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Engine Won't Turnover, Won't Start
2011 Hyundai Sonata (Page 1 of 2)
This problem may be covered under warranty. Ask your Hyundai dealer.
CarComplaints.com Notes: The 2011 Sonata has a seriously defective engine that seizes without warning. It was awarded the dubious honor of being the first CarTalk / CarComplaints Turd of the Week in late September 2015.
A class action lawsuit was filed in May 2015 against Hyundai that claims the 2.4L Sonata engine is defective. More info here.
7.4
pretty bad- Typical Repair Cost:
- $290
- Average Mileage:
- 54,550 miles
- Total Complaints:
- 21 complaints
Most Common Solutions:
- not sure (10 reports)
- replaced lever on the starter. part # 36131-2g100fff (4 reports)
- new starter (3 reports)
- replaced brake light switch (2 reports)
- replaced neutral safety start inhibitor switch (1 reports)
- replaced switch assembly (1 reports)
electrical problem
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A D V E R T I S E M E N T S
The car has issues starting when you turn the key the lights on the dashboard will come on, but the engine will not turn over. Seems to be an issue related to the signal wire on the starter. Apparently it gets worn out over time - causing an intermittent start issue.
- Frank L., Durham, NC, US