1997 Hyundai Sonata GLS review from North America
"Decent affordable car"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
This car has become a nightmare; it has suddenly developed a annoying problem. This started about 2 months ago.
First the car just wouldn't start unless it was boosted. The starter was replaced, new battery charging system check, and was running perfect.
Then after the garage, it worked for a while, then it just stalled one day on the highway while driving. It was wired; it wasn't just the engine, but all electrical as well.
Then I got it checked again; all seems fine, starts without a boost all the time.
Now it will just stall randomly, and sometimes start up after, but not all the time. I don't trust driving in this car, no codes pop up on OBD2 and the fuel system is good?
General comments?
The car itself before the problem ran great, good acceleration, comfortable. I really did like this car, minus the gas price to keep it going; I would get a bit more 400 km on a tank of gas.
Guess I got a lemon!
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model Year | 1998 |
| First year of ownership | 2007 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2008 |
| Engine and transmission | 3.1 V6 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 7/10 |
| Reliability marks | 3/10 |
| Comfort marks | 8/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 189000 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 193000 kilometres |
| Previous car | Pontiac Grand Prix |
| Date of Entry | 7th June, 2008 |





