I was traveling down the highway when without warning my engine simply shut off, and the power assist to the brakes and steering was stopped. I tried moving from the center lane over to the shoulder and was almost rear-ended by a vehicle in the right lane. I was able to pull the car off on the right shoulder and stop. The vehicle would not restart and I had to have it towed to the nearest dealer in the area, pugi hyundai in downers grove, il. They took the vehicle in for service and later in the morning informed me that the crankshaft position sensor had failed. The cost of repair will be a minimum of $600, and possibly more, depending if they determine the engine needs additional repair parts.
2000 Hyundai Sonata engine complaints
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I have made five trips to the dealer with the same problem with my 2000 hyundai sonata which was purchased from allen turner hyundai in pensacola, fl and is serviced by them due to it is still in warranty. My car makes a loud clonking sound and then stops and all power goes off. This happens normally when I go over 30-40 MPH and has happened while driving 70 on the interstate and almost caused me to wreck on a bridge because I had no shoulder to go off on and cars almost slammed into the back of me. After it shuts down, it takes anywhere from 10 minutes to one hour to start again. It turns over but will not start after this happens. As said I have taken this 5 times to the dealer, this last time they kept it 5 days and found nothing. I had them drive it home. Prior they told me it was a computer error and was fixed, at first they said it was the computer board but then said the boss said it was just "bad battery cables." and cleaned off the cables. I had a new battery put in. They told me it was the air filter had jumped off the track and just needed put back on. The last 2 times they said the computer read nothing. I asked them about the gas line or water in the gas and they said they check all this, checked crank sensor, changed mass air flow sensor, "bad connection", tightened cable ends per tech line. The last time the invoice just tells me the computer reads ok. I had them drive it for 5 days for 218 miles but it did not reproduce per tech. I am going to get killed in this car and they honestly just don't take it seriously. I am a female and drive by myself alot and it scares me to lose control of my vehicle and for this to happen at night. I just can't seem to get the dealership to take it seriously. Help me.
The vehicle caught fire while parked. The consumer called the fire department to extinguished the fire. No injuries. The consumer had the vehicle towed home. Please fill in additional information.
While driving engine warning light illuminated, then, vehicle stalled. Consumer was able to restart the vehicle. Dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem.
Car began to hesitate during acceleration. Cars have almost hit me from the rear because it happen while I was driving down the street. While driving, the car just cutoff in the middle of the street and never started again.
While driving vehicle loses power. It won't go any higher than 45 to 50 MPH. Dealer maintains that consumer's vehicle is not affected.
Air bags light keeps coming back on after I have taken it to the dealership. Check engine light comes on and off at randum. Air/heating unit stop working, put the car on the machine and no light/signs showing anything was wrong with the car. Had the force feed blower motor changed and still not work.
I had my bearings replaced, my rear hub bearings. Now it is making to same noise and they now say it is not the bearings-they do not know what it is! My car idle sounds like is going to stall all the time when I am stopped. The car pulls around 5,20 and 50 MPH like it just cannot get gas or the transmission is bad. I brought it in 2xs. They say they do not know what it is and cannot get anything on the diag machines. Now I am passed 60,000 miles. After having my car for 2 days (giving me no lender or rental) they found a problem at the last minute. Oil leaked from the valves into the spark plug wires into the coil pack and that is the car pulling problem. They say I have to pay $600 to fix it. This was on june 6,2003. I brought the car in for the idle which was not fixed and brought it in for this engine hesitation 2xs. Both times they did not and couldnot fix these problems. I have the receipts that they could not fix nor repeat these problems, but they are noted. I should not have to pay for these repairs!!!! This is not daily upkeep!! This must be defect!! I have a real problem with this car! I need to be contacted on this matter for hyundai to pay for these repairs! I am having a difficult time on this matter. These parts need to be replaced now and I cannot and shouldn't have to pay for these parts or labor! I also have had my front driver window regulator fixed 4 times, my front passenger side regulator fixed once, my rear regulator fixed once. I had to buy a new battery for my car and a new headlight in the first year(hyundai said I had to submit paperwork to see if they would vote to repay me for my cost of the battery). I had my air bag light going off(which now I never trust for it to go off when needed or even go off when not ). My paint is chipping everywhere! My front passenger window leaks all over my carpet inside floor. And many more problems! *jb thank you, darlene liddane [email protected] 941‑637‑0802
Steering wheel, check engine light, and catalytic converter
When slowing vehicle down vehicle would stall intermittently. Dealer has repaired five times, but problem returned. Please provide further information.
After recall 01v347000 repairs were done, vehicle stalled again.
Vehicle is very dangerous - manufacturer needs to take steps in ensuring my safety as well as the safety of others on the road.
Vehicle will stall without prior warning. Also, electrical system was failing. Consumer had one headlight. Dealership was aware of problem.*akvehicle stalls while driving. Leaving the driver in very dangerous situations.
Consumer states vehicle would stalls or cut off while driving, vehicle been to dealer on three occasion and the problem reoccurring. Nlm
Vehicle stalls intermittently. Dealer has been contacted, please provide further details.
Vehicle stalled without prior warning, and then engine check light/ air bag light came on dashboard. Dealership was aware of problem.
Consumer contacted dealer in reference to recall 00v259001/manufacturer's recall 039. Dealer lcorrected recall problems. But, while driving at any speed and without prior warning vehicle cut off, causing loss of all power. Please provide any further details.
Recall 00 v 259 001/engine stalling: engine stalling at low speed of 5-20 MPH while applying accelerator pedal from a stop position or while driving. Vehicle has restarted after each incident. Waiting on dealer appointment. Feel free to provide any further details on this matter .
Vehicle has been to dealer 5 times for stalling, recall on stalling performed november 2000. Dealer cannot remedy problem. *ak the vehicle stalls intermnittently at stop sign, red lights, low speed driving, while backing out and on highways, dealer has attempted to fix this problem several times however has not been successful, even with recall 00v259001 repair the vehicle is not fixed, dealer has also replaced the air flow sensor connection, purge valve (on 6 occasions), tps sensor and extension, and other sensor assemblies. Lumbar support would not hold, dealer replaced. Trunk would not stay open on incline.
Vehicle stalls when low in a gear, sounds as if it is a vibration problem related to map sensor as recalled on the 2.6l sonata and the elantra models.
Engine losses power and sometimes stops. Difficulty turning on power
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