| Issue ID | 1224094 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10778116 |
| Manufacurer | Hyundai Motor America |
| Brand | HYUNDAI |
| Model | SONATA |
| Model Year | 2011 |
| File date | 21/09/15 |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | 11/20/10: steering column shaft. 5/18/11: brake switch. Car will not start or shift out of gear. C1513 code. Internal short in brake switch. 3/26/12: brake switch. Car will not start. C1513 code. Internal short in brake switch. Shift lever knob repl. 8/5/13: brake switch. Recall. Repl left front axle assembly. 7/7/14: inhib switch-check engine light on. Car is shifting hard, especially from p-r & then to d. Jolting sensation like someone hit from behind. Code p0705-transm range sensor malf. 10/1/14: brake tube. Shift lever cable. 10/16/14: code p0106: map sensor. Flexible coupling-clicking sound & wobbling when turning. Told me i was over 70k. Indicated i was under 70k when i made this appt. Mgr waived cost. 2/26/15: starter-would not start-towed. 5/15/15: rear passenger brake light-bulb burned out & melted into socket. Tail lamp also melted. Tech was able to heat & reshape socket. 8/3/15: brake light switch-car dead after work. Internal malfunction & caused brake lights to stay on. Hesitation during acceleration. Declined accurate auto to look further as car is still under warranty so i will take it to hub. It improved. 8/25/15: brake light switch. Severe hesitation-almost rear-ended |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 80171 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | TOMBALL, TX |
| VIN pattern | 5NPEC4AC7BHXXXXXX |
| 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? | |
| No. of injured persons | 0 |
| No. of fatalities | 0 |
| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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