| Issue ID | 1320933 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10909472 |
| Manufacurer | Hyundai Motor America |
| Brand | HYUNDAI |
| Model | SONATA |
| Model Year | 2011 |
| File date | 08/09/16 |
| Component | STEERING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | My driver side tail light fell out of the casing, driving down the highway during the summer of 2015. Luckily, the wires kept it holding on or it would have flown into traffic. Now, a bit over a year later, in september of 2016, and out of warranty, the passenger side has done the same thing. The dealership refuses to do anything since i am out of warranty. According to hyundai forums, there are a lot of cars that are having this issue. See this link: http://www. Hyundai-forums. Com/yf-2011-sonata-i45/143267-tail-light-studs-breaking-off. Html#/topics/143267? Page=3&_k=wuwg5m also, there is an issue with a $3 clip in the steering wheel. I get a lot of clatter when driving down the road, and turning my steering wheel according to hyundai forums, my car isn't the only one this is happening to. I have been told it isn't a safety issue, and can wait a bit to get it replaced. It is highway robbery for them to charge $237 to replace a $3 part. But, because it is in the steering column, no other auto-repair places will fix it. I cannot document this as i have not had it fixed yet, and i cannot record the sound while driving... |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 72000 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | MARYVILLE, TN |
| VIN pattern | 5NPEB4AC1BHXXXXXX |
| 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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| Vehicle speed | 55 |
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