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2011 Hyundai SONATA Steering Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	1245838
Internal NHTSA #	10810005
Manufacurer	Hyundai Motor America
Brand	HYUNDAI
Model	SONATA
Model Year	2011
File date	01/05/15
Component	STEERING
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	2011 sonata have clicking noise when you turn steering wheel. If i ride over a bumpy road it sounds like a piece of metal is clunking and steering wheel is loose. Its totally unsafe on highway,at 65mph steering start vibrating and its scary,especially when there is a slight turn. I have done alignment,tire balance and tire rotation,but not helping with the problem. Now dealer wants me to change the coupling or bearing for $250. Most of 2011 sonata have this issue,they have not done anything about it. I tired of spending money on this car. I request nhtsa to help us with this matter.
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	85000
Number of Occurences
Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	SNELLVILLE, GA
VIN pattern	5NPEC4AC3BHXXXXXX
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	65
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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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