| Issue ID | 1334690 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10926381 |
| Manufacurer | Hyundai Motor America |
| Brand | HYUNDAI |
| Model | SONATA |
| Model Year | 2011 |
| File date | 11/11/16 |
| Component | STEERING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Turning steering wheel a few degrees left or right of center produced a knocking, clicking and some play. Also, steering would rattle loudly when driving over rough surface such as gravel driveway. Dealer repair determined it was the steering coupler allowing both shafts to become loose. Had this repaired and service dept. Manager told me i shoud now have a safe car? 8 months out of warranty, mileage of 41,740. I feel lose of steering control is a safety hazard. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 41740 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | HILLSBORO, OH |
| VIN pattern | 5NPEB4AC6BHXXXXXX |
| 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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