2008 Hyundai Sonata: engine stalls while driving

Filed Feb 27, 2019 · Engine · 35,000 miles · FL

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 hyundai sonata. While driving 40 MPH, there was an abnormal tapping noise and the vehicle stalled. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was towed to coconut creek hyundai (4960 n. State road 7, coconut creek, fl 33073, (954) 283-1002), but was not diagnosed or repaired. Additionally, the engine failed three times previously and was replaced under warranty. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 35,000.

Filed Aug 28, 2016 · Electrical · 103,200 miles · CT

I first noticed a problem with my 2008 hyundai sonata on friday 08-05-16 when I exited a highway and my seat belt and battery indicator lights began to alternate flashing. I scheduled an appointment with my mechanic a few days later (they are closed on weekends). While driving the vehicle over that weekend those same two indicator lights would continue to alternate flashing when driven below 40 MPH. On 08-09-16, while driving on the highway to the mechanic, numerous other indicator lights on the dash began to turn on one by one. After exiting the highway the vehicle began stalling and ultimately lost power. My mechanic replaced the alternator and noticed a significant oil leak near the alternator. He steam cleaned the engine and then found an oil leak from the "front valve cover gasket" was the cause. He replaced it. I'm aware other hyundai models have been recalled for the exact same problem. We also own a 2007 hyundai veracruz and we experienced the same problem to that vehicle one year ago, when the veracruz was 8 years old. This happened to my sonata at the same "age", 8 years old. The veracruz damage was covered by a hyundai recall. I believe the 2008 hyundai sonata needs to be included in hyundai's recall.

Filed Apr 1, 2016 · Body, Engine · 40,000 miles · FL

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 hyundai sonata. While driving at various speeds, the engine stalled without warning. The contact stated that the door became inoperable and failed to open using the key. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the cause of the failure was not determined. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 40,000. The VIN was not available.

Filed Jan 6, 2016 · Driver assistance · 155,000 miles · MD

Esc off warning light comes on intermittently at start up and during driving of vehicle, stalls at traffic lights or stop signs and find that shutting off vehicle for a few seconds and restarting seems to clear the issue but the ESC lights comes back on within minutes. Happened 10 time in past 2 months, then twice over this past weekend,now the light will not go off and the ESC switch does not work.

Filed Nov 9, 2015 · Driver assistance · 112,000 miles · FL

Esc off warning light comes on intermittently at start up and during driving of vehicle where the engine is sluggish, stalls at traffic lights or stop signs and find that shutting off vehicle for a few seconds and restarting seems to clear the issue. Happen one time in past 2wks, then twice over this past weekend. Surprised to find all these claims on this issue and no recall notice.

Filed Sep 28, 2015 · Engine · OH

I read your recall today re: the same make/model of car that I own. My hyndai sonata is a 2008. I am experiencing exactly the same issues listed in the recall since the beginning of 2015. I have spent more money than I have trying to fix this car (which I am financing currently). The engine light has been on, there is a knocking noise coming from the engine and the car will not "get up and go" and feels as if it may stall out upon taking off forward after coming to a stop. Loud knocking noise coming from under the hood when you step on the gas. They only way to get rid of the noise is to let off of the gas.

Filed Jan 21, 2015 · Engine · 117,000 miles · NC

Tl* the contact 2008 hyundai sonata se. The contact stated that while driving approximately 55 MPH, an abnormal noise emitted from the engine as the vehicle lost power and stalled. The contact mentioned that the oil light illuminated. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic. The technician diagnosed that the engine needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 117,000. The VIN was not available.

Filed Oct 26, 2014 · Electrical, Engine · 69,000 miles · IL

Engine died while driving. The cause was alternator failure due to oil leak from front valve cover. This is a 2008 hyundai sonata 2008 with 3.3 liters v6. *tr

Filed Aug 13, 2014 · Engine · 41,620 miles · OH

Cars valve cover and or timing cover leaks on the alternator causing the alternator to be "soaked with oil "(dealers words). At any time thereafter the alternator could fail causing the engine to stall and causing injury. Hyundai refuses to replace the alternator but is replacing the alternator in the 07-12 hyundai veracruz under recall with the same engine design and the same alternator placement. I have 2 cars an 08 and an 07 sonata that both had the same problem. Why does hyundai want to recall the veracruz and not the hyundai with the same problem? The car has been in 3 times for inspection and a call to hyundai on 04-13-2014. Hyundai refuses to replace the alternator.

Filed May 27, 2014 · Engine · 130,000 miles · MO · fire

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that while driving approximately 40 MPH, the vehicle stalled and the front end of the vehicle caught on fire. A police report was filed. There were no injuries reported. The vehicle was towed to a salvage yard where it was not inspected. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was destroyed. The approximate failure and current mileage was 130,000.