| Components - Details | |
|---|---|
| NHTSA Complaint Number: 000062183 | Incident Date: Dec, 25 2000 |
| Consumer's City: PETALUMA | Consumer's State: CA |
| Vehicle Transmission Type: | Manufacturers Name: Hyundai Motor America |
| Model Name: SONATA | Model Year: 2001 |
| Vehicle Involved in a Crash: No | Component's Description: Engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline |
| Vehicle Involved in a Fire: No | Persons Injured: 0 |
| Vehicle's VIN#: KM8SC83D01U | Date added to File: May, 25 2021 |
| Date Complaint Received: Dec, 30 2000 | Complaint Type: IVOQ |
| Incident Reported To Police: No | Purchase Date: Oct, 31 2000 |
| Was Original Owner: Yes | Anti-lock Brakes: No |
| Number of Cylinders: 0 | Date of Manufacturer: - |
| Was Vehicle Towed: - | Description of the Complaints: Engine failed at 1633 miles going 65 mph on major highway. according to hyndai service there is a problem with engine sleeves in early production engines. sleeves come loose causing pistons to smash spark plugs. new engine installed, but did not run properly. hyundai service ordering second new engine. problem diagnosed quickly due to another 2001 santa fe with 3900 miles in shop with same problem. peoples hyundai in folsom, ca were very helpful.*ak |
