10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
2 / 11
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
62,534 miles

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problem #65

Aug 022017

Sonata

  • 147,645 miles
Low beam headlights stopped working without warning while driving vehicle in rural area. Was not noticed initially because was driving on well traveled road (2 lanes, main artery of city) with other vehicles and their lights illuminated the road way. However, when on a less traveled road that is when unable to see highway or surrounding areas. As a result, this forced me to momentarily pull off the highway. The high beam fortunately was working so utilized for remainder of drive home. Posed potential risks - driving for a while with no lights on, turns, when getting back on the road, blinding cars in the opposite direction, making a U-turn to turn into my housing area on a multi-lane highway at 10:00 pm as this was discovered in the evening. It is unclear if this was associated with the sporadic clicking noise heard for some time which appears to originate from the front area of the car. The sound can be heard on the inside of the car and is not audible when standing outside. Reported sporadic noise on several occasions to dealership for repair. Was informed that they didn't know where the sound was coming from but it did not appear to effect the car; maybe a snake (actually told by dealership). No recall, or could not duplicate sound and therefore unable to address ticking.

- Raeford, NC, USA

problem #64

Jul 042016

Sonata

  • 99,000 miles
Takata recall, failed oil consumption test

- Indio, CA, USA

problem #63

Jun 032017

Sonata

  • 60,000 miles
Key will not come out of the ignition seems to be an electrical issue that many people have had

- Orlando, FL, USA

problem #62

May 302017

Sonata

  • miles
Hyundai Sonata 2011 trouble with the push start system. Brake gets hard and is unable to connect to the starting system. Causing the vehicle to not know when you're trying to push start the vehicle. Push brake down and try to start the vehicle but it doesn't recognize you're doing it because the brake it so hard it won't press down. Major problem!! please help..if you shut it off it take up to 30minutes to get it started again

- Parksley, VA, USA

problem #61

May 252017

Sonata

  • 102,000 miles
While driving on highway 91W, vehicle began to make a very loud rattling noise from engine. All dashboard lighting began to flash, then vehicle shut off. I managed to stop in an emergency section of highway. The vehicle electrical components turned on but not the engine. I shut off the vehicle completely, called towing service, & while speaking to the agent I noticed smoke coming out from the engine and then from inside dashboard. Fire flames then immediately began to come out from the front driver-side engine. I exited the vehicle through the passenger side door, crossed the ramp lane, & watched the entire front end vehicle completely engulfed in flames. The city of riverside fire department put out the fire with the assistance of chp.

- Rialto, CA, USA

problem #60

Apr 302017

Sonata

  • 73,300 miles
While I was driving my car, the shift gear switch from drive to 1st gear on it's own. Unable to move the gear anywhere. It was stuck on 1st gear. I couldn't put it in park, drive, neutral or reverse. I turn the the car off, hoping to reset. The car completely stop and I was unable to start the engine nor remove key from out of the ignition. Tried using the gear shift release, it won't work either. I happen to be lucky that it was on a residential area. If it happen 30 min before I was on the freeway, I would be in a massive accident.

- Palm Springs, CA, USA

problem #59

Apr 202017

Sonata

  • 81,200 miles
Prior to the following dates, no passenger has been in my car to observe this. April 21, 2017; driving from ky to Florida. Atlanta had strong rain. The passenger floor became flooded. Water is pouring in at the most left corner, under the glove box. Also rained in Florida thru Georgia on April 23 - return trip. Same thing but water has now overflowed from the front to the back seat. When I was asked about how long this has been happening, all I could say was I noticed a little condensation on the windshield during winter but I had no idea why so I thought it was just the cold temperature.

- Fort Thomas, KY, USA

problem #58

Mar 012017

Sonata

  • miles
Takata loud RPM when starting then loud clicking in steering wheel coupler bad now brakes having issues and axles clicking radio goes on and off. Lights keep burning out.

- Big Spring, TX, USA

problem #57

Mar 102017

Sonata

  • 77,000 miles
Was driving my 2011 Hyundai Sonata on george bush turnpike (190) in plano, Texas on Friday 3/10/2017 and thought I heard a gun shot and looked up and the sunroof had shatter in pieces. Glass everywhere in car and some flew off and scratched top of car.

