Power Train Related Problems of the 2018 Hyundai Sonata

Table 1 shows four common power train related problems of the 2018 Hyundai Sonata. The number one most common problem is related to the power train (40 problems). The second most common problem is related to the clutch pedal/linkage (one problem).

Table 1. Power Train related problems of Hyundai Sonata


Recently reported Power Train problems of the 2018 Hyundai Sonata

The Power Train problem

I recently had the 9c2 emissions recall update performed on my car, and since the update my car drives like total garbage after a cold start. It hesitates to accelerate, it bucks when trying to accelerate, and it’s to the point the engine is about to stall.   Read details...

The Clutch Pedal/linkage problem

Throttle response: feels like the old vehicles with a flat spot in the carburetor accelerator pump. The "three second' rule applies when the throttle petal is pushed. There is a serious hesitation as the engine tends to fall flat before accelerating.   Read details...

The Vehicle Shudder problem

When accelerating from a stopped position the vehicle shudders or stutters before proper acceleration is achieved. I owned a Ford fiesta that did the same thing and it turned out to be the clutch. Is that a possibility with my Sonata?   Read details...


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