| Issue ID | 1368096 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10970102 |
| Manufacurer | Hyundai Motor America |
| Brand | HYUNDAI |
| Model | SONATA |
| Model Year | 2011 |
| File date | 02/11/13 |
| Component | ENGINE |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | While driving i noticed a knocking noise. I tried adding oil and the problem worsened. One day while on the highway, the car died completely. It was towed to a hyundai dealership. They identified a problem to be a rod bearings failure, but refused to repair the problem. The bank who held the loan sent it to auction. Afterwards i still paid over $9000 to pay off the loan. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 70000 |
| Number of Occurences | |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | ARLINGTON, TX |
| VIN pattern | 5NPEB4AC5BHXXXXXX |
| 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 | 65 |
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