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2011 Hyundai SONATA Engine Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	1428623
Internal NHTSA #	11051386
Manufacurer	Hyundai Motor America
Brand	HYUNDAI
Model	SONATA
Model Year	2011
File date	28/11/17
Component	ENGINE
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	2011 hyundai sonata limited 2. 4l. Vehicle has been eating through 2 quarts of synthetic valvoline 5w20 oil every couple weeks. The dipstick always has black tar like oil on the tip. There's no leaks underneath as i keep a piece of card board under it while parked. I began noticing this at around 82,000 miles because when getting it changed around every 2500 miles, the mechanic always stating, "your really low on oil." so, now i check my oil every other day.. The engine has been making a loud knocking sound for over a year now. And, the check engine light came on at around 112,000 miles. I just had the engine recall test done at the dealership in terre haute, in. They stated it passed the inspection test and still couldn't tell me why it goes through so much oil or why it's knocking so loud. Also, the check engine light is still on.. And, now i'm at 140,000 miles. Also, i've had to replace the starter selonoid lever 4 times now! It's a cheap 8 dollar plastic part that keeps breaking inside the starter. And, will pass the starter test if u take it in. Left me stranded each time. Dealer wanted $800 to fix plus tow fee.. I did the job myself instead.
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	82000
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Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	LINTON, IN
VIN pattern	5NPEC4AC2BHXXXXXX
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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What is Recall?
A recall is when a product is removed from the market or a correction is made to the product because it is either defective or potentially harmful.
What is Failure?
Failure is the state or condition of not meeting a desirable or intended objective, and may be viewed as the opposite of success. Product failure ranges from failure to sell the product to fracture of the product, in the worst cases leading to personal injury, the province of forensic engineering.
What is Defect?
Non-conformance of a car component with the specified requirements, or non-fulfillment of user expectations, including the safety aspects.

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2011 Hyundai SONATA Engine Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2011 Hyundai SONATA Engine Problems, Complaints and Defects

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