| Issue ID | 967980 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10501316 |
| Manufacurer | Hyundai Motor Company |
| Brand | HYUNDAI |
| Model | SONATA |
| Model Year | 2009 |
| File date | 27/02/13 |
| Component | POWER TRAIN |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Noticed the car does not pull up the steep hill very well. Took to dealer who said transmission oil is dirty and smells bad and it needs transmission flush, resetting of transmission shift points, and fuel system clean . I pointed out these are not per scheduled maintenance requirement and was concerned the car was causing these problems so early in its usage . Will take it for the transmission flush as that is what dealer insists on before they inform me if there is a safety issue present. |
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| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | SAINT LOUIS, MO |
| VIN pattern | XXXXXX |
| 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 |
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