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1997 Hyundai Sonata Transmission Problems

10 owner-reported transmission complaints from NHTSA data

10
Complaints
Jan 1998 – Sep 1998
Date Range

Data sourced from NHTSA public database. For informational purposes only. Always consult a qualified mechanic.

Owner Complaints (10)

criticalPOWER TRAIN
Filed: May 2004

Your transmission has failed completely. The vehicle may not shift gears properly or move at all. A transmission rebuild or replacement will likely be necessary to restore function.

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NHTSA #: 10072449
mediumPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Mar 2001

THE TRANSMISSION HAS BEEN REPLACED THREE TIMES, THE CONSUMER FEELS THE VEHICLE IS DEFECTIVE. NLM

NHTSA #: 560574
mediumPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Jul 2000

EXPERIENCING PROBLEM WITH ACCELLERATION ON HIGHWAY. WHEN VEHICLE REACHES 40 MPH OR MORE IT APPEARS TO BE SHIFTING IN NEUTRAL, AND CAUSES ENGINE TO STALL. VEHICLE BEEN IN DEALER'S SHOP ON FOUR OCCASIONS, AND DEALER WAS UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. PLEASE FILL FREE TOPROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

NHTSA #: 866457
mediumPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Jul 2000

WHEN DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY AT 60 MPH TRANSMISSION WENT COMPLETELY OUT, CAUSING LOSS OF ACCELERATION. ALSO, VEHICLE WILL OT GO INTO REVERSE. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED THE DEALER, TRANSMISSION NEES REPLACING. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS.*AK

NHTSA #: 864730
mediumPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Feb 1999

TRANSMISSION DIFFERENTIAL SEALS FAILED RESULTING IN LEAKAGE.

NHTSA #: 543924
mediumPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Feb 1999

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FAILED.

NHTSA #: 543924
mediumPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Sep 1998

CLUTCH NOT ENGAGED ALTHOUGH CLUTCH PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED, CAUSING VEHICLE TO LURCH FORWARD WHEN IGNITION IS SWITCHED ON.

NHTSA #: 540580
mediumPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Feb 1998

TRANSMISSION FAILURE.

NHTSA #: 531535
mediumPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Jan 1998

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FAILURE.

NHTSA #: 529603
mediumPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Aug 1996

TRANSMISSION GEAR SHIFT WILL NOT LOCK INTO PLACE, ALSO SLIPS INTO NEUTRAL IF SLIGHTLY BUMPED.

NHTSA #: 507503

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