Car is cutting out and getting hot, also failed emissions results are (cruise) limit/emissions-hc: 180/236 co:1.30/9.03 Co+co2: >6.00/18.33. *Ts *nlm **dimsii ivoq entry posted after 12-12-02 cut over to artemis*762809
Engine & cooling
Hyundai Scoupe Engine problems by year
12 complaints filed with NHTSA about the Hyundai Scoupe's engine & cooling. Stalling, loss of power, oil consumption, overheating, head gaskets, timing chains and engine failure.
Engine complaints by model year
Latest Scoupe engine complaints
Camshaft in the car split while I was going 70 mph. This is highly unusual and that caused me to have the head in the car resufaced and valves were bent, my belts broke and I am now out $1400.00. Is there something that could be done to assist me financially?*Ak
While driving transmission intermittently slips into different modes. At times it either idles too high/too low or operates normally,also,engine completely shutdown. *Ak
Had engine replaced 5 months after purchase, 3 years later valves had to be replaced, several problems w/ ac, brakes, interior items such as knobs, ac outlets broken. Trunk will not open with the key or automatically, can only get to it through the back seats.
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I have had a new transmission put in this car. My deforster does not work without the air conditioner on. Iam constantly putting oil in this car every week. The car has a loud ticking soun that no knows what it is. My check engine light is always coming on and the hyundai company does not know what it is and I constanlty having new brakes put on my car. I would like to return this soory car back to hyundai.*Ak
Engine oil leaks continuously, engine also jerks and bucks, finally replaced due being cracked.
When the consumer cranks up the car , there's a ticking sound and the more the consumer accelerates, the louder the noise. *Ak *jb
Rocker shaft snaps in half, throwing end bolt into valve cover. *Dsh
Driving on hwy 85 n, notice smoke under hood, pulled off at nearest exit, flames shot up when vehicle stopped, shut car down, flames stopped. *Ak
Head gasket failed, causing engine to overheat. *Aw
VEHICLE OVERHEATS EXCESSIVELY. TT
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data