10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
0 miles

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1996 Hyundai Sonata engine problems

engine problem

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1996 Hyundai Sonata Owner Comments

problem #5

Jul 202001

Sonata

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

My engine quite at a light. There was no warning, the car had been running fine. It had been about 4,000 miles since my last oil change.

- Norcross, GA, USA

problem #4

Oct 191999

(reported on)

Sonata

  • miles
Vehicle has been back to auto repair center for the same reoccurring problem at least 10 different times. Car cuts off at cruise speeds car/ bucks and restarts, car dies when you turn corners at low speeds and you must put car in nutrel to restart.

- Mohnton, PA, USA

problem #3

Oct 011997

Sonata

  • miles
Vehicle would stall every time A/C is used. Dealer notified and the problem still has not been resolved at this time.

- Charleston, SC, USA

problem #2

Jul 021996

Sonata

  • miles
Transmission, brake, engine, and air conditioner failure.

- Missouri C, TX, USA

problem #1

Jul 301997

Sonata

  • miles
When vehicle is driven 65mph and turns corners the car stalls. Owner would have to put the car in neutral to start it up again. The car has been to the dealer for repair, and there is still stalling.

- Saratoga, NY, USA

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