| Issue ID | 1466750 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11093465 |
| Manufacurer | Hyundai Motor America |
| Brand | HYUNDAI |
| Model | SONATA |
| Model Year | 2011 |
| File date | 01/04/18 |
| Component | STEERING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | I purchased this car used & i purchased a used car warranty from the dealer because it already had more than 100,000 miles on it & had to get my engine replaced before driving 3000 miles. But not long after getting it back, my steering was making a clicking, knocking noise while being still & while in motion & it doesn't fill safe. Prior to replacing the engine, it was not making this noise. I bought it used already over 100,00 miles & it's in getting 3 recalls repaired & i was told that it's not covered under hyundai warranty or recall & will cost me over $400 like others & i can't afford $400+. This should be covered under a recall especially after the # of complaints i've seen on this. It sounds & feels like my steering wheel may come off while turning, going over bumps, on a street, on a highway, while driving, it doesn't matter & again, it clicks/knocks even when i turn the steering wheel just sitting. I have a video that captures the sound when not in motion. It started in april 2018, not long after i got my engine replaced in march 2018. That's when i looked up the recalls before making the appointment & learned about the steering, air bags & seatbelts. Since i can't afford it because i'm retired disabled i'm going to have to drive feeling unsafe until you decide recalling this steering wheel infraction. There are thousands of complaints about the exact same thing who are also wondering why this was not part of the recall. This needs to be a recall like yesterday. I'm uploading the estimate i received from the hyundai that did my recalls. And would like to know why this isn't a recall. Thank you. |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | LEVITTOWN, PA |
| VIN pattern | 5NPEB4AC9BHXXXXXX |
| 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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