| Issue ID | 1462022 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11089198 |
| Manufacurer | Hyundai Motor America |
| Brand | HYUNDAI |
| Model | SONATA |
| Model Year | 2010 |
| File date | 18/04/18 |
| Component | ENGINE |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Starter failed. Car was exhibiting no problems. Parked at a store. Came out and wouldn't start. Battery was not a problem. Had to have car towed. Needed a new starter at 75,621 miles. Keffer hyundai svc ctr stated they have had complaints, even issued statement to other automotive repair shops of what to look for should cars be brought to them for service (ours was). Keffer svc ctr further stated they "should probably issue recall". |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 75621 |
| Number of Occurences | |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | MATTHEWS, NC |
| VIN pattern | 5NPEB4AC9BHXXXXXX |
| 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 |
| 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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| Vehicle speed | 0 |
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