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2011 Hyundai SONATA Steering Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	838323
Internal NHTSA #	10376289
Manufacurer	HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY
Brand	HYUNDAI
Model	SONATA
Model Year	2011
File date	06/12/10
Component	STEERING
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	Purchased a 2011 hyundai sonata 2. 0t (limited w/ nav) in november, 2010. From the onset, the steering had a distinct and significant pull to the left. The steering wheel would always be slightly turned to the left. Returned car to dealership service department mid december to be corrected. Dealer stated that the alignment was adjusted and it was corrected. The steering problem returned immediately. Returned car to dealership a second time in early january. Car is currently at dealership. The dealership stated that corporate hyundai engineers acknowledge the problem, but do not have a permanent solution. The steering issue requires constant compensation to the right to prevent the car from unintentionally moving to the left. It occurs mainly during acceleration and at cruising at highway speeds. It should be noted that it is not as noticeable during hard acceleration as it is with a normal linear acceleration. The left pull is reduced when weighted with additional people in the car. The pull, though constant, varies in force. At times, it is very strong and occurs even when
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	750
Number of Occurences	1
Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	RICHMOND, TX
VIN pattern	5NPEC4AB9BHXXXXXX
Was vehicle invloved in a crash?	N
Was vehicle involved in a fire?	N
Was incedent reported to police?	N
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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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