- Garland, TX, USA

problem #56

Dec 022016

Sonata

  • 86,000 miles
My Sonata could have killed or seriously injured me and every passenger that sat in it. In the first 6 months I had to replace a headlight and a tailight already and the A/C would have to be vacuumed and recharged which was about a $250 job. Fixed. In September I noticed my steering column would make an awful racket when driving over nearly anything on the road. I was shocked when I discovered there were six open recalls dating back to at least 2014. These ranged from faulty door handles to metal shavings in the oil that could cause stalling and/or dangerous sudden shutting off of the vehicle. October 5th I took the car to crain Hyundai of bentonville, in bentonville, ar. After 5 hours, they said I was good to go on the recalls and after $300 the coupler was fixed. Fast forward to December 2nd, 2016. Earlier in the day, while driving, I noticed my dashboard lights getting lighter and darker. At about 6pm that evening my boyfriend noticed the car making a "knocking" noise so he pulled over to check the oil and waited an hour and a half before someone could bring him some, giving the car plenty of time to cool and be good to go. He got going down the road only at about 25mph and got about 500 yards when the car made a "whoosh" sound and the engine shut off. He coasted into a driveway and minutes later the car was in flames. After unloading a fire extinguisher, it took the fire department cutting open the trunk to completely drown out the fire. It is now February 26th, 2017, I called Hyundai claims on December 3rd and have been waiting on the results of their investigation since. They have had the findings from the inspector for 6 weeks now and still no answer. I strongly urge everyone I know to do their research before buying anything with a Hyundai motor America emblem.

- Eureka Springs, AR, USA

problem #55

Feb 012017

Sonata

  • 43,903 miles
Front drivers side door lock was making a grinding noise for about a week when putting the car in reverse or drive or park. On Wednesday, February 1, 2017 it stopped working completely. It does not lock unless I manually lock it. I know there was a recall for this very reason but when I checked my VIN it doesn't come up. How can I get this repaired as part of that recall?

- Harrisburg, PA, USA

problem #54

Dec 222016

Sonata

  • miles
While driving, the sunroof busted out. Glass went all unside the vehicle while I was in heavy traffic on the interstate. I almost wrecked the vehicle and the glass scratched up the paint sourrounding the vehicle and the trunk.

- Jacksonville, FL, USA

problem #53

Jan 052017

Sonata

  • 46,000 miles
On Thursday 1/5/17, upon starting my vehicle, my engine light was illuminated. Today, I had a diagnostic test done and was told the turbo component was not working. My vehicle has approximately 46,000 miles. I read online and this has happened to others with the same mileage. Is there another recall?

- Bronx, NY, USA

problem #52

Dec 252016

Sonata

  • 117,650 miles
Accessory power remains on in park

- Perry, GA, USA

problem #51

Dec 282016

Sonata

  • 148,000 miles
While putting my car in drive and in park, there is resistance in shifting. This happens every time I shift my transmission from park, to drive and from drive to park, this issue occurs. I contacted my dealer to get this repaired, and the dealer said it was a known issue but will cost between $500-$700 to repair. This is my sole vehicle that I depend on to take me to and from work, so I have to get it repaired for my safety even though it will create a financial burden.

- Tracy, CA, USA

problem #50

Jul 132016

Sonata

  • miles
When I accelerate on the freeway, engine stalls. Goes from 55 to zero and when I pump vigoursly in the gas to make it go faster, it will not. I almost was slammed in the rear from other cars in the freeway. Plus air bag light will not go off. Plus knock knock noise heard in the engine.

- Las Vegas, NV, USA

problem #49

Nov 102016

Sonata

  • miles
I have taken my car into Hyundai 3 times for the same repair on the steering column. I have clicking and chunking in the steering wheel and now my key will not release. I was told this time by Hyundai that it would cost me $150 for diagnostic and thousands if it isnt a related issue. This car is a lemon, and im stuck with it.

- Coolidge, AZ, USA

problem #48

Oct 202016

Sonata

  • 76,170 miles
On multiple occasions my vehicle has been serviced by a Hyundai dealership in South Florida. After "repairing" the air bag signal, it has reappeared on at least four trips to the dealer. After multiple repair (including the replacement of the cables) the following issues still occur; 1) the oil indicator lights and the tachometer lights go on and off periodically, 2) the air conditioner goes off, the comes back again in few minutes, 3) the low air light comes for my tires, 4) engine light, and 5) speedometer indicator went up and down with the vehicle traveling at the same speed. The vehicle is close to 76,000 miles. The above indicated events occurred primarily while driving in city streets. However, some of them were experienced in highway traffic.

- Hollywood, FL, USA

problem #47

Oct 012016

Sonata

  • 80,000 miles
Crusie control brake lights parking steering engine all records I have with the dealership show the major problems ive have and its yet to be fixed along with the many recalls on this vehicle

- Sacramento, CA, USA

problem #46

Sep 152014

Sonata

  • 64,981 miles
Over the five years the car will stall in parking lot.will have it towed to dealer.this happen two times this year. They could not find problem. Could not use battery to start, battery checked it was fine, starter fine, alternator fine.it made me feel uneasy if it stalled on road.they checked engine said it was fine.not happy with this.the last at my kroger it stopped.towed to repair shop near home same result, could not find problem.each time when car sat overnight for repair the problem went away and car started ok by dealer.

- Woodstock, GA, USA

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