NHTSA Complaint #11473007 — 2015 HYUNDAI SONATA

ENGINE issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11473007
Vehicle	2015 HYUNDAI SONATA
Component	ENGINE
Date of Incident	July 28, 2021
Date Filed	July 8, 2022
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	CA

Consumer Description

While driving on the freeway the engine began loosing power and there is a knocking sound. My daughter was almost rear ended trying to get off the freeway. The vehicle was inspected by an independent mechanic and i was told the rod bearings are bad and the engine needs to be replaced. The vehicle has regular oil changes and does not consume a lot of oil. No warning lights came on. The dealership refuses to inspect the vehicle because it has a salvaged title. The failure happened at 108k miles.

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