Issue ID | 1145980 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10670454 |
Manufacurer | Hyundai Motor America |
Brand | HYUNDAI |
Model | SONATA |
Model Year | 2011 |
File date | 06/01/15 |
Component | ENGINE |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | I was traveling down a highway when my engine started to make a knocking sound. The check engine light came on, and within 10 seconds my car stopped running. I was still moving when this happened. I was fortunate to be able to coast to a close by side road. I am gravely concerned that this could have happened on the interstate at higher speeds, and the potential consequences of such. I had the car towed to a dealer, and they tell me the engine is shot. I contacted hyundai customer care, and their response was "what do you want me to do about it." after more research, i have found numerous other instances of this engine failure. If this is an ongoing problem, i feel hyundai should do something before someone gets killed when this happens. Please note i am the second owner of this car. The mileage at just over 85,000 is mainly highway miles, and the car is serviced regularly. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 85000 |
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Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | ETOWAH , TN |
VIN pattern | 5NPEB4AC4BHXXXXXX |
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? | |
No. of injured persons | 0 |
No. of fatalities | 0 |
Date of purchase | 29/06/24 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
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Vehicle speed | 45 |
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