2008 Hyundai Sonata: sudden unintended acceleration

Filed Sep 4, 2020 · Acceleration · 76,000 miles · MD

While passing a vehicle traveling approximately 40 MPH in a 50mph zone, my 2008 hyundai sonata experienced 'sudden unintended acceleration' approaching a speed of 65-70 MPH. Even after applying firm continuous pressure on brake pedal was unable to slow vehicle down. While continuing to apply pressure to brake pedal, I shifted automatic gear shift into neutral and was able to gradually coast onto the shoulder of the road. When vehicle came to a complete stop. The engine was still running at a very high RPM and sounded as if it were a jet airplane taking off. Turned ignition off and let car sit for 1-2 minutes while I contemplated 'now what?' was unable to put car in park, so started car in neutral. Was able to move gear shift to drive and carefully drove car home. Called hyundai corporate office next morning (monday august 31, 2020) to report my frightening and very dangerous experience. Then called my local hyundai dealer to report and request they come and pick the vehicle up as I did not feel it was safe to drive.

Filed Oct 15, 2017 · Acceleration · 66,000 miles · OH · crash

On two separate occasions, the vehicle accelerated with no warning. The first occurred sat september 30. I filled my car with gas and was pulling into a parking place when the vehicle accelerated without warning causing the vehicle to almost crash through a restaurant wall. The second was october 14, when I pulled into my garage, I put my foot on the brake to stop and with my foot on the brake, the car unexpectedly accelerated and hit my freezer. I read several articles on the internet where this is not a rare occurrence.

Filed Aug 1, 2012 · Acceleration · 30,000 miles · UT

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that while driving 60 MPH, the vehicle accelerated on its own. The contact attempted to shift gears, but the vehicle would not shift gears. The contact then had to apply the brakes to stop the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to a dealer for a diagnosis. The dealer was unable to diagnose a failure. The manufacturer refused to look into the failure. The failure and current mileages were 30,000. Updated 09/07/2012

Filed May 1, 2012 · Airbags · 75,000 miles · OH · crash

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that shortly after starting, the vehicle suddenly accelerated and crashed into a parked vehicle. A police report was filed and no injuries were reported. The vehicle was declared destroyed. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure and current mileage was 75,000.

Filed Sep 7, 2010 · Acceleration · 30,000 miles · OH

I had a terrifying experience and near/miss this morning. My 2008 hyundai sonata (limited edition) car suddenly accelerated for no reason as I was exiting an expressway doing 65 MPH! I couldn't stop the car! My foot was slammed on the brake and I felt/smelled the brake, but the car kept accelerating. I flew through a stop sign at the top of the exit ramp, blowing my horn, whipped around the curve to a street on the right, nearly hitting 4 cars before I finally threw the car into neutral. My car has cruise control, but I don't use it. I was very shaken up, but miraculously, no accident. I had the vehicle towed to the hyundai dealer, and the technicians cannot find anything wrong with it. I won't drive that car again in its current condition. No way. I was terrified. This was clearly a case of sudden unintended acceleration. Nothing like this has ever happened to me before, and I've been driving for 30 years.

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.