| Issue ID | 1554402 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11194876 |
| Manufacurer | Hyundai Motor America |
| Brand | HYUNDAI |
| Model | SONATA |
| Model Year | 2013 |
| File date | 01/04/19 |
| Component | STEERING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Steering wheel makes a clunking noise when turning left or right. Small plastic steering coupler has fallen apart inside and needs replacing. Doesn't feel safe to drive. This happens with stationary or in motion. The part is 6 dollars but the labor to replace is nearly 400 dollars |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 96000 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | DILLSBURG, PA |
| VIN pattern | 5NPEC4AB9DHXXXXXX |
| 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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