10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
2 / 3
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
35,635 miles

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problem #24

Dec 012019

Sonata

  • 79,000 miles
The ac actuator blender door keeps getting stuck and causes knocking in my dash board every time I turn on car. It makes the noise for few minutes and then stops.

- Covina, CA, USA

problem #23

Nov 152019

Sonata

  • 115,447 miles
Engine light came on not long after the oil light came on checked my oil and found metal flakes on the dipstick car died still rolls over makes a loud noise when accelerating and doesn't want to accelerate

- Muskegon, MI, USA

problem #22

Nov 062019

Sonata

  • 105,000 miles
Driving in light rain on normal pavement St louis county. Approached stop sign at end of steep hill. Applied brakes lightly and well in advance but car was not stopping. Realized that engine had stopped so nothing was working. Car began shaking violently as if brakes were trying to grab. Finally came to a stop in the middle of intersection - fortunately nobody was in front of us are attempting to cross intersection in other direction. Car was completely dead. Tried to restart but nothing. Had to move car so tried to start again - starter did not crank at all, but suddenly engine was running as if it had never stopped and all power was restored. Drove immediately to dealer thinking it was something to do with engine recall. Was able to get to the dealership about 5 miles away with no incident. After 3 days of being at dealer we were told that something in the brake fluid "module" had broken lose and brake fluid leaked into wire harness causing extreme corrosion. They believe the engine never actually stopped running, but rather the electrical signal was momentarily interrupted due to the corrosion. It was going to be a $5000 fix. We did not have car repaired. Dealership said they would send it to auction. This car must to be pulled off the road as it is a hazard to anyone who purchases it, even "as is". reported to Consumer Affairs at Hyundai on 11/6/19. Spoke to a representative 11/14/19 and was told car would be taken out of service. I am reporting here to insure that it is indeed taken out of service. We could have been killed or seriously injured. Wife drives about 35 miles per day and it could have easily happened while she was driving to work.

- St. Louis, MO, USA

problem #21

Apr 252019

Sonata

  • 92,817 miles
2014 Hyundai Sonata was dropped off to nearby Hyundai dealership for scheduled recall appointment campaigns 180, 953, 160, 162, and 946 on 04/24/2019. Dealership communicated to me all recall inspections were made, and no further repairs or replacements to the car was needed at approximately 11:30am on 04/24/2019. Car was then picked up through the sales department at my earliest convenience on 04/25/2019 at approximately 7:00pm. After driving 9 miles on a 55mph street, my car lost immediate acceleration/power causing the speed to reduce without warning, and without brake lights activated (witness to this is the individual who drove me to the dealership to pick up the car, and was currently driving behind me at the time of the incident). After immediate loss of acceleration/power (the car was moving at 55mph), the check engine light began blinking. The car was immediately moved off the road, and a burning smell was detected after removing myself from the vehicle. As the service department was unavailable, the sales department from who gave me my car we're unable to properly assist me with receiving a tow back to the dealership, and provide me with a loaner car for the cars inability to be driven. At approximately 8:50pm, a tow arrived to take the vehicle back to Hyundai's dealership in which the recall inspections and campaigns were performed. Dealership approved a rental for the following day, yet unavailable/unable to be approved until the service department re-opened. Currently, the dealership has me in a rental car through enterprise, covering the cost except for $1 a day (which is to be paid by me). More so, as this is not my car, an additional coverage charge of $9 per day was required to insure me coverage in the event the rental is involved in an unexpected accident. As of 04/28/2019, I am waiting to hear an update from the dealership about my car.

- Rock Tavern, NY, USA

problem #20

Apr 052019

Sonata

  • miles
I just bought this car about 2 months ago, I'm quite surprised to see a air bag light on a car that had less then 100,000 miles from the dealership that was certified preowned.

- Riviera Beach, FL, USA

problem #19

Nov 222013

Sonata

  • miles
Cabin air filter design flaw allows alleged rodent infestation to render said filter ineffective and causes pungent, ;offensive odor to permeate cabin; owner alleges design flaw, ie: Failure to protect filter with screen/sufficient device to prohibit alleged rodent invasion. Owner retained failed filter as evidentiary.

- Omaha, NE, USA

problem #18

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 #17

Jul 242018

Sonata

  • 83,000 miles
I went into the dealership to have my engine recall replaced. My car would not start the following day I got my car back after the repairs. The engine caused my starter to go out. The dealership would not honor fixing it so I had to pay for those charges which I think should have been fixed by Hyundai interstate.

- Monroe, LA, USA

problem #16

Jul 072018

Sonata

  • 100,146 miles
When I stopped my car and put in park I turned the key in the ignition to the lock/off position but the key would not turn to lock/off go in the off position. So, the key was stuck in the ignition. I turned the car on and shifted to drive than back to park and turned the car off to remove the key however it was still stuck. I did this several times because I had the same problem two week prior and this method worked. I was by a locksmith that I could was to unhook the battery until I could take it to the dealership.

