Starter problems of the 2010 Hyundai Sonata

Five problems related to starter have been reported for the 2010 Hyundai Sonata. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2010 Hyundai Sonata based on all problems reported for the 2010 Sonata.

1 Starter problem

Failure Date: 09/02/2017

Had to get 3 starters and 2 batteries for this vehicle do to the ignition being bad. And we just figured it out. It's would start and go. But over time it would give out and I've been stranded a couple of time with this problem.

2 Starter problem

Failure Date: 10/09/2016

When you turn the key over everything comes on and everything works except the starter. I have replaced 3 starters and the car doesn't even have 103,000 miles on it. I turned the car off outside of the store. I came back out turned the key and nothing. I was stranded again! I'm thinking it's something else.

3 Starter problem

Failure Date: 07/14/2015

My car won't start. It sounds like it tries to start then all you hear is the starter spinning. I had my vehicle towed to the nearest Hyundai dealership. The service advisor at the dealership explained that the starter lever arm need to be replaced. The plastic part is known to be faulty, and Hyundai refuses to perform a recall to replace the plastic part with a metal part. To make matters worse-the starter lever arm cost about $8. 15 to replace however the dealership insist on charging $400 to replace the broken plastic lever arm. I am a second owner, and have 75k miles on my vehicle; therefore I do not have a warranty on the part.

4 Starter problem

Failure Date: 09/19/2013

Came out to work parking lot. Car would not start. Battery was failing, not dead. Replaced battery [with duralast battery (autozone - 09/19/2013) - $115]; did not resolve issue. Starter was tested and had failed. Replaced the starter [with duralast starter (autozone - 09/20/2013) - $267. 11]; resolved the issue.

5 Starter problem

Failure Date: 04/22/2013

Tl-the contact owns a 2010 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated that when attempted to turn on the vehicle, it failed turn on. The vehicle was taken to a private repair shop for diagnostic, where it was determined the starter had failed. The vehicle was repaired by replacing the starter. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure, but offered no further assistance. The failure mileage was 68,000. The current mileage was 70,500.


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