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2012 Hyundai SONATA Steering Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	1490827
Internal NHTSA #	11120897
Manufacurer	Hyundai Motor America
Brand	HYUNDAI
Model	SONATA
Model Year	2012
File date	18/08/18
Component	STEERING
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	There is a "popping" noise heard in the steering column when turning the steering wheel left or right. This is a well know issue with a plastic bushing located within the steering column. There are numerous videos on the internet addressing this problem. They all deal with the same part being "chewed up" within the steering column.
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	119000
Number of Occurences
Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	JOLIET, IL
VIN pattern	5NPEB4AC6CHXXXXXX
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?
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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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2012 Hyundai SONATA Steering Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2012 Hyundai SONATA Steering Problems, Complaints and Defects

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