Car Accelerates On Its Own problems of the 2001 Hyundai Sonata

Three problems related to car accelerates on its own have been reported for the 2001 Hyundai Sonata. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2001 Hyundai Sonata based on all problems reported for the 2001 Sonata.

1 Car Accelerates On Its Own problem

Failure Date: 02/01/2011

The contact owns a 2001 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated that while driving approximately 20 to 25 mph when the vehicle suddenly accelerated without warning. Even after applying the brakes it continued to accelerate. The driver was able to stop by using the emergency brake. The vehicle was inspected by a independent mechanic who advised the contact that he was unable to diagnose the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 82,300. The VIN was unavailable.

2 Car Accelerates On Its Own problem

Failure Date: 06/17/2002

While applying brakes for a stop light vehicle suddenly accelerated was force vehicle into an intersection, and get involved in a frontal collision with an ongong vehicle. Dealer and manufacuerer were not notified at this time. Feel free to provide any further infromation.

3 Car Accelerates On Its Own problem

Failure Date: 06/16/2001

Vehicle accelerated suddenly ,resulting in a collision, and causing minor injuries to driver. Consumer states this accident happened the day that the vehicle was going to be taken to the dealer for this sudden acceleration problem.


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