NHTSA Complaint #11620886 — 2018 HYUNDAI SONATA ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Complaint Details

ODI Number	11620886
Vehicle	2018 HYUNDAI SONATA
Component	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Date of Incident	October 20, 2024
Date Filed	October 20, 2024
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	SC

Consumer Description

The electrical and engines in these cars are horrible . The steering wheel keeps locking up while driving cause everything to flick inside the car . This is a major safety issue for me when I am driving and I am unable to control the steering wheel. Dealership claimed they don’t see the issue with the car which I am stating . The vehicle was only inspected by a mechanic and since Hyundai said they couldn’t find anything a 3rd party confirmed that this was a ongoing issue and dealership could’ve caught it but it’s cheaper the sell the car . No everything happens at once especially if I’m turning or driving under 40 mph. First appeared 15 days after I bought the vehicle I alerted the dealership immediately

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