| Issue ID | 1409423 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11025001 |
| Manufacurer | Hyundai Motor America |
| Brand | HYUNDAI |
| Model | SONATA |
| Model Year | 2009 |
| File date | 24/09/14 |
| Component | STEERING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Both of my 2009 sonata's have/had the same problem. I gotten rid of 1 of them. Power steering goes out intermittently when turning. Dealer never documented but did put power steering fluid in. 2011 sonata's did have a recall. Hyundai said out of warranty now as it has 117k miles. Both my 2009 sonata's had the problem, i wife got rid of hers last year. Plese make hyundai do the right thing.... Driving is unsafe with faulty steering. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 75000 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | LUTZ, FL |
| VIN pattern | 5NPET46C19HXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | 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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| Vehicle speed | 45 |
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