The engine vibrates so much in the 4cyl Sonata that you can feel the
vibrations when stopped at idle in gear throughout the whole car. The
original poster was right on in that you can typically even see the
steering wheel vibrate.

 

On Thu, 18 Nov 2004 20:56:50 -0500, "hyundaitech"
<notpublic@not.public.com> wrote:

>The engine vibrates so much in the 4cyl Sonata that you can feel the
>vibrations when stopped at idle in gear throughout the whole car. The
>original poster was right on in that you can typically even see the
>steering wheel vibrate.


I'd like to thank eveyone for their suggestions and support. I picked
the car back up after work. The service manager refused to give me any
paperwork, stating that as he told me the last time I brought it it
the vibrations are normal and can not be fixed. In other words, they
blew me off........

So, tomorrow I'll be calling Hyundai USA to file a complaint. I don't
know if it will matter to them that this is my 4th Hyundai or not, but
I won't give up. The vehicle has a design problem. If it's just
misfiring then they should have picked that up during the computer
analysis??? At any rate I'm going to take it to a second party, an
engine specialist type place and have them test it out. You know I
really like the Sonata, the highway ride is sweet and the lines of the
2004 are really nice, but when other people next to me roll up their
windows or look over at my car because of the noise at stops, it's
shamefull. I don't know how a company who is trying to improve their
status in the automotive world as they claim, would let this model
roll off the assembly lines. Thanks again for the support.

Joan

 

whoo jone, i dont think hyundai korea would like the idea of a new hyund
product sounding like a diesel at a stop light. Exspecially now that theyr
getting some recognition they deserve in the media etc...
id rase a RUCKUS.
U know what, now that I think about it my byfriend and I were at our local
delership, and a salesman started a black sonata, i said doesnt it sound
funnny?
was going tick tick tick, when he back upp and took off the tick increased
with engine speed...
sound familiar?
we also test drove a 05 accent 5 door, when we stepped out to get into the
car, the saleman had it running, the damn thing sounded like a diesel.
our '99 accent is whisper quiet idling and smooth, almost zero small
vibrations from our wheel.
i expect a lil, it aint no lexus..
but it was loud, i did not like that at all...(the 05 accent)
as for that sonata i wonder if its same noise your trying to describe..(the
tick tick tick)
to bad u couldnt use a small cassette rec/ digital rec to rec your engine
sounds and post them on here (small mp3 file or something similar) but i
dont know if u know how to take from that and then onto ur pc...
it would give the guys here a lil more to go on..
does ur door frame shake alot when doors open?
i noticed that about a 4 cyl sonata one day when was picked up by the
courtesy driver..
im sure hyun will help you, sounds like you have a bad residual dealer
dealing with you.
i think thyre cracking down on them....
hope all works out for u....
jody
"Nessie" <nessie@newsfeeds.com> wrote in message
news:6rnqp0t7t2til9mgq36dc127b0v4c3decd@4ax.com...
> On Thu, 18 Nov 2004 20:56:50 -0500, "hyundaitech"
> <notpublic@not.public.com> wrote:
>
>>The engine vibrates so much in the 4cyl Sonata that you can feel the
>>vibrations when stopped at idle in gear throughout the whole car. The
>>original poster was right on in that you can typically even see the
>>steering wheel vibrate.
>
>
> I'd like to thank eveyone for their suggestions and support. I picked
> the car back up after work. The service manager refused to give me any
> paperwork, stating that as he told me the last time I brought it it
> the vibrations are normal and can not be fixed. In other words, they
> blew me off........
>
> So, tomorrow I'll be calling Hyundai USA to file a complaint. I don't
> know if it will matter to them that this is my 4th Hyundai or not, but
> I won't give up. The vehicle has a design problem. If it's just
> misfiring then they should have picked that up during the computer
> analysis??? At any rate I'm going to take it to a second party, an
> engine specialist type place and have them test it out. You know I
> really like the Sonata, the highway ride is sweet and the lines of the
> 2004 are really nice, but when other people next to me roll up their
> windows or look over at my car because of the noise at stops, it's
> shamefull. I don't know how a company who is trying to improve their
> status in the automotive world as they claim, would let this model
> roll off the assembly lines. Thanks again for the support.
>
> Joan
>

 

Are you sure it's not a misfire. My wife's Lantra has just developed a
similar fault and is definately misfireing that clears with increased revs.
Nick.

