10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
6 / 24
Injuries / Deaths:
7 / 0
Average Mileage:
41,156 miles

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problem #69

Dec 232018

Sonata

  • 67,000 miles
Motor began to fail on the highway. Pulled over. 'hybrid drive failure. Place in park and do not drive.' The warning should also have added 'call a wrecker.' Dealer says Hyundai is looking at pictures. Car was serviced twice and oil changed regularly. Waiting to see what Hyundai says.

- Austin, TX, USA

problem #68

Dec 042018

Sonata

  • 150,000 miles
Car stalled while driving on the highway and engine lock

- Stuart, FL, USA

problem #67

Nov 212018

Sonata

  • 198,000 miles
Car in dealership for second time due to engine failure while driving (second time in shop for engine recall). My concerns are the safety of this vehicle with my family, my home and my community. These cars are catching on fire throughout our country and there is no price on a life.

- Riverview, FL, USA

problem #66

Nov 202018

Sonata

  • 82,500 miles
When accelerating past 3500 rpms there is a clanging sound coming from the engine and you can't accelerate anymore. There has been at times a large plume of white thick smoke coming from the tail pipe when trying to accelerate.

- Pueblo, CO, USA

problem #65

Nov 072018

Sonata

  • 84,000 miles
My vehicle has approx. 84000 miles, has routine maintenance. Recently upon acceleration, white smoke expels from the exhaust. The engine runs hot and burns oil at an excessive rate. Having to add at least 2 quarts every 2-3 weeks. While driving, the check engine light came on, took car to mechanic immediately who then explained there was so much sludge on the plugs (causing misfires and engine light to come on) from built up oil that all needed to be replaced. After replacing the plugs and oil change, white smoke continues to expell from exhaust. Mechanic advised the engine will not last much longer and will need to be replaced/rebuilt.

- Oceanside, CA, USA

problem #64

Jul 012017

Sonata

  • 86,000 miles
The contact owns a 2014 Hyundai Sonata. While driving 70 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning during heavy traffic. The vehicle was towed to great lakes Hyundai (9630 oh-14, streetsboro, Ohio 44241, (330) 422-1212) where it was diagnosed that the engine was faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and provided the contact with case number: 11663552. The failure mileage was 86,000. The VIN was unknown.

- Ravenna, OH, USA

problem #63

Oct 132018

Sonata

  • miles
As I was driving on the road made a right turn it sound like something pop so when I put my car in reverse or drive it makes a loud sound plus it wouldnt move but when I put it in park it moved like it was in neutral...

- Philadelphia, PA, USA

problem #62

Oct 102018

Sonata

  • 82,000 miles
I have had problems with the waste gate actuator and now a blown head gasket.

- San Antonio, TX, USA

problem #61

Sep 072018

Sonata

  • 105,000 miles
I noticed as I was using my turn signal as I was getting on the highway at 5:00 in the morning that my headlights had appeared to go out. A few seconds later they came back on. I thought maybe I was seeing things but then it happened again as I was signaling to change lanes. For the rest of the 25 miles to get to work on a busy highway I stopped using my turn signal for fear that my headlights would not come back on. I took by car to the dealer to have the headlight issue and check engine light issue fixed. I was called while my car was still at the dealer that they could not replicate the headlight issue and that they replaced some part that had to do with the oil. Of course with the engine only being 2 years old I had to pay. I paid $458 and when I left the dealer the check engine light was off. I let my nephew borrow my car for a week and when I picked it up the check engine light was back on and was still having the headlight issue when signaling. I took it back to the dealer to have the same issues looked at again. A week goes by and I hear nothing but I do get an automated voicemail from the dealer regarding a great incentive to trade in my car for a newer model. No thanks!! I'm done with Hyundai. I call the dealer to check on the status of my car twice and get no answer. I drive to the dealer to speak to someone. Once again I am told they cannot replicate the headlight issue and diagnostic shows no issues but it could be the turn signal switch. Then the check engine light was on because the cam shift sensor went bad. Now I'm trying to figure out why this was not found the first time I brought the car in. So now I'm told the shop foreman was out all week and they are waiting for him to look at my car to see if he can figure out the headlight issue. I'm really irritated at this point and will be trading this car in and it won't be with Hyundai.

- Clinton, MD, USA

problem #60

Sep 072018

Sonata

  • 68,000 miles
University of houston street in slow speed, engine stalled and passenger noticed smoke upon exiting the vehicle the car went up in flames. Police mentioned could be a electrical issue and mentioned of similar incidents on Hyundai vehicles.

