Transmission Not Go Into Gear Problems of Hyundai Sonata Hybrid

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 normally for 30 minutes at highway speeds. It coasted slightly uphill in first gear to the destination on a city street, unable to accelerate from 5mph. It was towed ($88) to a mechanic where it failed a road test, and the transmission and clutch assembly were pronounced dead. A new transmission and clutch assembly were installed and the engine (odo 131,000+) failed to turn over. $650 in labor to diagnose and attempt repair/replacement. Repairs were estimated at $8,100 and the kbb value was less than $3,200. The car is otherwise in excellent condition and is being sold to a junk yard with new tires under it.

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Original owner of vehicle since 2012. In last two years, transmission replaced twice. No clear answers from manufacturer as 100k mile warranty nears end. This time dealership held vehicle 2 weeks before commencing repair. Speaking to other owners, same problem within 3 years of ownership. When in motion transmission will fail and car will not shift into gear causing breakdown in roadway. The first time, got stranded on highway, able to glide to the shoulder. Second time, noticed system slipping during shits and took directly back to dealership.

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