| Issue ID | 1283131 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10864769 |
| Manufacurer | Hyundai Motor America |
| Brand | HYUNDAI |
| Model | SONATA |
| Model Year | 2011 |
| File date | 09/03/16 |
| Component | STEERING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | I took my car into the dealership over a month ago because of noises coming from the steering wheel. I knew that they had recalls before on steering but they told me that my issue was not covered under the recall. The issue is a steering coupler involving the steering column. They also have a new recall announcement made on april 16, 2016. There have been many complaints with the same steering issues with this vehicle and hyundai expects money out of pocket for it. Now when driving, the steering has gotten worse with increased speeds there is shaking and clicking. Any little bump in the road will cause clicking in the steering wheel. Even sitting still, it will click once you turn the wheel. I was told that this is a dangerous hazard but i cannot afford to get this fixed when obviously this is an ongoing issue with hyundai and their recalls. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 57000 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | DURHAM, NC |
| VIN pattern | 5NPEC4AC8BHXXXXXX |
| 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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