Hyundai Sonata Engine Failure Lawsuit Filed in California - CarComplaints.com
— A Hyundai Sonata engine failure lawsuit accuses Hyundai of manufacturing defective engines in model year 2011-2012 Sonatas. The class-action lawsuit was filed by Hyundai Sonata owner, Elizabeth Mendoza, who purchased a 2011 Hyundai Sonata in February 2012. In October 2014, and with about 85,000 miles on the odometer, Mendoza heard a loud knocking noise coming from the... However, the dealer said the engine could be replaced for $4,500. Mendoza said no and took the Sonata to a mechanic and had the engine replaced at a cost of $3,000. The plaintiff claims she had the car serviced at Hyundai's recommended maintenance... The Sonata Theta II 2. 4L engine failure lawsuit alleges Hyundai knew when the connecting rod bearings start to fail, metal debris from the bearings is sent throughout the engine through contaminated engine oil. Additionally, the lawsuit alleges Hyundai could have fixed the engines long ago but chose the opposite because the engine failures typically occurred after the warranty period. The Hyundai Sonata engine failure lawsuit was filed in the U. S. District Court for the Northern District of California - Elizabeth Mendoza vs. Hyundai Motor Company, LTD, Hyundai Motor America, Inc. Source: www.carcomplaints.com
