1999 HYUNDAI Sonata Problems

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STRUCTURE

27 complaints

THE SUB FRAME/K FRAME ON MY 99 HYUNDAI SONATA RUSTED OUT CAUSING MY DRIVER SIDE REAR TIRE AND PASSENGER SIDE REAR TIRE TO FACE OUTWARDS ALMOST COMING OFF AND DAMAGING MY LEFT CONTROL ARM. I HEARD A LOUD POP AND COULDN'T FIGURE OUT WHAT IT WAS THEN REALIZED THE STEERING WHEEL WAS COCKED AT 180. I HAD TO DRIVE IT HOME WHICH WAS LUCKILY ONLY 2 MINUTES DOWN THE ROAD, I HAD TO DRIVE 10MPH SMELLING BURNING RUBBER. *TR

Nov 13, 2013

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 HYUNDAI SONATA. WHILE DRIVING OUT OF A PARKING SPACE AT 5 MPH THE ENGINE CRADLE FELL DOWN, BROKE THE CONTROL ARM AND TORE THE AXLE APART. THE STEERING WHEEL WOULD ONLY MOVE TO THE RIGHT. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS SHIFTED IN REVERSE, IT WOULD ALSO MOVE TO THE RIGHT. HE NOTICED THAT THE AXLE BUSHING, CV BOOT AND GREASE WERE ON THE GROUND. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A MECHANIC WHO STATED THAT THE ENGINE CRADLE WAS CORRODED WHICH CAUSED THE ENGINE TO FALL. THE MANUFACTURER AND THE DEALER WERE NOT NOTIFIED ABOUT THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 185,000.

Jul 19, 2010

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 HYUNDAI SONATA. HE STATED THAT HE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR RECALL 09V124000 SUSPENSION FRONT SUB-FRAME. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT DRIVEN STRAIGHT SINCE THE REPAIR WAS PERFORMED INSTEAD IT VEERS FROM SIDE TO SIDE. HE CONTACTED THE MANUFACTURER WHO STATED THAT HEY WOULD NOT PAY FOR THE ALIGNMENT. THE FAILURE AND THE CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 154,000.

Feb 24, 2010

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 HYUNDAI SONATA. HE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR RECALL 09V124000 SUSPENSION FRONT SUB-FRAME. THE VEHICLE WAS FUNCTIONING NORMALLY PRIOR TO THE REPAIR. THE VEHICLE CURRENTLY DOESN'T DRIVE STRAIGHT AND WHEN HE ENGAGED THE BRAKES IT VEERED OFF OF THE ROAD. HE CONTACTED THE MANUFACTURER. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THEY WOULD NOT PAY FOR THE VEHICLE ALIGNMENT. THE FAILURE AND THE CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 154,000.

Feb 24, 2010

THE LOWER CONTROL ARE SEPARATED FROM THE FRAME ON THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE OF THE CAR AS I WAS TURNING A CORNER, TEARING UP A BRAND NEW TIRE AND THE FENDER. *TR

Sep 25, 2009

+ 22 more complaints for this component

AIR BAGS

23 complaints

L WAS STOPPED ON TRAFFIC ON HIGH WAY ,AND SOME ONE, HIT ME ON THE BACK ,THE GUY WAS SO FAST PROBLEM MORE THAN 75 MPH ,THAN MY CAR FLOAT 20 FOOT ,AND HIT THE CAR ON MY FRONT AND MY AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY OR OPEN , SO THE QUESTION IS HYUNDAI SONATA 1999 USUALLY HAVE THIS PROBLEM , ???? *TR

Jan 07, 2014

Crash: 1

Injuries: 1

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 HYUNDAI SONATA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL, WHICH INDICATED THAT THE AIR BAG WAS DEACTIVATED. THE VEHICLE HAD A RECALL REGARDING THE AIR BAGS AND THE DEALER REPLACED THE AIR BAG ASSEMBLY AND DRIVER'S SIDE AIR BAG, AND ADDED A SCALE TOOL OPERATION AND LT MODULE. EIGHT YEARS LATER, THE AIR BAG LIGHT ILLUMINATED AGAIN. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO ANOTHER DEALER TO INSPECT THE AIR BAG LIGHT AND INQUIRE ABOUT ANOTHER RECALL. WHILE THE DEALER WAS INSPECTING THE VEHICLE, THEY REALIZED THAT THERE WERE NO AIR BAGS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE PREVIOUS DEALER WAS SUPPOSED TO REPLACE THE AIR BAGS AND HE HAS PAPERWORK STATING THAT THE AIR BAGS WERE REPLACED. HE STATED THAT IT WAS UNSAFE TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE FOR EIGHT YEARS WITHOUT ANY AIR BAGS. THE NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER WAS UNKNOWN. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 76,000 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 12,825.

