Issue ID | 1501603 |
Internal NHTSA # | 11132822 |
Manufacurer | Hyundai Motor America |
Brand | HYUNDAI |
Model | SONATA |
Model Year | 2011 |
File date | 29/09/18 |
Component | ENGINE |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Sat evening driving thru downtown dallas car suddenly and without warning lost power and refused to start again. Luckily able to coast to exit ramp. Tow bill of $300 to get off roadway. Monday morning another $110 to tow to mechanic. Mechanic says engine is gone, but can't explain why. It simply seized up. New engine required. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 126000 |
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Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | BONHAM, TX |
VIN pattern | XXXXXX |
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 |
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Date of purchase | 29/06/24 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
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Vehicle speed | 30 |
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