10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 1
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
74,055 miles

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problem #49

May 012022

Sonata 4-cyl

  • 210,075 miles
The contact owns a 2007 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated while driving 30 MPH, the electronic stability control (ESC) warning light illuminated causing the brakes to lock-up and the vehicle to not accelerate as needed. The contact stated that she waited until the vehicle cooled down for the vehicle to operate normally. The contact was then able to drive the vehicle home safely. The vehicle was towed to the dealer who stated that the hydraulic control unit needed to be replaced. Additionally, the dealer stated that the vehicle was previously repaired under NHTSA Campaign Number: 09V122000 (Exterior Lighting) and that she had to pay out-of-pocket for the repair. The contact agreed to the repair but was later informed that the parts were discontinued. The manufacturer was contacted and was working with the contact. The failure mileage was 210,075.

- El Paso, TX, USA

problem #48

Sep 122020

Sonata

  • 133,656 miles
Car stop accelerating in the city street in motion.

- Macon, GA, USA

problem #47

Jun 012019

Sonata

  • 155,000 miles
Takara recall. Around June of 2019 my Hyundai Sonata started messing up it started with the fuel pump then fuses and also the battery light stays dim on the dash today the break lights and dash light wouldnt go

- South Houston, TX, USA

problem #46

Sep 012018

Sonata

  • miles
Alarm keep beeping

- Shelby, NC, USA

problem #45

Feb 272018

Sonata

  • 119,000 miles
While driving the ESC off light comes on and the brake lights stay on while driving.

- Sewickley, PA, USA

problem #44

Mar 112018

Sonata

  • 10,000 miles
The ESC off indicator light will appear on the dash and stay on steadily. When this happens, the engine will remain on, but will not accelerate. No amount of pressing the gas pedal will get the car to accelerate. This happens during normal weather and road conditions without warning. This has happened while driving through intersections and while driving on the highway at 75 mph in the left lane, causing a traffic jam and me having to cross over 4 lanes of traffic with no engine power to get to the right shoulder. There were no adverse road or weather conditions when this occurred. This is completely dangerous. I have a 2007 Hyundai Sonata SE 3.3L V6. I believe this to be an issue of a faulty electronic stability control system. This has occurred multiple times but the incident where I was on the highway on Sunday March 11th 2018 was by far the most dangerous occurrence. The only way the car will accelerate is on ence the ESC off light indicator is no longer lit on the dash. And the only way I am sometimes able to get this light to turn off, is by disconnecting the negative cable from the battery for 20 minutes to an hour or so.

- Crofton, MD, USA

problem #43

Oct 252017

Sonata

  • 150,000 miles
My ESC light comes on indicating that the ESC is off while vehicle is moving and at times right after I start the vehicle prior to moving. I have pressed the button during those times and it does nothing. At times it will be lite for a day or two then it goes off. There can be a month or so or days in between each occurrence.. it comes on randomly, during normal driving conditions or sometimes when I drive on a bumpy road and of course during wet conditions. I have seen that there was a recall on 2007-2008 for this same problem, I did not receive a recall as of this date. Please advice me as to what I need to do to have this taking care of. Thank you for your time.

- Nesquehoning, PA, USA

problem #42

Nov 172017

Sonata

  • 150,000 miles
Rear control arm bkoke off causing steering danger

- Pittsfield, MA, USA

problem #41

Aug 092017

Sonata

  • 45,000 miles
ESC it's on and will not turn off. I found a few blogs indicating a recall because of this issue.

- Marana, AZ, USA

problem #40

Aug 252017

Sonata

  • 113,000 miles
The ESC light comes on intermittently. I noted NHTSA reference #09V122000.

- Loveland, OH, USA

problem #39

Apr 072017

Sonata

  • 115,000 miles
My ESC light comes on intermittently. It does not turn off when I press the ESC button on and off but it does extinguish when I shut off the car and then restart.

- Decatur, AL, USA

problem #38

Feb 012017

Sonata

  • 65,000 miles
The ESC off light comes on and pushing the on/off switch does not put it out.

- Madison, WI, USA

problem #37

Jan 152017

Sonata

  • miles
Takata recall. My car has a manufacturing defects like the ESC and the airbag signs are on. So I want it to be recalled. Thank you. Hyundai Sonata 2007

- Silver Spring, MD, USA

problem #36

Dec 192016

Sonata

  • miles
The "ESC off" indicator light illuminates randomly and cannot be turned off using the interior button that is designed to do so. Looking at similar complaints and issues, it appears that this is likely caused by a malfunction in the stop lamp switch assembly that has been recalled for other vehicles in the make/model/year. Please extend this recall to include my vehicle.

- Grand Forks, ND, USA

problem #35

Nov 112016

Sonata 4-cyl

  • 100,500 miles
While driving, my electronic stability control light on the dash will randomly come on. The only way to get it to turn off is to restart the car. Related to this, the brake lights have not illuminated and the car has refused to be set into park when the ESC light is illuminated. This happens always while the vehicle is in motion, and the ESC light will not turn out (even if the ESC button is pressed) unless the car is turned off.

- Arlington, VA, USA

problem #34

Oct 312016

Sonata

  • 100,000 miles
He contact owns a 2007 Hyundai Sonata. While the vehicle was stationary, the air bag indicator illuminated without warning. In addition, the electronic stability sensor remained illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was 100,000.

- Highland Park, IL, USA

problem #33

Oct 042016

Sonata

  • 103,000 miles
The ESC off light comes on and pushing the on/off switch does not put it out. The ESC button indicator light is not illuminated. If I shut the car off and re start, the dash light goes out sometimes. So far, this occurs while driving in traffic at highway speeds.

- Madison, WI, USA

problem #32

Aug 012016

Sonata

  • 100,000 miles
My airbag sensor light has been on for the past few months. I've looked online and saw that this is a common complaint for Hyundai's. also, my ESC light goes on and sometimes stays on. Again another complaint with this car. Both are safety issues that seem to be negligent on the manufactures part. With the number of complaints that have been logged this should be a safety recall issue that Hyundai should be responsible for.

- Auburn, PA, USA

problem #31

Aug 112016

Sonata

  • 66,000 miles
ESC randomly turns off and cannot be turned back on until the vehicle is turned off then restarted. This occurs while driving on the highway, side streets and stopped in traffic. This has been happening for the last year.

- Fountain, CO, USA

problem #30

Jul 302016

Sonata

  • 133,080 miles
The electronic stability control off warning is coming on frequently.

- Ellicott City, MD, USA

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