Issue ID | 1600392 |
Internal NHTSA # | 11255100 |
Manufacurer | Hyundai Motor America |
Brand | HYUNDAI |
Model | SONATA |
Model Year | 2016 |
File date | 06/09/19 |
Component | ENGINE |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2016 hyundai sonata. While driving approximately 40 mph, the contact heard a ticking noise coming from under the hood of the vehicle. Also, the oil light and check engine warning indicators illuminated. When attempting to drive the following day, the vehicle would not go past first or second gear. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who then referred the contact to the dealer. The contact had the vehicle towed to route 46 hyundai (located at 28 route 46, hackers, nj 07800, 908-850-0050) where it was diagnosed that the engine failed due to fractures with several engine pistons. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and opened case number: 16076286. The approximate failure mileage was 104,000. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 104000 |
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Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
City and State | LEDGEWOOD, NJ |
VIN pattern | KMHE24L19GAXXXXXX |
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 | 40 |
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