NHTSA Complaint #11382760 — 2018 HYUNDAI SONATA POWER TRAIN

Complaint Details

ODI Number	11382760
Vehicle	2018 HYUNDAI SONATA
Component	POWER TRAIN
Date of Incident	November 29, 2019
Date Filed	December 9, 2020
Mileage	28,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	CO

Consumer Description

WHEN ACCELERATING FROM A STOPPED POSITION THE VEHICLE SHUDDERS OR STUTTERS BEFORE PROPER ACCELERATION IS ACHIEVED. I OWNED A FORD FIESTA THAT DID THE SAME THING AND IT TURNED OUT TO BE THE CLUTCH. IS THAT A POSSIBILITY WITH MY SONATA?

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