| Issue ID | 1431228 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11053740 |
| Manufacurer | Hyundai Motor America |
| Brand | HYUNDAI |
| Model | SONATA |
| Model Year | 2010 |
| File date | 07/12/17 |
| Component | UNKNOWN OR OTHER |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | The third door handle in a year has broken. Earlier this year, my drivers rear and passenger front door handles both broke in a weeks time. I contacted a local dealership, they told me it was a known problem but there was nothing they could was because hyundai didny recognize it as a safety recall. I contacted corporate, who agreed to replace the two. Last week my drivers front door handle broken. Luckily i am physically able to crawl across the passenger seat as i wasn't at home and needed to get into my car. I once again contacted corporate who told me they wouldn't fix it as it is out of warranty and normal wear and year, and they already gave me two "good will" fixes. This is a safety issue. A 7 year old vehicle with 105k miles should not have 3 broken door handles. Researching online, many others have faced this issue. The fact the dealership admitted it was an issue as well let's me know i'm not alone. The cost for a handle and to get it painted will be over $200. Hyundai needs to issue a recall. If there was an emergency, i would be trapped in my seat since a rescuer could not open my door from the outside |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 105 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | BALTIMORE, MD |
| VIN pattern | 5NPET4ACXAHXXXXXX |
| 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 | 0 |
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