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#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.
#11 of 45 Hyundai accent by imfedup Jun 27, 2008 (7:14 am)
I read about all the problems with the sonata, I can feel sorry for those folks but at least the company came around finally and said they have a problem. I have a accent with the very same problem, It is a 2007 and from the very 1st day I bought it I have had problems with the passenger air bags. My husband always drives and I sit in the passenger side. The air bag off light is always going off. I have had it to the dealer numerous times. They always said the same thing the computer did not register anything. well finally a month ago it did and they said they fixed it after 2 trips to the dealer(which this dealership has its major issues) the very next day the same thing. We had them call in a factor rep. He gave us the same BS. I weigh 160 and they are telling me it is not detecting me in the seat, I say they got a problem. The factor rep went so far to tell me that as long as I had my seat belt on I didn't need any air bags I was perfectly safe. That is when I walked out and let my husband talk. Now I have a car I bought to save on fuel that I will not ride in and we have to drive a diesel to work. I sure would like to see one of those 5 star safety rated cars they claim they have, it is only 5 star when nobody is riding in it. Is there anybody else out there with this problem in a Accent? Replies to this message: backy (Jun 27, 2008 7:45 am)
#12 of 45 Re: Hyundai accent [imfedup] by backy Jun 27, 2008 (7:45 am)
Replying to: imfedup (Jun 27, 2008 7:14 am) You should file a report with the NHTSA. That can trigger an investigation and a recall action.
#13 of 45 Problem not fixed? by davis22 Jul 28, 2008 (6:59 pm)
So, my car (08 Sonata) was affected by the air bag recall and I took my car in to be repaired. After the proper adjustments were made, the problem still persisted. It has always been inconsistent and it only occurs when I am in the passenger seat. Today, my dealership installed a brand new passenger seat because they were stumped as to why my first seat couldn't be repaired and tonight I had the same problem. They told me to be sure to sit up straight in the center of the seat, which I do. Tonight when the light stayed on, I had to lift my body off of the seat and then sit back down for it to turn off. Unbelievable, right? So, my car will be back in the shop tomorrow and hopefully someone can fix this problem. Has anyone else continued to have problems after their seat was supposedly fixed? Replies to this message: craigbrooks (Jul 29, 2008 6:36 pm) davis22 (Jul 29, 2008 6:45 pm) crdrivemecrz (Sep 09, 2008 5:40 pm)
#14 of 45 Re: Problem not fixed? [davis22] by craigbrooks Jul 29, 2008 (6:36 pm)
Replying to: davis22 (Jul 28, 2008 6:59 pm) I'm not sure a new passenger seat is the problem or maybe you recv'd a seat from a previous batch. Have them try again and ask for an Azera loaner. Replies to this message: davis22 (Jul 29, 2008 6:45 pm)
#15 of 45 Re: Problem not fixed? [craigbrooks] by davis22 Jul 29, 2008 (6:45 pm)
Replying to: craigbrooks (Jul 29, 2008 6:36 pm) Yeah, no kidding!! I am not sure why this is happening. I shouldn't have to lift my weight off of the seat repeatedly to have that darn light turn off. Anyway, I bring it back on Monday and they'll try again. I wish they'd give me an azera but instead they send me over to enterprise and get whatever they give me. BOO!!

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