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2011 Hyundai SONATA Steering Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	1218279
Internal NHTSA #	10762742
Manufacurer	Hyundai Motor America
Brand	HYUNDAI
Model	SONATA
Model Year	2011
File date	31/08/15
Component	STEERING
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	Recently while turning steering wheel in park , heard clicking/popping noise . Could feel the clicking through the steering column. Local hyundai dealership (where purchased) diagnosed issue on august 31,2015. Description of diagnosis on service paper. " recommend replacing coupler " cost of labor at $222. 14 and part cost $3. 65. This issue needs to be investigated for root cause and corrective actions. This coupler should not be wearing out after 81,319 miles. Also , if this had not been fixed soon. , it may caused a steering issue. Last, i have read there are several hundred reports of this coupler issue. I already had another popping issue with steering last spring that the gear in steering rack failed per service report and was replaced . Fortunately under warranty. With these issues mounting, with high labor cost , the long term reliability and cost to own this vehicle ,is a concern.
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	81319
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Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	KERNERSVILLE, NC
VIN pattern	5NPEC4ACXBHXXXXXX
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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2011 Hyundai SONATA Steering Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2011 Hyundai SONATA Steering Problems, Complaints and Defects

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