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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.
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really awful- Typical Repair Cost:
- No data
- Average Mileage:
- 110,000 miles
- Total Complaints:
- 13 complaints
Most Common Solutions:
- not sure (9 reports)
- car is totaled (4 reports)
engine problem
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A D V E R T I S E M E N T S
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I was driving home from work. My brakes went out, then smoke from hood, then fire. The car stopped after many tries of shifting and emergency brake, I jumped out and ran! The car was in flames, total loss. No warning, no crash (thank god). I am in disbelief, still. October 26, 2018
- Cindy A., Medina, OH, US