- New Orleans, LA, USA

problem #15

Apr 102017

Sonata

  • miles
I am having an issue with the panoramic sunroof. I has loud rattle sound as hell. I have contacted several times before my warranty expires but they refused to fix

- Daly City, CA, USA

problem #14

Sep 122017

Sonata

  • 62,141 miles
I have a 2014 Hyundai Sonata. The panoramic sunroof exploded while I was driving. After trying to find a repair shop I seen that it is actually happening to all models with the panoramic roof from Hyundai. Is anyone else aware of this" what will Hyundai do about this? is it even safe to drive"

- District Heights, MD, USA

problem #13

Sep 082017

Sonata

  • 47,350 miles
Takata recall - car is blowing out smoke - in 700 miles it has lost 2 quarts of oil, it has under 50K miles, it is covered under 2 different recalls thru Hyundai but they refuse to replace the engine, when you try to accelerate - the car will hesitate and then all of sudden blow smoke out the back - so much that you think the car is going to catch on fire, we have had it in the dealership 3 times already - contacted them other times in between. Now when trying to accelerate at just 1 RPM smoke comes out the back car starts shaking like its going to stall out check enginge light comes on - a few seconds later big cloud of smoke comes out back and car will then move leaving trails of smoke behind. Check engine light went off. Hyundai said unless the check engine light is on - it wont matter. They just want us to do a oil consumption test - the engine is making a knocking noise. Hyundai has heard it too. We leave so much smoke that we cant see a car behind us. It can barely make it to accelerate on the highway. 6/21/17 - massey Hyundai hagerstown 7/18/17 - massey Hyundai hagerstown 8/28/17 - massey Hyundai hagerstown Hyundai case #10553414 - they know about it! we have had it towed to the shop 2 times now.

- Hagerstown, MD, USA

problem #12

Jul 182017

Sonata

  • miles
Every three to five days when push to start vehicle it will not turn on. All lights/electronics come on but the vehicle just will not start. When towed to the dealer or tow driver arrives the car starts again. Have had the battery tested and tested bad, replaced but the problem continues. Hyundai says "cannot duplicate the problem" and sends me on my way with no resolution. Now dealer as well as Hyundai regional office refuse to answer the phone or return any of my messages. Has happened at least if not more than 15 times.

- Mansfield, TX, USA

problem #11

Jun 282017

Sonata

  • 88,000 miles
Car not starting. Brake is hard not able to push and steering wheel locked. Happens intermittently. Car loses acceleration while driving. On the freeway and car loses power and slows dramatically, there is no light on the dash and the brake lights do not come on. Was almost rear ended on freeway

- Lancaster, CA, USA

problem #10

Apr 302017

Sonata

  • 53,000 miles
The vehicle does not always start when turning the key. I recently had this problem and had the battery replaced, thinking the old battery was going bad. However, the problem persisted. Something that seems to help is changing from the parking position to the drive gear, and then immediately switching back to park, all while stepping on the brake. Then the car will start up. So it seems that the car computer does not always correctly recognize the gear that the vehicle is in. The problem persists sporadically.

- Riverside, CA, USA

problem #9

Feb 102017

Sonata

  • miles
The trunk randomly opens by itself - no pressing on the fob. It can happen when driving but usually happens when the car has either been just turned on or off. Trunk can be closed when walking away from the vehicle but open when you return. The latch has been replaced in case there was a defect but it has happened since then. The safety issue is when you are driving, all of a sudden you can't see out the back window and have to pull over as soon as you can safely do it - not a good situation on a highway. Two different Hyundai dealerships claim that they have never heard of this complaint but the internet is full of such stories, especially the electra models.

- Dallas, GA, USA

problem #8

Dec 222016

Sonata 4-cyl

  • miles
Carfax is showing an open recall for this vehicle that was posted on 11/8/16. The recall number is 946. When I pull the VIN number on your web site, it states 0 recalls reported. I know the recall has not been completed yet because I work at a Hyundai dealer and I just purchased this vehicle from auction. Which am I suppose to go by" carfax or your web site. Which is showing the correct information" please help.

- Hampton, VA, USA

problem #7

Oct 212016

Sonata

  • 25 miles
Whenever I put on the indicator at night the headlight turns off, I have to tap the switch for the light to come on. Took it to the dealer and was told that the multi function switch is bad, my car is only 2 years old, how can the switch be bad when I'm the only driver, I think its a factory problem.this is dangerous whenever I'm driving at nights.

- Lakeland, FL, USA

problem #6

Jul 272016

Sonata

  • 9,025 miles
My car was parked in front of my house when the sun roof shattered. There was broken glass everywhere. I have a picture but I need help to send. At first I thought that it was vandalism, but the entire glass was shattered and the was no projectiles in the area.

- Norwood, PA, USA

problem #5

Sep 152015

Sonata

  • 17,000 miles
Brakes fail to depress during attempts to start car, occurs at least once per day. Occasionally, when parking car, park position does not register and alarms sound when you try to lock car. Occasional transmission slip during stop and go type traffic conditions.

- Bedminster, NJ, USA

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