Table 1 shows one common wheel related problems of the 2020 Hyundai Sonata.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Wheel problems |
So I was driving down the highway and I went to pass a car, (I never get close when passing) I was probably at least a quarter mile away from the car I was passing. I have every safety feature turned off, as I have, since buying the car almost 2 years ago. All of a sudden, I’m not sure if my sensor was off or what, but I’m assuming it thought I was too close to that car and it just started swerving all over the highway. I went left/right 4 times before I was finally able to regain control, I couldn’t couter-act the swerves, nor could I hold my steering wheel straight to stop them. Luckily there were very few people on the highway as it was early in the morning. Had the time of day been different, I probably wouldn’t be here today, and some others probably wouldn’t be either, at least lots of injuries I’m sure. It hasn’t been confirmed, I don’t even know how to do that honestly, I was the only one in the car. I didn’t call anyone/say anything until right now because I was already running late for work, I was shaken up but I just called my parents and they said to look up recalls/file a report, which it seems like this is how I do it? there were no warning signs, nothing, I was driving for already about 30 minutes and everything was fine, never had any issue like this ever before. Like I said I’ve had this car for almost 2 years and she has been an absolute dream, aside from this mishap. But now I am very terrified to drive it, I don’t know what happened honestly, I don’t know what could have caused it, but this is why I hate Smart cars. My safety was put at risk by what I assume was a safety feature malfunction of some kind.
Driving on dry road, in middle lane of three lanes going 65 mph. Suddenly, right rear tire "poofed" but I kept control, started to look right to get off road. Took foot off gas, did not put on brake. Suddenly, left rear "poofed" and then an extremely loud-metal on metal- sound occurred back left and my car jack knifed into the passing , fast lane. A dump truck traveling in that lane struck me, front end and my door. The truck hit me and I rolled into the grassy medium, rolling over several times. The safety devices worked fabulously and my only injuries were from the seat belts which saved my life. I am lucky to be alive and I hope this doesn't happen to someone else. I was in icu for 5 days and hospital for a total of 9 days, I am will be recovering at home for months. I would like it investigated that either a mechanical issue or tire issue caused the accident. I only had 2300 miles on the car.
On August 14th,2020, I purchased a vehicle from the showroom floor from crain Hyundai of conway, arkansas. The car was aesthetically pleasing and only had 46 miles on the speedometer. At the time of the purchase I was not aware of the term "modification" nor the ramification associated with having a vehicle modified. I assumed the dealership were responsible for providing me with a safe and efficient vehicle. The car had added equipment: crain care pkg: $1,397. 00 - wheel locks: $89. 00 - window tint: $189. 00 - black out package: $4,295. 00, which I later learned the american racing rim #ar934 fastlane, does not fit a 2020 Hyundai Sonata, they are 20 inch rims and had extensa hp 225/35r20 90w tires and the recommended tire is 235/45r18. Within a month after the new car purchase it rain and the car lost traction and began to slip and slide. I propose implementing laws to govern dealership modification of vehicles and hold said dealership responsible for informing the consumer of the negative ramifications involved with knowingly purchasing a vehicle for aesthetic desires. After learning of my mistake the Hyundai corporation would not negotiate a reasonable agreement with me, and closed the complaint leaving me with an unsafe vehicle that was altered by a third party company within the dealership, name: motor sports authority. The dealership would not release from that contract and the workmanship of the black out package is unravelling and I discovered the modification has decrease the value of the car, when I thought it would increase in value. I also learn the added equipment stated above was not included on the vehicle purchase invoice which effects possible repairs and/or replacement concerning automobile insurance coverage. Dealership should be held accountable and responsible for informing customers of modification and be held legally binding for the vehicle safety.