Engine Clicking And Tapping Noises problems of the 2007 Hyundai Sonata

The contact owns a 2007 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, she heard rattling and tapping sounds. The vehicle loss motive power while accelerating. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and informed that there was a rod knock and valve tap present and that the engine needed to be replaced. Kearny mesa Hyundai (4797 convoy st, san diego, CA 92111) was contacted and informed that the vehicle had to be repaired out of pocket. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 99,800.

Driving on the freeway, I heard a clanking noise. It got very loud with acceleration. There were no indicator lights on, or over heating, smoke, or any signs of a problem other than the noise. I pulled off the freeway, and as I did so, the car died. Long story short, (as this has now been a month of a nightmare) the mechanics at the Hyundai dealership said it was very low on oil. I drove from san diego and was on my way to san antonio, so of course I made sure the oil was okay before I left. I had just paid my tags and had it smog checked and oil was checked and fine. Since speaking with many mechanics, I have found it is a well known fact that this engine is defected and has not been recalled yet because not enough people have filed formal complaints. The engine itself is more expensive the v-6! I've been told that the car runs fine, and all of a sudden dies because of a problem with the filter sucking up oil. The Hyundai dealership changed my oil and my car turned back on, knocking, but on. I had another mechanic look at it, and he said there was no oil in it, so I know the filter is sucking it up. I only realized this problem after seeing many many people complaining on cars. Com chat boards, of the same exact thing happening to them, and from hearing about it from different mechanics I've spoke with. The last mechanic I spoke with at aamco, called Hyundai and they told him about the problem and why it has not yet been recalled. I only had 117,000mls on it. That may sound like alot to some, but I've owned many cars and they have all last much longer (a Toyota @ 334,00). This problem has cost me my job I moved to san antonio for, as I am new to the area and cannot be financed et. And owe 4,000+ on my Sonata still. Its cost me tons of money out of pocket, towing, mechanics, rentals etc. And physically made me ill. A new or rebuilt engine: 3,000-7,000!.

Engine light went on then it started with a ticking noise, it got louder and lost power. I am told I need a new engine. It there any recall on this model cause I found quite a few people that have the same problem.