Engine And Engine Cooling Problems of Hyundai Sonata

Hyundai Sonata owners have reported 4,929 engine and engine cooling related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 44 most common engine and engine cooling problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's engine and engine cooling (3,203 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's car stall (293 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.

Table 1. Engine And Engine Cooling related problems of Hyundai Sonata

Problem Category Number of Problems
Engine And Engine Cooling problems
3203
Car Stall problems
293
Engine Knocking Noise problems
196
Check Engine Light On problems
157
Engine Clicking And Tapping Noises problems
116
Loud Engine Noise problems
108
Engine Belts And Pulleys problems
96
Engine Failure problems
94
Engine Stall problems
87
Engine Burning Oil problems
81
Engine Oil Leaking problems
73
Engine Shut Off Without Warning problems
63
Engine Noise problems
57
Engine Cooling System problems
50
Gas Recirculation Valve (egr Valve) problems
29
Manifold/header/muffler/tail Pipe problems
29
Engine Rattling And Whining Sounds problems
26
Engine problems
16
Engine Funny Noise problems
15
Gasoline Engine problems
14
Radiator problems
14
Timing Tensioner problems
12
Engine Exhaust System problems
10
Crankcase (pcv) problems
10
Engine Grinding Noise problems
9
Engine Head Gasket Leaking problems
8
Oil Pump problems
7
Emission Control problems
7
Coolant Leaking problems
7
Water Pump problems
5
Service Engine Light On problems
5
Engine Oil/lubrication problems
5
Engine Overheat problems
4
Vehicle Overheat problems
4
Cooling Fan problems
3
Catalytic Convertor problems
3
Engine Squeaking Noise problems
3
Engine Engine Control Module (ecu/ecm) Software problems
2
Engine Engine Control Module (ecu/ecm) problems
2
Engine Head Gasket Failure problems
2
Engine Oil/lubrication Sump/tank problems
1
Radiator Hose problems
1
Blown Head Gasket problems
1
Engine Oil/lubrication Seals/gaskets problems
1

Recently reported Engine And Engine Cooling problems of Hyundai Sonata

The Engine And Engine Cooling problem

Unknown what system failed. The vehicle is at an impound lot and can be inspected on request. Police and fire department were on the scene. Police did provide a report # , and fire department provided a fire rescue case number.   Read details...

The Car Stall problem

I bought this car brand new in November 2023, by February, the car started stalling on the streets/hyway. All dash lights would come on, the vehicle would stall and is no longer able to restart. This happened 4 time in 2024. When I tow it to the dealer, they always come back with the same answer.   Read details...

The Engine Knocking Noise problem

I was driving 70 miles per hour when my car started slowing down and the check engine light went on. I could not go more than 40 miles per hour on the freeway. My engine started making a knocking noise that eventually cut the engine off   Read details...

The Check Engine Light On problem

My car has been driving in limp mode for almost two years. I have taken it to the dealership over 8 times for the same problem while it was still under warranty. The replaced the knock senser twice and it passes the bearings test. My check engine light blinks and it hesistates while driving.   Read details...

The Engine Clicking And Tapping Noises problem

The vehicle shut down on 4/23/21 while sitting at a red light on a city street and became inoperable. The battery was jumped off and some wires started smoking and the engine would not turn over. The vehicle was towed to the residence, and the battery was replaced.   Read details...




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