Hyundai Sonata Hybrid owners have reported 66 power train related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 5 most common power train problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's power train (60 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's transmission not go into gear (2 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Power Train problems | |
| Transmission Not Go Into Gear problems | |
| Automatic Transmission problems | |
| Transmission Failure problems | |
| Vehicle Shudder problems |
Driving at 78 mph and "check hybrid system" came on, engine and all throttle/electrical shut off and did not regain power. Had to sit for 5-10mins and vehicle eventually regained power after resetting battery and had no issues. Read details...
The car began lurching forward intermittently at highway speeds (65+ mph) when travelling in a straight line on a flat highway on day 1, after 30 minutes of driving. On day 2, the car failed to shift gears at low speeds (<40 mph) while decelerating downhill on a city street, after running Read details...
The contact owns a 2012 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed and depressing the brake pedal, the vehicle lunged forward. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and diagnosed with automatic transmission failure. The vehicle was not repaired. Read details...
I am experiencing a second issue with the transmission in my 2011 hybrid sonata. The transmission died once at around 80,000 miles and was rebuilt by Hyundai approximately 2 years ago. At the time it originally failed, my transmission experienced the same symptoms that many other owners complained Read details...
Purchased new in Mar. 2013, not our first hybrid. Car began to have shudder/jerky/rough take off from morning start and first stop sign at end of street. This became more often and worsened. One morning left curb as usual, brakes locked up at stop sign and warning light on dash for brake problem. Read details...