May 06, 2009

AIR BAG LIGHT CONTINUES TO GO ON SINCE 2001. FIRST TRY TO FIX IT 12/01. UP TO END OF 5 YEAR WARRANTY NO COST TO ME. ON 3/19/08 IT COST ME $93.00 TO GET THE LIGHT OFF. I WAS TOLD THAT THE FLOOR HARNESS NEEDS TO BE REPLACED FOR A COST OF $780.46. LIGHT BACK ON JULY 08. IN SEPT OF 05, I TRIED TO GET HYUNDAI CUSTOMER TO GET THIS FIXED FOR ME, BUT HYUNDAI REFUSED TO DO IT, AT THEIR COST. MY DISAGREEMENT IS THERE WAS A RECALL AND THEY TRIED; BUT THE PROBLEM CONTINUES TO COME BACK, OVER AND OVER AGAIN.. MY CONTENTION IS THEY NEVER FIXED IT, IF THE LIGHT CONTINUES TO COME BACK ON. THIS SHOULD BE FIXED BY THEM AT THEIR COST NO MATTER WHAT IT TAKES. THE PROTECTION FOR A LONG TIME HAS NOT BEEN THERE FOR ME AND MY FAMILY. CAN YOU HELP? THEY TRIED 7 TIMES TO FIX IT AND ONCE THE WARRANTY WAS UP I DID NOT WANT TO KEEP PAYING FOR NOTHING. *TR

Aug 03, 2008

DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD AND MY SIDE AIR BAG WENT OFF. *JB

Feb 26, 2007

Injuries: 1

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED. THERE WAS A NHTSA RECALL, #01V347000 , REGARDING THE AIR BAGS. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL DUE TO THE VIN.

Oct 31, 2006

+ 18 more complaints for this component

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

15 complaints

ENGINE CRADLE SERIOUSLY RUSTED,RIGHT SIDE WHEEL CAME OFF WHILE DRIVING. *TR

Jul 20, 2008

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 HYUNDAI SONATA. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE WHEEL DETACHED FROM THE VEHICLE. THE MECHANIC STATED THAT THE ENGINE CRADLE CORRODED AND RUSTED INTO TWO PIECES, WHICH CAUSED THE WHEEL TO DETACH WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION. THE VIN WAS UNKNOWN. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 125,000.

Jul 03, 2008

ENGINE CRADLE HAS RUSTED OUT ON 1999 SONATA, ALSO CAUSING DAMAGED CONTROL ARM ON RIGHT FRONT TIRE. REPAIR COSTS ARE OVER $2000. CAR HAS BEEN WELL MAINTAINED THROUGHOUT ITS LIFE AND HAS NOT BEEN INVOLVED IN ANY MAJOR ACCIDENTS OR COLLISIONS. WHAT LOOKED LIKE SIMPLE MISALIGNMENT OF RIGHT FRONT TIRE TURNED OUT TO BE A MUCH BIGGER SAFETY HAZARD. *TR

Apr 21, 2008

DT: THE CONTACT STATES THE ENGINE SHUT OFF WHILE DRIVING. THE VEHICLE IS PULLED OVER AND AFTER A FEW MINUTES IT WILL RESTART. THERE ARE NO WARNING LIGHTS THAT COME ON BEFORE THIS. THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN TO A LOCAL DEALERSHIP, AND THEY COULD NOT DIAGNOSE THE PROBLEM. THIS HAS HAPPENED TWO TIMES IN THREE MONTHS GOING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH. *AK

Oct 31, 2005

VEHICLE WAS ACCELERATING WHEN THE DRIVER HEARD A LOUD NOISE COMING FROM THE ENGINE. AS SOON AS THE VEHICLE WAS MOVING ENGINE FELL OF THE BLOCK ONTO THE GROUND, RESULTING IN NO OPERATION. MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED BY OWNER.*AK

Feb 09, 2005

+ 10 more complaints for this component

SUSPENSION

8 complaints

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 HYUNDAI SONATA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, HE HEARD NOISES AND NOTICED THAT THE TIRE WAS MISALIGNED CAUSING THE STEERING WHEEL PULLING ABNORMALLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE MECHANIC AND AFTER INSPECTION, THEY FOUND THAT THE FRONT SUB-FRAME WAS RUSTED AND CORRODED. THERE WERE ALSO HOLES NEXT TO THE BOLTS THAT HELD THE SUB FRAME IN PLACE. THE DEALER WAS NOTIFIED WHO ADVISED THE CONTAC THAT THERE WAS A RECALL FOR THE FAILURE BUT HIS VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED (NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 09V124000: SUSPENSION). THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED WHO CONFIRMED THAT THE CONTACT'S VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 157,000.

Dec 06, 2012

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 HYUNDAI SONATA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS BEING EXAMINED BY AN INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP AND SHE WAS INFORMED THAT THE FRONT SUB-FRAME WAS CORRODED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS THEN NOTIFIED AND THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL ASSOCIATED WITH NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 09V124000 (SUSPENSION). THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 125,764.

