| Issue ID | 1291278 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10874974 |
| Manufacurer | Hyundai Motor America |
| Brand | HYUNDAI |
| Model | SONATA |
| Model Year | 2011 |
| File date | 22/02/16 |
| Component | STEERING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | One day driving, this clicking noise, started to come from steering column every time i made a turn and also when i drove over a slight bump in road. This noise has progressively gotten worse. Now i can hear it all the time when driving. I took car in for other recalls and service manager said this needed to be repaired. Cost of 375. 00! I feel because this has been noted on websites from many upon many of sonata owners that this particular steering coupler is faulty. Hence, the responsibility lies with the auto maker and not the car owner to absorb the cost of repairs. To make right, this dangerous wrong. Thank you |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 97000 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | SEWELL, NJ |
| VIN pattern | XXXXXX |
| 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 | 20 |
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