| Issue ID | 998389 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10531976 |
| Manufacurer | Hyundai Motor Company |
| Brand | HYUNDAI |
| Model | SONATA |
| Model Year | 2013 |
| File date | 14/07/13 |
| Component | STEERING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Ever since purchased this car on 7/14/13, have had difficulty in keeping the car going straight at all speeds. It tends to wander in both left and right. Have to keep holding onto the steering wheel tight constantly to avoid drifting into other lanes. Over long distance driving, this has resulted in driver fatigue which is a potential safety hazard. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 20 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | CUPERTINO, CA |
| VIN pattern | 5NPEB4AC2DHXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | |
| Was part original equipment? | |
| No. of injured persons | 0 |
| No. of fatalities | 0 |
| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
| Number of cylinders | 4 |
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| Vehicle speed | 50 |
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