| Issue ID | 1627501 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11289636 |
| Manufacurer | Hyundai Motor America |
| Brand | HYUNDAI |
| Model | SONATA |
| Model Year | 2013 |
| File date | 02/12/19 |
| Component | STEERING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | The steering column started making a clunking or bumping noise when moving it at a slow speed. The steering also seemed a bit loose. I took it to a service station and was told that everything was "tight" and that it's probably nothing serious. However, i've read reports about others having similar experiences and being told it could be a failing steering coupler that could lead to loss of control. I'm trying to ascertain if this is something i should be concerned about. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 70000 |
| Number of Occurences | |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | PITTSBURGH, PA |
| VIN pattern | 5NPEB4AC7DHXXXXXX |
| 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 | 5 |
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