| Issue ID | 1359767 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10957661 |
| Manufacurer | Hyundai Motor America |
| Brand | HYUNDAI |
| Model | SONATA |
| Model Year | 2011 |
| File date | 01/11/16 |
| Component | STEERING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Had issues of knocking/rattling noise while driving or hitting bumps. Dealer told me it was the steering spring coupling. Had it replaced and less than one year, the problem has arisen again. At first, the rattling sound would be heard only while driving over small speed bumps or uneven terrains such as a brick driveway, but now it can be felt and heard while driving either on the freeway or local. There is also a clicking noise when turning the steering wheel to the right or left. Again, this part was replaced less than one year ago for $300+ and the problem has arisen again. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 130000 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | LOS ANGELES, CA |
| VIN pattern | 5NPEB4AC2BHXXXXXX |
| 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 | 35 |
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