2 complaints reported
1996 Hyundai Sonata Electrical System
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Aug 1998
CONSUMER EXPERIENCED BATTERY BLOWING UP WHILE SITTING IN VEHICLE AND THE ENGINE WAS IDLING. CONSUMER HEARD A LOUD NOISE, LOOK UNDER THE HOOD AND FOUND THE BATTERY IN PIECES. DEALER NOTIFIED. *AK
Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 1996 HYUNDAI SONATA, Manufacturer: Hyundai Motor America
Incident: Mar 1998
Sep 1997
IGNITION SWITCH SHORT-CIRCUITED.
Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 1996 HYUNDAI SONATA, Manufacturer: Hyundai Motor America
Incident: Jan 1996
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The 1996 Hyundai Sonata has 2 Electrical System complaints on file. Review the timeline above for detailed owner experiences.