"Nessie" <nessie@newsfeeds.com> wrote in message
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>
> Hi,
>
> I bought a year end 2004 Sonata sedan v4. Test drove it around a huge
> parking lot and some side streets but not in city traffic. First week
> into the purchase I noticed a bad vibration through the seats and the
> stearing wheel when the car is braked or parked and running. It's very
> annoying. None of my other hyundai's did this and I've had 3 others,
> from a 2000 elantra wagon, elantra 03 GT manual, Accent 2003 (my son's
> car). Over 375.00 a month for a car that vibrates, that's terrible. My
> Elantra GT was so quiet I had to check sometimes to make sure it was
> still running at red lights etc.,
>
> The dealer is saying this is normal for this v4 engine. It really
> doesn't seem normal for any engine to sound so loud or the vehicle to
> vibrate. I've read a few other complaints like mine, and then others
> who say no vibration at all. So it's normal for some to vibrate, but
> other's not? It doesn't make sense. Anyone else? I'm about to try to
> evoke the lemon process, I'll bet it's going to be gruesome and
> extremely stressfull. Any suggestions? TIA
>
> Joan

 

The engine shouldn't be making any noises so loud it disturbs the car
beside you. This is an engine noise, right? It's a noisy engine, but
it's not THAT noisy. Call Hyundai customer assistance and tell them
you're problem.

So far, I think the vibration sounds normal, but there definitely sounds
like an issue with the noise. I'm figuring there must be some lemon law
issue, or the dealer would have been happy to give you paperwork.
Document when you took it to them, what complaints you made, when you got
it back, and the fact that they refused to give you paperwork. Check your
owner's manual materials for the lemon law procedures in your state. I
believe there's a listing in one of the books by state which tells you who
to contact.

 

Oh, and I forgot to mention: I doubt it's a misfire. A misfire
significant enough for you to feel should cause a check engine lamp.

 

On Fri, 19 Nov 2004 12:38:38 -0500, "hyundaitech"
<notpublic@not.public.com> wrote:

>Oh, and I forgot to mention: I doubt it's a misfire. A misfire
>significant enough for you to feel should cause a check engine lamp.

That's what I thought also. No engine lights are coming on. I stood
outside with the service manager with the hood open and we both
listened to the various noises and ticks coming from the engine. All
which he stated were "normal" for this model. My 2003 Accent developed
a problem over the summer and they happily replaced the whole bottom
end with no hassles. Even with it's problems it was running smoother
than my Sonata 04 at low revs. Different engine.
I'll post back Monday or Tuesday after calling Hyundai USA and let ya
know what they say. Should be interesting. Thanks.

JR

 

it is normal... all the 2.4 4cy are noise and vibrate... characteristic
of that motor!

 

Hi,
I'm not sure, based on the date of your post, if you have resolved this
issue with Hyundai USA. I'm having the same vibration problem with my 4
cyl. and ,like you, they are giving me the run around and assuring me that
this is a "normal characteristic." Have you gotten any help in this matter
from the manufacturer? If so, please pass any helpful info on, they will
not take responsibility for this defect. Thanks

 

On Thu, 23 Jun 2005 20:01:26 -0400, "dextrose"
<sharonk29@earthlink.net> wrote:

>Hi,
>I'm not sure, based on the date of your post, if you have resolved this
>issue with Hyundai USA. I'm having the same vibration problem with my 4
>cyl. and ,like you, they are giving me the run around and assuring me that
>this is a "normal characteristic." Have you gotten any help in this matter
>from the manufacturer? If so, please pass any helpful info on, they will
>not take responsibility for this defect. Thanks


Haven't checked this group in over a year, so sorry for the long
delay. The answer is no, they would not help out with this and stated
it is normal. I filed a complaint with corporate and never heard from
them. They just blew me off. When this vehicle gets paid down enough
to trade in, it won't be another Hyundai. This is my 4th Hyundai,
you'd think they would want to retain my business, but guess not.

I've had several calls over the past year from "service managers",
inquiring as to my satisfaction etc., with the car. Since every call
brings a new service manager, I've repeated the problem to each one
and still get the same stock reply. I returned the vehicle three times
to the service department to correct the vibrations and at the last
visit they refused to check it out again stating that the general area
manager had checked it out at last visit and said it was inherent in
the engine and not a warranty issue and they would do nothing. Sounds
like a class action would be required to get them to deal with this
defect.

 

On Thu, 23 Jun 2005 20:01:26 -0400, "dextrose"
<sharonk29@earthlink.net> wrote:

>Hi,
>I'm not sure, based on the date of your post, if you have resolved this
>issue with Hyundai USA. I'm having the same vibration problem with my 4
>cyl. and ,like you, they are giving me the run around and assuring me that
>this is a "normal characteristic." Have you gotten any help in this matter
>from the manufacturer? If so, please pass any helpful info on, they will
>not take responsibility for this defect. Thanks


Haven't checked this group in over a year, so sorry for the long
delay. The answer is no, they would not help out with this and stated
it is normal. I filed a complaint with corporate and never heard from
them. They just blew me off. When this vehicle gets paid down enough
to trade in, it won't be another Hyundai. This is my 4th Hyundai,
you'd think they would want to retain my business, but guess not.

I've had several calls over the past year from "service managers",
inquiring as to my satisfaction etc., with the car. Since every call
brings a new service manager, I've repeated the problem to each one
and still get the same stock reply. I returned the vehicle three times
to the service department to correct the vibrations and at the last
visit they refused to check it out again stating that the general area
manager had checked it out at last visit and said it was inherent in
the engine and not a warranty issue and they would do nothing. Sounds
like a class action would be required to get them to deal with this
defect.