Transmission Stuck In Gear Problems of Hyundai Sonata

Hyundai Sonata owners have reported 9 problems related to transmission stuck in gear (under the power train category). The most recently reported issues are listed below. Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of Hyundai Sonata based on all problems reported for the Sonata.

1 Transmission Stuck In Gear problem of the 2014 Hyundai Sonata

Failure Date: 03/03/2021

While driving the car started revving,no power,the car was stuck in fourth gear, had to turn car off,for it to run normally,but it keeps happening.

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2 Transmission Stuck In Gear problem of the 2014 Hyundai Sonata

Failure Date: 03/21/2018

I was driving to pick up my friend and her son, when I notice the car was revving up as if it was in the wrong gear. Then it got worse as I kept driving because the car began to jerk as I tried to pull off, and when it checked the gear, it was stuck in the fourth gear. After rushing to get back home my check engine light came on and I started searching to figure out what's wrong. I noticed a previous recall but when I told key Hyundai about the problem, I was told my VIN number was covered by the recall.

3 Transmission Stuck In Gear problem of the 2000 Hyundai Sonata

Failure Date: 02/12/2017

"takada recall " transmission don't shift check engine light is on it is suck in 3rd gear next time start car no check engine light car shifts but bangs hard in and out of next gear then check engine light comes on and car is stuck in third gear. Also air bag light is on all time.

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4 Transmission Stuck In Gear problem of the 2014 Hyundai Sonata

Failure Date: 01/06/2015

I was driving on a 25 mph street but when I merge to 50mph highway I notice the engine is not accelerating well, it sound like the gear was stuck to a lower position. Then the problem came when I decided to pull over and tried to park, the shift lever was stuck in the drive position. The car stop when I shut off the engine and called for roadside assistance. The dealer told me that it wasn't connected w/ the recall and they don't know either the cause of it because they told me that it didn't registered in the car computer the code. Just concerned of safety about this car.

5 Transmission Stuck In Gear problem of the 2011 Hyundai Sonata

Failure Date: 08/16/2011

For the second time, in interstate high speed traffic (70mph) the car without warning downshifted. A thunderous clunk is accompanied by the car lurching as it deaccelerates then almost immediately resumes speed. But instead of the engine being at 1800 rpm its closer to twice that. In both cases the driver behind me thought that I braked intentionally and nearly rear ended me. The car is then stuck in a lower gear and is driveable with extremely poor response. I had it towed once at the dealer's request and the last time I was able to drive it to a different nearby dealer to demonstrate that unquestionably the car was stuck in one gear. It is an automatic. I'm skeptical that either dealer has any clue to what is wrong. I won't let anyone in the family besides me drive the vehicle as I'm afraid for their safety. It has less than 7000 miles and is 8 months old. The first event was over 1000 miles ago and about 5 weeks earlier.

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6 Transmission Stuck In Gear problem of the 2011 Hyundai Sonata

Failure Date: 01/05/2011

When driving at highway speed the car made a huge thud, it automatically shifted from 6th to 4th gear and remained stuck in fourth gear until you turn off the car. Took car to dealer and entire transmission had to be replaced.

7 Transmission Stuck In Gear problem of the 2011 Hyundai Sonata

Failure Date: 12/11/2010

I own a 2011 Hyundai Sonata se. 11000 miles. On December 11,2010 while on I-16 in savannah, georgia, I was driving my Sonata and it felt like my front end bottomed out. Rpms revved up and stayed at 5000 and I was only traveling at 65mph. It was like I was stuck in 2nd gear. Gears wouldn't shift up or down. This went on for 10 miles. When I slowed and accelerated it was very hesitant. I stopped the car and turned the ignition off for 20 minutes. When I started it again, it shifted normally. No other occurrences since then.

8 Transmission Stuck In Gear problem of the 2011 Hyundai Sonata

Failure Date: 12/02/2010

On 12/2/2010, I was driving at highway speed (approximately 60 mph) and the car violently jolted, as if I had run over a large object. If I had not had both hands on the steering wheel, I might have lost control of the vehicle. Subsequently, I was able to drive the vehicle, but it seemed to be over-revving, as if it was stuck in the wrong gear. I returned the vehicle to the dealership that night. After reading the computer error code, the service manager indicated that they would have to replace the transmission. I was provided with a loaner vehicle. On 12/8/10, I received a call from the service manager. He stated that in these circumstance, the transmission is typically replaced with a rebuilt transmission with a new housing. He indicated that the dealership was trying to obtain a new transmission for me. They were experiencing difficulty because there was 80 some requests for new transmissions and only 70 some available (county?, state?, central florida?) updated 01/20/11.

9 Transmission Stuck In Gear problem of the 2000 Hyundai Sonata

Failure Date: 05/02/2002

While driving and upon acceleration, vehicle remains in drive, but does not accelerate properly. Vehicle shifts into netural, at times becoming stuck in between gears. Cause unknown. . Consumer stated when vehicle is moving to shift from low to high it sits in between gears and makes a loud noise, the vehicle has been in the shop on several occasions and the transmission has been replaced twice, dealer stated there is no problem.




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