| Issue ID | 728524 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10274749 |
| Manufacurer | HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY |
| Brand | HYUNDAI |
| Model | SONATA |
| Model Year | 2009 |
| File date | 22/06/09 |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | 2008 hyundai sonata with under 25,000 miles on it already needs a rear brake job. Was told by our dealer that it is normal because it is a front wheel drive. Was told hyundai will not stand behind it, however, some dealers will fix it for no charge because it is so ridiculous. The dealer we bought the cars from will not. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 23000 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | MANCHESTER, ME |
| VIN pattern | 5NPET46C68HXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
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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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