| Issue ID | 1317642 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10906158 |
| Manufacurer | Hyundai Motor America |
| Brand | HYUNDAI |
| Model | SONATA |
| Model Year | 2010 |
| File date | 03/08/16 |
| Component | STRUCTURE:BODY |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Body has rusted thru on multiple occasions on my car. Both rear doors rusted beyond repair, and needed to be replaced. Both front doors rusted thru and were repaired. Now rust hole developed in the engine compartment in area of hood hinge. This is a structurally reinforced area of the car but only a patch was put over rust hole to make repair. This work was all done under warranty. I contend that the last repair was not properly done, and that the car is unsafe. Hyundai denies my claim. The car was looked at by the dealers own body shop and they claim that the area under the dashboard is all rusted and will cost nearly $10000 to repair. Hyundai claims the car is not defective, even thought there are internal spots where no coatings were applied to the steel. I contest that the company is only protecting themselves and have full knowledge that the car is defective. The warranty will expire shortly and then , they will be off the hook for any future repairs caused by their negligence while assembling their vehicle. The vehicle was purchased new at coastal hyundai, which also owns cocoa hyundai. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 110000 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | MELBOURNE BEACH, FL |
| VIN pattern | 5NPEU4ACOAHXXXXXX |
| 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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