May 25, 2012

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS 1999 HYUNDIA SONATA. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, AND WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS ENGAGED THERE WAS A LOUD POPPING NOISE OUTSIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THE STEERING WHEEL WOULD REQUIRE EXCESSIVE FORCE TO AVOID TURNING IN A 360 DEGREE WHICH ALLOWED THE VEHICLE TO DRIVE STRAIGHT ON THE ROAD. WHEN THE CONTACT REACHED HER DESTINATION, SHE NOTICED THAT THE FRONT PASSENGER TIRE WAS POSITIONED SLIGHTLY INWARD. THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN WITH CAUTION TO AN INDEPENDENT AUTO SALES CENTER, AND THEN TOWED TO THE DEALER. THE TECHNICIAN INFORMED HER THAT THE FRONT SUB-FRAME AND CONNECTING PARTS WERE SIGNIFICANTLY CORRODED. THERE WAS A RECALL ASSOCIATED WITH NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 09V124000 (SUSPENSION). THE DEALER STATED THAT THE REPLACEMENT OF THE SUB-FRAME CROSS MEMBER WOULD BE UNDER THE RECALL AND THAT THE ADDITIONAL REPAIR COST OF $10,000 WAS THE FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY OF THE OWNER. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 95,000.

Jan 18, 2011

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 HYUNDAI SONATA. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 20 MPH THE CONTACT HEARD A NOISE, THE VEHICLE STOPPED MOVING AND THE ENGINE STAYED ON. SHE ALSO NOTICED FLUID LEAKING FROM THE TRANSMISSION. THE HALF SHAFT ON THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE BROKE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A LOCAL MECHANIC WHO ADVISED HIM THAT THE UNDER CARRIAGE WAS SEVERELY COVERED WITH RUST. THE CONTACT CALLED THE MANUFACTURER AND WAS ADVISED THAT HIS VEHICLE WAS NOT PART OF RECALL 09V124000, SUSPENSION BECAUSE HE DOES NOT LIVE IN ANY OF THE STATES THAT WERE LISTED IN THE RECALL. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE LIVES IN KANSAS WHICH BORDERS MISSOURI. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 158,000.

Sep 21, 2010

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 HYUNDAI SONATA. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH, THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO PULL IN THE LEFT DIRECTION WITHOUT ENGAGING IN ANY ASSISTANCE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE FAILURE WAS CONTRIBUTED TO SEVERE CORROSION OF THE SUB-FRAME. THE TECHNICIAN RECOMMENDED THE VEHICLE BE TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER. ALSO, HE ADVISED OF A RECALL UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 09V124000 (SUSPENSION). THE VEHICLE WAS THEN TOWED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHERE THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED UNDER THE RECALL REMEDY. IMMEDIATELY, AFTER THE RECALL REPAIR THE STEERING WHEEL WOULD NOT TURN PROPERLY AND REQUIRED EXCESSIVE FORCE WHEN MAKING A TURN. THE AUTHORIZED DEALER WAS NOTIFIED THREE TIMES IN WHICH THEY INFORMED THE TELEPHONE CALL WOULD BE RETURNED. HOWEVER, THE MANUFACTURER HAD NOT RESPONDED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 150,000.

Aug 02, 2010

+ 3 more complaints for this component

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

8 complaints

DT: CONSUMER OWNED A 1999 HYUNDIA SONATA. CONSUMER HAD TAKEN VEHICLE TO THE DEALER BECAUSE IT WAS OVERHEATING. THEY FLUSHED RADIATOR, CLEANED THE INSIDE AND OUTSIDE, AND REPLACED THE COOLANT. ALSO, PUT A NEW DRAINING PLUG IN THE RADIATOR. THE DEALER SAID THAT THERE WAS NOTHING WRONG WITH THE COOLING FAN. THIRTEEN DAYS LATER ON 6-28-05 WHILE VEHICLE WAS PARKED AT A STORE IT CAUGHT ON FIRE. WHEN THE CONSUMER TOOK IT TO THE DEALER, THEY TOLD HIM THAT ALTHOUGH HE WAS NO EXPERT IT WAS THE BATTERY THAT BLUE OUT. THE CONSUMER BELIEVED THAT IT WAS THE COOLING FAN THAT CAUGHT ON FIRE. THE BATTERY WAS STILL PARTIALLY THERE AND THE COOLING FAN MELTED. HE CONTACTED THE MANUFACTURER, THEY TOLD HIM IT WOULD BE UP TO THE DEALER TO DETERMINE WHAT HAPPENED. THE CONSUMER SAID THAT HE COULD NOT EVEN GET A FIRE MARSHAL TO INSPECT THE DAMAGE. THE VEHICLE IS CURRENTLY AT THE DEALERSHIP. THE FIREMEN THAT CAME TO PUT FIRE OUT DID MAKE A REPORT. TO THE BEST OF THE CONSUMER'S KNOWLEDGE THERE WAS NO DAMAGE TO ANY OTHER VEHICLE. *AK *TT

Aug 23, 2005

Fire: 1

THE AIR BAG LIGHT STAYS ON. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE WIRING HARNESS WAS DEFECTIVE. *JB

Sep 23, 2004

UPON STARTING THE VEHICLE, ALL THE WARNING LIGHTS ON THE DASHBOARD STAYED ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE SHUT OFF AND DIDN'T RESTART FOR 2 DAYS. THE DEALERSHIP PERFORMED A DIAGNOSTIC TEST, BUT NO FAILURE CODE WAS FOUND. *AK THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT HAD COME ON THREE TIMES SINCE THE CONSUMER HAD THE VEHICLE. ON ONE OCCASION, IT HAD TAKEN THREE ATTEMPTS TO START. AFTER THE CONSUMER PICKED THE VEHICLE UP FROM THE SHOP, IT HAD LEFT THE CONSUMER STRANDED. *SC *JB

