2001 Hyundai Sonata: engine stalls while driving

Filed Feb 24, 2009 · Engine · 130,000 miles · OH

Tl*the contact owns a 2001 hyundai sonata. While driving at an unknown speed, the vehicle stalled without warning. The crankshaft sensor failed and was repaired at the contact's expense. The failure recurred two additional times due to the crankshaft and was repaired under warranty. The dealer stated that they would only pay for the part, not the labor. The vehicle has been at the dealer for approximately one week, but has not been repaired. The VIN was unknown. The failure mileage was 130,000 and the current mileage was unknown.

Filed Jul 10, 2006 · Engine · 80,000 miles · GA

I bought this car brand new. Since its 80,000 miles mark the dealership has been having trouble fixing the camshaft position sensor. This defect causes my car to stall in ongoing traffic and caused it to come to a roll and stop. My car has been in the dealership for 2 whole months where it has been test driven and now has 100,000 miles on it. The air bag light stays on even after it has been turned off.

Filed Mar 6, 2006 · Engine, Steering · 62,000 miles · MI

Dt*: the contact stated without warning the vehicle stalled, on five occasions. This happened while driving at no particular speed. The vehicle had to be pulled over and towed to the dealership. The final time, the dealership determined there was a rotor in the crankshaft sensor that was dented. The crankshaft sensor was replaced. Also, a puddle was noticed under the vehicle. The dealership determined there was a rupture in the power steering line and the line was replaced.

Filed May 16, 2003 · Engine · PA

The vehicle stalled without warning while driving.

Filed Feb 25, 2003 · Brakes, Engine · NJ

The vehicle stalled, which caused the vehicle to abruptly pull. *jb there was a vibration when the vehicle was stopped at high speeds(due to warped rotors), a tap noise was coming from the timing belt, and the vehicle would die at the speed of 60 MPH. The timing belt, the broken counter balance, and the missing timing belt teeth were replaced.

Filed Jun 21, 2002 · Acceleration, Airbags · OH · crash · 1 injury

Vehicle was involved in a frontal collision at 35-40 MPH and neither air bag deployed. Dealer and manufacturer were not notified at this time. *ak consumer also stated that he was stopping the vehicle when it stalled then suddenly it sped forward, even as consumer applied the brakes. Even after pulling the emergency brake, the vehicle continued on hi rev. There was one injury.

Filed Oct 9, 2001 · Electrical, Engine · NY

With less than 1300 miles on the vehicle, it began to buck and surge in traffic at 65mph, and the tachometer began swinging wildly from 0 to 2500rpm. After getting off to the side of the road quickly, where it stalled again and again, I called hyundai roadside assistance for a tow to the dealer. They examined and drove the car, and told me it wasn't acting up for them, and suggested I take it home while they ordered an exhaust purge valve per a 2.4l engine problem service bulletin from hyundai. While on the highway toward home, it began bucking and the tachometer was swinging wildly again, so I got off to the side, where it repeatedly stalled, and again I called hyundai roadside assistance for a tow back to the dealer. They rented a car for me, and over the next week replaced the purge valve, but the car also died on them, so they did a more thorough analysis, which showed a failed crankshaft position sensor, which caused ignition spark failure. After replacing that, they called me to come get the car and take it home. This time it failed just as I reached my driveway, again bucking and stalling with the tachometer swinging wildly up and down. For a third time, I called roadside assistance for a tow to the dealer, which promised a search to determine the cause of the failures, involvement of the district manager, and an attempt to obtain a different sensor model in case the batch of available sensors was "bad". Subsequent phone calls to the dealership have not produced any answer as to the cause of the failures, delays in obtaining a suitable replacement part, and so far, a total of 18 inoperable days for my new car. This failure is a serious issue; a person at the dealership told me that "other (hyundai) vehicles with the same engine had the same problem" one of which was there while I was at the dealer waiting for my second rental car. I repeat; this is a serious safety issue; such sudden loss of engine power in traffic can have fatal results!

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.