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.
1.7
hardly worth mentioning
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
96,000 miles
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The contact owns a 2011 Hyundai Sonata hybrid. While driving 65 mph, the cruise control failed to engage. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to centennial Hyundai (located at 6200 centennial center blvd, las vegas, nv 89149, (702) 483-2200) where it was diagnosed that the clockspring needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was notified. The failure mileage was 96,000. The VIN was unknown.
- Las Vegas, NV, USA
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- Las Vegas, NV, USA