| Issue ID | 1221669 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10766442 |
| Manufacurer | Hyundai Motor America |
| Brand | HYUNDAI |
| Model | SONATA |
| Model Year | 2011 |
| File date | 01/09/15 |
| Component | STEERING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | The vehicle developed a clicking noise around 53kmiiles under the dash when turning the wheel. It became a larger problem one day on the highway at 65 mph the wheel started shaking as if the wheels were about to fall off. The dealer found the rubber gasket that holds the steering column in place had disintegrated, they replaced the part and the issue was resolved. I feel this was a very dangerous safety issue and since i have found so many others online postings of the same issue that i am convinced that this should be a safety recall. This model has a much higher than average amount of recalls. This however was the most dangerous issue i have had with the sonara and i was very afraid when i had a hard time to suddenly not be able to easily control the steering. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 55700 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | MANASSAS PARK, VA |
| VIN pattern | 5NPEC4AC4BHXXXXXX |
| 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 | 65 |
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