2.8

hardly worth mentioning
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
52,050 miles

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problem #2

Oct 072010

Sonata

  • 75,000 miles
The contact owns a 2001 Hyundai Sonata. While traveling 40 mph, the contact stated that the vehicle began to shutter and pull to the right side of the street. After inspecting, the contact noticed that the front passenger side axle had broken because it had rusted. The vehicle had not been diagnosed or repaired. The current and failure mileages were approximately 75,000. The VIN was not available.

- Milwood, NY, USA

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problem #1

Aug 202004

Sonata 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 29,100 miles
The consumer was going about 25 mph and the check engine light came on and vehicle just died. The vehicle jerked to a stop, then later drove normally. Later, the check engine light went off, and it began to drive normally. The consumer took the vehicle to the dealer, who was not able to duplicate the problem. However, the service manager said there was no problem, but the consumer $135 for changing the transmission fluid. After getting the vehicle back on 8/24/04, the vehicle suddenly made a loud grinding metal sound, the dealership claimed it was the trans axle. The consumer stated that they were guessing just to get her out of the dealership.

- Clarks Summit, PA, USA

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