| Issue ID | 1353590 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10949210 |
| Manufacurer | Hyundai Motor America |
| Brand | HYUNDAI |
| Model | SONATA |
| Model Year | 2011 |
| File date | 18/01/17 |
| Component | STEERING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Clunking noise in steering wheel. Research indicated it was a common problem with these vehicles. A plastic coupler fails in the power steering assist motor located on the steering wheel shaft underneath the dash. Dealer replaced the $3. 72 part and labor was $371. 42. Hyundai is aware of the problem and stated it was a common issue. This vehicle was bought new and the mileage when repaired on feb. 1, 2017 was 42892. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 42800 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | CHESAPEAKE, VA |
| VIN pattern | 5NPEB4AC5BHXXXXXX |
| 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 | 65 |
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