CarComplaints.com Notes: The 2011 Sonata has a seriously defective engine that seizes without warning. It was awarded the dubious honor of being the first CarTalk / CarComplaints Turd of the Week in late September 2015.
A class action lawsuit was filed in May 2015 against Hyundai that claims the 2.4L Sonata engine is defective. More info here.
5.0
fairly significant
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
20,000 miles
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The contact owns a 2011 Hyundai Sonata. The contact heard a grinding noise emitting from the front of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to a dealer. The technician diagnosed that the brake calipers were corroded and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was then taken to an independent mechanic, where the brake calipers were replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 20,000.
- Lanham, MD, USA
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- Lanham, MD, USA