- Austin, TX, USA

problem #59

Aug 252018

Sonata

  • 0 miles
During a routine oil change the technician found a large amount of metal in the oil filtered from the engine. Thid may be due to abnormal wear from a previous recall that was incomplete.

- Highland Springs, VA, USA

problem #58

Jun 252018

Sonata

  • 42,000 miles
The contact owns a 2014 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start intermittently. The vehicle was taken to serra Hyundai (1201 center point pkwy, birmingham, al 35215, 205-588-4246) where it was diagnosed that the starter was faulty. The starter was replaced, but the failure continued. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 42,000.

- Birmingham, AL, USA

problem #57

Aug 082018

Sonata

  • miles
Started a couple of months ago first time it happen the car turned off by it self when running, second time it just turned off while at a red light, have check battery, alternator and started everything is fine fuses and relays are all good, yesterday went to lunch, went to vacuum car turn it off when I was done it would not start up the lights, A/C and stereo come on but it just wont crank after pressing the break still nothing, got off the car and waited about 15 min and while doing research on google one page suggested to that I locked it and unlocked it and try it again and it turn on right away. Went back to work for another 4hrs when I went back at 5pm it didn't want to turn on again, I did the locking and unlocking again and this time it didn't work someone came to try to jump start it and it didn't help, we tried everything we saw on the internet and nothing work, had to leave it at work overnight and came back today and still does not want crank everything else turns on engine just wont crank, we have research all night and it seems like there should be a recall on this since a lot of people with the push button have been having issues

- La Grange, NC, USA

problem #56

Jul 052018

Sonata

  • 83,000 miles
At 83, 000 miles on my vehicle my car stop while I was driving. I had to get it towed to a car shop were I was informed there was something wrong with my engine. This car is a 2014 with early engine issues.

- Monroe, LA, USA

problem #55

Jun 152018

Sonata

  • 70,000 miles
On June 15, 2018, my car caught fire while driving down interstate 70, near greenville, Illinois. There was no warning, just a noise similar to a loose piece of plastic. Black smoke billowed from behind the vehicle, and as I attempted to pull over, the engine shut down. Once we were on the side of the road, the fire was visible from under the engine. We contacted 911. The car is a total loss. This car had various recalls, all deemed 'resolved' by Hyundai. They did extend the warranty due to the known issues. I have reached out to them daily and have not heard back.

- Bourbonnais, IL, USA

problem #54

Mar 232018

Sonata

  • 83,000 miles
The contact owns a 2014 Hyundai Sonata. While driving 70 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was towed to preston Hyundai (4327 preston rd, hurlock, md) where it was diagnosed that the engine was defective and needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and provided case number: 11368681. The failure mileage was approximately 83,000.

- Greensburg, PA, USA

problem #53

Mar 312018

Sonata

  • 34,530 miles
I wos draving on the haiway 75 South tampa. And the motor stop working. And the mecanic sed the motor have problem on piston # 2. and now I have new motor on mi car.

- Ocala, FL, USA

problem #52

Apr 242018

Sonata

  • 84,000 miles
Vehicle stalled out twice while driving and then a little while later ehicle started smoking/fire and stalled out while driving & wont crank; car had to be pushed off the highway and had to be towed

- Maysville, NC, USA

problem #51

Sep 182017

Sonata

  • miles
The car was token the dealer, where it was bought, since they had told us they had some repairing to do but the car stayed the same. The engine makes a very unpleasant noise, every time. With the steering wheel, while turning left, it semi gets stuck. In order for that to not happen, you basically have turn it right away. It is at very high risk due to the fact that if it would manage to get stuck, it may cause an unnecessary accident. When it comes to the wheels, every time it turns left or right it makes a very rocky noise. We have called time and time for a reparation or to at least have something done. No one has seemed to really care nor catch their attention.

- Anaheim, CA, USA

problem #50

Feb 102018

Sonata

  • 62,000 miles
The contact owns a 2014 Hyundai Sonata. While driving 80 mph, the vehicle failed to accelerate while depressing the accelerator pedal. Also, the rpms increased and the service engine warning indicator illuminated. The contact pulled the vehicle over, turned it off and restarted it, shifted into drive, and the vehicle operated normally. When the failure occurred, the gear shifter was not registering a position such as drive or park. At times, the vehicle fails to downshift. The contact called drivetime used cars (8341 Indiana ave, riverside, ca 92504, (951) 353-2277) where she recently purchased the vehicle and was advised to take the vehicle to pep boys in san bernardino, ca where it was awaiting diagnostic testing. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 62,000.

- San Bernardino, CA, USA

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