2001 Hyundai Sonata: check engine light

Filed Oct 27, 2016 · Fuel system · 160,000 miles · AR

Bad fuel vapor smell in cabin, no check eng light on. Checked eng light at auto zone anyway, code said vapor valve going to canister/dump after warm up. Hyundai by phone said canister needed replaced($400+). I live on disability ssi, too expensive. Took to small garage, after lifting, bottom of gas tank was wet with gas(by the exhaust). One guy went to access point for fuel tank for replacing fuel pump. A 6 inch rubber hose connecting the line out of the fuel tank connecting to metal rail fuel line bent at over 90 degrees, had a hole at the weakest point, in the inside bend. I am not the first owner, but [xxx], could only drive it after midnight in hot summer. Code explained car after warm up opens this valve to dump vapor build up in canister. Sounds right, code and everything, after I finally had them check for codes without check engine light not coming on. Such a cheap cost of a rubber hose could have easily been a braded flexible metal connection. [xxx], I'm lucky. I gave hyundai dealership repair guy over the phone the engine code. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

Filed Apr 2, 2007 · Transmission · 56,718 miles · IL

Tl*- the contact stated that whenever she drove the 2001 hyundai sonata with 56715 failure mileage the check engine light turned on. The vehicle hesitated and switched into the next gear slowly. The vehicle was put on a diagnostic machine, and the mechanic determined that the transmission failed and it needed to be replaced.

Filed Apr 22, 2006 · Airbags, Brakes · MD

My 2001 hyundai sonata was bought new. It has given me nothing but problems from the time I drove it off the lot and as soon as I hit the 60,000 mile mark (the bumper-to-bumper warranty ended at this point), the car constantly has something wrong with it. I have spent thousands of dollars in repairs. The airbags were fixed by the dealer because there was a problem. The brakes had a loud squeak and dealer replaced (under warranty at that time). The side front window motors have been fixed twice and now the passenger side window motor is broken and I had to put tape on it so that it will stay up. The timing belt went out after the warranty. Some kind of coil broke and needed replacement. The engine light is always turning on. I stopped taking it to the dealer after the car broke down, had it towed, dealer in laurel, md claimed to have fixed it, charged me $768, picked up car, same problem, engine light still on and took it back to dealer. Dealer said there was yet another problem. They said they fixed it and they charged me over $500. Still the same problem. I took the car to a mechanic and was charged $45 for the repair. There have been several other problems that I have had to pay for repairs. I just spent $435 on another repair. Now, after each repair, I just wait for the engine light to turn on again for the next expensive repair and yet I'm still making car payments. Absolute worst car I have ever had.

Filed Jan 14, 2005 · Engine · 60,255 miles · FL

I bought this car new. Less than 4000 miles ago, I was at the dealership to correct a "check engine light" condition, which was fixed under warranty. I was told that at the mileage the car was at I needed routine service on the transmission under terms of the warranty. This was done. I was also told that my serpentine belt and spark plugs were due to be replaced. I was not reminded that my timing belt had to be inspected before 60000 miles. While driving at 65 MPH, the engine stopped running. It was towed to the dealership. I was told that the timing belt had failed causing catastrophic damage to the engine and that since I now had 60255 miles on the car, and had not had the timing belt replaced, the 100000 mile warranty was void and they would not cover any damage. I was informed that the damage to the motor was more than $5000 and hyundai was not responsible for any of that cost. Hyundai consumer affairs, after one week, still has not answered my phone calls.

Filed Jan 4, 2005 · Engine · 80,000 miles · MO

Lower oxygen sensor malfunctioned, causing the "check engine" light to stay on. I have been returning to the suntrup dealership in missouri every since I purchased the car for the same exact problem. And the problem is always the oxygen sensors. I have a 2001 hyundai sonata and I have been having the same problems over and over. I had an extended warranty that I purchased with the car for $1,300.00 and I find out on my last visit to the dealership that the warranty company filed bankruptcy. So now I have no warranty on my car and I have lost money for no reason.

Filed Sep 28, 2004 · Engine, Transmission · 29,100 miles · PA

The consumer was going about 25 MPH and the check engine light came on and vehicle just died. The vehicle jerked to a stop, then later drove normally. Later, the check engine light went off, and it began to drive normally. The consumer took the vehicle to the dealer, who was not able to duplicate the problem. However, the service manager said there was no problem, but the consumer $135.00 for changing the transmission fluid. After getting the vehicle back on 8/24/04, the vehicle suddenly made a loud grinding metal sound, the dealership claimed it was the trans axle. The consumer stated that they were guessing just to get her out of the dealership. *ak *sc

Filed Jun 25, 2001 · Brakes, Engine · FL

While driving at any speed during normal operation vehicle fails to start, problem is intermittent. Dealer has examined vehicle numerous times, and failed to remedy problem. *ak engine light illuminated and then vehicle began havinb problems with no power, stalling, and making noises, dealer replaced the purge control valve, however problem till continues. Brakes feel low to the floor. Center AC vents and right passenger vent broke, dealer replaced. Dealer adjusted drive belts due to being noisy.