Power Train Related Problems of the 2015 Hyundai Sonata

Table 1 shows eleven common power train related problems of the 2015 Hyundai Sonata. The number one most common problem is related to the power train (106 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle shudder (six problems).


Recently reported Power Train problems of the 2015 Hyundai Sonata

The Power Train problem

Component/system failed: engine – connecting rod bearing failure consistent with Hyundai theta ii engine defect subject to federal recalls and consent orders. The vehicle previously received recall campaign 953 (ksds software update), intended to detect premature rod bearing wear.   Read details...

The Vehicle Shudder problem

Was driving about 60 down paved road started hearing knocking noise under engine noise got louder when I tried to push gas because it fealt like I lost power and then suddenly car started vibrating and then turned off. And lost all power.   Read details...

The Transmission Not Engage problem

The vehicle has intermittently failed to engage in reverse. This is only remedied by shutting the car off and restarting it. There have also been intermittent incidents of severe hesitation when accelerating, surges in the tachometer at inappropriate times accompanied by the engine racing (with   Read details...


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