2.2

hardly worth mentioning
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
71,972 miles

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2018 Hyundai Sonata engine problems

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2018 Hyundai Sonata Owner Comments

problem #2

Jan 122024

Sonata

  • 120,000 miles

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

The contact owns a 2018 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated while driving at approximately 70 MPH, the check engine warning illuminated. The contact stated that the vehicle was losing forward momentum. The contact depressed the accelerator pedal but the vehicle was still losing forward momentum and then stalled. The contact stated that he was able to coast to the side of the road. The contact attempted to restart the vehicle but was unable after several attempts. The vehicle was towed to a local dealer who diagnosed the vehicle and determined that the engine needed to be replaced due to a hole in the valve. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 120,000.

- Hickory Flat, MS, USA

problem #1

Apr 022018

Sonata

  • 23,944 miles
The contact owns a 2018 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated the vehicle had failed to start. On other occasions while driving at various speeds, the vehicle was not running correctly, bucking, lost motive power and stalled. Additionally, the door and trunk failed to lock securely. There were no warning lights illuminated. A signal was sent to the vehicle however, the vehicle failed to respond. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer but the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The vehicle was then towed to an independent mechanic who informed the contact that the fuel pump failed and caused the starter to burn out and drain the battery. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and provided a case number and referred the contact to the local dealer for assistance. The approximate failure mileage was 23,944.

- Dunedin, FL, USA

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