4.4

definitely annoying
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
25,347 miles

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problem #6

Jan 162019

Sonata Hybrid

  • 55,000 miles
I was driving in the rain on 1/16/19 with my son, all of a sudden my car starts beeping and my dash board says stop driving now and check your charger system and after one hour it completely died, had to get towed home, now the dealer says the problem was the high voltage relay and connector that goes to the high voltage battery on the car that caused the battery to fail and charger system. Now I'm told I need to buy a new battery and I feel this should be covered B the warranty since this issued caused my battery to drain.

- Fontana, CA, USA

problem #5

Aug 292018

Sonata Hybrid

  • 52,000 miles
I was driving the car and all of a sudden is just died. Not sure what problem was. Can't be a battery problem cause the car was running. Roadside assistance tried to start the battery but that is not the problem. I have read all over the internet with complaints of this hybrid car just shutting down while driving. This is a serious safety risk and a ongoing problem. The car is a death trap and I refuse to drive it anymore. The car acceleration is met with a pause when taking off as well. I was explained its when the car switches from battery to engine for power. It's a safety issue as well given you could put yourself out into a intersection and not have enough power or the hesitation can prevent you from going. The car is the worst made car I have ever owned. I refuse to drive this car with me or my daughters life in jeopardy due to the problems with the vehicle. Please forward a complaint to Hyundai corporate office as I will do the same. Thanks

- Boca Raton, FL, USA

problem #4

Jan 012016

Sonata Hybrid

  • 30,000 miles
Transmission acts like it is slipping and shifts abnormally in forward and reverse, driver window up/down button doesn't work correctly it only makes the window go up 1/4 of the way so you have to let go and press it again. The radio keeps showing and error message waiting to get into the dealer

- Dripping Springs, TX, USA

problem #3

Apr 012017

Sonata Hybrid

  • 60 miles
While driving my car started alarming saying check charging system...it immediately went to 15 miles and hour while I was on I95 where speed limit is 65 mph. By the time I got home and turned the car off it would not turn back on. Ive had this car for a year and a half. I bought it new.

- Fort Lauderdale, FL, USA

problem #2

Mar 062017

Sonata Hybrid

  • 15,000 miles
A few months ago the vehicle stalled at a red light. I found complaints of the same make, year and model stalling on other owners on the internet. Went to dealer and after numerous hours in the shop they could not find the problem. Today my 19 year old daughter was on a four lane highway with no pull off lanes, only cement barriers. The vehicle stalled at 60 mph. She almost died from being hit by a tractor trailer. She was missed by only a few inches. The vehicle did start again and she got off the highway. Made complaint with Hyundai Consumer Affairs.

- Winthrop, NY, USA

problem #1

Jun 012015

Sonata Hybrid

  • 20 miles
This vehicle has electric power steering. When driving on the highway, it is impossible to keep the car tracking straight. It is not a tire issue, nor is it a crown in the road issue. The vehicle must continuously be corrected to keep in a straight line. Windy conditions cause the vehicle to radically respond to adjustments, so does a large truck in front of my vehicle. Hyundai states there is nothing wrong with my vehicle. If you go online, there are thousands of Hyundai customers with the same electric steering issues mimicking my issues to a tee, and they say Hyundai is "stonewalling" them, telling them there is nothing wrong, there is learning curve driving an electric power steering vehicle. How can thousands of Hyundai customers have the same problem" why isn't your organization looking into to this? there was a recall of the electric power steering on Hyundai vehicles in 2007. Doesn't that show you that they had a problem, and maybe they only put a bandaid on an open wound? finally, I was driving to work on route 295 South in NJ 3 weeks ago. A NJ state trooper followed behind me for 2 miles then pulled me over. I asked "what was the problem"" the officer said while following you there wasn't any time you were able to stay in your lane. I told about my issue with electric power steering and showed him the E-mails to Hyundai. He made me get out of my car, and gave me a sobriety test. I passed of course. Then he asked if he could inspect the inside of my vehicle. I couldn't believe it! he was looking for alcohol or drugs. Of course there was none, and he gave me a warning. Hyundai to this day refuses to acknowledge any problem with there electric power steering. I don't want to endanger myself or anybody else with this dangerous vehicle. Please look into my complaint, and the thousand of others who are also dealing with this issue

- Manalapan, NJ, USA