10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
2 / 1
Injuries / Deaths:
4 / 0
Average Mileage:
96,984 miles

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problem #31

Dec 272017

Sonata

  • 50,000 miles
"takata recall" when I slow down my car jerks.

- Haliimaile, HI, USA

problem #30

Jun 062017

Sonata

  • 130,000 miles
The contact owns a 2009 Hyundai Sonata. While driving various speeds, the "ESC off" warning indicator illuminated and the vehicle stalled. The contact stated that the accelerator pedal would not accelerate the vehicle forward when depressed and that the vehicle lost power. Pacifico Hyundai in philadelphia, Pennsylvania was made aware of the failure. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 130,000.

- New Town Square, PA, USA

problem #29

Jun 062018

Sonata

  • 109,000 miles
The contact owns a 2009 Hyundai Sonata. While driving 75 mph, the check engine warning indicator suddenly illuminated and the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic and it was diagnosed that the throttle body, the camshaft sensors, and the timing chain were all faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and did not assist. The local dealer was not notified. The failure mileage was 109,000.

- Marietta, GA, USA

problem #28

Dec 092017

Sonata

  • 165,000 miles
The #3 bearing spun causing the car not to be able to run. Similar to the 2011 recall. Now car has a rod knock.

- Ozark, MO, USA

problem #27

Dec 082017

Sonata

  • 108,300 miles
While driving on a freeway at approximately 70mph, my Sonata stopped accelerating. I had to pull off the road in the middle of traffic as my car was rapidly decelerating. I turned off the ignition, and after letting it set for a few minutes, I was able to start up again and proceed without trouble. This has happened three times in since, both on a freeway and once on a side street. I am on my way to my dealer today to check this out. Also, I have checked the internet, and found that this is a common occurrence among these models.

- Mayfield Hts, OH, USA

problem #26

Dec 192017

Sonata

  • 99,000 miles
Takata recall. I was told that the electrical module is defective by autozone, . we were driving down the highway when all of a sudden the engine light came on. We pulled over to check the usual stuff like oil and antifreeze and other fluids. But all of them were ok. We tried to leave again with no success. We had no power. The engine would turn over but when we tried to press the gas nothing would go. So we stopped the car waited for a while and then the car started. We countinued our trip carefully, but the check engine light was still on. After we arrived to our destination I went to autozone to check the problem. They said the eletrical and cpu modules are damaged. That of course has me a little worried. We have only had the car for a year so it couldnt be for that reason.

- Logan, UT, USA

problem #25

Nov 012017

Sonata

  • 140,000 miles
While driving down the street, the car started slowing down with jerking and shaking like motions which was very distracting and caused me to become afraid in the moving traffic. It was obvious that something was going wrong. Then I glanced at temperature gauge and noticed it was heating up in the red and ran hot. Now it won't run.

- Beatrice, AL, USA

problem #24

Oct 182016

Sonata

  • 128,000 miles
The contact owns a 2009 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled and made an abnormal sound. The failure occurred without warning. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the connecting rod was defective and the engine needed to be replaced. The contact referenced NHTSA campaign number: 15V568000 (engine); however, the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that the vehicle was manufactured in Alabama. No further assistance was offered. Have not been able to use the car since.

- Federal Way, WA, USA

problem #23

Jul 162017

Sonata

  • 167,000 miles
Emissions warning had been on for a short time. 20 minutes after a big puff of smoke, the car died and the mechanic says the motor is locked and it will need a new engine. Very little warning or poor car performance.

- Overland Park, KS, USA

problem #22

Mar 172017

Sonata

  • 110,000 miles
Was backing car out of our garage and the check engine light came on (solid and not blinking) so drove car back into our garage and turned it off. No unusual sounds observed when backing out or pulling back in to garage. From that point on the car would no longer start. Car had to be towed to dealership. 110,618 miles and was told engine needed to be replaced as permanent timing chain had jumped time. Dealer could not provide any reason why the chain would jump time. Learned that recall exists for newer models of Sonatas that have same engine that have issue with internal oil distribution trouble that seizes engine causing timing chain to jump. Engine replaced by dealership with used 62,000 mi engine.

