10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
18 / 83
Injuries / Deaths:
15 / 0
Average Mileage:
72,497 miles

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problem #483

Jul 202018

Sonata

  • 102,000 miles
I was on the highway going 55 mph and my acceleration started to decrease and I could not pick up speed, as I exited off the highway I heard a knocking noise and my car died. I had to call my insurance company for a tow to the dealership napleton Hyundai, 649 dunn rd, hazelwood, mo 63042.

- Saint Louis, MO, USA

problem #482

Jul 062018

Sonata

  • 162,234 miles
My car has been blowing out white smoke out of the exhaust. I seen there has been alot of recall issues on the Hyundai. I got a letter informing the recall of the air bags. I bought this car in September 2017. I dont know if the previous owner had the issue fixed on the recalls about the engine, brakes, and seat belts.

- Albuquerque, NM, USA

problem #481

Jul 022018

Sonata

  • 15,300 miles
Air bag light on so air bags wont deploy. Engine lock

- Sarasota, FL, USA

problem #480

Jun 292018

Sonata

  • 100,400 miles
While driving on a city street, the car began to stall with no pulling power, followed by a knocking noise, then it just cut off in moving traffic. Tried to restart it, no luck. There was a smell of burning metal. Put on hazard signal. Had to be pushed out of traffic by another driver. Checked fluids and there was no oil flow. (wasn't due for oil change) dip stick was dry. There wasn't a indicator light displayed on dashboard for low oil. Had car towed to dealership for diagnostic test.( test will be done ON7/17/18) earliest appointment.

- Atlanta, GA, USA

problem #479

Jul 072018

Sonata

  • 70,000 miles
Driving car and lost all power diagnosis showed nothing by my mechanic after Hyundai told me car VIN not on recall during on vacation engine died had to have it towed back to my from Maryland was garage said engine bearing broke will cost me 7000 to my mechanic

- Staten Island, NY, USA

problem #478

Jul 052018

Sonata

  • 93,000 miles
Motor locked up because no oil. I had oil changed 2 months before and no leaks on carport and oil light never came on. So, I was driving the car and it went dead at a red light. Could not get it to start back up. Had to have it pushed to an empty lot. Had it towed and they said it had no oil in it therefore it locked motor up. We are very upset because the car is paid for and we had no idea that there was a problem with the oil.

- Rome, GA, USA

problem #477

Jul 082018

Sonata

  • miles
Engine lock with oil in recall not fix.

- Philadelphia, PA, USA

problem #476

Jul 032018

Sonata

  • 144,650 miles
The contact owns a 2011 Hyundai Sonata. While driving approximately 70 mph, a knocking sound was heard coming from the engine compartment. The vehicle was taken to the dealer (sport durst Hyundai, 4507 durham-chapel hill blvd, durham, North Carolina, (919) 251-5996) where it was diagnosed that the oil level was low. Two quarts of oil were added and the dealer also wanted to conduct an oil consumption test on the vehicle. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and case number: 11415617 was opened. The approximate failure mileage was 144,650.

- Raleigh, NC, USA

problem #475

Jun 242018

Sonata

  • 113,000 miles
Takata recall: I got an oil change on May 25th and on June 24th (4 weeks later 1800 miles) the car completely ran out of oil and seized the engine. No oil light indicator came on and there were no leaks. Now this is a $3000 fix for a engine replacement.

- Spring Valley, NY, USA

problem #474

Feb 072018

Sonata

  • 117,400 miles
The transmission needs to be replaced.

- Tallahassee, FL, USA

problem #473

Jun 302018

Sonata

  • 129,414 miles
The contact owns a 2011 Hyundai Sonata. While driving 70 mph, the engine seized. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or independent mechanic for diagnostic testing. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 15V568000 (engine). The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that the vehicle would not be able to be repaired because of its excessive mileage. The failure mileage was 129,414.

- Richmond, VA, USA

problem #472

Jun 012018

Sonata

  • 100,000 miles
The contact owns a 2011 Hyundai Sonata. While operating the vehicle, a knocking noise was present and the engine stalled. In addition, while checking the oil, metal shavings were present on the oil dip stick. The failures were not diagnosed or repaired. A local unknown dealer was notified, but the manufacturer was not. The failure mileage was 100,000.

- Jackson, MI, USA

problem #471

Jun 302018

Sonata

  • 145,000 miles
Takata recall : Hyundai Sonata limited edition had proper maintenance on it while driving it shut off on me made a click noise wouldn't start at all thought it was my starter had a machanic to fix it later found out after spending over $300 it's not the starter it was my engine that burnt out and burnt my starter now I need for someone to explain to me how this happened with no warning at all no lights came on the dash to warn me it just completely shut off on me and my grand daughter in this terrible heat.....

