Clutch Problems of Hyundai Sonata

The contact owns a 2009 Hyundai Sonata. The contact was driving at approximately 35 mph when he attempted to change gears by engaging the clutch but the vehicle would not shift gears. The vehicle then stalled without warning. The vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer where the clutch was replaced. Approximately 500 miles later while driving at 45 mph, the contact attempted to change gears and the clutch became stuck in the depressed position. He had to manually release the clutch by using his foot to release the clutch to continue operating the vehicle. The failure persisted. The vehicle was not been taken to the dealer for further diagnostic testing. The failure mileage was 26,000 and the current mileage was 26,500.

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Hyundai Sonata, 5 speed, 2005, 4 cylinder, 47,500 miles, approximately 4 years old. There was a lot of play in the clutch, but it still engaged. Once engaged however, the vehicle was slow to build up speed. Took it to key Hyundai, the dealer where it was purchased. Was immediately told that their 5 year, 60,000 mile bumper-to-bumper warranty would not be in effect because this was due to normal wear-and-tear. They never dropped the transmission to look at the internals. They gave me the choice of $1,100 for repairs, and $2,500 if a new flywheel was needed. Since it wasn't covered by a warranty, I took it to my mechanic. He dropped the transmission and noted that the flywheel came loose from the shaft it was attached to and caused wear to the clutch assembly housing. The flywheel and other parts would have to be replaced. The flywheel alone will cost $1050, and the entire job about $2300. No after market flywheels are available for this vehicle. Hyundai should have honored their warranty. I spoke with several people at key Hyundai plus Hyundai USA customer service. Key said that it was not going to be warranted and customer service would only refer me back to the dealership. No one could give me information about an average life for the clutch.

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The contact owns a 2004 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated that at 40,000 miles, the vehicle's clutch failed to engage when switching between first and third gear. The failure caused the vehicle to only use fourth gear. The vehicle was towed to the dealer who stated that a new clutch assembly was needed. The dealer also stated that the fly wheel had overheated and should be replaced. At 60,000 miles, the failure was duplicated. The dealer stated that the failure recurred because the fly wheel was not replaced. The vehicle was inspected by another dealer who stated that the vehicle's type of fly wheel was designed for a truck, not a sedan. More specifically, the disc in the fly wheel was moving up and down instead of spinning. The fly wheel was damaging the engine housing which caused the clutch assembly to fail. The engine size was unknown. The current mileage is 66,000 and failure mileage was 40,000. The consumer provided copies of the repair invoices for the vehicle. Updated 07/06/07.

I purchased my car in January of 2005 (it's a 2004 model, purchased new). I've been driving a standard shift for 8 years. Starting in mid July, I began to experience problems accelerating. Taking it in to the shop, I was informed the clutch had "burned out", and would need to be completely replaced. I was also informed that I "rode the clutch" which caused the failure. As my previous car, also a Hyundai, had gone for more than 50,000 miles over the 6 years I owned it and never had a clutch problem, I am suspicious of this particular reason for my clutch failure.

: the contact stated intermittently, the vehicle would not shift out of first gear. The vehicle had to be turned off and the clutch pumped for the vehicle to shift. The vehicle was taken to an independent repair shop where the clutch assembly was replaced. The problem persisted and the repair shop suggested the transmission be inspected by the dealership.

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My 2004 Hyundai Sonata has been having clutch and flywheel problems starting at less than 10,000 miles. It is now at 40,000 miles and it's getting worse. I've had mechanics (not biased Hyundai personal) tell me that the fly wheel is most likely warped, causing the clutch to shimmy and slip under load (up hills with passengers, etc). I had the dealer look at it and they said it was "fine". I'm thinking about taking it to another dealership.

I purchased a 2002 Hyundai Sonata and have had nothing but trouble with it. To date we have had the O2 sensors replaced due to numerous check engine indicators. We have had the clutch replaced, the transmission replaced, the clutch depression switch after having the clutch and transmission replaced the switch failed to work consistently preventing the car from starting. After having the switch replaced, the very next day I smelled an electrical burning smell which then caused my headlights to dim the heater fan/motor to drop in speed and the windshield wipers to move very slowly. I brought the car to the dealership, houser Hyundai of springfield, MA. And while waiting for the service bay doors to open the car was enveloped in a cloud of smoke the instant I turned the heater on (January 10, 2004) temp outside was -9 degrees. At any rate the service manager was notified the instant I smelled something burning but he did not see the smoke when I was waiting at the dealership the next day. He did admit to smelling the burning ??? but could not duplicate the problem when we left it to be checked and I was told there was nothing they could do. The old saying goes where there is smoke this "fire" so I am checking it off as such in this complaint. The car is and has been a saftey concern to me and my family. I have a CO-worker and my wife as witnesses to both the burning smell and electrical "load" malfunctions due to what ever has short circuited and my wife in particular observed the "smoke" billowing from beneath the car on the day we brought it to the dealership. I fully intend to file a complaint as well with the massachusetts state government of which I am employed under the "lemon law. " respectfully; dale wyman.

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S10 appropriate handling fm owner of a 2002 Hyundai Sonata concerned re defected clutch, has had several clutch repairs. The consumer stated the clutch was replaced six times. The consumer stated each time the clutch had to be replaced, they found a different defect; such as excessive play and slippage.