| Issue ID | 1593921 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11245243 |
| Manufacurer | Hyundai Motor America |
| Brand | HYUNDAI |
| Model | SONATA |
| Model Year | 2012 |
| File date | 07/08/19 |
| Component | STEERING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Steering where makes loud clicking noise when turned left and right. Also, when going over bumps, sounds like the entire underneath is about to fall out. My mechanic says it is the coupler and he believes there is a recall on it. However, when i look it up, says that the 2011 and 2013 were recalled, but not the 2012. The warranty was extended on this year's model. Also, the dealership is saying that it is safe to drive. I do not feel safe when driving it; i would like to get it repaired, but do not feel that i should be paying for something that hyundai knows is a defect. |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | COLUMBIA, NJ |
| VIN pattern | 5NPEB4AC0CHXXXXXX |
| 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 | 65 |
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