6.6

fairly significant
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
10,286 miles

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problem #7

Nov 262003

Sonata

  • Automatic transmission
  • 72,000 miles
Transmission failure

- Tuscaloosa, AL, USA

problem #6

Jan 012000

Sonata

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Automatic transmission; when appling gear in reverse there is a hard banging noise coming from transmission. Transmission has been replaced three times. Dealership was aware of problem. Check engine light illuminated, dealer replaced faulty O2 sensor. Faulty battery causing vehicle to crank slow. Driver door window moves slow, dealer lubricated glass channel. Outer cv boot replaced, it was cracked. Solenoid valve faulty causing poor gas mileage.

- Honolulu, HI, USA

problem #5

Jul 282000

Sonata

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Experiencing problem with accelleration on highway. When vehicle reaches 40 mph or more it appears to be shifting in neutral, and causes engine to stall. Vehicle been in dealer's shop on four occasions, and dealer was unable to duplicate the problem. Please fill free toprovide any further details.

- Guple, CA, USA

problem #4

Jul 052000

(reported on)

Sonata

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
When driving on the highway at 60 mph transmission went completely out, causing loss of acceleration. Also, vehicle will ot go into reverse. Consumer has contacted the dealer, transmission nees replacing.

- Harrisburg, PA, USA

problem #3

Jan 201999

Sonata

  • miles
Automatic transmission failed.

- Calumet Ci, IL, USA

problem #2

Dec 151997

Sonata

  • miles
Transmission failure.

- Randolph, MA, USA

problem #1

Dec 011997

Sonata

  • miles
Automatic transmission failure.

- Randolph, MA, USA