Total Loss Of Power While Driving

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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:
No data
Average Mileage:
84,150 miles
Total Complaints:
2 complaints

Most Common Solutions:

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

electrical problem

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2011 Hyundai Sonata Owner Comments

problem #2

Sep 082018

Sonata GLS

  • Automatic transmission
  • 92,224 miles

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

When I contacted the dealership they said no recalls, but I'm reading different.

- Tabitha M., Commerce, GA, US

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problem #1

Mar 072017

Sonata

  • Automatic transmission
  • 76,000 miles

The car totally shuts off (no steering, no radio, nothing) for a second. Then turns back on without me doing anything. It's scary to be driving and lose complete power. It is potentially very dangerous.

- Tara H., Mishawaka, US

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