2004 HYUNDAI SONATA Engine Problems

5 NHTSA complaints on file

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Engine Issues in the 2004 HYUNDAI SONATA

5 engine complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2004 HYUNDAI SONATA. Of these, 1 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.

5
Complaints
1
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths

All Engine Complaints

#11545320 |
UNKNOWN, I recently purchased it from a dealership in Lemon Grove Cailfornia. Ever since I bought it,it has never had a catalytic converter and only one muffler. It is a 2.7L motor DOHC and requires 2 catalytic converters and dual exhaust due to the double overhead cam. It has cause motor oil into my engine block and has coughed my heater core. Also blown head gasket. I have hired certified ASE mechanics to replace parts and then I run into another problem.
#11182857 |
LEAKING VALVE COVER IS ALLOWING OIL TO LEAK DOWN ONTO THE ALTERNATOR. CAR CAN BE STATIONARY OR RUNNING. MOST NOTABLE WHEN CAR ENGINE IS RUNNING. OIL LEAKING ONTO ALTERNATOR CAN CAUSE ALTERNATOR TO SHORT. ALTERNATOR FAILED AND CAR BATTERY COULD NOT CHARGE BATTERY. CAR DIED WHILE MY WIFE WAS DRIVING AND SHE HAD TO PULL QUICKLY OFF TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD.
#10574627 |
THE CAR STARTED LOSING SPEED AND STALLED A COUPLE OF TIMES. THE CAMSHAFT SENSOR AND CRANKSHAFT SENSORS WERE REPLACED. THE PROBLEM HAPPENED 6 MONTHS LATER. *TR
#10504759 | Crash
BACKING INTO THE GARAGE, MY FOOT ON BRAKE, THE ENGINE SUDDENLY REVVED TO HIGH RPM, THE CAR SHOT BACKWARDS, PROPELLING A HEAVY RUBBER MAT ON WHICH THE CAR IS NORMALLY PARKED OUT OF THE GARAGE AND INTO THE DRIVEWAY. THE VEHICLE THEN IMPACTED AND CRASHED THROUGH THE REAR GARAGE WALL BEFORE COMING TO A STOP. I MANAGED TO PRY THE GEAR LEVER OUT OF REVERSE, HIT DRIVE INSTEAD AND SENT THE CAR, WHEELS STILL SPINNING AND LAYING DOWN RUBBER, FORWARD OUT OF THE GARAGE. ON ITS WAY OUT THE CAR SWIPED ALONG THE RIGHT SIDE THE GARAGE DOOR POST BEFORE FINALLY COMING TO A STOP IN THE DRIVEWAY. FINAL RESULT, SERIOUS DAMAGE TO BOTH THE CAR AND THE GARAGE. FORTUNATELY THIS DID NOT OCCUR IN TRAFFIC OR WITH PEDESTRIANS IN THE AREA. ON-LINE RESEARCH HAS SINCE SHOWN ME THAT THERE HAVE BEEN NUMEROUS OTHER SIMILAR INCIDENTS WHERE HYUNDAI SONATAS HAVE...
#10502166 |
THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE ENGINE CRADLE BROKE (DUE TO CORROSION); THE RESULT OF THIS BROKE THE RIGHT FRONT HALF AXLE, AND DETROYED RIGHT FRONT TIRE. *TR

Other 2004 HYUNDAI SONATA Problem Areas

Suspension 52 complaints Air Bags 43 complaints Structurebody 22 complaints Electrical System 14 complaints Structure 13 complaints Steering 12 complaints Latcheslockslinkages 11 complaints Unknown Or Other 11 complaints Wheels 10 complaints Service Brakes 7 complaints Structureframe And Membersunderbody Shields 7 complaints Engine And Engine Cooling 5 complaints Exterior Lighting 5 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulic 5 complaints Vehicle Speed Control 5 complaints Fuel System Gasoline 4 complaints Power Train 4 complaints Power Trainclutch Assembly 4 complaints Fuelpropulsion System 3 complaints Seat Belts 3 complaints Structurebodydoor 3 complaints Structureframe And Members 3 complaints Tires 3 complaints Wheelshub 3 complaints Air Bagsfrontal 2 complaints Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch 2 complaints Power Trainautomatic Transmission 2 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip 2 complaints Air Bagssidewindow 1 complaint Electrical Systemhorn 1 complaint Electrical Systemwiring 1 complaint Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash 1 complaint Equipment 1 complaint Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner 1 complaint Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryhoses Linespiping And Fittings 1 complaint Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly 1 complaint Seats 1 complaint Seatsmidrear Assembly 1 complaint Service Brakes Airsupplyhoses Linespiping And Fittings 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor 1 complaint Suspensionfront 1 complaint Suspensionfrontcontrol Arm 1 complaint Suspensionfrontwheel Bearing 1 complaint Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac System 1 complaint Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevicesexterior 1 complaint Visibilitysunmoon Roof Assembly 1 complaint Visibilitywindshield 1 complaint Wheelsrim 1 complaint
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