2008 Hyundai Sonata acceleration complaints

Filed Jun 1, 2010 · Acceleration, Fuel system · 35,029 miles · IN · crash

After slowing down around a corner and slowing down to park, my engine surged and the car jumped a 6" curb and was stopped by a large bush. I also had my brake down. This occurred on the university of notre dame campus and was reported to notre dame security.

Filed Mar 1, 2010 · Acceleration · 30,000 miles · CA · crash

Tl*the contact owned a 2008 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that they experienced a sudden acceleration in the vehicle. While attempting to pull into a parking space the vehicle surged forward. The contact tried to use the brakes to stop the vehicle, to no avail. A crash occurred and the vehicle was destroyed. The vehicle was traveling 25 MPH. The VIN was not available. The failure and current mileages were 30,000.

Filed Feb 15, 2010 · Acceleration · 19,000 miles · NJ · crash · 1 injury

Tl*the contact owns a 2008 hyundai sonata. While driving 2 MPH out of a parking space, the vehicle unexpectedly accelerated and crashed into a building. There were no injures. The current and failure mileages were 19,000. Updated 3/12/10 *cn the consumer stated when the air bag deployed, it struck her in the chest. Updated 03/04/10. *jb the consumer stated she was pulling into a parking space at 1-2 MPH with her foot on the brake, when the engine surged with a great roar and the vehicle accelerated and crashed into a wall. Updated 05/06/10

Filed Sep 23, 2009 · Acceleration · 14,000 miles · IN

Tl*the contact owns a 2008 hyundai sonata. The contact was driving approximately 65 MPH on normal road conditions and without warning, the speed reduced while pressure was applied to the accelerator pedal; followed by no power response. The driver was able to drive into the emergency lane. The engine was shut off and restarted. The vehicle resumed normal operation. The failure continued to occur intermittently at various speeds. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for inspection. The technician repaired the vehicle and stated that the failure was contributed to the throttle control sensor. The contact had concerns of the safety risk involved. The failure mileage was 14,000 and the current mileage was 15,000.