2010 Hyundai Sonata Transmission & Powertrain Problems
NHTSA lists 21 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2010 Hyundai Sonata, 6% of its 345 total complaints, with a median failure mileage of 47,500. One crash was linked to this area, and no related recalls are on file.
- Transmission & Powertrain complaints
- 21
- 6% of 345
- Crashes reported
- 1
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Median mileage
- 47,500 mi
- Related recalls
- 0
Typical transmission symptoms owners report
- Vehicles reportedly roll backward or lurch unexpectedly when shifting from park or reverse on an incline, even with the key removed or the gear shifter in drive.
- Owners of manual-transmission cars describe stalling and a clacking noise when disengaging the clutch from first or reverse gear.
- Some report the clutch pedal sinking to the floor and sticking, making it hard to change gears, with repeated master cylinder replacements.
- Drivers describe the transmission shaking violently when shifting from park to reverse, with instrument panel gauges going blank, even after dealer software updates.
- Others report the vehicle failing to shift into park, getting stuck in neutral, or being unable to remove the key from the ignition.
- Several describe abrupt downshifts or a 2 to 3 second acceleration lag blamed on transmission control module programming.
When 2010 Hyundai Sonata transmission complaints were filed
First complaint Feb 21, 2010, latest May 19, 2023.
Transmission & Powertrain recalls for the 2010 Hyundai Sonata
No safety recalls on record for this model year.
Transmission & Powertrain complaints by Sonata model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- How many transmission complaints does the 2010 Hyundai Sonata have?
- NHTSA lists 21 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2010 Sonata, which is 6% of the 345 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a transmission recall for the 2010 Hyundai Sonata?
- No related recalls are listed in the NHTSA data for this problem area on the 2010 Sonata.
- At what mileage do transmission problems typically appear on the 2010 Sonata?
- The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this problem area is 47,500 miles.
- Did any 2010 Sonata transmission complaints involve a crash?
- Yes, NHTSA data shows 1 crash and 0 fires or injuries linked to Transmission & Powertrain complaints for this model year.