| Issue ID | 1273879 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10853663 |
| Manufacurer | Hyundai Motor America |
| Brand | HYUNDAI |
| Model | SONATA |
| Model Year | 2011 |
| File date | 05/04/16 |
| Component | STEERING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Steering wheel clicking noise when turned. Was told by dealership it would become dangerous to steer as the part ( a rubber part the size of a 50 cent coin ) deteriorated. The part replaced was 1-56315-2k000-fff- flexible coupling. It cost around $300. 00 to replace a $2. 52 part, that is considered as a safety issue. There has been no recall yet, but the dealership says they have had to replace many of these parts. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 36144 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | LAWRENCEVILLE, GA |
| VIN pattern | 5NPEC4AB9BHXXXXXX |
| 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 |
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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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