2000 Hyundai Sonata: engine stalls while driving

Filed Nov 15, 2011 · Electrical · 120,000 miles · TN

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 hyundai sonata. While driving approximately 10- 35 MPH, the engine stalled with the illumination of the check engine warning indicator. The warning indicator remained illuminated until the engine was turned off. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who stated that the mass air flow sensor would need to be replaced. The failure recurred whenever the engine was in operation. There was a recall related to the defect under the federal safety agency campaign id number 00v259001 (electrical system: wiring); however the recall expired. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the defect. The approximate failure mileage was 120,000. Updated 03/14/12

Filed Jul 26, 2010 · Body · 159,150 miles · PA

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 hyundai sonata. The contact stated while driving at approximately 10 MPH, he heard a loud thump. The vehicle began to independently decrease in speed before coming to a stop. The vehicle did not stall and the engine continued to run. The vehicle was towed to local repair facility where the contact was informed that the sub frame was corroded and had fractured from the vehicle. The vehicle was repaired at the contact's expense. The manufacturer was not contacted. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was approximately 159,150 and the current mileage was approximately 159,200.

Filed Jan 11, 2010 · Electrical, Engine · 90,000 miles · PA

Tl*the contact owns a 2000 hyundai sonata. The contact was driving approximately 25 MPH when the "check engine" warning light indicator illuminated on the instrument panel and immediately, the engine stalled. The vehicle restarted and resumed normal operation. The warning indicator remained illuminated until the engine was turned off. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing. The failure was contributed to the mass air flow sensor. The vehicle was repaired for the malfunction. Recall number 00v259001, electrical system, wiring was related to the failure; however, the VIN was excluded. Recently, the failure occurred whenever the vehicle was in operation without warning. The vehicle has not been repaired at this time. The failure mileage was 90,000. The current mileage was 97,000.

Filed Jul 16, 2009 · Acceleration, Engine · 13,559 miles · NC

Tl*the contact owns a 2000 hyundai sonata. While driving approximately 45 MPH, the engine began to rev excessively high and the vehicle lunged forward unexpectedly. When the accelerator pedal was depressed, the vehicle hesitated and vibrated. In addition, the automatic transmission shifted violently into gear. There was no power response during acceleration, which resulted in the engine stalling intermittently. The warning indicator also illuminated on the instrument panel intermittently. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for inspection, but they were unable to duplicate the failures. The mass damper was replaced. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer on six separate occasions for identical failures. The repairs consisted of a complete tune up, replacement of the "output" speed sensor, and the battery was replaced twice; however, the failures continued. The extended warranty on the vehicle expired at 60,000 miles. The vehicle has not been repaired. The failure mileage was 13,559 and current mileage was 82,505.

Filed Dec 12, 2008 · Electrical, Engine · 81,090 miles · RI

Car stalls out in low speed driving, idling, and or when back up. I have been able to avoid an accident with passengers in the vehicle or not in the vehicle while I was driving. I have had oil changed, fluids checked, alternator changed, spark plugs and wires also checked. The car has also had fuel system flushed and problem with stalling persist.

Filed Dec 1, 2008 · Electrical · 98,000 miles · SC

Engine stalled as I was turning in an intersection, I avoided a crash. Reported to dealer as it happened 3 more times. They replaced my battery and gave me a carfax report and denied any recalls, even though I showed them a printout of one on this website. Check engine light on several times ,taken to auto store and put on diagnostic machine, maf sensor defective as stated on printout x2 separate occasions .still stalls at lights, and also stalls when either changing to reverse or vise versa. My kids are scared to ride with me. This stalling is happening on approx an every other day basis.dealer has been made aware and denies anything is wrong according to "their" diagnostic computer, yet will not allow me visual confirmation of such. I think I am unfortunately the victim of a lemon, and if I could afford to I would just drop it off at their doorstep and let the finance company know. By the way, finance co is aware of these problems and are not pleased at all of how the dealer is handling this because they got ripped off too. No parts have been replaced except for the battery which was unnecessary and they know it. Below I will give latest date of incident of stalling in intersection.

