2006 Hyundai Sonata: sudden unintended acceleration

Filed May 4, 2018 · Brakes, Transmission · WA

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 hyundai sonata. When the vehicle was started and placed in either drive or reverse, it suddenly accelerated. In addition, the brakes failed to stop the vehicle when the brake pedal was depressed. The contact was unable to stop the vehicle unless he placed the gear in neutral. There were no warning indicators illuminated before or after the failure. The vehicle was taken to car pros hyundai renton (201 s 7th st, renton, wa 98057) where it was diagnosed that the torque converter failed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 150,000. The VIN was not provided. *tt VIN available

Filed Jan 9, 2017 · Acceleration · 25,000 miles · AZ · crash

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 hyundai sonata. After the vehicle was shifted into reverse and the brake pedal was depressed, it experienced unintended accelerated. The contact stated that the vehicle did three rotations before crashing into three vehicles. A police report was filed and there were no injuries. The failure occurred without warning. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 25,000.

Filed Sep 29, 2015 · Acceleration · 96,000 miles · PA

On 2 separate occasions, while driving at @ 60 MPH, the vehicle accelerated on its own and would not stop. The first time after pushing on brakes numerous times the car stopped using emergency brakes. The second time vehicle would not stop using brakes or emergency. The vehicle speed up to 80 MPH, the vehicle only stopped after driving up a hill to a slower speed.

Filed Dec 30, 2012 · Acceleration, Body · 31,501 miles · FL · crash

On december 30th 2012 time:11.52 am while making a slow turn into a parking area of sikh temple, 16000 stirling road,southwest ranches,fl33331 tel: 954 680 0221,my 2006 hyundai sonata suddenly accelerated uncontrollably for no reason,an accident resulted with minor damaged to other property and minor damage to the front of the 2006 sonata. Is there anything wrong with the vehicle's speed control?

Filed Oct 3, 2012 · Acceleration · 68,590 miles · FL · crash

On april 13, 2012, july 18, 2012 and august 3, 2012, while making a slow turn into a parking area, my 2006 hyundai sonata suddenly accelerated uncontrollably for no reason. In each instance, an accident resulted with major damage to other property and major damage to the front end of the 2006 sonata. My only guess , is there is something wrong with the vehicle's speed control. Updated 10/15/12

Filed Oct 14, 2009 · Acceleration · 53,000 miles · TX · crash · 1 injury

Vehicle on several occasions has accelerated on its own while stopped, operating from 0-50 MPH going forward and also in reverse at minimal speed causing personal injury and property damage.

Filed Aug 11, 2008 · Acceleration · 55,000 miles · NM

Tl*the contact owns a 2006 hyundai sonata. While driving 65 MPH, the vehicle suddenly accelerated to 80 MPH. The contact depressed the brake pedal with both feet, but she could not stop the vehicle. There were no prior warnings before the failure. The dealer stated that the only way the vehicle could accelerate that fast is by her floormats becoming stuck to the accelerator pedal. She replied that the floormats do not move and she was driving uphill at the time of the failure. The vehicle is currently at the dealer. The failure mileage was 55,000.

Filed Aug 27, 2007 · Acceleration · 25,500 miles · MO

Tl*the contact owns a 2006 hyundai sonata. While driving 65 MPH with the cruise control activated, the vehicle suddenly accelerated to 85 MPH. The brakes were applied, but the vehicle did not stop until the key was removed from the ignition. The vehicle was towed to the dealer. The dealer was unable to duplicate or repair the failure. The failure mileage was 25,500 and current mileage was 26,000. Updated 12-12-07.