| Issue ID | 1224237 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10778218 |
| Manufacurer | Hyundai Motor America |
| Brand | HYUNDAI |
| Model | SONATA |
| Model Year | 2012 |
| File date | 01/09/15 |
| Component | ENGINE |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Engine seized without any warnings (as hyundai states we would have) while driving approximately 73-75 mph. Was accelerating to move from left lane to right in order to exit highway during rush hour traffic on nj 78 west. Without warning all lights came on and engine shut down. Paying to have a used engine installed with a 1 year warranty. Dealership says hyundai will not replace our engine for free because we were over the wsrrsnty period. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 146074 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | COLUMBIA, NJ |
| VIN pattern | 5NPEB4AC0CHXXXXXX |
| 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? | |
| No. of injured persons | 0 |
| No. of fatalities | 0 |
| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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| Vehicle speed | 75 |
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