Engine Belts And Pulleys problems of the 2002 Hyundai Sonata

The contact owns a 2002 Hyundai Sonata. While driving approximately 30 mph, the vehicle completely shut off and the warning lights illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer and they stated that the failure was related to the fuel system. The vehicle was repaired for the malfunction. On a separate occasion, the vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic for the same failure. The mechanic replaced the timing belt; however, the engine was damaged. Currently, the vehicle is inoperable and has not been repaired. The failure mileage was 94,000 and current mileage was 98,000.

- the contact stated that while driving the 2002 Hyundai Sonata at 45 mph the vehicle lost power without warning. The contact was able to restart the vehicle after waiting approximately ten minutes. The vehicle was taken to a mechanic ,who advised the contact that the failure was due to the crank sensor, cam sensor, and the timing belt. The mechanic made the repairs. However, the same problem occurred the next day. The contact stated that the vehicle was then taken to the dealership, and they informed the contact the problem was due to the crank sensor, cam sensor and the timing belt. The dealership made the repairs however, the same problem continued to occur. The dealership then advised the contact that the module assy- timing and alarm system were faulty and needed to be replaced. The dealership repaired the module assy- timing and alarm system. The contact stated she has not had a problem with the vehicle since this replacement. The vehicle currently had 74000 miles.

Vehicle stalled out while driving at 45 mph. Consumer pulled over to the side of the road, tried to start the vehicle, and it would not start. Vehicle was towed, and the timing belt was found to be defective.

8/27/02 belt noise and burning rubber smell. The pulley belt was replaced. 1/33/03 recall on <a onmouseout="window. Status=''; return true 'automatic transmission'; return true;" onmouseout="window. Status=''; return true;">automatic transmission</a></a> would not shift out of first gear. Throttle body assembly was replaced. 9/8/03 car engine raced to 5000-6000 rpms, had to turn off ignition. Service department can find no explanation. 9/16/03 check engine light comes on. While in park, engine races to 5000 rpms. After 3 restarts at the ignition, the idle returns to normal. 9/21/03 check engine light comes on. Wait to take to dealership. 10/7/03 service department says they can find no problem. 10/23/03 check engine light comes on. Service department says there is a leak in the fill vent valve, repair. 12/18/03 recall service done. 5/9/04 check engine light comes on. Ignore, it goes off after two weeks. 8/6/04 check engine light comes on. Ignore, it goes off after two weeks. 11/4/04 while traveling on a highway, vehicle does not respond to braking. Collision occurs, acceleration continues, car spins out of control across two lanes and into a grassy field. I put it in park and shut off the ignition in order to stop the car from continuing into the fencepost. Patrolman said the throttle was open. Insurance company valued the vehicle a total loss. Recall campaign: the consumer could not slow down the vehicle. After impact the consumer stated that the engine was still racing and she was still pressing the brake. The emergency brake had to be pulled to stop the vehicle. The officer on the scene started the vehicle and the engine was still racing. Yhe battery and alternator were replaced.