Wiper Problems of Hyundai Sonata - part 2

While driving on a secondary highway, the hood of my vehicle released and slammed into the windshield causing substantial damage to the car.

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I have had both my back light harnesses where a bulb has blown and it was so hot it melted the bulb ends into the socket and I had to replace the whole harness for one side and might have to replace it for the other side as well. The vehicle inside dash lights eould also start flickering off and on as well as the outside lights while the vehicle is in motion. This is concerning to me and I know they have had numerous complaints on this and it is a safety issue, but yet they have not done any recalls. Why please advise.

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Sunglasses holder drops down due to wear in the latching mechanism, partially obstructing visibility in rear view mirror. The problem initially occurred when it was hot, but became more frequent with more wear. Appears to be common occurrence based on internet query.

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The windshield washer on this vehicle is an important safety feature. The water to the windshield washer does not flow from the water pump, which is functioning. I believe this is happening on more vehicles than just mine. I believe it is a manufactures defect. The water pump on the windshield wiper is not failing. What is failing is the line that directs the water from the water well to the windshield. When I took the vehicle to an authorized Hyundai dealership for repair they wanted to replace the entire unit/water pump. But the water pump is not broken. I believe this should be a recall issue.

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Takata recall the vehicle is always stationary when I am unable to put it in drive from the park position. I am unable to put my driver's side window up, the interior lights went out, my tail/brake/turn signal all went out the same day. All fuses have been checked, they are fine. The car was sitting in my driveway overnight and the next morning I went to turn the wipers on to clean the window of bird poop and they wouldn't work followed by the clock saying 1:01 and it was around 8:30am. Then I noticed everything else, the rear lights were called out to me by another driver on the main road by my house.

I was driving in the neighborhood near home at around 20 mph in a speed bump area. I suddenly became aware of a strong burning smell inside the car. I slowed, pulled over and realized the check engine light was blinking. Seconds later an explosive sound erupted. The passenger airbag inflated. It collided with and cracked the windshield, broke the rear-view mirror mount and threw plastic chunks around the car. Some plastic struck me. It took a few minutes for the powdery smoke to diminish. On inspection I found damage to the glove compartment door and to the dashboard on the passenger side. Nobody besides myself was in the car, fortunately. There was only a hat on the passenger seat. After taking some phone pictures I turned the car around, drove it home and parked.

Both headlights and break lights continue going out. First time I replaced the break lights, they had melted to the unit. I have had both headlights go out at the same time on two separate occasions. I have replaced the alternator twice now and it is looking like I will have to replace it again soon, headlights are getting dull (it's hard to see, and my brights won't click on (it is not the blinker column)), the battery has been replaced when the alternator was replaced as well. This is getting expensive. The dealership told me it was the blinker column when it was actually the alternator. Replacing the lights have been happening for years, the alternator problem started last year, so within 2 months of replacing it the first time, it went out again, and now 5 months later, it is needing to the be replaced again. It appears that it is perhaps an electrically issue since lights, battery, and alternator are going out.

Panoramic roof wind deflector tore while driving at highway speeds. Debris scattered on highway and nearly caused an accident behind our vehicle as others attempted to avoid it. We were able to close the unit while holding all of the components down in the track/housing. A Hyundai technician reported the issue was a wear and tear item and we'd be charged $1200 to repair it. Looking at previous recalls, our vehicle seems to be affected although our specific VIN doesn't show this as a documented issue. Additionally, now the glass �chatters� while driving.

While driving 30mph approaching a red light, my 2018 Sonata cut off once I came to a complete stop at the red light. I was in city limits approaching a hwy intersection. The check engine light came on and the car restarted after one attempt. Once the vehicle re started it was sluggish,sputtering and would not accelerate over 20mph. . . I made it home safely nonetheless. I left the car parked for approx 10 mins and it restarted easily. I then drove it directly to the local dealer where the car was purchased. I was told the car stopped because the engine system required an update. The update was completed and I drove the car home. The next day or maybe two days later I received a letter from the dealership saying my car required a free recall and to schedule a date to have the car serviced. Over the phone I was told something along the lines of the engine harness needed to be replaced. When the car's engine cut off in traffic I was en route to picking up my toddler. I no longer felt safe driving the vehicle and I traded the car in and cut my losses, which were substantial. Other problems I noticed in the time I had the vehicle were that the back passenger seat belt locked or anchored if I leaned forward slightly and low visibility at night through the front winshield.

