| Issue ID | 1336368 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10927713 |
| Manufacurer | Hyundai Motor America |
| Brand | HYUNDAI |
| Model | SONATA |
| Model Year | 2016 |
| File date | 10/11/16 |
| Component | ENGINE |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | My wife helen drives to work 35 miles each way daily, she started hearing a rattling noise that came from the engine area. The noise persisted for a few days and was observed during her commute to work twice. Husband test drove car as well and comfirmed a rattling noise. Car towed to premier hyndaui 3480 naglee road, tracy , california,95304. Sevice technitian comfirmed in writing vehicle has a non repairable engine, metal extracts were found inside the oil pan and the dealership advised engine is no good and needs to be replaced. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 19600 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | BRENTWOOD, CA |
| VIN pattern | 5NPE24AF4GHXXXXXX |
| 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 | 55 |
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