| Issue ID | 1692796 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11360968 |
| Manufacurer | Hyundai Motor America |
| Brand | HYUNDAI |
| Model | SONATA |
| Model Year | 2012 |
| File date | 10/09/20 |
| Component | STEERING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Loud clunking noise from steering column when turning right or left. Also very audible noises from front end when hitting bumps. Also travels into steering wheel. Steering feels unsafe and loose like wheel is going to fall off. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 143000 |
| Number of Occurences | |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | BURTON, MI |
| VIN pattern | 5NPEB4AC5CHXXXXXX |
| 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 | 45 |
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