2009 Hyundai Sonata Wheels Problems

“.on jan 24, 2009, I purchased a 2009 Hyundai Sonata limited from the fairfax Hyundai dealership' located in fairfax, virginia. On mar 27, 2010, I took my vehicle to the dealership for my 15, 000 mile service. I informed the dealer that I did not like the way in which my left front tire was wearing, and requested that they look at the wheel and advise me accordingly. The dealer later advised me that I needed a front end alignment, and further advised me to have the alignment done on that visit. …”

“In february of 2015, less than 2 months after I purchased this vehicle used, I noticed the left rear tire was screeching when in motion like a belt in the engine would. I took it to a Hyundai dealership where they made me aware that the caliper had locked up and needed to be completely replaced & repaired along with a brand new rotor. I figured this was just a one time issue, until just this month (february of 2016) less than a year after repairing the caliper and brake system in the left rear tire, a strong burning smell was appearing periodically from the right rear tire after any drive. …”

“Heard squealing and howling from the rear driver side. Took to dealership and was told that the brakes hung up and I needed to replace brakes and rotor ($189.00). I was told that this is a maintenance issue and nothing was covered under warranty. I purchased the items and when they were going to be replaced we discovered the dust boot was pulled out of the caliper (which would have been covered under warranty) I contacted the dealer and was told that every 7000 miles the calipers would need rebuilt. I've been driving and grew up around garages and never heard of such a thing!”

“Installed four (4) brand new general altimax rt43 tires. New tires had 3877 miles on them when the driver's side rear tire suffered a sudden, rapid loss of air traveling on a maintained county highway at 55 to 60 miles per hour. The tire was examined at the dealership and determined to have a slice or cut in the sidewall resulting in extreme, rapid tire failure. There was neither no pothole or foreign object traversed prior to the extreme, sudden tire failure. …”

“The contact owns a 2009 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated that while replacing a flat tire she noticed that the inside wall of the tire was worn. The mechanic that inspected the vehicle stated that the failure was caused by a cotter pin that was installed backwards. Also, she added that she had to replace two batteries after she bought the vehicle because she constantly needed to have the vehicle jump started. The vehicle had not been taken to the dealer. The manufacturer had not been made aware of the failure. The vehicle had not been repaired. …”