Sticking gearbox, immobiliser, steering pump and crankshaft sensor on the Trajet

Engine / equipment

Hyundai Trajet (2.0 and 2.7 V6 petrol)

Period mentioned

2000–2008

Symptoms

Gears that are hard to select or stick; the car will not start because of the immobiliser; noise or loss of steering assistance; the 2.7 V6 stalls suddenly.

Possible cause described

What Car? cites sticking gearboxes, immobiliser and power-steering pump faults, and recalls for the handbrake cable and diesel leaks. In Australia the 2.7 V6 built from March 2000 to February 2001 was recalled for crankshaft position sensors that could stall the engine.

Check for the garage

On the test drive, try every gear cold and warm, turn the wheel to full lock listening to the pump and start the car several times; ask for proof of the recall work.

Cost cited in the source

No verified estimate; ask the garage for a quote.A rough figure from the original database, not an up-to-date quote.

Sources from the original database