| Issue ID | 1498422 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11129978 |
| Manufacurer | Hyundai Motor America |
| Brand | HYUNDAI |
| Model | SONATA |
| Model Year | 2012 |
| File date | 01/06/18 |
| Component | STEERING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Clunking sound coming from my 2012 hyundai sonata. Started off very soft popping/clicking sound few months in it is very loud and now going over bumps in the road it has gotten very loud. Sounds like the steering wheel could give out at any moment. I was told by the hyundai dealer the cost is $400 to fix for a $3. 00 part. This is highway robbery. Hyundai needs to recall this problem before someone get seriously hurt or killed for the steering to go out. If something should happen to occur i will certainly be calling my lawyer. Hyundai fix your problems before we go elsewhere. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 119200 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | NEW FRANKLIN, OH |
| VIN pattern | 5NPEC4AB3CHXXXXXX |
| 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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| Vehicle speed | 25 |
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