| Issue ID | 1187092 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10722050 |
| Manufacurer | Hyundai Motor America |
| Brand | HYUNDAI |
| Model | SONATA |
| Model Year | 2011 |
| File date | 04/11/14 |
| Component | STEERING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | When traveling at low speeds car makes a clunking sound. Was very concern something was wrong with the suspension, took the car to my mechanic. The mechanic put the vehicle on the lift and found the suspension to be in good shape. He then test drove the car and stated there is a problem with the 2011 sonatas with the power steering. Stated that a rubber coupling in the motor driven power steering assembly is a common problem with the 2011 hyundai sonatas. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 108012 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | PALMETTO, FL |
| VIN pattern | 5NEC4AC2BH0XXXXXX |
| 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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| Vehicle speed | 25 |
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