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2011 Hyundai SONATA Steering Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	1350399
Internal NHTSA #	10946590
Manufacurer	Hyundai Motor America
Brand	HYUNDAI
Model	SONATA
Model Year	2011
File date	01/07/16
Component	STEERING
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	Steering wheel makes terrible noise, particularly when driving over any bump or unlevel area in the roadway, and steering is becoming very loose. Dealership says it's the steering wheel coupler that has broken and admits it is a very common issue with this vehicle because the part is plastic. The cost to repair is $400. Hyundai needs to step up and take care of this defective part before someone gets hurt.
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	60000
Number of Occurences	1
Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	SMYRNA, GA
VIN pattern	5NPEC4AC6BHXXXXXX
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
Number of cylinders	4
Drive train type	FWD
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2011 Hyundai SONATA Steering Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2011 Hyundai SONATA Steering Problems, Complaints and Defects

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