| Issue ID | 1501973 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11133084 |
| Manufacurer | Hyundai Motor America |
| Brand | HYUNDAI |
| Model | SONATA |
| Model Year | 2012 |
| File date | 15/09/18 |
| Component | STEERING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Makes a popping sound when turning the steering wheel. Started 3 weeks ago, at 1st, it was a quarter in either direction, while stationary, & has progressively got worse to now 1/16 turn & even sometimes in motion. My vehicle has almost 119,000 miles it now.& i found a steering coupling recall for this for my vehicle,but i never received one, & the recall i found was for 100,000 miles. From what i read this is a $5. 00 part & they are charging $300. 00 - $700. 00 to fix? To my knowledge i've only received 4/5 recall notices #123, #132 ,#136, #160 & #169. I found a sonata steering coupling extended warranty for 10 yrs or 100,00 miles txx7 issued on feb 27,2017 that i never received, & since mine now has almost 119,000 miles, it should still be covered. They say this defect is not a safety issue, but it's progressively getting worse, but when the ty-rod or rack & pinion breaks & causes a crash.. To me that is a safety issue. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 118650 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | BLUFF CITY, TN |
| VIN pattern | 5NPEB4AC2CHXXXXXX |
| 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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| Vehicle speed | 45 |
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