| Issue ID | 1436267 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11057874 |
| Manufacurer | Hyundai Motor America |
| Brand | HYUNDAI |
| Model | SONATA |
| Model Year | 2008 |
| File date | 24/12/17 |
| Component | UNKNOWN OR OTHER |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | First there was a knocking sound and the car would drag to accelerate. This lasted 3 days each day it gradually getting worse. By the third day i was driving the knocking sound grew louder, something fell off the bottom of the car the check engine light came on, the car completely stopped driving, then up under the hood it was a fire and under the front part of the car. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 106000 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CA |
| VIN pattern | 5NPET46C98HXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | Y |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | N |
| 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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