2006 Hyundai Sonata. Consumer writes in regards to replacement of drive belt issues. The consumer stated there were no issues with the vehicle, prior to the drive belts being replaced. A few weeks after the belts were replaced, the vehicle was not performing well when driven. There was hardness on the accelerator pedal, there was a slight, faint chirping, faint grinding sound when the A/C was turned on. The manager informed the consumer, the noise was coming from the A/C/panel and maybe a loose flap. However, the noise continued. The vehicle was returned to the mechanic, who inspected the vehicle and discovered the belt that was installed was not the correct one for the vehicle. However, after the original belt was installed the noise was still present, but not as loud. Also, the struts were replaced due to hearing a noise when going over bumps.

- Orlando, FL, USA

The contact owns a 2006 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated that while driving 35 mph over a puddle of water, the battery warning light illuminated and she lost the ability to apply the brakes and the power steering assist malfunctioned. In addition, there was a slight hesitation as if the vehicle was attempting to stall. That was the second time the identical failure occurred. The dealer advised the contact that the failure could potentially have been caused by the belt getting wet but was unable to duplicate or diagnose the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 66,000 and the current mileage was 67,000. Updated 09/16-10 the crank pulley was replaced on a separate occasions. Updated 09/20/10

- Lewes, DE, USA

The timing chain tensioner on my 2006 Hyundai Sonata was defective and caused the chain to gain slack causing the engine to fail.

- Spring, TX, USA