Consumer Complaints


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TIRES
07/24/20082572
 2008 hyundai sonata. consumer states discontent with denial of a online coupon, unresolved thumping, vibration that occurs when the vehicle is started. in addition the turn signal flasher/clicker is too quiet. *tgw the consumer stated the thumping and vibration occurred when he would drive away after the vehicle had been sitting overnight or it had been parked for 4-6 hours. after driving 3-5 miles, the thumping would go away, but not entirely. the thumping and vibration was felt in the steering. the consumer also stated the tires that came as standard equipment performed badly during snow and ice conditions. the tires did not grip properly. the consumer believed the problems were associated with the tires, because after the tires warm up, the thumping diminished quite a bit. the tires also had flat spots. the dealer replaced the flasher, but it didn't make any difference. the consumer stated it was still too quiet. *jb
11/04/2007101211/03/2007
 Tl*the contact owns a 2008 hyundai sonata. the front passenger side air bag light illuminated intermittently. the air bag light indicated that the air bag was deactivated. the dealer stated that the passenger may not weigh enough to activate the air bag feature. the contact's wife is the only passenger that sits in the passenger seat and she weighs 135 lbs. the vin was verified, but appears to be invalid. the engine size was unknown. the failure mileage was 10 and current mileage was 2,600. updated 03/04/08. *lj the consumer stated the vehicle vibrates at the speed of 40 to 45 miles per hour. updated 03/04/08 *tr