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Vehicle history — accidents, title & owners
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5NPEU46F86H••••••2007 Hyundai SONATA
This build draws 3.5× more complaints than the average 2007 Hyundai SONATA build (57 vs 16).
57on this build
603on the model
37builds in total
2involved a crash
1injuries
Most reportedAir Bags 25Visibility 9Electrical System 7Seat Belts 5
What owners of this build wrote
Vehicle Speed ControlcrashJan 2017
The contact owns a 2006 hyundai sonata. After the vehicle was shifted into reverse and the brake pedal was depressed, it experienced unintended accelerated. The contact stated that the vehicle did three rotations before crashing into three vehicles. A police report was filed and…
Air BagscrashDec 2007
My 2006 hyundai sonata lost control after driving through a patch of black ice. As a result, there was a collision with a fire hydrant, which cause severe front end damage to the car, as well as the fire hydrant. My driver side air bag never deployed. I have injured my right…
Fuel/propulsion SystemAug 2019
While driving our 2006 I noticed after stopping at a store and got back in it was hard to start. It finally did start, this had never happened before. As I was driving I noticed the gas gauge had moved from 3/4 of a tank to 1/2. I thought maybe I just looked at it wrong. But by…
SteeringApr 2019
The contact owns a 2006 hyundai sonata. While driving low speeds, there was an abnormal noise coming from the vehicle. Also, the steering wheel seized when attempting to turn left. The contact also mentioned that the instrument panel does not display the correct mileage. The…
Electrical SystemFeb 2019
Leaking valve cover is allowing oil to leak down onto the alternator. Car can be stationary or running. Most notable when car engine is running. Oil leaking onto alternator can cause alternator to short. Alternator failed and car battery could not charge battery. Car died while…
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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN 5NPEU46F86H029402 · decoded Aug 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.