Table 1 shows four common power train related problems of the 1998 Hyundai Sonata. The number one most common problem is related to the automatic transmission (seven problems). The second most common problem is related to the transmission failure (three problems).
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Automatic Transmission problems | |
| Transmission Failure problems | |
| Automatic Transmission Gear Indicator problems | |
| Noises During Shifting problems |
When driving out of my parking lot, two pieces of equipment fell off of my vehicle. One looked like a belt and the other a small drum. My automatic transmission would no longer function and I was forced to coast into a parking spot in the lot. Read details...
With 39,000 miles the transmission has failed. Read details...
Owner has experienced problems with the gear shift indicator getting jammed in the parking gear. This has been an intermittent problem since August of 1999. Vehicle was taken to the dealership 3 times for this problem. There has been no problem with the vehicle in the last 3 months. Read details...