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When I exit my car and my headlight are turned to off position and close door, my running lights stay on. Which I have jad to chargr my battery due yo this. So er thought it was the headlamp switch. Still having the same problem. So looked up the problem and found a couple different forums stating that this is a relay problem. The biggest problem is that this relay is integrated into the fuse box. So in order fpr this problem to be fixed I am told I have to replace a fuse box. I am not the only one with thos issue. This happenes every time I exit my vechicle after driving it. This needs to be recalled. 2. My drivers side and passenger visors do not stay up. I have gotten hit in the head. This should also be on recall.

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While I was driving my car, I hear a loud sound from the roof of my car. I pulled aside and saw that the panoramic sunroof on my car (Hyundai Sonata 2013) was broken. At first I thought something might have hit the car but there was nothing that hit the car. It just exploded while I was driving.

I purchased the 2018 Hyundai Sonata 2. 0t on 8/27/18. After we were able to experience different driving conditions and situations, my husband and I noticed that (1) at night, while driving on the highway, the windshield appeared very dark as if it was heavily tinted,and making it difficult to see the road. (2) when driving on highway or road, with normal beam headlights, we noticed that the line of demarcation from headlight to dark road was very close to the front of the car. The reason given by the maintenance dept was that this was so cars in front wouldn't be blinded by the headlight. To us, it seemed that the headlights were aimed too low. I should be able to see more than 20 feet in front of my car. We were told that nothing could be done. Also, when making a turn, the area opposite the direction of the turn is completely dark because of the way the headlights work on a turn. This is extremely dangerous-should someone decide to walk there or if there is an animal, I will not be able to see anything. Again I was told there was nothing they could do. (3) my husband put rain-x on all the windows of the car. It worked on every window except the windshield. We thought there was some sort of coating placed by the manufacturer. I was told no there was not. They could not understand why the rain-x didn't take. They told me that they spent quite a bit of time "scraping the windshield", but nothing came off. We still do not know why it should do that. (4) I noticed. Whether I was driving in Smart or sport mode, their is an annoying hesitation when I step on the gas. When the stoplight turns green, it takes several seconds before the car is able to move at normal speed. We were told that they received lots of complaints about that, but no offer for a fix.

I have a problem with my exterior lights constantly burning out. Brake light was out, I was notified when I was pulled over for a traffic stop. I changed the light bulb that same day, and two days later the bulb was burnt out again. I changed the bulb thinking it was a bad bulb, and the same thing happened about a week later. I was told at Hyundai service department that it was a wiring issue, and they fixed it. However, a month later, my bulb is out again, plus my two license plate bulbs, and a taillight. I again fixed all lights, and to no surprise, passenger side brake light is out once again. Also, my headlights were just replaced the same time because they seemed dim. Brand new, supposedly brighter bulbs, look exactly the same as the old dim lights. I cannot see at night unless I use my high beams. This is a very big safety issue. I have read several other people having the same problem, but still no recall has been put out about this issue.

Since the year 2017 when using a portable audio device connected to the power outlet the system turns on and off. Drivers fog light been repaired twice in July 2018. Left fog bulb been removed previously installed found burned grease was added to socket grease was also put on sensor on driver door because radio system was staying on after turning vehicle off,closing driver door and after clicking the alarm to lock door radio was still playing. Driver brake light had to be replaced. September 2018 removed and replaced the fog lamp/drl assembly the socket for the bulb melted,causing the plastic to warp and the connector with new bulb would not lock in. Now the wipers are bad. I'm also having other problems with the brakes and gas mileage but because it can not be detected I'm been told it's nothing wrong with it. Just like when I told them it was something going with the lights but it was nothing they could do. No I'm not a mechanic but I know that I'm not supposed to have all these problems with brand new 2018 model I didn't have do this much repair on use car. I been complaints about this car since I bought it and they just been giving me the run around telling like the gas mileage reading is not going to accurate you sometimes have to just estimate or things go out. I have two Hyundai Sonata the difference is one just another color and I'm not having all these issues with it. At least not yet.

The operable portion of the panoramic sunroof exploded while driving on the freeway in the morning with the sunroof and shade closed. About 30% of the glass failed leaving a hole. The remaining portion is filled with fine cracks. The sunroof appears bowed upwards now.

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While making a turn into parking lot at about 3mph heard very loud bang like a bomb. Got out of car and sunroof was completely shatered. Had inside sunroof shade closed so no glass came in car.

Security alarm does not work. Steering column jerks when hitting a bump on street or highway.

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The mirror passenger side, just brake by itself. . . Like exploted. It came out of the protector, hit the glass and broke in pieces, without even touch it.

The low beam headlights at night have very distracting dark line and half moon dark spots that seriously hinder the driver's view of the road. There are many complaints by owners at cargurus. Com. Just do a search for 2018 Sonata limited healights. Many have reported this to Hyundai and to NHTSA but so far our complaints have fallen on deaf ears. Just have some test drive at night on dark country road and see for your self. This is going to cause someone to be killed.