Jan 23, 2004

RECALL# 00 V 259 001/ENGINE STALLING: THIS RECALL WAS DONE IN NOVEMBER 13,2000. AT THE PRESENT TIME THE 2 LITER V-6 ENGINE IS STALLING INTERMITTENTLY AT LOW SPEED. DEALER / MANUFACTURER WERE NOTIFIED, AND BOTH STATED THAT THE RECALL WAS DONE, AND ANY OTHER REPAIR WOULD BE AT THEIR COST. REQUESTING NHTSA TO LOOK INTO THIS MATTER TO SEE IF THIS COULD BE A RECALL REPAIR FAILURE. *AK

Aug 11, 2003

THE SRS LIGHT CAME ON AND STAYED ON SEVERAL TIMES. FIRST THE PASSENGER FRONT SHOULDER BELT ASSEMBLY WAS REPLACED BUT THE PROBLEM WAS NOT SOLVED. THE DEALER STATED THE PROBLEM WAS DUE TO POOR WIRE CONNECTION TO THE PASSENGER SEAT. THE DEALER ATTEMPTED TO REPAIR EACH TIME BUT WAS UNABLE TO FIX THE PROBLEM. *YH

Jul 10, 2002

+ 3 more complaints for this component

TIRES

5 complaints

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 HYUNDAI SONATA. THE VEHICLE HAS FIRESTONE P195 TIRES. WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH, THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO SHAKE. THE CONTACT DECELERATED AND THEN HEARD A LOUD BANG. THE VEHICLE BECAME VERY DIFFICULT TO CONTROL. SHE PULLED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND CALLED HYUNDAI ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE. THE VEHICLE WAS GOING TO BE TOWED TO THE DEALER; HOWEVER, IT WAS SUNDAY AND THEY WERE CLOSED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO PEP-BOYS INSTEAD AND THEY REPLACED THE TIRE. THE MECHANIC STATED THAT BOTH FRONT TIRES NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 103,000. UPDATED 09/15/08 *BF UPDATED 09/24/08. *JB

Jul 28, 2008

VEHICLE'S PASSENGER SIDE REAR TIRE BLEWOUT RESULTING IN A SEVEN CAR ACCIDENT.*MR THE VEHICLE TIRE ONLY HAD 11263 MILES ON THEM AND THE TREAD WEAR WAS LF AND RF 55%, LR AND RR WAS 45%. THE INSURANCE COMPANY DEEMED THE VEHICLE A TOTAL LOSS. *NM THIS IS A CC TO NHTSA

Dec 24, 2003

Crash: 1

WHILE DRIVING ON I75 FROM NAPLES, FL TO FT. LAUDERDALE, FL, THE DRIVER SIDE LEFT FRONT TIRE BLEW AT 70 MPH. THE TREAD THAT MEETS THE PAVEMENT SEPARATED FROM THE SIDEWALL. THIS TIRE IS A KUHMO 195/70 R14 90H MODEL 722 ORIGINAL FACTORY TIRE ON MY 1999 HYUNDAI SONATA WITH ONLY 25,000 MILES ON THE TIRES. BEFORE ANY ROAD TRIP, I CHECK TIRE PRESSURE FOR SAFETY PURPOSES. MY CAR BODY HIT THE PAVEMENT A FEW TIMES BEFORE COMING TO A STOP RESULTING IN LEFT FRONT FENDER DAMAGE. THIS FENDER WILL COST AROUND $700 TO REPLACE. I FEEL VERY UNSAFE WITH THESE TIRES AND THE COST TO REPLACE ALL 4 TIRES IS AROUND $300. THIS WAS A VERY DANGEROUS AND FRIGHTENING SITUATION, NOT ONLY FOR ME BUT ALSO FOR THE OTHER VEHICLES PASSING ME ON THE HIGHWAY AS THE CAR WAS VIBRATING VIOLENTLY AS THE TIRE BLEW. IT WAS ALL I COULD DO TO HOLD ON TO THE STEERING WHEEL AND KEEP THE CAR IN MY LANE AS THE CAR CAME TO A STOP. I SENT AN EMAIL TO KUHMO VIA THEIR WEBSITE AND HAVE NOT RECEIVED A REPLY. *JB

Apr 07, 2003

KUMHO STEEL BELTED RADIAL TIRE P722P195/70R14 SIZE; TREAD ON FRONT LEFT TIRE SEPARATED WHILE DRIVING. *AK

Mar 27, 2001

VEHICLE REPAIR LOG STATES THAT THE RIGHT FRONT TIRES ARE NOISY. *TT

Jan 03, 2001

POWER TRAIN

5 complaints

TL* - THE CONTACT HAS A 1999 HYUNDAI SONATA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT ON 03/22/2007 THE REVERSE GEAR WOULD NOT ENGAGE. SHE SAID THAT IT WOULD GO FORWARD JUST A LITTLE, BUT IT WILL NOT ENGAGE IN REVERSE. THE CONTACT HAD HER VEHICLE TOWED TO A TRANSMISSION SPECIALIST BECAUSE SHE WAS TOLD THAT SHE NEEDED A NEW TRANSMISSION. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 40000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 41000. *AK