- Brunswick, GA, USA

problem #470

Jun 302018

Sonata

  • 126,000 miles
Car was in motion heading straight on a busy interstate. I had been driving for approximately 45 minutes when it completely died causing the car to come to a complete stop right in the middle of a dark interstate. All of the dash lights came on right when the car started to die. There was no shoulder on this part of the interstate and it would not make it to the next exit. When the car came to a complete stop all the lights were then off and I could not even turn on the hazard lights, nothing at all was working. I tried to restart it a couple of times until I saw smoke coming from under the hood then I stopped because I thought it was going to catch on fire. I ended up getting it towed off the interstate to my house. The 2011 Sonata has known engine problems but not sure yet if mine was a result of the motor locking up or if it was electrical or perhaps both.

- Mooresville, NC, USA

problem #469

Jun 142018

Sonata

  • miles
The contact owns a 2011 Hyundai Sonata. The contact heard an abnormal noise and, upon acceleration, the vehicle stalled more than once. The vehicle was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 15V568000 (engine). The dealer (interstate Hyundai, 609 constitution dr., West monroe, la 71292, (318) 387-2667) was contacted because the failure prevented the vehicle from starting. The manufacturer was contacted and indicated that the vehicle needed to be towed to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was not available.

- Ruston, LA, USA

problem #468

Jun 142018

Sonata

  • 96,000 miles
We were driving and the car engine just stopped in motion in the middle of the city street. Everything locked and would not start - looked inside and the oil was black (I just got an oil change, less than a month ago). I spoke to a mechanic and they said this specific model has many issues, specifically excessive oil burning. I had my car towed and need to get it running asap. Please let me know what I need to do. Thank you.

- Chicago, IL, USA

problem #467

May 262018

Sonata

  • 103,978 miles
I was driving on the interstate and my car was exceeding very slowly and when I reached about 60 it cut off on the interstate I pulled over to see what was wrong put the car in parked and it started smoking. I let the car cool down and no it won't start and I'm trying to see if the engine recall has been done to my car

- Montgomery, AL, USA

problem #466

May 172018

Sonata

  • 133,000 miles
The contact owns a 2011 Hyundai Sonata. While driving approximately 50 mph, the vehicle stalled. As a result, the contact lost control of the vehicle and crashed into another vehicle. The contact stated that the collision occurred as the contact's vehicle was coasting to the side of the roadway; however, the other vehicle kept driving. The contact mentioned that all the warning indicators illuminated on the instrument panel when the vehicle stalled. There were no injuries and a police report was not filed. Upon attempting to restart the vehicle on the second attempt, smoke was seen coming from the front of the vehicle. The contact opened the hood and noticed a small engine fire. The contact was able to extinguish the fire. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence and the insurance company was called. A local unknown Hyundai dealer was also called and informed the contact that the vehicle was previously serviced per an unknown recall for the engine stalling. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing or repairs. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The recall information was not provided. The failure mileage was 133,000.

- Canyon Lake, TX, USA

problem #465

May 212018

Sonata

  • miles
I am appalled at the conditions I've had to endure with my Sonata. I've never seen or owned a more unsafe vehicle. My steering column broke, the engine was replaced twice, I've dealt with electrical problems, now it's involved in the airbag failure recall and I've needed to take my car in due to the 13 recalls. My Sonata is one of the first made. It's from the Alabama plant. I would like to hear why the NHTSA has not made Hyundai buy these vehicles back? I don't have the option of just going out and buying a new vehicle. I've raised my granddaughters and am now afraid to take them anywhere in my car. I'm begging that you make Hyundai get these cars off the road. It sickens me to know I've owned several Hyundai's. given them my trust and dedication to only feel they've turned their backs on me and the safety of my family. I'd really like to be contacted. I have records of all my work done. The only thing I could not get was receipts for warranty items they determined I didn't need receipts for. Even after I complained and demanded them. My vehicle was purchased and serviced at superior Hyundai North in fairfield oh. I have so many records, even recordings, that I can't possibly upload them all on here.

- Fairfield Township, OH, USA

problem #464

May 212018

Sonata 4-cyl

  • miles
2011 Hyundai Sonata. Consumer writes in regards to metal debris safety recall. The consumer stated the vehicle stalled on the highway in the middle of rush hour.

- Longview, TX, USA

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