Ignition Locked

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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.

9.0

really awful
Typical Repair Cost:
$500
Average Mileage:
39,500 miles
Total Complaints:
2 complaints

Most Common Solutions:

  1. not sure (1 reports)
  2. replace ignition lock (1 reports)
2011 Hyundai Sonata electrical problems

electrical problem

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2011 Hyundai Sonata Owner Comments

problem #2

Aug 012015

Sonata Limited 4

  • Automatic transmission
  • 27,962 miles

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

Stupid thing can't start and i have to press the ignition for MINUTE AND THE BATTERY DRAINS SO I HAD TO GET A NEW BATTERY

- Nick C., Nelson, BC, Canada

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problem #1

May 182016

Sonata GL 2.4L

  • Automatic transmission
  • 51,000 miles

When i insert my keys in the ignition lock, it didnt rotate towards start. When i went to hyundai service centre they totally replaced the lock system without any investigation.

- syednizamuddin, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

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