2000 Hyundai Sonata Engine problems

Tl*the contact owns a 2000 hyundai sonata. The contact was driving approximately 25 mph when the "check engine" warning light indicator illuminated on the instrument panel and immediately, the engine stalled. The vehicle restarted and resumed normal operation. The warning indicator remained illuminated until the engine was turned off. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing. The failure was contributed to the mass air flow sensor. The vehicle was repaired for the malfunction. Recall...

Tl*the contact owns a 2000 hyundai sonata. While driving approximately 45 mph, the engine began to rev excessively high and the vehicle lunged forward unexpectedly. When the accelerator pedal was depressed, the vehicle hesitated and vibrated. In addition, the automatic transmission shifted violently into gear. There was no power response during acceleration, which resulted in the engine stalling intermittently. The warning indicator also illuminated on the instrument panel intermittently. The vehicle was...

Car stalls out in low speed driving, idling, and or when back up. I have been able to avoid an accident with passengers in the vehicle or not in the vehicle while I was driving. I have had oil changed, fluids checked, alternator changed, spark plugs and wires also checked. The car has also had fuel system flushed and problem with stalling persist. *Tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2000 hyundai sonata. While driving at any speed, the check engine light illuminates on the instrument panel and the vehicle suddenly shuts off. The failure occurs intermittently and the vehicle has not been diagnosed by the dealer. The current and failure mileages were 73,899. Updated 10/14/08 *bf the oxygen sensor was replaced. Updated 10/15/08. *Jb

Tl*the contact owns a 2000 hyundai sonata. While driving 25 mph, the front passenger side tire assembly was falling off the vehicle due to a rusted engine cradle on the front passenger side. The vehicle was taken to a service station and they replaced the passenger side driveshaft assembly. After the repair was made, the contact still heard noises. The vehicle was returned to the shop and, upon further inspection, the engine cradle wheel hub assembly was found to be out of place due to rust. The entire wheel...

Tl*the contact's daughter owns a 2000 hyundai sonata. While the contact's daughter was pulling into the driveway, the passenger side front wheel detached from the vehicle. The contact stated that the engine cradle rusted out where the two bolts were attached to the subframe. The vehicle was inspected by a mechanic and he confirmed the failure. The speed was unknown. The current and failure mileages were 143,000. Updated 01/23/08 *lj. Updated

Tl*the contact owns a 2000 hyundai sonata. The contact has been experiencing failure with the sensor plug on her vehicle. She has had to pay $200 each time the vehicle has been repaired. She stated that she is also experiencing failure with the powertrain automatic transmission, which caused her vehicle to stall. She has had to replace her engine and the battery approximately two to three times. The powertrain was unknown. The current mileage is 118,000 and failure mileage was 67,000. The consumer stated replaced the engine 1 time and the battery twice. The dealer stated radio jumping channels. Updated 09/05/07 *tr

The crankshaft position sensor is faulty. I don't understand how hyundai can have a recall for this item in their kia optimas and santa fe 2.5L v-6 engines, but not in the 2.5L v-6 sonatas. The least of the problems is difficulty starting, which seems to be the culmination of the problem. The beginning of the problem is the loss of power and stalling, incredibly dangerous while on the highway traveling at 60 mph and without warning the car loses power. Last year I spent over $500 for a tune up and spark plug wires....

Frame of 2000 hyundai sonata was found during oil change to be severely rusted to the point where vehicle was unsafe to drive. Went to dealership where we were told to contact hyundai corp. After 2 week period we were told hyundai would do nothing to correct problem. Went back to dealership and after 3 days were again told nothing would be done to fix problem. The car only had 88,000 miles on it when problem was discovered and still had original muffler. Does frame usually rust out before muffler? Eventually...

2000 Hyundai sonata - mass air flow sensor failed at 45,000 miles - was this item replaced in 2000 recall? *Nm

I was traveling down the highway when without warning my engine simply shut off, and the power assist to the brakes and steering was stopped. I tried moving from the center lane over to the shoulder and was almost rear-ended by a vehicle in the right lane. I was able to pull the car off on the right shoulder and stop. The vehicle would not restart and I had to have it towed to the nearest dealer in the area, pugi hyundai in downers grove, il. They took the vehicle in for service and later in the morning...

I have made five trips to the dealer with the same problem with my 2000 hyundai sonata which was purchased from allen turner hyundai in pensacola, fl and is serviced by them due to it is still in warranty. My car makes a loud clonking sound and then stops and all power goes off. This happens normally when I go over 30-40 mph and has happened while driving 70 on the interstate and almost caused me to wreck on a bridge because I had no shoulder to go off on and cars almost slammed into the back of me. After it...

The vehicle caught fire while parked. The consumer called the fire department to extinguished the fire. No injuries. The consumer had the vehicle towed home. Please fill in additional information. *Jb

While driving engine warning light illuminated, then, vehicle stalled. Consumer was able to restart the vehicle. Dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem. *Ak

Car began to hesitate during acceleration. Cars have almost hit me from the rear because it happen while I was driving down the street. While driving, the car just cutoff in the middle of the street and never started again.*Ak

While driving vehicle loses power. It won't go any higher than 45 to 50 mph. Dealer maintains that consumer's vehicle is not affected. *Ak

Air bags light keeps coming back on after I have taken it to the dealership. Check engine light comes on and off at randum. Air/heating unit stop working, put the car on the machine and no light/signs showing anything was wrong with the car. Had the force feed blower motor changed and still not work.*Ak

I had my bearings replaced, my rear hub bearings. Now it is making to same noise and they now say it is not the bearings-they do not know what it is! My car idle sounds like is going to stall all the time when I am stopped. The car pulls around 5,20 and 50 mph like it just cannot get gas or the transmission is bad. I brought it in 2xs. They say they do not know what it is and cannot get anything on the diag machines. Now I am passed 60,000 miles. After having my car for 2 days (giving me no lender or rental) they...

Steering wheel, check engine light, and catalytic converter *cb

When slowing vehicle down vehicle would stall intermittently. Dealer has repaired five times, but problem returned. Please provide further information. *Ak

After recall 01v347000 repairs were done, vehicle stalled again.*Ak

Vehicle is very dangerous - manufacturer needs to take steps in ensuring my safety as well as the safety of others on the road. *Ak

Vehicle will stall without prior warning. Also, electrical system was failing. Consumer had one headlight. Dealership was aware of problem.*Akvehicle stalls while driving. Leaving the driver in very dangerous situations. *Jg

Consumer states vehicle would stalls or cut off while driving, vehicle been to dealer on three occasion and the problem reoccurring. Nlm

Vehicle stalls intermittently. Dealer has been contacted, please provide further details.*Ak