| Issue ID | 1627095 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11289263 |
| Manufacurer | Hyundai Motor America |
| Brand | HYUNDAI |
| Model | SONATA |
| Model Year | 2013 |
| File date | 10/10/19 |
| Component | STEERING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | The steering wheel sticks and/or temporarily locks while driving. The wheel while driving between 40 mph and faster doesn't recenter and feels like it locks or sticks because the driver has to forcibly recenter the wheel. The car has 97,699 miles. 2 months ago jim click hyundai replaced power steering motor assembly $910. 00 out of pocket costs. The repair did not fix this problem. Returned to same dealership on 12/9/19 service advisor did an alignment. The problem still remains. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 93819 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | VAIL, AZ |
| VIN pattern | 5NPEB4AC9DHXXXXXX |
| 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 | 40 |
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