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Excessive Engine Noise
2011 Hyundai Sonata (Page 2 of 2)
This problem may be covered under warranty. Ask your Hyundai dealer.
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.
8.3
pretty bad- Typical Repair Cost:
- $4,380
- Average Mileage:
- 87,300 miles
- Total Complaints:
- 28 complaints
Most Common Solutions:
- replace the engine (14 reports)
- not sure (9 reports)
- recall 132 (5 reports)
engine problem
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A D V E R T I S E M E N T S
My car just started making this rattling noise on Tuesday. It is also hesitating at as low as 1300 RPMs. After doing some research, I found that there was a recent recall (132) released which involved the engine, and described the exact symptoms my car is having. I called the Hyundai dealership on Wednesday to schedule an appointment and was told that I should contact Hyundai of America because my car is out of warranty, and the solution for this recall has not yet been released.
After hours on the phone, back and forth with the dealership and Hyundai of America... There is no solution besides the waiting game (they said "check the recall online every day, it should be released at some point in October, we don't have an exact date"). Wait for the solution to be released. In the mean time, I get on the highway, and my check engine light comes on.
I cannot risk driving this vehicle, it is unsafe. If the engine seizes while I am on the highway, it can cost me my life. But Hyundai will not do anything at this time, not even provide me a loaner. So in the meantime, I am buying myself a cheap beater tomorrow to get me around until they decide to fix this issue! How pathetic is that!? I have to continue paying for a car that I can't even drive! And now, just added another car into the mix!
Update from Oct 1, 2015: *I forgot to mention the car is obviously lacking power
- Tiffany D., Spencer, MA, US