10.0

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

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1996 Hyundai Sonata transmission problems

transmission problem

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1996 Hyundai Sonata Owner Comments

problem #4

Jul 272000

(reported on)

Sonata

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles

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

When driving on the highway at 65 mph transmission stopped changing gears, causing vehicle to decelerate, and losing all power. Consumer has contacted dealer. Dealer replaced transmission. Also, having other problems with the starter and alternator. Axle broke, defrost malfunctions and cassette player failed.

- Camilla, GA, USA

problem #3

Jun 151998

Sonata

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Car wants to lurch forward when stopped at a trafic light.new transmission in car. Problem still appears.

- Citrus Heights, CA, USA

problem #2

Jun 141997

Sonata

  • miles
Transmission has failed two times.

- Channelvie, TX, USA

problem #1

Aug 281997

Sonata

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Transmission failed.

- Beaumont, TX, USA

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