| Issue ID | 1334794 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10926458 |
| Manufacurer | Hyundai Motor America |
| Brand | HYUNDAI |
| Model | SONATA |
| Model Year | 2011 |
| File date | 13/09/16 |
| Component | STEERING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | I purchased a pre-owned 2011 sonata in oct 2013. In september of 2016 the steering wheel at times would be hard to steer. Then around october of 2016 my steering wheel started making a clicking sound when turning the wheel and the esc light remained illuminated even when i depressed the button numerous times . When i went to a local mechanic to find out what the problem was, i was told it was the steering column and that i would need to take it to hyundai to fix it because the steering would have to be reprogrammed. I called and was surprised to learn that it was not covered under warranty. I had to shell out $1100 just to have it repaired. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 80732 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | BANGOR, PA |
| VIN pattern | 5NPEC4ACXBHXXXXXX |
| 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 | 10 |
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