1.6

hardly worth mentioning
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
105,307 miles

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2003 Hyundai Sonata engine problems

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2003 Hyundai Sonata Owner Comments

problem #3

May 262019

Sonata 4-cyl

  • 45,922 miles

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

The contact owns a 2003 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated that while driving approximately 25 mph, when the vehicle loss motive power and stalled. The contact pushed the vehicle to the side of the roadway. The contact had the vehicle towed to a certified mechanic who diagnosed that crankshaft position sensor and the crankshaft needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 45,922. The VIN was not available.

- Mesa, AZ, USA

problem #2

Nov 232017

Sonata

  • 139,000 miles
The contact owns a 2003 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start when attempted to drive. The check engine warning indicator illuminated. The failure recurred once. The vehicle was taken to potamkin Hyundai (6200 nw 167th St, miami lakes, fl 33014, phone: (305) 728-5030), but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 139,000.

- Miami, FL, USA

problem #1

Jul 212014

Sonata

  • 131,000 miles
The contact owns a 2003 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated that while inspecting the vehicle, the front wheels appeared to be angled inward. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who discovered that the front passenger side of the engine cradle was rusted. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 131,000.

- Hinckley , IL, USA

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