10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
0 miles

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1997 Hyundai Sonata engine problems

engine problem

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1997 Hyundai Sonata Owner Comments

problem #3

Jan 012000

Sonata

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Automatic transmission; when appling gear in reverse there is a hard banging noise coming from transmission. Transmission has been replaced three times. Dealership was aware of problem. Check engine light illuminated, dealer replaced faulty O2 sensor. Faulty battery causing vehicle to crank slow. Driver door window moves slow, dealer lubricated glass channel. Outer cv boot replaced, it was cracked. Solenoid valve faulty causing poor gas mileage.

- Honolulu, HI, USA

problem #2

Jan 011999

Sonata

  • miles
When driving vehicle jerks and RPM line goes up in down. Then vehicle starts slowing down, and will shutdown. Engine check light stays on. Dealership is aware of the problem. Consumer has to keep vehicle in neutralto keep it in order.

- Calumet City, IL, USA

problem #1

Feb 051999

Sonata

  • miles
Tp sensor failed.

- Calumet Ci, IL, USA

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