Alternator/generator/regulator problems of the 2000 Hyundai Sonata

Three problems related to alternator/generator/regulator have been reported for the 2000 Hyundai Sonata. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2000 Hyundai Sonata based on all problems reported for the 2000 Sonata.

1 Alternator/generator/regulator problem

Failure Date: 03/01/2011

I have a 2000 hyandai Sonata. I have had several sensors replaced in this car already. It is somthing electrical or another sensor, go figure. My wipers stopped working, and my wiper fluid pump also went out. Had local auto shop replace wiper fluid pump, they tried whatever they could, then the wipers would not stop working,so they took out the relay switch. Then my wipers start working and I can turn them off/on with out the relay switch in. My car power locks are not working either, which they did before. Then my car would not start for next three/four days, had to have it jumped each day. So I thought it was my battery or alternator, had those tested, it is not either of them. Then my car the next couple of day starts a little better, but still barely starting, and sometimes when I start my car, the power locks lock automatically. My radio has always acted up by turning off and on when it wants and not saving the stations I save everyday, but now it goes from a station to my cd turning on, just by itself. I have seen other complaints about this on the internet, there is seriously something wrong with the electrical wiring or the senors of this car, there needs to be a recall this could be real dangerous. You never know what is going to happen. Please help!.

2 Alternator/generator/regulator problem

Failure Date: 11/14/2008

Car stalls out in low speed driving, idling, and or when back up. I have been able to avoid an accident with passengers in the vehicle or not in the vehicle while I was driving. I have had oil changed, fluids checked, alternator changed, spark plugs and wires also checked. The car has also had fuel system flushed and problem with stalling persist.

3 Alternator/generator/regulator problem

Failure Date: 06/06/2003

I had my bearings replaced, my rear hub bearings. Now it is making to same noise and they now say it is not the bearings-they do not know what it is! my car idle sounds like is going to stall all the time when I am stopped. The car pulls around 5,20 and 50 mph like it just cannot get gas or the transmission is bad. I brought it in 2xs. They say they do not know what it is and cannot get anything on the diag machines. Now I am passed 60,000 miles. After having my car for 2 days (giving me no lender or rental) they found a problem at the last minute. Oil leaked from the valves into the spark plug wires into the coil pack and that is the car pulling problem. They say I have to pay $600 to fix it. This was on June 6,2003. I brought the car in for the idle which was not fixed and brought it in for this engine hesitation 2xs. Both times they did not and couldnot fix these problems. I have the receipts that they could not fix nor repeat these problems, but they are noted. I should not have to pay for these repairs!!!! this is not daily upkeep!! this must be defect!! I have a real problem with this car! I need to be contacted on this matter for Hyundai to pay for these repairs! I am having a difficult time on this matter. These parts need to be replaced now and I cannot and shouldn't have to pay for these parts or labor! I also have had my front driver window regulator fixed 4 times, my front passenger side regulator fixed once, my rear regulator fixed once. I had to buy a new battery for my car and a new headlight in the first year(Hyundai said I had to submit paperwork to see if they would vote to repay me for my cost of the battery). I had my air bag light going off(which now I never trust for it to go off when needed or even go off when not ). My paint is chipping everywhere! my front passenger window leaks all over my carpet inside floor. And many more problems! thank you, darlene liddane dliddane@earthlink. Net 941-637-0802.




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