10.0

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

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problem #2

Nov 011998

Sonata

  • miles
Since we have owned vehicle - 9/98-to present engine light has come on causing lack of power- smoke-vibration - taken to dealership on five occasions with no real fix to problem -two times we left dealership and within two miles light would come back on.

- Maxmeadows, VA, USA

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problem #1

Jan 011999

Sonata

  • miles
When driving vehicle jerks and RPM line goes up in down. Then vehicle starts slowing down, and will shutdown. Engine check light stays on. Dealership is aware of the problem. Consumer has to keep vehicle in neutralto keep it in order.

- Calumet City, IL, USA

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