2011 Hyundai Sonata
Electrical Problems
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.
2011 Hyundai Sonata Electrical Problems
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- Engine Won't Turnover, Won't Start
- Need A New Starter
- Air Bag Light Stays On
- Car Fire
- Power Door Lock Failure
- Dashboard Flashes When Signals On
- Dome Light Remains On
- Horn Not Working Properly
- Ignition Locked
- Starts Without Pressing Brake Pedal
- Total Loss Of Power While Driving
- Wiring Harness Melting
- Buttons On Steering Wheel Do Not Do The Right Things
- Doesn't Recognize Car Is In Park - Can't Turn Off
- Headlights Constantly Burnout; Headlight Holder Burned Up
- Immobilizer Light On, Turns Over Won't Start
- Interior Light Switch Not Working
- Non Crash Vehicle Fire
- Power Outlets Stopped Working
- Power Window Button Broke
- Traction Control Coming On When Lights Are Turned On
- Turn Signal Turns Itself On
- NHTSA: Electrical System
- NHTSA: Electrical System: Horn
- NHTSA: Electrical System: Ignition
- NHTSA: Electrical System: Starter Assembly
- NHTSA: Electrical System: Instrument Cluster/Panel
- NHTSA: Hybrid Propulsion System: Inverter
- NHTSA: Electrical System: Alternator/Generator/Regulator: Integrated Starter(Other Than ...
- NHTSA: Electrical System: Ignition: Anti-Theft: Immobilizer/Proximity: ...
- NHTSA: Electrical System: Wiring
- NHTSA: Electrical System: Wiring: Fuses And Circuit Breakers
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