Major Problems with Hyundai Sonata - Statistics of Complaints

Below you may see what Hyundai Sonata model years had the most number of complaints over time. Though it does not necessarily mean that 2011, for instance, is the worst year for the Sonata. Older Sonata vehicles tend to accumulate more problems over time, so you need to carefully explore the nature of the issues. Tap into specific years for more details.

Worst Hyundai Sonata Problems

FRONTAL
1999 Hyundai Sonata June 28, 2005 Victims: 9 Mileage: 200000 miles

Dt: consumer was involved in an accident while traveling on highway at 55 mph. another vehicle pulled out in front of consumer's vehicle and it struck the right side of other vehicle. upon impact, the airbags did not deploy. consumer has not had any work done to the airbags or any other problems with the airbags. the vehicle has been taken to dealer for recall repairs. *ak

BODY
2003 Hyundai Sonata March 1, 2012 Victims: 6 Mileage: 120000 miles

Repeated use of the interior door handle may cause wear of the chrome plate. if the top edge of the handle has very thin chrome plating, that portion of the plating may wear away more easily than more thickly plated areas as the door handle is used. the worn chrome plating on the upper edge of the handle may result in a crack or separation between the chrome plating on the inboard and outboard surfaces of the handle, which may form a sharp edge. consequence: this may inflict laceration injuries to anyone using the door handle. basically ...

AIR BAGS
2000 Hyundai Sonata May 5, 2003 Victims: 5 Mileage: 28000 miles

While traveling 55 to 60 mph, the consumer hit an animal that had stopped in the road and none of the airbags deployed. *ak all five passengers were injured in the accident. it was a horse, which died upon impact. *ph *jb

What is the most common problem with Hyundai Sonata?

Overall the worst problem with Hyundai Sonata relates to STEERING problems. Browse the categories below to learn about the specific Sonata years that are prone to issues with these components.

STEERING 1829 ENGINE 1806 AIR BAGS 1455 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 1000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING 559 UNKNOWN OR OTHER 525 SERVICE BRAKES 525 SUSPENSION 470 POWER TRAIN 420 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 400 SEAT BELTS 387 BODY 383 VISIBILITY 343 ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL 341 FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 241 FRAME AND MEMBERS 237 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 205 VISIBILITY/WIPER 143 FRONTAL 139 WHEELS 130 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 114 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 88 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION 88 TIRES 88 STRUCTURE 86 SEATS 73 DOOR 70 SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE 60 FRONT 55 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES 48 ENGINE 47 UNDERBODY SHIELDS 41 EQUIPMENT 35 SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY 34 SIDE/WINDOW 34 BRAKE LIGHTS 31 LATCH 27 GASOLINE 25 WIRING 24 HORN 24 ROTOR 23 HEADLIGHTS 23 SIDEWALL 23 SWITCH 23 REAR 21 IGNITION 20 PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS 20 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY 18 HUB 15 POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS 14 ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP 14 TREAD/BELT 14 TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM 12 WINDSHIELD 11 BUCKLE ASSEMBLY 11 SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC 11 VALVE 11 PRETENSIONER 11 AIR CONDITIONER 10 GLASS, SIDE/REAR 9 12V/24V/48V BATTERY 9 TAIL LIGHTS 9 FOUNDATION COMPONENTS 8 MANUAL TRANSMISSION 8 BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS 8 CONTROL ARM 8 CLUTCH ASSEMBLY 8 INTERIOR/UNDER DASH 8 TANK ASSEMBLY 8 CRUISE CONTROL 8 INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL 8 MECHANICAL 7 PARKING BRAKE 7 COOLING SYSTEM 7 WHEEL BEARING 7 TRUNK LID 7 FRONT 6 EXHAUST SYSTEM 6 ACCELERATOR PEDAL 6 FUEL PUMP 5 EMISSION CONTROL 5 DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM 5 CALIPER 5 RECLINER 5 WARNING LIGHT/DEVICES 5 DISC 4 RETRACTOR 4 CHILD SEAT 4 ANCHORAGE 4 SWITCH 4 MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE 4 RACK AND PINION 4 ELECTRICAL 4 EXTERIOR 4 FRONT UNDERHOOD 4 LATCH 4 COLUMN 4 COIL SPRINGS 4 SHAFT SECTOR 4 TIE ROD ASSEMBLY 3 DRUM 3 REAR/OTHER 3 CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM) 3 PADS 3 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER 3 WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER 3 STORAGE 3 AXLE ASSEMBLY 3 HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS 3 STARTER ASSEMBLY 3 RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. 3 INTERIOR LIGHTING 3 RIM 3 LOWER ARM 3 LINKAGES 3 FLASHER UNIT 3 NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM) 3 LATCH CONNECTOR/CLIP 3 ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM 3 COLUMN SHIFT 2 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR 2 HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS 2 FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM 2 STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR 2 HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS 2 MODULE 2 ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR 2 RADIATOR ASSEMBLY 2 REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES 2 INTERIOR 2 MOTOR 2 PEDALS AND LINKAGES 2 AXLE SHAFT 2 HOOD 2 TORQUE CONVERTER 2 LOCK 2 FAN 2 CATALYTIC CONVERTOR 2 FLOOR SHIFT 2 UPPER ARM 2 LABELS 2 POWER STEERING FLUID 2 AUTOMATIC (ASC) 2 ON-OFF SWITCH ASSEMBLY 2 EXTERNAL 2 INFLATOR MODULE 2 HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEM 2 INVERTER 2 BUMPERS 1 DELIVERY 1 DRIVELINE 1 DISC 1 ACCESSORY SCISSOR/SCREW/BOTTLE JACK/LIFT 1 FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS 1 WEBBING 1 COOLING UNIT AND LINES 1 ELECTRICAL HEATING ELEMENT 1 LAMP 1 CABLES 1 RACK 1 POWER ASSIST 1 VACUUM 1 CONTROL UNIT/MODULE 1 TURN SIGNAL 1 TEMPORARY/EMERGENCY SPARE TIRE 1 TURBO/SUPERCHARGER 1 PUMP 1 CARRIER/RACK 1 PEDAL/HAND LEVER(MOTORCYCLE) 1 HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS 1 SEAT HEATER/COOLER 1 AXLE HUBS 1 HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS 1 HIGH/LOW BEAM DIMMER SWITCH 1 FILLER PIPE AND CAP 1 CONTROL MODULE 1 FLUID 1 ABS WARNING LIGHT 1 REAR COMPARTMENT/TRUNK 1 BEAD 1 UPPER BALL JOINT 1 HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS 1 ROTOR 1 COLUMN SHIFT ASSEMBLY 1 ANTILOCK 1 MID/REAR ASSEMBLY 1 CONTROL UNIT/MODULE 1 STRAP/WEBBING 1 FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL 1 REAR WINDOW WIPER/WASHER 1 BACK OVER PREVENTION 1 LATCH STRAP 1 SOFTWARE 1 INFLATOR MODULE 1 WARNINGS 1 DRIVER CLOCKSPRING/SPIRAL CASSETTE 1 SUPPORT DEVICE/STRUT 1
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