1991 HYUNDAI Sonata Problems

Complaints Reported

Complaints by Component

SEAT BELTS

10 complaints

RECALL 93 V 196 000/PASSIVE RESTRAINT BELTS: SHOULDER BELT ON DRIVER'S SIDE HAS STOP TRACKING AND BECAME INOPERATIVE. DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOTIFIED, AND INFORMED CONSUMER THAT VEHICLE WAS NOT COVERED UNDER RECALL DUE TO VIN. *AK *YH

Mar 19, 2002

INTERIOR SYSTEM PASSIVE RESTRAINT BELTS FAILED, PRIOR TO RECALL NO #93V196000.*ET

Jun 07, 2000

THE DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT BELT RETRACTOR STOPPED WORKING, CONSUMER HAD IT LUBRICATED UNDER RECALL, BUT STILL NOT WORKING, RECEIVED RECALL LETTER # 93V196000 . PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK

Nov 20, 1996

FAILURE OF THE DRIVER SIDE SEAT BELT RETRACTOR, WHEN DRIVING THE SEAT BELT WILL NOT RETRACT.*AK

Sep 18, 1996

MOTORBELT STUCK IN TRACK, CAUSING MOTOR TO BURN OUT.

Aug 28, 1996

+ 5 more complaints for this component

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

8 complaints

DRIVER NOTICED SMOKE COMING FROM CAR, TURNED OFF IGNITION, RESTARTED THE CAR AND THE KEY GOT STUCK IN THE IGNITION AND WOULD NOT TURN. A FEW MINUTES LATER, THE CAR CAUGHT ON FIRE IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. OWNER WAS ABLE TO PUT OUT FIRE, BUT THE KEY WOULD NOT COME OUT OF THE IGNITION. THE VEHCLE IS BEING REPAIRED. *AK

Apr 03, 1998

Fire: 1

STARTER FAILED TWICE/REPLACED DUE TO A DESIGN FLAW. *AK

Mar 25, 1998

IGNITION STUCK IN START POSITION, CAUSING STARTER TO BURN OUT/CATCH FIRE.

Aug 28, 1996

Fire: 1

IGNITION COIL FAILED.

Apr 12, 1996

BATTERY FAILED.

Apr 12, 1996

+ 3 more complaints for this component

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

8 complaints

PREMATURE WEAR OF PISTON RINGS, CAUSING ENGINE FAILURE.

Jul 07, 1997

CAR CAUGHT FIRE AT A COMPLETE STOP. PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK

Jun 27, 1996

Fire: 1

RADIATOR PROBLEMS.

Apr 12, 1996

OIL PAN RUSTY, CAUSING IT TO LEAK.

Apr 12, 1996

CONVERTER HANGER FELL APART.

Apr 12, 1996

+ 3 more complaints for this component

POWER TRAIN

7 complaints

TRANSMISSION HAS FAILED 3 TIMES SINCE OWNERSHIP! TRANSMISSION IS SLIPPING, CONDITION WORSENS WITH COLD WEATHER.*AK

Jun 05, 2000

COMPLETE TRANSMISSION FAILURE, CAUSING FLUID TO LEAK ALL OVER EXHAUST SYSTEM CREATING SMOKE AND SMALL FIRE.

Aug 10, 1997

Fire: 1

TRANSMISSION FAILED.

Feb 04, 1997

SPEEDOMETER CABLE LOOSE, CAUSING SPEEDOMETER TO FAIL.

Apr 12, 1996

THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION WITH GEAR CHANGES AND IT HAPPENS WHEN THE CAR HAS NOT BEEN DRIVEN IN AWHILE. PLEASE EXPLAIN. TT

Jun 13, 1995

+ 2 more complaints for this component

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

3 complaints

WHILE DRIVING AT 45 MPH TRANSMISSION BLEW OUT, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO SLOW DOWN, AND KEEP CHANGING INTO DIFFERENT GEARS. VEHICLE HAS BEEN IN THE REPAIR SHOP THREE TIMES FOR TRANSMISSION FAILURE. *AK.

Mar 11, 1999

REAR BRAKES STICK/WON'T RELEASE. *SKD

Aug 10, 1995

BRAKES FAILED, CAUSING ACCIDENT/LOSS OF CONTROL/INJURIES. *AW

Feb 13, 1995

Crash: 1

Injuries: 2

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

2 complaints

THE DEALERSHIP REFUSES TO FIX A PROBLEM ON THE CAR THAT WAS RECALLED. PLEASE DESCRIBE RECALL FURTHER. TT

Jan 11, 1995

CHECK ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON.

Nov 19, 1994

AIR BAGS

1 complaint

LTR EXPRESSING HIS DISSATISFACTION WITH THE WAY NHTSA PROCESSED HIS PETITION FOR A HEARING...*MR THE CONSUMER SENT A PETITION FOR DEFECTIVE AIRBAGS. *TS. THE CONSUMER STATED THE AIR BAG RECALL WAS PERFORMED ON THE VEHICLE, HOWEVER THE AIR BAG LIGHT CONTINUED TO ILLUMINATE AND THE VEHICLE WAS SERVICED THREE TIMES TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM. THE CONSUMER'S WIFE WAS INVOLVED IN A ONE CAR ACCIDENT IN WHICH THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. *JB

Aug 29, 2003

Crash: 1

Injuries: 1

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,POWER TRAIN,UNKNOWN OR OTHER

1 complaint

WHEN DRIVING AT ANY SPEED WITHOUT ANY PRIOR WARNING THE ENGINE CHECK LIGHT CAME ON AND WILL NOT GO OFF. ALSO, ENGINE/TRANSMISSION LEAK. CONSUMER HAVE BEEN HAVING PROBLEMS EVERY SINCE DAY ONE. *AK

Nov 18, 1998

STEERING

1 complaint

STEERING RACK FAILED.

Jul 07, 1997

VISIBILITY

1 complaint

WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR FAILED.

Apr 12, 1996

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

1 complaint

WHILE DRIVING HIGHWAY, ACCELERATOR STUCK; TRIED TO STOP; LOST CONTROL; SPUNOUT 6 TIMES; LURCHED BACKWARDS/FORWARDS ACROSS HIGHWAY; HIT 2 TREES; SPEED 80 MP. *AK

Apr 11, 1996

Crash: 1

Injuries: 2

WHEELS

1 complaint

WHEN DRIVING THE WHEEL LOCK UP. TT

May 11, 1995

SEATS

1 complaint

PASSENGER'S FRONT SEAT CANNOT BE ADJUSTED.

Nov 19, 1994

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4.7/5.0

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many problems does the 1991 HYUNDAI Sonata have?

The 1991 HYUNDAI Sonata currently has 45 owner-reported complaints according to NHTSA database. These complaints are organized by component to help identify common issues.

What are the most common problems with 1991 HYUNDAI Sonata?

The most common problems reported for the 1991 HYUNDAI Sonata are organized by component above. Each component section shows owner-reported issues, crash reports, and fire incidents to help identify patterns and problem areas.

Where does this 1991 HYUNDAI Sonata problem data come from?

All problem and complaint data for the 1991 HYUNDAI Sonata comes directly from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) database. These are real complaints submitted by actual vehicle owners.