NHTSA Complaint #11429655 — 2011 HYUNDAI SONATA STEERING

Complaint Details

ODI Number	11429655
Vehicle	2011 HYUNDAI SONATA
Component	STEERING
Date of Incident	August 1, 2021
Date Filed	August 18, 2021
Mileage	44,181 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	VA

Consumer Description

The contact's father owns a 2011 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated that while his father was attempting to make a turn, the electric power steering failed, and the steering wheel became difficult to turn. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and diagnosed as a steering column failure. The contact was informed that the steering column needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 44,181.

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