Filed Jul 19, 2007 · Electrical, Engine · 67,000 miles · GA

Tl*the contact owns a 2000 hyundai sonata. The contact has been experiencing failure with the sensor plug on her vehicle. She has had to pay $200 each time the vehicle has been repaired. She stated that she is also experiencing failure with the powertrain automatic transmission, which caused her vehicle to stall. She has had to replace her engine and the battery approximately two to three times. The powertrain was unknown. The current mileage is 118,000 and failure mileage was 67,000. The consumer stated replaced the engine 1 time and the battery twice. The dealer stated radio jumping channels. Updated 09/05/07

Filed Apr 20, 2007 · Engine · 72,000 miles · PA

The crankshaft position sensor is faulty. I don't understand how hyundai can have a recall for this item in their kia optimas and santa fe 2.5l v-6 engines, but not in the 2.5l v-6 sonatas. The least of the problems is difficulty starting, which seems to be the culmination of the problem. The beginning of the problem is the loss of power and stalling, incredibly dangerous while on the highway traveling at 60 MPH and without warning the car loses power. Last year I spent over $500 for a tune up and spark plug wires. The check engine just came on today after having trouble getting started and had it diagnosed as a p0335 crankshaft position sensor a circuit malfunction. I called several dealerships and the repair is in excess of $400 for labor plus parts.

Filed Aug 29, 2005 · Electrical · NJ

I am totally disgusted with my car. I have a 2000 hyundai sonata. I bought it in 2002. In 2002 I had to have 2 of my oxygen sensors replaced due to a recall. Then the following year my check engine light came on and I had to have another oxygen sensor replaced. Two weeks after that my check engine light came on again and I had to have my fourth oxygen sensor replaced. Now this year august 2005 my check engine light is on again and now this time my RPM's are sticking and idling high, my transmission is not going into gear right, and my car is stalling. Since I have had this car I have also had to have my pulley replaced, my airbag harness fixed, two of my windows have broke, and my stereo broke when I first bought my car. Now I can't drive my car at all and I don't have the money to get it fixed. I have seen a lot of complaints about the 2000 hyundai sonata and I think the manufacturer better do something for all of us quick or they are going to have a lot of lawsuits on their hands.

Filed Aug 17, 2004 · Engine · 55,997 miles · NJ

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.

Filed Jul 1, 2004 · Electrical · 53,366 miles · MA

While driving at about 35 MPH the engine stalled then restarted while in motion. Then the vehicle started hesitating form a stand still and felt like it did not want to accelerate. I contacted the dealer and the following day they found a faulty cam sensor which they replaced. Two days later the vehicle started hesitating from a standstill and then started stalling when at a stop I.e.red lights. I contacted the dealer on 6/28 and they checked the car the next day. They agreed with the hesitation problem and said the history code for the cam sensor failure had not been cleared. Seemed a little fishy to me. I asked if this would remedy the problem. The response was if it didn't give them another call. I said what if I am on the highway and it fails. The dealer said " call the road service number and have the car towed to them" that seemed to me to be a very short sighted view of a very dangerous condition. I cannot call if I am killed because the car stalls on the highway or it is in the middle of the night and I don't have a cell phone?. They designed, manufactured and warranted t the car. Seems to me it should be emcumbent on them to backup their warranty and not leave it to the risk of the consumer's life and limb until the car finally fails at a very inopportune moment. As an observation, this problem fits the description of the federal safety agency campaign id # 00v259000 which I complied with.

Filed Mar 15, 2004 · Transmission · 19,621 miles · CA

My 2000 sonata stalls and or flutters intermittenly when shifting from first to second and sometimes from 2nd to third. Transmission was replaced but still is doing the same thing. It has been in the the service department many times but I am told "nothing is wrong with it" there was a loud clank when shifting gears even when parked. One of the main rep from hyundai came and checked it out and said it was fine. He also drove the car, but the way he drove it was like at being at an indy 500. I asked him to compare my car with any other car on the lot to see if the noise was normal, he refused. I took the car to another hyundai dealer and was told the car was unsafe to drive because 3 bolts had backed out of the housing thus causing the clanking noise. It still flutters. I have been dealing with this problem since 11-2001. I bought the car in 3-2000. New. The sensor also had to be replaced twice.