Mar 28, 2007

WHILE BACKING UP THE VEHICLE'S TRANSMISSION DID NOT ENGAGE THEN THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY SNAPPED BACK. THE DEALER COULD NOT DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. *NLM

Apr 09, 2003

CONSUMER COUD NOT GET ENGINE TO START ON LESS SHIFT WAS ON SECOND GEAR. THEN, DROVE VEHICLE TO DEALER. THEY SAID THAT TRANSMISSION FAILED FOR THE SECOND TIME. PLEASE PROVIDE MORE INFORMATION. *AK

Jun 14, 2001

RECALL REPAIR WORK WAS NOT DONE DUE TO SCHEDULING PROBLEMS. *YC

Jan 03, 2000

WHEN ACCELERATING TRANSMISSION DOES NOT SHIFT PROPERLY (DOWNSHIFTING OCCURS), MORE WHEN AIR CONDITIONER IS ON. *YC

Aug 18, 1999

VISIBILITY

4 complaints

THE DRIVERS SIDE WINDOW FAILED TO ROLL DOWN.*JB

Feb 21, 2003

REAR WINDSHIELD CRACKED WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING. DEALERSHIP IS AWARE OF PROBLEM.*AK

Apr 16, 2002

VEHICLE REPAIR LOG OF WINDSHIELD WIPERS DAMAGED. *TT

Jan 03, 2001

VEHICLE REPAIR LOG OF WINDSHIELD WIPERS DAMAGED. *TT

Jan 03, 2001

SUSPENSION,STRUCTURE

3 complaints

I WAS PULLING IN A SHOPPING CENTER TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL TO THE RIGHT, I HEARD A LOUD BANG AND GOT OUT OF CAR, THE DRIVERS SIDE WHEEL WAS CAVED IN, HAD CAR TOWED TO MECHANIC, HE SAID THE SUBFRAME WAS COMPLETELY RUSTED AND BROKE AWAY FROM THE CAR, AND I WAS LUCKY THAT I WASN'T GOING AT A HIGHER SPEED. *TR

Oct 28, 2013

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 HYUNDAI SONATA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE AXLE FRACTURED WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO HIS RESIDENCE WHERE HE NOTICED THAT THE SUB FRAME WAS ALSO RUSTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED OR INSPECTED. THE DEALER WAS CONTACTED AND STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 09V124000 (SUSPENSION) AND ANY REPAIRS WOULD BE AT THE CONTACT'S EXPENSE. THE CONTACT CALLED THE MANUFACTURER WHO OFFERED NO ASSISTANCE. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 113,000.

Nov 08, 2010

I OWN A 1999 HYUNDAI SONATA. WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH THE PASSENGER RIGHT SIDE WHEEL COLLAPSED AND VEHICLE STOPPED. VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO LOCAL MECHANIC AND HE STATED THAT UPPER CONTROL ARM WAS RUSTED FROM THE INSIDE OUT AND THE BOLTS SEPARATED FROM THE FRAME. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER AND THEY WERE UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE CAUSE OF FAILURE. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 69,000. IT WAS CLEARLY A MANUFACTURE DEFECT. I MADE OVER 30 PHONES TO TRY AND RESOLVE THIS MATTER I WAS PREPARED TO GO TO THE MEDIA WITH STORY. THE MANUFACTURER FIXED MY CAR AFTER MANY WEEKS. I DO FEEL THAT THERE SHOULD BE A RECALL ON THIS VEHICLE. *TR

Jul 15, 2008

SEAT BELTS

3 complaints

THE SRS LIGHT HAS ILLUMINATED ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS, THE SEAT BELT SHOULDER BELT ASSEMBLY WAS REPLACED ON ONE OCCASION, AND THE TENSIONER WAS ADJUSTED THE SECOND TIME, HOWEVER THE SRS LIGHT IS STILL ILLUMINATING DUE TO A POTENTIAL SEAT BELT FAILURE. *MJS

Sep 19, 2000

HYUNDAI DOES NOT OFFER A SEAT BELT EXTENSION SO WE CAN BUCKLE

Aug 23, 1999

STEERING,SUSPENSION

2 complaints

I WAS DRIVING HOME FROM WORK ON JAN 30TH, 2015 AND THE CAR STARTED PULLING TO THE RIGHT. THE NEXT DAY, SAT THE 31ST, I JACKED UP THE RIGHT FRONT OF THE CAR TO SEE WHY THE CAR STEERED TO THE RIGHT. I FOUND THE LOWER WHEEL ASSEMBLY ATTACHMENT TO THE FRAME HAD COME LOOSE. THAT WAS BECAUSE THE FRAME HAD THREE OF FOUR SIDES RUSTED THRU. THE CONDITION COULD HAVE CAUSED A MORE SEVERE ACCIDENT IF THE ATTACHMENT TO THE FRAME HAD PULLED COMPLETELY APART. I WILL CHECK WITH HYUNDAI TO SEE WHAT THEY CAN DO ABOUT IT. THANKS FOR LISTENING. [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR

