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#1 of 45 2006-2008 Sonata's being recalled! by asdf9 Apr 15, 2008 (2:32 pm)
Well isn't this great. I had hope for hyundai and now this happenned. Not so sure about buying now. I'm interested in hearing what the salesperson has to say when I talk to them. The recall affects 2006-2008 models equipped with an advanced air bag system. The system is supposed detect when small children are in the front seat and then disable the air bag. Replies to this message: backy (Apr 15, 2008 3:01 pm) bhmr59 (Apr 16, 2008 5:06 pm) m6user (Apr 16, 2008 9:01 pm) cadmonkey (May 05, 2008 12:36 pm)
#2 of 45 Re: 2006-2008 Sonata's being recalled! [asdf9] by backy Apr 15, 2008 (3:01 pm)
Replying to: asdf9 (Apr 15, 2008 2:32 pm) Why should this recall dissuade you from buying a Sonata, once the recall has been performed? Many cars have recalls, for safety reasons. If you took every car that has been recalled off your "buy" list, you would have few choices! Replies to this message: bhmr59 (Apr 16, 2008 5:06 pm) m6user (Apr 16, 2008 9:01 pm)
#3 of 45 Re: 2006-2008 Sonata's being recalled! [backy] by bhmr59 Apr 16, 2008 (5:06 pm)
Replying to: backy (Apr 15, 2008 3:01 pm) Following up on backy's post, I just saw that there a recall on '03 Accords for the windshield wiper motor. I'd say that is a safety issue every time it rained or snowed.   An air bag issue, while important, is not nearly as important, IMO, as being able to see where one is trying to driving.   In my state, CT, small children are supposed to be put in the back seat. Replies to this message: m6user (Apr 16, 2008 9:01 pm)
#4 of 45 Re: 2006-2008 Sonata's being recalled! [bhmr59] by m6user Apr 16, 2008 (9:01 pm)
Replying to: bhmr59 (Apr 16, 2008 5:06 pm) What if you have 4 kids or a pick-up?
#5 of 45 Air bag by 06sonata Apr 17, 2008 (1:50 am)
It does not detect when a child is in the seat; rather when any object over a certain weight is in the seat.... and turns the bag on. Just needs to be reprogrammed to detect for lighter weight adults...no big deal!
#6 of 45 The real deal by jrod9707 Apr 21, 2008 (6:17 am)
I have been trying to get this problem fixed at a few hyundai dealers and I'm really glad Hyundai stepped up to address this. My wifes between 120-130 Lbs would not set off the air bag and the car would think she is a child so when I talked to dealership they said she needs to sit perfectly centered and also straight up. Told them to get bent thats just plain retarded(it did not fix the problem all of the time either). Now I get to at least say thanks for listening when I brought it in last month and they can fix the problem with Hyundai's blessing. Replies to this message: deecur64 (Apr 26, 2008 5:28 am)
#7 of 45 Re: The real deal [jrod9707] by deecur64 Apr 26, 2008 (5:28 am)
Replying to: jrod9707 (Apr 21, 2008 6:17 am) I have had this problem with my car since the 1st day I bought it in November and brought it back to the dealer within 2 hours of purchase to tell them that something was wrong. My daughter (150 lbs) was sitting in the seat with her legs crossed on the seat instead of on the floor and they told me the same thing - she needed to sit with her feet on the floor and in the center of the seat. Yeah whatever... And since then (5 months later) it has happened probably 5 or 6 times with different (and heavier) people sitting in the seat. Because I am a woman, the dealer thought I was out of my mind this week when I called and told them the issue and that I heard there was going to be a recall. They had me bring the car in to check it out yesterday (wasted my time and thiers) and when they couldn't find the problem, told me that they found out that there was going to be a recall. Duh!!!! That's what I told them 2 days prior! Oh well - at least now that Hyundai is calling the shots, it'll get fixed and maybe they will realize that I am not just a dumb woman afterall.
#9 of 45 Post moved by pat HOST May 03, 2008 (4:36 pm)
Here's the link: ntclaw, "Hyundai Sonata 2006-2007" #7644, 3 May 2008 9:40 am.
#10 of 45 Re: 2006-2008 Sonata's being recalled! [asdf9] by cadmonkey May 05, 2008 (12:36 pm)
Replying to: asdf9 (Apr 15, 2008 2:32 pm) Hopefully this post won't appear twice - the first attempt to reply failed. If you discount buying a car due to a recall - you may want to look into a Cannondale or Trek road bicycle. Every manufacturer has had a recall, the good ones are those that do it voluntarily. I'm impressed with Hyundai voluntarily recalling to check or replace a defective part. Usually it takes a class action lawsuit to get a recall (i.e. 94-95 Ford Taurus transmissions, 94-96 Chrysler minivan transmissions, Toyota's engine sludge - I could go on).   I own an 07 Sonata, my daughter an '06, both exhibit the issue of recall. Yes, it is an inconvenience, but Hyundai is making a voluntary effort to correct it and not making the consumer pay.   If you choose to look at a Sonata, and compare prices vs. standard equipement, I think you be impressed. I recommend them without hesitation. If you want economy-get a 4 cylinder model. If you want a screamer, get the LX V6 with 17 inch tires-then hang on for dear life. Either way for under $16k or $20K, look at the standard equipment, then look at anything else.    I've owned a Santa Fe for six years, with no problems, good economy, safety rating, and enjoyed it fully.

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