1997 Hyundai Sonata from North America - Comments

4th Sep 2001, 18:02

"Junk on wheels"

What things have gone wrong with the car?

The driver side door handle broke.

The windshield wipers quit.

The speedometer/odometer quit.

Transmission is slipping.

Leaking oil.

General comments?

This is the worst car that I have ever owned. I would never recommend another person buy one of these cars.


18th Jun 2002, 21:42

I have a 1997 Hyundai Sonata that has been in the shop for 4 months now. The transmission had gone out. It was taken to the best transmission shop in my area. The first transmission they installed went bad on them, and they had to install yet, another. They said it will run okay, but, as soon as they turn the car off and then back on again, it starts trying to take off in what would be "third gear" on a clutch. I love the look of my Hyundai, but, It is a piece of junk on wheels.


10th May 2004, 09:01

I have a 1997 Hyundai Sonata and it is doing very well. I have 65,000 miles and no problems. The only problem I ever had with the vehicle was an ERG valve problem when it was new. It rides great and was also totaled in a front end collision. I plan on keeping it another five years.

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