1992 HYUNDAI Sonata Problems

Complaints Reported

Complaints by Component

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

5 complaints

BRAKES WENT TO THE FLOOR WHEN APPLIED AT 30 MPH, RESULTING IN A CRASH DUE TO BRAKE FAILURE. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. *AK

Dec 10, 1996

Crash: 1

PURCHASED CAR USED, WHEN DRIVING AND APPLYING THE BRAKES, THEY MAKE NOISE . PLEASE DESCRIBE .*AK

Oct 10, 1996

CONTINUOUS BRAKE PROBLEMS AFTER SEVERAL REPAIR ATTEMPTS. *SD

Nov 01, 1995

BRAKE PADS FAILED.

Sep 22, 1995

BRAKE PEDAL SPONGY/FADES AT DIFFERENT TIMES, REPLACED FRONT PAD/ROTOR, TO NO AVAIL. TT

Mar 17, 1995

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

5 complaints

ENGINE PROBLEM. *SD

Nov 01, 1995

ENGINE PROBLEM. *SD

Nov 01, 1995

CAR STALLS.

Sep 22, 1995

TIMING BELT BROKE, HAD TO HAVE ENGINE REBUILT. TT

May 01, 1995

TIMING BELT FAILED TWICE, ONCE DUE TO EXPLOSION OF BALANCE SHAFT BELT. *AK

Jan 24, 1995

VISIBILITY

5 complaints

PASSENGER POWER WINDOW FAILED TWICE.

Sep 22, 1995

HEATER FAILED.

Sep 22, 1995

POWER MIRRORS SHAKE WHEN DRIVING.

Sep 22, 1995

SIDE WINDOWS OFF TRACK.

Sep 22, 1995

REAR DEFROSTER SWITCH FAILED.

Sep 22, 1995

SEAT BELTS

4 complaints

WHEN PRESSING ON THE GAS PEDAL AUTOMATIC SEAT BELT WOULD ENGAGE. HOWEVER, WHEN PRESSING THE BRAKE PEDAL AUTOMATIC SEAT BELT WOULD DISENGAGE. *AK

Jun 29, 2000

AUTOMATIC SEAT BELT BROKE LOOSE FROM TRACK DURING COLLISION, RESULTING IN INJURY/AFTER RECALL REPAIRS.

Jan 17, 1997

Injuries: 1

UPON IMPACT SEATBELT SEPARATED FROM TRACK/ANCHOR, CAUSING INJURY.

Jan 09, 1997

Injuries: 1

FRONT SEAT BELTS FAILED.

Sep 22, 1995

SUSPENSION

4 complaints

CONSUMER STATES THAT WHILE DRIVING AT OR ABOUT 25-35 MPH LOWER CONTROL ARM SHEERED ON DRIVER'S SIDE BEHIND THE BALL JOINT BENDING UPPER STRUT PULLING THE AXEL CLEAN OUT OF TRANSMISSION. CON NOT CONTACT THE MANF.

Jun 17, 1997

BALL JOINTS FAILED. *DSH

Sep 22, 1995

VEHICLES RIGHT LOWER CONTROL ARM CRACKED IN HALF WHILE DRIVING ON 10-15-93 AND 3-30-95. TT

Apr 05, 1995

RIGHT FRONT LOWER CONTROL ARM CRACKED IN HALF, RESULTED IN HARD CONTROL, REPLACE LOWER CONTROL ARM TWICE. TT

Mar 31, 1995

POWER TRAIN

4 complaints

AUTO-TRANSMISSION WILL DROP OUT OF GEAR. SYSTEM HAS BEEN REPLACED (3) TIMES WITH FOURTH EXPERIENCING SAME FAILURE. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. TT

Aug 27, 1995

TRANSMISSION PULSE GENERATOR FAILED, CAUSING CAR TO DOWNSHIFT HARD WHILE DRIVING, JERK HARD WHEN ACCELERATING. *SD

Aug 13, 1995

TRANSMISSION DOWNSHIFTS VIOLENTLY, THEN SHIFTS BACK INTO HIGHER GEAR WITH A VIOLENT JERK, CAUSING TEMPORARY LOSS OF CONTROL. *DSH

Jul 24, 1995

TRANSMISSION FAILED. *SKD

May 01, 1995

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

3 complaints

HOOD LATCH FAILED.

Apr 30, 1998

REAR PASSENGER DOOR LOCK WON'T OPEN.

Sep 22, 1995

HOOD WON'T OPEN.

Sep 22, 1995

STEERING

3 complaints

FLUID LEAKS DEVELOPED IN POWER STEERING UNIT, CAUSING IT TO CRACK. *AK

May 08, 1996

POWER STEERING PUMP REPLACED. *SD

Nov 01, 1995

POWER STEERING PUMP REPLACED. *SD

Nov 01, 1995

EQUIPMENT

2 complaints

POWER ANTENNA FAILED FOUR TIMES.

Sep 22, 1995

CAR STALLS WHEN AIR CONDITIONER TURNED ON.

Sep 22, 1995

STRUCTURE

2 complaints

DRIVER SIDE VISOR CLIP BROKE, IMPAIRING VISIBILITY.

Sep 22, 1995

REAR LEFT DOOR POWER LOCKS JAMS/STICKS AFTER LOCKING; POWER LOCKS INOPERATIVE ON THE OTHER DOORS. TT

Mar 28, 1995

POWER TRAIN,EQUIPMENT

1 complaint

TRANSMISSION FAILURE. REPAIR PLACE SAYS IT WAS A PREMATURE MECHANICAL FAILURE. POSSIBLE DEFECTIVE PARTS.*AK

Jul 05, 2003

SEATS

1 complaint

WHILE DRIVING THE DRIVER'S BASE CRACKED HORIZONTALLY, CAUSING THE DRIVER'S SEAT TO FALL BACKWARDS UNEXPECTEDLY, ALMOST CAUSING LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL. *AK

Jul 07, 1998

INTERIOR LIGHTING

1 complaint

DOME LIGHT FAILED.

Sep 22, 1995

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

1 complaint

CRUISE CONTROL FAILED TWICE.

Sep 22, 1995

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

1 complaint

HEAD LIGHT SWITCH FAILED.

Sep 22, 1995

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

1 complaint

BATTERY FAILED.

Sep 22, 1995

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4.2/5.0

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many problems does the 1992 HYUNDAI Sonata have?

The 1992 HYUNDAI Sonata currently has 43 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 1992 HYUNDAI Sonata?

The most common problems reported for the 1992 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 1992 HYUNDAI Sonata problem data come from?

All problem and complaint data for the 1992 HYUNDAI Sonata comes directly from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) database. These are real complaints submitted by actual vehicle owners.