| Issue ID | 1356275 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10954611 |
| Manufacurer | Hyundai Motor America |
| Brand | HYUNDAI |
| Model | SONATA |
| Model Year | 2012 |
| File date | 01/06/16 |
| Component | STEERING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Steering wheel would make a clacking noise when the steering wheel was turned or when going over bumps in the road. The speed of the vehicle did not matter. An audible click could be heard when the wheel was turned to the right. When the car went over any speed bumps or pot holes, a clacking noise could be heard from inside the steering wheel. Took it to the dealership and found that the steering coupler was completely worn down. It started very subtly for a few months, but then within a month, would make noise with even the slightest movements or bumps. |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | WALNUT, CA |
| VIN pattern | 5NPEB4AC5CHXXXXXX |
| 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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