1997 Hyundai Sonata Engine
Owner-reported problems and safety issues filed with NHTSA. Review common failures, severity levels, and complaint trends over time.
Complaint Timeline
Chronological view of owner reports
CHECK ENGINE LIGHT STAYS ON AFTER DEALERSHIPS TRIED TO FIX MULIPLE TIMES. I HAVE SPEND ABOUT 3,000 DALLORS OF MY MONEY TO FIX THE CAR. THE DEALERSHIP HAS FINALLY TOLD ME THAT THEY DO NOT KNOW WHAT IS WRONG WITH THE CAR. THE CAR WANTS TO STALL AT A STOP AND THE IDLE JUMPS AROUD WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD. THE CAR REALLY ACTS UP WHEN YOU HAVE THE A/C ON.*AK
CONSUMER STATES THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT START, DEALER SAID TIMING BELT BROKE AND CAUSED THE CRANK SENSOR AND TIMING SENSOR TO BREAK, HOWEVER AFTER REPAIRS THE VEHICLE STILL WOULD NOT START, CONSUMER WAS INFORMED THAT THE PROBLEM WAS NOT WITH THE STARTER, BUT POSSIBLY WITH THE HEAD. *YD
ENGINE NOISE AND LEAKAGE DUE TO THREE COLLAPSED LIFTERS AND FRONT CRANKS SEAL LEAKING, DAMAGE TO BELT FROM OIL.
VEHICLE HESITATES WHEN GOING ONTO RAMPSS AND WHEN SLOWING FOR TURNS.
Trend Over Time
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Quick Summary
The 1997 Hyundai Sonata has 4 Engine complaints on file. Review the timeline above for detailed owner experiences.