internal NHTSA #	10579047
Manufacurer	Hyundai Motor America
Brand	HYUNDAI
Model	SONATA
Model Year	2008
File date	08/04/14
Component	STEERING
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	On 04/08/2014, i was driving with my family when the steering wheel locked; then i stepped on the brake pedal and the wheel became loose and i was able to regain control of my car. Once we got to our destination i parked the car. Later, when i got in the car to return home, my car's ignition switch was not turning and the steering got locked as well. On 04/09/2014, i towed my sonata car to the dealer at momentum hyundai: 2775 auto mall pkwy, fairfield, ca 94533 for service. I described the issues to the service agent and i asked him if my issue was a recall and he said "no". The dealer charged me $736. 40 for labor and for these car parts: body & switch ass [fp number: 81910-3k010] cylinder assy-str [fp number: 81920-3ka10] bolt-safety lock [fp number: 81919-31000] note: on 04/06/2014, the steering wheel and the ignition switch had locked; but i was able to pull the steering wheel left and right and the ignition switch finally turned and the car started. But on 04/08/2014,i couldnt solve the issue myself. This is scary, especially when i was driving and had my family with me. Gm, and toyota have recalled millions of cars because of the same issue; and i dont know what hyunday is waiting for to do the same. I hope hyundai is not waiting on people to get severely hurt to raise a flag and announce a recall on their models. Hyundai should recall its models to prevent the loss of lives. If hyundai does a recall of its models to solve the issue i have experienced, i would appreciate they refunded my money. Thanks.
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	146430
Number of Occurences	1
Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	VACAVILLE, CA
VIN pattern	5NPET46C98HXXXXXX
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	4
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Vehicle speed	35
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What is Recall?
A recall is when a product is removed from the market or a correction is made to the product because it is either defective or potentially harmful.
What is Failure?
Failure is the state or condition of not meeting a desirable or intended objective, and may be viewed as the opposite of success. Product failure ranges from failure to sell the product to fracture of the product, in the worst cases leading to personal injury, the province of forensic engineering.
What is Defect?
Non-conformance of a car component with the specified requirements, or non-fulfillment of user expectations, including the safety aspects.

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2008 Hyundai SONATA Steering Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2008 Hyundai SONATA Steering Problems, Complaints and Defects

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