| Issue ID | 1618606 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11279942 |
| Manufacurer | Hyundai Motor America |
| Brand | HYUNDAI |
| Model | SONATA |
| Model Year | 2012 |
| File date | 24/02/19 |
| Component | STEERING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Electronic steering failure a lot of noise and the steering column rattles when you hit the smallest bumps. This is a major safety issue as it is difficult to keep the steering straight and it is my wife's call driving my family to school etc. It will catch when attempting to turn increasing the risk of accidents in a situation where you need to be able to make quick moves. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 68000 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | ST. PAUL, IN |
| VIN pattern | 5NPEB4AC7CHXXXXXX |
| 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 | 30 |
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