10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
1 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
1 / 0
Average Mileage:
0 miles

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problem #3

Mar 082004

Sonata 6-cyl

  • miles
The consumer's Hyundai Sonata developed the following problems: The paint was peeling, the sun roof was broken, the passenger side window was inoperative, the brakes failed, the seatbelt broke, the engine blew up and the air bags failed to deploy. The engine surged. As a result of the engine blowing, the right side disintegrated.

- Webb City, MO, USA

problem #2

Feb 062004

Sonata

  • miles
While driving 55 mph consumer applied the brakes and vehicle continued to speed. Driver was able to maintain control of the vehicle, and drove the vehicle to the dealer for inspection. Mechanic could not resolve the problem.

- Austin, TX, USA

problem #1

Jun 052003

Sonata

  • miles
When the brakes were applied, the vehicle experienced a heavy vibration, the dealer inspected the vehicle 3 times and was unable to determine the cause.

- Dunkirk, MD, USA