6.7

fairly significant
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
9,750 miles

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problem #12

Apr 212004

Sonata 4-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 117,000 miles
Car began to hesitate during acceleration. Cars have almost hit me from the rear because it happen while I was driving down the street. While driving, the car just cutoff in the middle of the street and never started again.

- Sumter, SC, USA

problem #11

Jul 232002

(reported on)

Sonata

  • miles
When slowing vehicle down vehicle would stall intermittently. Dealer has repaired five times, but problem returned.

- Las Vegas, NV, USA

problem #10

Jul 152002

(reported on)

Sonata

  • miles
After recall 01V347000 repairs were done, vehicle stalled again.

- Chicago, IL, USA

problem #9

Dec 292000

Sonata

  • miles
Vehicle is very dangerous - manufacturer needs to take steps in ensuring my safety as well as the safety of others on the road.

- Brooklyn, NY, USA

problem #8

Apr 142002

Sonata

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Vehicle will stall without prior warning. Also, electrical system was failing. Consumer had one headlight. Dealership was aware of problem.*akvehicle stalls while driving. Leaving the driver in very dangerous situations.

- Livonia, MI, USA

problem #7

Apr 052002

Sonata

  • miles
Consumer states vehicle would stalls or cut off while driving, vehicle been to dealer on three occasion and the problem reoccurring. Nlm

- Birmingham, AL, USA

problem #6

Feb 012002

Sonata

  • miles
Vehicle stalls intermittently. Dealer has been contacted,

- Sanford, NC, USA

problem #5

Mar 012001

Sonata

  • miles
Vehicle stalled without prior warning, and then engine check light/ air bag light came on dashboard. Dealership was aware of problem.

- San Diego, CA, USA

problem #4

May 152001

(reported on)

Sonata

  • miles
Consumer contacted dealer in reference to recall 00V259001/manufacturer's recall 039. Dealer lcorrected recall problems. But, while driving at any speed and without prior warning vehicle cut off, causing loss of all power.

- Shelburne Falls, MA, USA

problem #3

Apr 102001

Sonata

  • miles
Recall 00 V 259 001/engine stalling: Engine stalling at low speed of 5-20 mph while applying accelerator pedal from a stop position or while driving. Vehicle has restarted after each incident. Waiting on dealer appointment. Feel free to provide any further details on this matter.

- Forestville, MD, USA

problem #2

May 312000

Sonata

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Vehicle has been to dealer 5 times for stalling, recall on stalling performed November 2000. Dealer cannot remedy problem. The vehicle stalls intermnittently at stop sign, red lights, low speed driving, while backing out and on highways, dealer has attempted to fix this problem several times however has not been successful, even with recall 00V259001 repair the vehicle is not fixed, dealer has also replaced the air flow sensor connection, purge valve (on 6 occasions), tps sensor and extension, and other sensor assemblies. Lumbar support would not hold, dealer replaced. Trunk would not stay open on incline.

- Dallas, GA, USA

problem #1

Aug 202000

Sonata

  • miles
Engine losses power and sometimes stops. Difficulty turning on power

- San Francisco, CA, USA