10.0
really awful- Crashes / Fires:
- 2 / 0
- Injuries / Deaths:
- 3 / 0
- Average Mileage:
- 85,500 miles
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The contact owns a 2009 Hyundai Accent(na). While driving approximately 60 mph on normal road conditions; the steering wheel was over responsive. There was difficulty maneuvering the vehicle and it began to wander out of the lane onto the emergency lane. The driver attempted to gain control of the steering wheel and the vehicle made a 360 degree turn which caused it to roll over into a ditch. There were no injuries. The police and ambulance were not notified. Road side assistance towed the vehicle to a collision center. The cause of failure has not been determined at this time. The contact had concerns of the safety risk involved. The failure and current mileages were 10,000. Updated 10/13/09. The consumer does not own the vehicle. It was a rental. Updated 10/15/09.
- Dana Point, CA, USA
- Dunedin, FL, USA