Speed Control Linkage problems of the 2001 Hyundai Sonata

Two problems related to speed control linkage 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 Speed Control Linkage problem

Failure Date: 07/03/2001

While driving at any speed vehicle will not accelerate and will slowdown rapidly. Cause unknown. Dealer notified.

2 Speed Control Linkage problem

While driving rpms go up high, idle will not drop. Vehicle accelerated suddenly and unexpectedly without warning. Car drives over 40 without foot on gas. Hard time braking because engine is too high. Has been going on since had car. Dealer adjusted cable and didn't work. Almost went thru dealer wall when bringing it in for repair. Is in repair shop again because problem was not fixed. Car is unsafe and had near collisions.


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