2002 Hyundai Sonata: windshield wiper failure

Filed Sep 13, 2009 · Electrical · MA

Ever since I bought my car on halloween 2007, my 2002 hyundai sonata has had electrical problems. I would put the wipers on and my radio would turn on. My alarm randomly goes off and I can't disconnect it because it is tied in with the main computer for the vehicle ( I was told by mechanic). The doors used to lock by themselves, now they just don't work altogether. The radio cuts out and randomly tries to play a cd regardless of whether or not there is one in it. From the time I test drove the vehicle, the backlight on the radio never worked. Approximately one year later, it all of a sudden began working and works to this day. I have brought this vehicle to the dealer I bought it from for these reasons among others, and he refused to fix them because he didn't know how.

Filed Jan 13, 2006 · Visibility · RI

2002 hyundai sonata windshield wiper blades have had to be replace frequently since purchase. Windshield wipers go off the side of the windshield making it hard for driver to see. *ts ***no answer required*** the wiper failed while the consumer was driving in a bad snowstorm. The left wiper overshot the windshield and hung over the left side of the vehicle. The right wiper continued to work properly. The consumer pulled to the side of the road and manually brought the wiper back onto the windshield. Once she resumed driving the wiper would not function properly. The vehicle was towed to a local dealer who explained that the wiper system was designed that way to prevent motor burn out.

Filed Jan 10, 2004 · Transmission · 76,300 miles · MA · fire

I purchased a 2002 hyundai sonata and have had nothing but trouble with it. To date we have had the o2 sensors replaced due to numerous check engine indicators. We have had the clutch replaced, the transmission replaced, the clutch depression switch after having the clutch and transmission replaced the switch failed to work consistently preventing the car from starting. After having the switch replaced, the very next day I smelled an electrical burning smell which then caused my headlights to dim the heater fan/motor to drop in speed and the windshield wipers to move very slowly. I brought the car to the dealership, houser hyundai of springfield, ma. And while waiting for the service bay doors to open the car was enveloped in a cloud of smoke the instant I turned the heater on (january 10, 2004) temp outside was -9 degrees. At any rate the service manager was notified the instant I smelled something burning but he did not see the smoke when I was waiting at the dealership the next day. He did admit to smelling the burning ??? But could not duplicate the problem when we left it to be checked and I was told there was nothing they could do. The old saying goes where there is smoke this "fire" so I am checking it off as such in this complaint. The car is and has been a saftey concern to me and my family. I have a co-worker and my wife as witnesses to both the burning smell and electrical "load" malfunctions due to what ever has short circuited and my wife in particular observed the "smoke" billowing from beneath the car on the day we brought it to the dealership. I fully intend to file a complaint as well with the massachusetts state government of which I am employed under the "lemon law." respectfully; dale wyman.

Filed Apr 14, 2003 · Electrical · 5 miles · FL

Right front speaker pops on and off at a stop or moving. When you use the AC button, windshield wiper, windows, and turn signals the speaker either shuts off or turns on. The radio was replaced three times, the speaker twice and the wiring and wiring harnesses were replaced. The car has been in and out of the shop with and without repairs for the same problem at least 12 times. The problem started the first night when I bought the vehicle in october of 2001. The car has had other problems with the power window motors, battery, and remote door locks. I feel as though I have spent more time at the dealer trying to get the car fixed then actually enjoying the car. I have filed cases with the hyundai corporate office, a factory representative looked at the car, heard the problem, in formed the dealer on how to fix it. I received a phone call 6 days later saying the chief mechanic could not duplicate the problem so he did not touch it. Even though the factory representative heard the problem and told them what to fix. I have taken the first step in the lemon law, I have sent a certified defect complaint to the dealer. The received it april 11 2003 at 12:00 pm. I am just waiting on there response. This car has been a nightmare to my self and my family. Two visits ago the dealer had the car for one week. When I received the car back, the car was covered with an unknown substance (maybe tree sap) all over the hood, roof, and trunk. I brought this to the dealers attention while the factory rep was there. The rep told them to compound the car out and rectify this issue. When I picked up the car, the car was washed but the substance was still there, now with swirl scratches in the paint where they tried to up the substance off the car. Dealer and corporate will not take responsibility for this. This will be the final case for my lawyer against hyundai.

Filed Apr 11, 2002 · Visibility · CT

Whenever windshield wipers are in use they fail to work properly. Had taken vehicle to dealer at least 4 times. Mechanic finally replaced wiper motor from new vehicle. This resolved problem.