Hyundai Sonata Hybrid
Model Sonata Hybrid made by Hyundai got 26 consumer complains. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to electrical system, engine and engine cooling and power train.
Model 2012
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||
| 12/28/2011 | 8800 | 2 | |
| Pulling into traffic the car quit, leaving me starring down the oncoming traffic. i was able to coast to the side and get it restarted. this happened twice during the same day. it will also only charge the batteries to 50%, and sometime the car won't operate on only battery power. this is a potential very serious item they need to address, or start returning money to the owners. i will not drive the car until this is fixed. it is a dangerous car, never knowing when it will quit. i have since discovered this is a common problem with the sonata hybrid. *tr | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | |||
| 12/12/2012 | 7450 | ||
| While slowly moving downhill, on the freeway, during rush hour traffic, i attempted to change lanes and accelerated quickly. the switch from hybrid to gas engine interface only caused the engine to rev (increase rpm) without any gear being engaged. i quickly let off the peddle and depressed it again. it then engaged the transmission, narrowly averting an accident. this has happened 5-6 times since purchasing this car when traveling slowly and then trying to get a burst from the gas engine. i spoke with the dealership, and took it in for a check per their recommendation. they found nothing and could not reproduce it, although they did not try the same circumstance. they only attempted to stop and accelerate at which i said they wouldn't get it to happen that way. | |||
| POWER TRAIN | |||
| 12/12/2012 | 7450 | ||
| While slowly moving downhill, on the freeway, during rush hour traffic, i attempted to change lanes and accelerated quickly. the switch from hybrid to gas engine interface only caused the engine to rev (increase rpm) without any gear being engaged. i quickly let off the peddle and depressed it again. it then engaged the transmission, narrowly averting an accident. this has happened 5-6 times since purchasing this car when traveling slowly and then trying to get a burst from the gas engine. i spoke with the dealership, and took it in for a check per their recommendation. they found nothing and could not reproduce it, although they did not try the same circumstance. they only attempted to stop and accelerate at which i said they wouldn't get it to happen that way. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES | |||
| 02/07/2013 | 1300 | ||
| Tl - the contact owns a 2012 hyundai sonata hybrid. the contact stated that while driving 10 mph, the hybrid brake system failed warning lamp illuminated and when he attempted to engage the brakes, the pedal went all the way to the floor. the vehicle was taken to the dealer. the technician diagnosed that the hydraulic brake booster failed and needed to be replaced. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure but did not offer any assistance. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and current mileage was 1,300. mah | |||
| 02/07/2013 | 1300 | ||
| Tl - the contact owns a 2012 hyundai sonata hybrid. the contact stated that while driving 10 mph, the hybrid brake system failed warning lamp illuminated and when he attempted to engaged the brakes, the petal when all the way to the floor. the vehicle was taken to the dealer. the technician diagnosed that the hydraulic brake booster failed and needed to be replaced. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure nut did not offer any assistance. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and current mileage was 1,300. pm | |||
| STRUCTURE - BODY | |||
| 01/07/2013 | 14500 | 1 | |
| The moving portion of the panoramic sunroof scattered raining glass shards onto the driver and over the exterior of the car. *tr | |||
| 01/07/2013 | 14500 | ||
| The moving portion of the panoramic sunroof scattered raining glass shards onto the driver and over the exterior of the car. | |||
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | |||
| 12/12/2012 | 7450 | ||
| While slowly moving downhill, on the freeway, during rush hour traffic, i attempted to change lanes and accelerated quickly. the switch from hybrid to gas engine interface only caused the engine to rev (increase rpm) without any gear being engaged. i quickly let off the peddle and depressed it again. it then engaged the transmission, narrowly averting an accident. this has happened 5-6 times since purchasing this car when traveling slowly and then trying to get a burst from the gas engine. i spoke with the dealership, and took it in for a check per their recommendation. they found nothing and could not reproduce it, although they did not try the same circumstance. they only attempted to stop and accelerate at which i said they wouldn't get it to happen that way. | |||
| VISIBILITY - SUN ROOF ASSEMBLY | |||
| 01/07/2013 | 14500 | 1 | |
| The moving portion of the panoramic sunroof scattered raining glass shards onto the driver and over the exterior of the car. *tr | |||