10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
0 miles

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problem #4

Jul 272000

(reported on)

Sonata

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
When driving on the highway at 65 mph transmission stopped changing gears, causing vehicle to decelerate, and losing all power. Consumer has contacted dealer. Dealer replaced transmission. Also, having other problems with the starter and alternator. Axle broke, defrost malfunctions and cassette player failed.

- Camilla, GA, USA

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problem #3

Jun 151998

Sonata

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Car wants to lurch forward when stopped at a trafic light.new transmission in car. Problem still appears.

- Citrus Heights, CA, USA

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problem #2

Jun 141997

Sonata

  • miles
Transmission has failed two times.

- Channelvie, TX, USA

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problem #1

Aug 281997

Sonata

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Transmission failed.

- Beaumont, TX, USA

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