| Issue ID | 1107757 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10631385 |
| Manufacurer | Hyundai Motor America |
| Brand | HYUNDAI |
| Model | SONATA |
| Model Year | 2010 |
| File date | 06/09/14 |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Sometime w/in the past 2 years, i checked your website for "any" mechanical complaints that had been filed about the 2010 hyundai sonata gls. There were 44 (filed nationally) for broken door handles and sticking brake calipers. Well, yesterday (9-6-2014) as i was entering my vehicle in the afternoon, the driver's side door handle "broke completely off." i'm retired, single and very rarely have passengers in my vehicle, thereby little use of the other door handles...... Just 4 years of using my driver's side door. I'm elderly, not aggressive or rough on equipment, nor in a hurry. It was just a normal pull on my door handle and it snapped completely off. I've even been more cautious about opening my door since i read about prior complaints in the past on your website. Well, i just thought i'd add my "two cents" since doors handles seem to be one of two common problems w/ my model. Overall, when i last checked your website and saw only 44 complaints for the 2010 model, i was impressed...... But never expected it to ever happen to me. Bad luck i guess. Hope the dealership honors the warranty when i call them tomorrow. I bought the car new and really like it. It has performed well and i'm very proactive when it comes to maintenance. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 36000 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | ORLANDO, FL |
| VIN pattern | 5NPET4AC1AHXXXXXX |
| 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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| 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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| Vehicle speed | 0 |
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