| Issue ID | 999589 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10532809 |
| Manufacurer | Hyundai Motor Company |
| Brand | HYUNDAI |
| Model | SONATA |
| Model Year | 2009 |
| File date | 30/03/13 |
| Component | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | While driving on the interstate in traffic, the check engine light and esc light came on and it was like the gas doesn't want to go to the engine but the car didn't die and moved at no more than 5 miles an hour. This has happened several times over the past4 months and it really hasn't been an issue because normally you can shut the car off for about an hour and turn it back on and it's fine, however it is a major issue if you are unable to get your vehicle to the side of the freeway and out of harms way. It has occurred over 4 times and it has recently happened twice in one week. I took it to the dealership and they stated that hyundai is aware of this issue and owners can either pay to get the sensor "box" cleaned out, or repaired which costs in the area of $500. 00. They know it is the sensor "box", and that is flawed. Why should the consumer have to pay for a defect from the manufacturer. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 82000 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | MILWAUKEE, WI |
| VIN pattern | XXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
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| Was part original equipment? | |
| No. of injured persons | 0 |
| No. of fatalities | 0 |
| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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| Vehicle speed | 65 |
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