NHTSA Complaint #10870177 — 2005 HYUNDAI SONATA

UNKNOWN OR OTHER issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	10870177
Vehicle	2005 HYUNDAI SONATA
Component	UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Date of Incident	May 21, 2016
Date Filed	May 21, 2016
Mileage	59,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	PA

Consumer Description

I JUST FAILED INSPECTION DUE TO HOLE RUSTED THRU SUBFRAME.

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