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2012 Hyundai SONATA Steering Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	1536213
Internal NHTSA #	11175740
Manufacurer	Hyundai Motor America
Brand	HYUNDAI
Model	SONATA
Model Year	2012
File date	08/02/19
Component	STEERING
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	Steering coupler has disintegrated allowing dangerous free play in steering according to auto tech. Occurs while stationary if wheel is moved side to side, as well as in motion. This has been occurring for approx 6mo but has gotten worse so it was just taken to a private garage for diagnosis. I reviewed for recalls but did not find any for this issue with this vin. I believe manufacture should cover repairs due to nature of problem.
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	150000
Number of Occurences
Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	MONTEREY, CA
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
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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