2009 Hyundai Sonata: sudden unintended acceleration

Filed Oct 14, 2016 · Acceleration, Electrical · ME · fire · 2 injuries

On 10/08/2009 my 209 hyundai sonata went into an unintended acceleration. As soon as I put the car into drive it began to accelerate. The brakes did not work and I was able to shift into neutral. I was on a narrow dirt road with little limited options as to where to steer the vehicle. I missed a boulder, garage, and tree before hitting the side of a house. The ambulance was called and I was transported to the local emergency room. I had a concussion, fractured knee along with a number of bruises and abrasions. The emts told me how lucky if was since the air bags did not deploy.. An internet search, including your website, notes these problems going back several years. Toyota had the same problem and did a recall. My injuries will exceed the limit of my insurance and I will have to purchase a car. I know how lucky I was to walk away. I am sure others had more serious injuries and higher expenses. What does it take to force hyundai to do the right thing?

Filed Jan 2, 2013 · Acceleration · 33,000 miles · NY

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that while sitting at a traffic light with the brakes engaged, the vehicle lunged forward in acceleration. The contact stated that in order to stop the vehicle, she shifted into neutral and turned off the vehicle. Once the vehicle was restarted it resumed normal function. The vehicle was taken to the dealer however, the technician was unable to diagnose the failure. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 33,000 and the current mileage was 33,200.

Filed Jun 9, 2011 · Acceleration · 5,100 miles · NY

I have had 2 instances of sudden acceleration. 1st incident I was backing out of my garage and the car shot backward narrowly missing my house. 2nd incident about a month later I was pulling into a parking spot when the vehicle suddenly accelerated. The car shot forward & I had to slam on the brakes to avoid hitting a fence. Both incidents the vehicle was going less than 5 MPH. I have also noticed the vehicle jerking occasionally in traffic when you ease up on the gas pedal.

Filed Jan 24, 2011 · Acceleration · 18,000 miles · WV

Tl*the contact owns a 2009 hyundai sonata gls (na). While driving approximately 60mph, the contact stated that the vehicle suddenly accelerated without warning. The dealer was notified who performed several test and was unable to duplicate the failure. One month later, the contact experienced sudden acceleration again. The manufacturer was contacted who was aware of her visit to the dealer and deemed the vehicle safe to drive. The vehicle had not been repaired. The current mileage was 16,000. The failure mileage was 18,000. Updated 03/11/11*lj updated 12/19/11

Filed Jul 21, 2010 · Acceleration · 16,155 miles · MD

June 3, 2009 car accelerated on its own up to approx 65 MPH when driver was pressing accelerator at 30 MPH, and the car would not stop - driver stood on brakes, shifted to neutral, pulled up parking brake, got off road and turned off engine. Dealer made no repair-said their computer showed nothing wrong. August 12, 2009 car lost all power and engine lights came on - steered car off road. No repair made - dealer tightened gas cap- said computer showed nothing else wrong. August 17, 2009 car lost power again - steered off road. Dealer replaced the throttle assembly. June 24, 2010 car accelerated on its own up to 65 MPH when driver pressed accelerator while going 40 MPH, and the car would not stop - driver stood on brakes, shifted to neutral, pulled up parking brake, got off road and turned off engine. Driver called 911 and spoke to state highway patrol. Car was towed to dealer - no repair made, their computer showed nothing wrong. Dealer delivered car to my house, I have kept it off the road. Can't drive it, trade it, or sell it because it is dangerous.