- Mounds View, MN, USA

problem #21

Jun 202017

Sonata

  • 47,788 miles
The contact owns a 2009 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start until the third attempt. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact called a local dealer (jack giambalvo Hyundai 2425 industrial hwy, East york, pa 17402 (717) 755-2944). The contact was informed that the failure would have to occur while at the dealer in order to diagnose the failure. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The VIN was invalid. The failure mileage was 47,788.

- York, PA, USA

problem #20

Feb 012017

Sonata

  • 104,000 miles
The contact owns a 2009 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled and made an abnormal sound. The failure occurred without warning. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the connecting rod was defective and the engine needed to be replaced. The contact referenced NHTSA campaign number: 15V568000 (engine); however, the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that the vehicle was manufactured in Alabama. No further assistance was offered. The failure mileage was approximately 104,000.

- Chester, SC, USA

problem #19

Nov 182016

Sonata

  • miles
Our car, a 2009 Hyundai sonota, has had the same engine issues as the Hyundai recall set forth on April of 2017. We were told by the dealership, we had to have the engine replaced. The symptoms of the car are identical to those in the 2017 recall, but we were told by the dealership, our vehicle's VIN was not included in the recall. We maintained the car properly as set by the dealership (oil changes, etc.).

- Vineyard, UT, USA

problem #18

Feb 122017

Sonata

  • 82,000 miles
While driving through a deep puddle (3-4 inches), the battery light comes on as the engine stalls and I lose all power accessories. Once I restart the engine, the battery light goes out after a short time and all is good again. This has happened a few times in the last year I've had the car. I am concerned that if it happens at the wrong time, I may not be able to steer away from trouble.

- Coram, NY, USA

problem #17

Dec 042016

Sonata

  • 146,000 miles
Check engine light code reads intake valve circuit has low voltage. Noticed reduced gas mileage economy and poor engine performance.

- Mobile, AL, USA

problem #16

Nov 242016

Sonata

  • 146,000 miles
Front engine valve cover gasket leaked oil onto alternator causing it to become damaged, which led to poor transmission shifting and then complete loss of all electrical power.

- Mobile, AL, USA

problem #15

Jun 262014

Sonata

  • 145,000 miles
Front engine valve cover gasket leaked oil onto alternator causing it to become damaged, which led to poor transmission shifting and then complete loss of all electrical power.

- Mobile, AL, USA

problem #14

Apr 252016

Sonata

  • 120,000 miles
The contact owns a 2009 Hyundai Sonata. The contact noticed the presence of metal shavings mixed within the oil and heard an abnormal noise coming from the engine area. The vehicle was taken to a mechanic and a dealer for diagnostic testing. The manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 120,000.

- Lawrence, KS, USA

problem #13

Nov 042016

Sonata

  • 45,000 miles
I was driving on interstate 75 when the check engine light went on. The car lost speed gradually from 60 mph to 10 mph. Fortunately I was near an exit and was able to exit and stop at a hotel parking lot. This was a frightening experience since other cars were speeding around me at 70+ mph, then cutting in front of me to exit the interstate. The car has been at the dealer at least three times because the engine light came on with no other result. No reason was found for the problem. The car was towed to the dealer who was closed for the weekend so I'm without a car for the weekend and will have to miss work tomorrow. Unknown cause. I'm not able to scan documents.

- Perrysburg, OH, USA

problem #12

Oct 272016

Sonata 6-cyl

  • 143,000 miles
Car started as usual and I was driving on a city street getting ready to get on the highway. All of a sudden the car would only go about 20 mph and reach 1000 RPM. It died shortly thereafter on the highway frontage road. All of the lights for ABS, brakes, check engine etc. Came on but the emergency flashers would not work so I had to keep pumping the brakes so nobody would run into the back end of my car. It would not restart so I had to have it towed to the dealer. Dealer stated valve cover gasket had leaked oil onto the alternator and ruined it. That in turn ruined the battery. Car was repaired for $1400 including the tow and a rental car. After looking at Hyundai recalls, I noticed the one for the 2009 vera cruz (NHTSA# 14V415000) in which 61,122 units were recalled for this same problem. In researching the affected valve cover gasket, I found the same one was used on my 3.3L engine that was listed as defective on the 3.8L vera cruz engine. If that part was defective on that vehicle, why was the scope of this recall not extended to cover all possible vehicles that could be affected? I would like the cost of repairs refunded to me since Hyundai obviously knew this part was defective but didn't issue a recall to cover all affected vehicles.

- Plano, TX, USA

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