Table 1 shows five common power train related problems of the 2008 Hyundai Sonata. The number one most common problem is related to the power train (seven problems). The second most common problem is related to the automatic transmission torque converter (three problems).
Bought in 2023 @ 98k miles. Have had trouble with 1. It would only start in drive, then that seems to have self corrected. 2. In drive, car would not accelerate properly, and would slow as though I was braking, but no foot on brake. Had rear brake sensor replaced, seemed better for a while. 3. Read details...
The contact owns a 2008 Hyundai Sonata. When a passenger is seated in the passenger seat, the air bag light dimmed. The passenger weighed 105 lbs. The dealer stated that the air bag remains off because of the weight of the passenger. While driving 40 mph, the vehicle shook and made a noise. Read details...
Went to dealership and advised of a transmission problem. Supposedly a service flag was sent to dealerships and just "flush" the transmission. 5 days later and 550 miles from home, the car broke down, was towed and advised I needed a new transmission. Read details...