2011 HYUNDAI SONATA Structurebodydoor Problems
4 NHTSA complaints on file
Structurebodydoor Issues in the 2011 HYUNDAI SONATA
4 structurebodydoor complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2011 HYUNDAI SONATA. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 1 resulted in injury.
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Crashes
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Fires
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Injuries
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Deaths
All Structurebodydoor Complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 HYUNDAI SONATA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE DOOR FAILED TO OPEN. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL DEALER (SOUTH SHORE HYUNDAI, 360 SUNRISE HWY, VALLEY STREAM, NY 11581) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE DOOR LOCK ACTUATOR FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 76,000. UPDATED 10/30/207*JS
2011 HYUNDAI SONATA. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO MUFFLER NOISES, FUSE OUTLET REPLACEMENT, LOOSE WINDOW HANDLE AND ENGINE REPLACEMENT REPAIR ISSUES. *SMD THE CONSUMER WAS INFORMED THE BAFFLES IN THE MUFFLER WERE COMING APART. ALSO, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY STALLED WHILE IN THE MIDST OF DRIVING AND IT WOULD NOT RE-START. THE VEHICLE HAD TO BE TOWED TO THE DEALER. THE DEALER STATED THE ENGINE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. HOWEVER, IT WOULD HAVE TO BE TAKEN APART TO SEE WHAT CAUSED IT TO HAPPEN. THE DEALER INFORMED THE CONSUMER THE CONNECTING RODS WERE BAD AND A RECALL HAD BEEN ISSUE ON THE ENGINE DUE TO CONCERNS OF METAL DEBRIS ENTERING THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT CAUSING THE CONNECTING RODS TO FAIL. THE ENGINE WAS REPLACED. HOWEVER, WHEN THE CONSUMER WENT TO RETRIEVE THE VEHICLE, THE OTHER PROBLEMS WERE NOT FIXED. WHEN THE CONSUMER DROVE OFF THE LOT, THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO SHAKE VIOLENTLY...
THE DOORS ON THIS SONATA DO NOT WORK PROPERLY. THEY DO NOT STAY OPEN WHILE RIDERS EXIT THE VEHICLE, AND SWING BACK AND CLOSE, EASILY AND FORCEFULLY, OF THEIR OWN ACCORD. THIS IS NOT A RARE OCCURRENCE. IT HAPPENS OFTEN. WE HAVE HAD A TOTAL OF THREE CHILDREN, AGES 11-15, HAVE THEIR FINGERS SMASHED IN THE DOORS A TOTAL OF FIVE TIMES SINCE BUYING THE VEHICLE IN 2011. TWO OF THOSE SMASHED FINGERS RESULTED IN OPEN BREAKS THAT REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION.
2011 HYUNDAI SONATA LIMITED, INTERIOR DOOR HANDLE CHROME PEELING AND CAUSED MINOR LACERATION TO HAND. *TR
Other 2011 HYUNDAI SONATA Problem Areas
Steering
1,162 complaints
Engine
956 complaints
Air Bags
412 complaints
Electrical System
402 complaints
Exterior Lighting
221 complaints
Unknown Or Other
209 complaints
Power Train
150 complaints
Service Brakes
144 complaints
Suspension
140 complaints
Fuelpropulsion System
104 complaints
Seat Belts
101 complaints
Vehicle Speed Control
92 complaints
Structurebody
63 complaints
Electronic Stability Control Esc
62 complaints
Engine And Engine Cooling
34 complaints
Wheels
33 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulic
25 complaints
Fuel System Gasoline
24 complaints
Electrical Systemhorn
22 complaints
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
22 complaints
Tires
19 complaints
Seats
15 complaints
Exterior Lightingbrake Lights
11 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingengine
9 complaints
Equipment
8 complaints
Visibilitysunmoon Roof Assembly
8 complaints
Visibilitywiper
8 complaints
Exterior Lightingbrake Lightsswitch
7 complaints
Tirespressure Monitoring And Regulating Systems
7 complaints
Visibility
7 complaints
Exterior Lightingheadlights
6 complaints
Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch
6 complaints
Electrical Systemignition
5 complaints
Latcheslockslinkages
5 complaints
Steeringgear Boxshaft Sector
5 complaints
Equipment Adaptivemobility
4 complaints
Forward Collision Avoidance Adaptive Cruise Control
4 complaints
Seat Beltspretensioner
4 complaints
Structure
4 complaints
Suspensionfront
4 complaints
Traction Control System
4 complaints
Electrical Systemstarter Assembly
3 complaints
Exterior Lightingtail Lights
3 complaints
Service Brakes Electric
3 complaints
Suspensionfrontspringscoil Springs
3 complaints
Electrical System Instrument Clusterpanel
2 complaints
Hybrid Propulsion System Inverter
2 complaints
Steeringcolumn
2 complaints
Steeringelectric Power Assist System
2 complaints
Structurebodytrunk Lid
2 complaints
Tirestreadbelt
2 complaints
Vehicle Speed Controlcruise Control
2 complaints
Air Bagsfrontal
1 complaint
Air Bagsfrontaldriver Clockspringspiral Cassette
1 complaint
Air Bagssrs Malfunction Warning Lamplight
1 complaint
Chest Clip Buckle Harness
1 complaint
Electrical Systemalternatorgeneratorregulatorintegrated Starterother Than Propulsion
1 complaint
Electrical Systemignitionanti Theftimmobilizerproximitysensor
1 complaint
Electrical Systemwiring
1 complaint
Electrical Systemwiringfuses And Circuit Breakers
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasolineturbosupercharger
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systemmanifoldheadermufflertail Pipe
1 complaint
Equipmentmechanicalaccessory Scissorscrewbottle Jacklift
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryhoses Linespiping And Fittings
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly
1 complaint
Fuel System Other
1 complaint
Interior Lighting
1 complaint
Parking Brake
1 complaint
Power Trainautomatic Transmissionlever And Linkagecolumn Shift
1 complaint
Power Trainautomatic Transmissionlever And Linkagefloor Shift
1 complaint
Power Trainmanual Transmissioncolumn Shift Assembly
1 complaint
Seat Beltsfront
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisccaliper
1 complaint
Steering Steering Wheelhandle Bar
1 complaint
Structureframe And Membersunderbody Shields
1 complaint
Suspensionfrontcontrol Arm
1 complaint
Suspensionrear
1 complaint
Tiressidewall
1 complaint
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac System
1 complaint
Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls
1 complaint
Visibilitywindshield
1 complaint