This data is from the NHTSA — the US gov't agency tasked with vehicle safety. Complaints are spread across multiple & redundant categories, & are not organized by problem.
So how do you find out what problems are occurring? For this NHTSA complaint data, the only way is to read through the comments below. Any duplicates or errors? It's not us.
The contact owned a 2009 Hyundai Sonata. While driving 60 mph, the engine compartment spontaneously caught on fire without warning. There were no injuries. The fire department extinguished the fire. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic and deemed a total loss by the mechanic. The local dealer and manufacturer were not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed. The failure mileage was 130,000...
The contact owns a 2009 Hyundai Sonata. While driving at an unknown speed, the check engine indicator flashed on and off. The vehicle did not pass inspection due to the emissions. The vehicle was taken to northtown Hyundai (3675 sheridan dr, amherst, NY 14226, (716) 992-6536); however, the engine indicator was not illuminated at the time. The dealer performed numerous electrical repairs to the dashboard, but the check engine indicator illuminated again. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 87,633.
The contact owns a 2009 Hyundai Sonata. While driving various speeds, the "ESC off" warning indicator illuminated and the vehicle stalled. The contact stated that the accelerator pedal would not accelerate the vehicle forward when depressed and that the vehicle lost power. Pacifico Hyundai in philadelphia, Pennsylvania was made aware of the failure. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 130,000.
The contact owns a 2009 Hyundai Sonata. While driving 75 mph, the check engine warning indicator suddenly illuminated and the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic and it was diagnosed that the throttle body, the camshaft sensors, and the timing chain were all faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and did not assist. The local dealer was not notified. The failure mileage was 109,000.
- Marietta, GA, USA
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While driving on a freeway at approximately 70mph, my Sonata stopped accelerating. I had to pull off the road in the middle of traffic as my car was rapidly decelerating. I turned off the ignition, and after letting it set for a few minutes, I was able to start up again and proceed without trouble. This has happened three times in since, both on a freeway and once on a side street. I am on my way to my dealer today to check this out. Also, I have checked the internet, and found that this is a common occurrence among these models.
Takata recall. I was told that the electrical module is defective by autozone, . we were driving down the highway when all of a sudden the engine light came on. We pulled over to check the usual stuff like oil and antifreeze and other fluids. But all of them were ok. We tried to leave again with no success. We had no power. The engine would turn over but when we tried to press the gas nothing would go. So we stopped the car waited for a while and then the car started. We countinued our trip carefully, but the check engine light was still on. After we arrived to our destination I went to autozone to check the problem. They said the eletrical and cpu modules are damaged. That of course has me a little worried. We have only had the car for a year so it couldnt be for that reason.
While driving down the street, the car started slowing down with jerking and shaking like motions which was very distracting and caused me to become afraid in the moving traffic. It was obvious that something was going wrong. Then I glanced at temperature gauge and noticed it was heating up in the red and ran hot. Now it won't run.
The contact owns a 2009 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled and made an abnormal sound. The failure occurred without warning. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the connecting rod was defective and the engine needed to be replaced. The contact referenced NHTSA campaign number: 15V568000 (engine); however, the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that the vehicle was manufactured in Alabama. No further assistance was offered. Have not been able to use the car since.
Emissions warning had been on for a short time. 20 minutes after a big puff of smoke, the car died and the mechanic says the motor is locked and it will need a new engine. Very little warning or poor car performance.
Was backing car out of our garage and the check engine light came on (solid and not blinking) so drove car back into our garage and turned it off. No unusual sounds observed when backing out or pulling back in to garage. From that point on the car would no longer start. Car had to be towed to dealership. 110,618 miles and was told engine needed to be replaced as permanent timing chain had jumped time. Dealer could not provide any reason why the chain would jump time. Learned that recall exists for newer models of Sonatas that have same engine that have issue with internal oil distribution trouble that seizes engine causing timing chain to jump. Engine replaced by dealership with used 62,000 mi engine.
The contact owns a 2009 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start until the third attempt. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact called a local dealer (jack giambalvo Hyundai 2425 industrial hwy, East york, pa 17402 (717) 755-2944). The contact was informed that the failure would have to occur while at the dealer in order to diagnose the failure. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The VIN was invalid. The failure mileage was 47,788.
The contact owns a 2009 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled and made an abnormal sound. The failure occurred without warning. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the connecting rod was defective and the engine needed to be replaced. The contact referenced NHTSA campaign number: 15V568000 (engine); however, the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that the vehicle was manufactured in Alabama. No further assistance was offered. The failure mileage was approximately 104,000.
Our car, a 2009 Hyundai sonota, has had the same engine issues as the Hyundai recall set forth on April of 2017. We were told by the dealership, we had to have the engine replaced. The symptoms of the car are identical to those in the 2017 recall, but we were told by the dealership, our vehicle's VIN was not included in the recall. We maintained the car properly as set by the dealership (oil changes, etc.).
While driving through a deep puddle (3-4 inches), the battery light comes on as the engine stalls and I lose all power accessories. Once I restart the engine, the battery light goes out after a short time and all is good again. This has happened a few times in the last year I've had the car. I am concerned that if it happens at the wrong time, I may not be able to steer away from trouble.
Front engine valve cover gasket leaked oil onto alternator causing it to become damaged, which led to poor transmission shifting and then complete loss of all electrical power.
Front engine valve cover gasket leaked oil onto alternator causing it to become damaged, which led to poor transmission shifting and then complete loss of all electrical power.
The contact owns a 2009 Hyundai Sonata. The contact noticed the presence of metal shavings mixed within the oil and heard an abnormal noise coming from the engine area. The vehicle was taken to a mechanic and a dealer for diagnostic testing. The manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 120,000.
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- Leesburg, VA, USA