| Issue ID | 1597571 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11252967 |
| Manufacurer | Hyundai Motor America |
| Brand | HYUNDAI |
| Model | SONATA |
| Model Year | 2008 |
| File date | 01/09/19 |
| Component | SUSPENSION |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Steering the car became difficult and a loud whining noise would occur turning right or even slightly moving the steering wheel would cause that noise. Parked car in alley to wait on it to be fixed someone drove onto my property and swiped my car. Have recall on crossmember assembly but is the front covered also? |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 169000 |
| Number of Occurences | |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | FORT WAYNE, IN |
| VIN pattern | 5NPET46C08HXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | Y |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | N |
| Was part original equipment? | |
| No. of injured persons | |
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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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| Vehicle speed | 0 |
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| Was defective tire repaired? | |
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| Type of child seat code | |
| Type of restraint | |
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