| Issue ID | 1230918 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10783515 |
| 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 | 8/31/15 took my car for service at a hyundai dealership. Was told the steering coupling needed to be replaced. When i asked the mechanic how was this determined,he stated by listening as he turned the steering wheel. I was given the cost as $360. 00. On 10/19/15,i returned for an oil change and was reminded about the steering coupling. I purchased this car in october,2012. I can't believe this is happening. I have read other drivers have had similar problems. I would like to see this investigated. It makes no sense that we are having such problems and the car isn't 5 years old yet. This will be my last hyundai. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 69009 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | DURHAM, NC |
| VIN pattern | 5NPEC4AC9BHXXXXXX |
| 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? | |
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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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| Vehicle speed | 0 |
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