| Issue ID | 1453713 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11079472 |
| Manufacurer | Hyundai Motor America |
| Brand | HYUNDAI |
| Model | SONATA |
| Model Year | 2013 |
| File date | 13/03/18 |
| Component | STEERING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Steering clunk when stopped testing side to side movement. Loud, in cab. Possible steering coupler failure. Unknown without disassembly. Potential for steering failure, causing accident. May be cause for off track steering issue while traveling on the highway. A previous complaint was made to local dealership that the vehicle does not hold course (steering line), forcing constant corrections with steering wheel to drive straight (or in desired direction of travel). Gives a feeling that tires are "tracking in a grooved highway" when you are on a smooth roadway at highway speeds 65mph. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 51000 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | CHICO, CA |
| VIN pattern | 5NPEB4AC5DHXXXXXX |
| 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 | 0 |
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