Feb 03, 2015

I WAS LEAVING PARKING SPOT IN A PARKING LOT, TRAVELING APPROX 5 MPH. THE STEERING WHEEL WAS STRAIGHT BUT CAR WAS VEERING TO THE RIGHT. I PUT IT IN REVERSE AND HAD THE SAME ISSUE. I PUT IT BACK INTO DRIVE AND STEERING WHEEL WAS SHAKING. I GOT IT TOWED TO THE SHOP, WHERE THEY TOLD ME THE ENGINE CRADLE IS COMPLETELY CORRODED. THE ENGINE HAD FALLEN, BREAKING THE CONTROL ARM AND TORE APART THE AXLE. THE CAR IS CURRENTLY SITTING IN THE SHOP WAITING FOR PARTS. *TR

Jul 19, 2010

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,POWER TRAIN

2 complaints

AT ANY SPEED ENGINE CHECK LIGHT CAME ON AND STAYED ON. VEHICLE HAD PROBLEMS SHIFTING INTO GEARS, AND STALLED. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALERSHIP ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS, AND THE MECHANICS WERE NOT ABLE TO FIX THE PROBLEM. *AK

Jan 14, 2004

ENGINE WAS LEAKING OIL ON TOP AND UNDERNEATH VEHICLE. TRANSMISSION IS SLIPPING. VEHICLE WILL NOT MOVE. DEALERSHIP IS AWARE OF PROBLEM.*AK

May 29, 2002

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

2 complaints

THE BRAKES ON THIS VEHICLE HAVE SQUEALED SINCE THE FIRST FEW MONTHS AFTER I BOUGHT THE CAR. I HAD LEARNED TO LIVE WITH IT. I KEEP MY WINDOWS UP AND RADIO ON SO I CAN'T HEAR THEM SQUEAL. LATELY, THOUGH, THEY HAVE BECOME LOUDER AND MORE CONSTANT. I HAVEN'T GONE TO THE DEALER WITH A NEW COMPLAINT, BECAUSE THEY ASSURED THE LAST 2 TIMES I COMPLAINED THAT THERE WAS NOTHING WRONG AND "THAT'S JUST HYUNDAI BRAKES. THEY'LL STOP YOU, BUT THEY ARE LOUD!" WHATEVER, SURELY THERE IS SOMETHING THAT CAN BE DONE. I HAVE FRIENDS WITH OTHER TYPES OF HYUNDAI'S AND THEIR BRAKES DON'T DO THIS. MR

Oct 03, 2002

CONSUMER STATES THE VEHICLES BRAKES WERE SQUEAKING. TOOK TO DEALER AND THEY REPLACED BRAKES. PROBLEM STILL OCCURING. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*JB

Jul 03, 2002

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

2 complaints

VEHICLE REPAIR LOG STATES THAT VEHICLE'S LEFT FRONT HEADLIGHT IS OUT. *TT

Jan 03, 2001

WHILE DRIVING, THE TURN SIGNAL ARM BROKE, CONSUMER COULD PUSH IN THE WIRE, HOLD IT WITH ONE HAND AND TURN THE LIGHTS ON AND OFF, DEALER REPLACED THE TURN SIGNAL ARM ASSEMBLY. *SLC

Oct 24, 2000

STEERING,SUSPENSION,STRUCTURE

1 complaint

AFTER REMOVING THE DRIVERS FRONT WHEEL I NOTICED THE CONTROL ARM ATTACHMENT POINT SEVERELY RUSTED, & THE SUB FRAME CRACKED READY TO BREAK. I KNOW ABOUT THE RECALL. UNFORTUNATELY NEBRASKA ALONG WITH OTHER STATES WERE NOT INCLUDED. THIS CAR WAS WELL MAINTAINED BY THE ORIGINAL OWNER, & DRIVEN VERY LITTLE IN SALT/ SNOW CONDITIONS. SHE PURCHASED @ APPROX. 80 YEARS OF AGE. NHTSA SHOULD TAKE A LOOK AT THIS AGAIN. WATER BEING TRAPPED IN THE SUB FRAMES IS THE REAL PROBLEM, SALT MAY HAVE ONLY MADE THE FAILURE HAPPENED A BIT SOONER. I HAVE TALKED WITH HYUNDAI CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE, & WAS TOLD THE CAR WOULD NOT BE COVERED BY THE RECALL. I LIVE 8 MILES AWAY FROM IOWA, WHICH IS COVERED BY THE RECALL. OMAHA DOES USE SALT ON THE STREETS. 14 -15 YEARS FOR A SUB FRAME TO ROT AWAY SEEMS QUITE SHORT. THE PROBLEM IS A DESIGN DEFECT NOT ALLOWING THE WATER TO GET OUT. NO STATES SHOULD HAVE BEEN LEFT OUT! WHO DOESN'T WASH THEIR CAR REGULARLY? HOW MANY 1999-2004 MODELS OF THIS CAR ARE STILL ON THE ROAD? FORTUNATELY FOR OUR FAMILY WE NOTICED THE STEERING WHEEL SIGNIFICANTLY OUT OF POSITION, & BOTH FRONT WHEELS LEANING IN AT THE TOP. SEPARATION OF THE CONTROL ARM FROM THE FRAME WOULD NOT PRETTY AT A HIGHER RATE OF SPEED. PEOPLE THAT HAVE LOOKED AT THE PICTURES I TOOK OF BOTH SIDES ON THIS CAR SEEM TO AGREE, WE WERE PROBABLY ONLY A FEW MORE CHUCK HOLES AWAY! WILL HYUNDAI NOTIFY CURRENT OWNERS OF ANY OF THESE CARS REGARDLESS OF WHICH STATE & REMEDY CORRECTLY?? WILL HYUNDAI, OR GOVERNMENT PUT OUT TSB'S OR PSA'S ALERTING ANY CURRENT OWNERS OF THE POTENTIALLY CATASTROPHIC CONDITION WHICH MAY COST SOMEONE THEIR LIFE? *TR

