1.9

hardly worth mentioning
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
82,960 miles

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problem #1

Jul 152005

Sonata 4-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 82,960 miles
I was driving along and the engine shut off suddenly. Crank shaft sensor failed three separate times in this vehicle. Once at 32,000 miles. Nearly lost control around a 90 degree bend. Second time occurred June 9th, 2005 at 83,000 miles after turning off a highway. Third time it occurred was July 15th, 2005. I was idling and attempted to put it in drive to proceed forward. I had it towed twice in three days to dealer. Each time, the sensor was replaced. The last two times the crank blade was also replaced. None of the times did I expect there to be any problems with driving the vehicle. Now I am worried a lot. The second time, I could tell it was happening since the RPM needle dropped to zero and then it shut off.

- Jeannette, PA, USA

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