2001 Hyundai Sonata: jerking or lurching

Filed Jul 25, 2013 · Suspension · 80,866 miles · NY

Was driving down the road and the wheel jerked hard to the right, pulled over and tire was turned in. Had to drive in reverse 2 miles back to my house. Had local shop fix and they said it is rusted bad underneath and replaced the right front a arm.

Filed Oct 6, 2010 · Transmission · 80,000 miles · NJ

Ongoing problem where my car jerks and the RPM's go up to 4-5 before my car will even move in which case I am throw forward due to the gears not shifting. This needs to be recalled!

Filed Nov 20, 2008 · Body, Steering · 114,000 miles · KY

I purchased my 2001 hyundai sonata gls v6 in 2002 and have had nothing but problems from it, but this is the worst so far. My car started jerking terribly when I hit any kind of bump or uneven pavement and my steering wheel was off center when driving straight. I had someone look underneath the car and noticed the frame was rotting, therefore I was driving it to my mechanic and as I pushed the brake to stop, the right/front wheel separated from the frame/axle. There was corrosion on the frame around the axle. I called hyundai and they gave me a claim # and said someone would contact me within 3-5 business days, so we will see.

Filed Oct 24, 2008 · Body · 158,000 miles · PA

2001 hyundai sonata- rust is on the front sub-frame and we were told by a mechanic that it was highly dangerous to drive because the wheels will become detached at any bump along the road. The steering is also jerky and the steering wheel is not straight anymore and the two front tires are pointing inward and wearing very fast on the inner most part of the tires. Is there some type of recall or investigation going on for this matter? Are there other complaints on the same model of car as mine? Is there any compensation that is due to me? We have heard from a friend that there was an investigation going on with this matter (the federal safety agency number pe08029) please get back to me asap. Thank you.

Filed May 16, 2007 · Fuel system · 69,700 miles · TX

While driving the car dragged, and when getting off the gas it slowed down really hard and started jerking y badly. Took it to a shop, and the computer read that air was getting in the gas, or something like that. They said it could be a number of things, but it was a manufacturing problem. Finally, I took the car to get fixed, and the mechanic won't fix it because there was nothing wrong with it. What do I do.

Filed Sep 28, 2004 · Acceleration, Brakes · 28,000 miles · PA

While driving, thr vehicle jerked to a stop. It was discovered that speed sensor was defective. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, but the manufacture will not accept responsibility. *ak the brakes had worn away, one brake pad was missing, there was a loud grinding sound in the rear of the vehicle and the vehicle refused to shift when turning corners. The service dealer found it nessasary to replace the rear oxygen sensor and found that the output speed sensor was faulty. *sc

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 21, 2001 · Acceleration · OH

When driving and with no prior warning vehicle will start to jerk, and then it will accelerate.