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.
10.0
really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
0 miles
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2011 Hyundai Sonata. Consumer writes in regards to a sound heard when making a left turn the dealer informed the consumer the vehicle needed a left control arm and cross member assembly, including an alignment. The consumer was informed, the repairs were not covered under warranty because the vehicle had bottomed out caused by driving.
- Irvine, CA, USA
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- Irvine, CA, USA