| Issue ID | 1243717 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10808421 |
| Manufacurer | Hyundai Motor America |
| Brand | HYUNDAI |
| Model | SONATA |
| Model Year | 2011 |
| File date | 13/10/13 |
| Component | ENGINE |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | For the last 2. 2 years my sonata limited has not kept a stable coolant level. We first noticed the problem when on a trip in arizona when we checked the oil just to be safe. I was about 1k from needing an oil change. We added 50/50 coolant and drove home and immediately made an appt with the dealership. They said they didn't find a problem and sent me away. This issue continued, coolant would be low or gone between oil changes (3k miles). I have taken the car back at least 4 times and although they have "fixed" a couple of potential issues, the problem persists. I have lived in extremely warm climates all of my life and i have never had a car where the coolant seemed to vanish for no reason and not leave a trace. I am now at 52,370 miles and am concerned that there may be damage and i will not have a warranty soon. I am considering the song-beverly warranty rights. Please help! |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | AZUSA, CA |
| VIN pattern | 5NPEC4AC8BHXXXXXX |
| 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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