Mar 28, 2014

STEERING,SUSPENSION,SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,POWER TRAIN,AIR BAGS,STRUCTURE,TIRES

1 complaint

I PURCHASED MY 1999 SONATA FROM A USED CAR DEALER & HAVE HAD NUMEROUS PROBLEMS WITH THE CAR, ITS BEEN A NIGHTMARE, ONE PROBLEM AFTER ANOTHER!!!! THE CRANKSHAFT SENSOR HAD TO BE COMPLETELY REPLACED BECAUSE THE COMPONENT HAD SEVERELY MELTED, ISSUES WITH THE TRANSMISSION, ABS/AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT ON, & HAVE HAD TO CHANGE OUT THE HALF SHAFT ON BOTH DRIVERS/PASSENGER SIDE, NUMEROUS TIRES, BRAKES BUT THE MOST SEVERE OF ALL THE PROBLEMS WHICH PUTS MY SAFETY, MY 12 YR OLD SON & FIANCE'S SAFETY, ALONG WITH FAMILY/FRIEND'S SAFETY AT RISK IS THE COMPLETE CORROSION OF THE SUBFRAME I TOO TO A MECHANIC TODAY & HE TOLD ME TO NOT DRIVE THIS CAR FOR ANYTHING BECAUSE IT WILL RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT WHERE I CAN POTENTIALLY END UP HURTING MYSELF OR OTHER INNOCENT BYSTANDERS BECAUSE HYUNDAI MADE A DEFECTIVE SUBFRAME ESPECIALLY FOR US THAT LIVE & DRIVE IN HAZARDOUS CONDITIONS OF THE WINTRY/ICY ELEMENTS FOR 5+MONTHS OUT OF THE YEAR IN UPSTATE NEW YORK!!! I WILL BE CALLING HYUNDAI'S CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE CTR & FUCCILLO HYUNDAI(LOCAL DEALER)& THE ATTORNEY GENERAL FOR NEW YORK. I CANNOT IMAGINE WHAT COULD'VE HAPPENED IF I DROVE OVER A POT HOLE RESULTING IN MY TIRE(S) FALLING OFF ESPECIALLY IF I WAS ON THE EXPRESSWAY DOING 55MPH MY LOVED ONES OR OTHER'S LOVED ONES, & MYSELF COULD'VE BEEN SEVERELY INJURED OR WORSE DEAD DUE TO HYUNDAI USING A SUBFRAME THAT WOULD SEVERELY CORRODE THE SUBFRAME ESPECIALLY IN THE "SNOW BELT" STATES!!!!! I JUST HOPE THAT I DO NOT HAVE A DIFFICULT TIME HAVING HYUNDAI FIX THE PROBLEM IN A SPEEDY FASHION WITHOUT TRYING TO STRONG ARM ME INTO PAYING FOR REPAIRS THAT I AM NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR BECAUSE IT IS AN INCONVENIENCE BEING WITHOUT A VEHICLE NOW UNTIL IT GETS REPAIRED. *TR

Dec 11, 2011

STEERING,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

1 complaint

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 HYUNDAI SONATA. THE CONTACT RECEIVED REPAIRS UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 09V124000 (SUSPENSION). THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL MECHANIC BECAUSE THE MOTOR WAS EXCESSIVELY LOUD AFTER THE RECALL REPAIR. IN ADDITION, THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE WOULD SWAY BACK AND FORTH, THE MOTOR WOULD JUMP ABNORMALLY AND THE STEERING WOULD INTERMITTENTLY BECOME HARD. THE CONTACT WAS ADVISED BY THE MECHANIC THAT THE MOTOR MOUNTS WERE LOOSE AND TO TAKE THE VEHICLE BACK TO THE DEALER FOR REPAIRS. THE DEALER ADVISED THAT THE MOTOR MOUNT WAS FRACTURED BUT DID NOT MAKE REPAIRS. ON A SEPARATE OCCASION WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO SWAY ABNORMALLY. A VEHICLE CRASHED INTO THE REAR OF HER VEHICLE BUT DID NOT STOP. THERE WERE TWO PASSENGERS THAT SUSTAINED INJURIES TO THE KNEE, NECK AND BACK. A POLICE REPORT WAS AVAILABLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 125,633 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 130,000.

