| Issue ID | 1726986 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11397810 |
| Manufacurer | Hyundai Motor America |
| Brand | HYUNDAI |
| Model | SONATA |
| Model Year | 2013 |
| File date | 04/08/20 |
| Component | STEERING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | The steering has become loose makes a very audible clunking sound when steered left and right. There is a severe amount of play in the steering you can turn it up to 3 in before the vehicle actually turns. It also causes drift due to the play. It makes the clunking noise even when sitting still, also has the play in the wheel when sitting still. It will drift while in motion and have the same play in the wheel and clunking. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 156255 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | LAKE ELSINORE, CA |
| VIN pattern | 5NPEB4AC0DHXXXXXX |
| 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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