On 2/19/2018 while driving on the highway my sunroof spontaneously exploded. There were no prior indications of problems and no warning. It was not below freezing, it was raining(I wasn't using it), and there was no falling debris of any kind. It sounded like a gunshot went off by my face. Had this happened to an inexperienced or insecure driver it could not only cause a highway collision but fatalities. I believe there is something wrong with the structural integrity or possibly the chemical makeup of the glass used which makes it susceptible somehow(the entire sunroof was gone, 90%+) however the cause is unknown at this time. I pulled over immediately to think and make sure I was unharmed, then called my Hyundai dealership and drove straight there. The dealership put in a repair order which at first was denied by Hyundai. I called Hyundai customer service department and started a case. Within a few days Hyundai approved the second attempt and repaired the vehicle at no cost to me. However if this happened once I believe this could happen again and I would like a recall issued or at the very least investigated. This is a public safety issue.

The contact owns a 2002 Hyundai Sonata. While driving, the sun visor inadvertently fell and blocked the contact's view. The contact stated that the sun visor failed to stay up. The vehicle was taken to blaise alexander Hyundai (1703 w college Ave, state college, PA 16801, (814) 234-2886) could not determine the cause of the failure and advised that the sun visor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and did not assist. The approximate failure mileage was 79,000.

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Airbag light turned on, and passenger dashboard cracked.

The contact owns a 2014 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 55 mph, the head lights flashed without warning and shut off. The vehicle was pulled to a parking lot, turned off and restarted but the failure recurred. The contact called Hyundai motors located in amarillo, TX, where the contact was instructed to bring the vehicle in the following day. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign numbers: 17v152000 (seat belts) and 17v226000 ( engine and engine cooling). The contact stated that the dealer was in the process of scheduling an appointment. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 150,000.

Driving southbound at 70 mph on a straight section of a major interstate in my city at approximately 1:25 pm, the sunroof glass shattered for no apparent reason with a sound similar to a shotgun. Almost lost control of the vehicle due to the sound. Did not see any road hazards flying through the air. Shade was closed so all glass stayed above myself and other occupants. Outside air temperature was 94f and sunny. Photo taken to document as soon as it was safe to pull over.

Drivers side sun visor will not stay up and continuously falls down to distract my view while driving. It does this whether drive at low or high speeds; and on smooth roads.

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1. Wipers don't stop moving even if switched off and even if engine is turned off. 2. Passenger seat belt doesn't latch 3. Cracking noise when making turns.

Put blinker on for right hand turn, made the turn, when the blinder stalk (which also contains headlight controls) returned to home position, the headlights went out, and the instrument panel indicated my lights had switched off. My light knob remained in auto, with the computer thought I turned them off. This was at night. I could not see when my lights turned off. It is very unsafe to be in motion and have your lights cut out!!! this problem happens frequently now, getting worse. It's obviously a bad connection within the blinker stalk, causing the light mode to change on its own when turning.

The sun visor on driver side keeps falling down and does not stay up. Its a safety issue when sun is in my eye and I cant do anything about it. I would hate an accident with sun in my eye and getting blinded.

The morning of December 22,2016 about 7:30 am headed to work, suddenly I hear something sounding like a gun shot near my head!! my sunroof had exploded!! scared the heck out of me!! I was driving about 45-55 mph on a highway. I don't know how I did not wreck my car!!.

The contact owns a 2015 Hyundai Sonata. The contact received a recall notice for NHTSA campaign number: 16v726000 (visibility). The contact stated that the parts needed for the recall remedy were not available and that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

Right frontwheel has a squeeking noise that occurs when going over bumps. Right sun visor will not stay inupright position.

The visor on both my 2006 and 2007 is broke and does not stay up. Had to glue it. Also we had an third 2007 with the same issue. This is certainly a safety hazard. The other day I almost got into an accident because I was blocking the sun with one hand and had the other on the steering wheel and had to swerve to avoid an accident and using only one hand almost had me in the other people wreck.

Sun visor will not stay up it keeps falling down obstructing my vision while driving.

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The sun visors in these vehicles fail, and randomly fall while driving which has nearly caused accidents on the road with me several times. They are poorly made cheap materials. The way the visor falls prevents viewing of the road entirely for several seconds until you can shove it back up, and strap it back into place, which is very unsafe.

I hit a minor bump in the road, the sun visor suddenly dropped down in front of my face - blocking the view of the road. I pushed it back up into its normal "resting" location. Upon hitting another bump in the road it swung down again in front of my face. This is the second sun visor in this vehicle to do this. This one started failing around 10/1/2016, and is still doing so.

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