Aug 19, 2010

Crash: 1

Injuries: 2

POWER TRAIN,STRUCTURE

1 complaint

WHILE DRIVING CLOSE TO HOME MY HYUNDAI SONATA 1999 STARTED PULLING TO THE RIGHT , GETTING MORE SEVERE BY THE MINUTE. I DECIDED TO GO HOME. BY THE TIME I GOT HOME THE FRONT RIGHT WHEEL WAS LEANING TOWARDS THE OUTSIDE OF CAR. I TOOK THE WHEEL OFF AND DISCOVERED THAT THE LOWER FRONT CONTROL ARM SEPARATED FROM THE FRAME BECAUSE OF SEVERE CORROSION IN THE SUB FRAME OF CAR. *TR

Mar 29, 2009

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

1 complaint

"CHECK ENGINE" LIGHT COMES ON AND OFF, NO ISSUE FOR FEW MONTHS, RECENTLY WHILE STOPPING AT RED LIGHT WITH FOOT ON BRAKE, THE RPM STARTED INCREASING AND VEHICLE TRIED TO MOVE FORWARD, IT TOOK ME BY SURPRISE AND I WAS ABOUT TO CRASH INTO THE VEHICLE IN FRONT OF ME. THIS HAPPENED TO ME FEW TIMES ALREADY, AND EVERYTIME IT IS SCARY. I HAD TO PUSH HARD ON THE BRAKE TO PREVENT THE CAR FROM MOVING. I TIRED TO CHANGE THE GEAR FROM D TO N, AND THAT HELPED PREVENTING THE CAR FROM MOVING BUT THE RPM JUMPED EVEN HIGHER AND THE ENGINE MADE LAUD NOISE. I TOOK THE CAR TO A MECHANIC, THEY CONNECT IT TO THE COMPUTER AND SAID THE COOLANT TEMP SENSOR AND CRANK POSITION SENSOR NEED TO BE REPLACED, THAT IS $140 PARTS PLUS 4 HOURS OF LABOR. TALKED TO HYUNDAI DEALER, THEY SAID NEVER HEARD OF THIS PROBLEM, AND THERE IS NO RECALL ON IT, SO THEY HAVE TO DO THEIR OWN TROUBLESHOOT AND I'M RESPONSIBLE FOR THE BILL. VEHICLE HAS ABOUT 90K MILES ON IT, I DID NOT FIX IT YET, BUT I'M MINIMIZING MY DRIVING ON IT. *TR

Nov 03, 2008

SUSPENSION,POWER TRAIN,STRUCTURE

1 complaint

HI, I BOUGHT MY 1999 HYUNDAI SONATA FROM A PRIVATE PERSON NOV.2007. I WAS DRIVING THE CAR TO THE STORE WHEN ALL OF A SUDDEN THE RIGHT FRONT WHEEL WENT BACK INTO THE WHEEL WELL. I HAD IT TOWED TO A GARAGE TO LIFT IT TO SEE WHAT HAPPENED. THE ENGINE CRADLE WAS SO ROTTED THAT MY HALF SHAFT PULLED OUT AND BROKE. THE CONTROL ARM COMPLETELY ROTTED OFF THE CRADLE. THIS IS WHAT I CAN PLAINLY SEE AS A SAFETY HAZARD. I COULD HAVE HAD A WRECK HAD I BEEN GOING ANY FASTER. *TR

Nov 18, 2007

STEERING,EQUIPMENT

1 complaint

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 HYUNDAI SONATA. THE CONTACT WAS EXPERIENCING STEERING WHEEL FAILURE AND WAS INFORMED THAT THE AIR CONDITIONING UNIT LEAKED WATER ONTO THE FRAME AND RUSTED OUT THE STEERING COLUMN. THE FAILURE COULD HAVE RESULTED IN A CRASH. HYUNDAI STATED THAT HER WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER THE FAILURE. WHILE DRIVING FORWARD AT 60 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL WAS ANGLED TO THE LEFT. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 95,000. THE CONSUMER STATED THE NEW SUBFRAME WAS INSTALLED AT OWNER'S EXPENSE OF $1,384.55. UPDATED 12/12/07 *TR UPDATED 12/12/2007 *BF

Sep 20, 2007

WHEELS

1 complaint

THREE OF THE VEHICLE'S WHEEL RIMS CRACKED. *NM THE TECHNICIAN DISCOVERED ONE CRACKED RIM IN AUGUST 2004 AND REPLACED IT. ON DEC 21, 2004 THE CONSUMER HEARD A NOISE IN THE FRONT END AND TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR A CHECKUP. THE TECHNICIAN DISCOVERED THAT TWO OTHER RIMS HAD CRACKED. TWO NEW RIMS WERE INSTALL THE FOLLOWING DAY. *NM

Jan 11, 2005

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

1 complaint

FUEL LEAK AND DEALER FOUND THAT FUEL TANK HAD IMPLODED DUE TO AFTERMARKET GAS GAP NOT SEALING PROPERLY. I BOUGHT A GAS CAP FROM AUTO TRACK THAT MANUFACTURED BY STANT.*AK

Dec 02, 2003

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VISIBILITY,AIR BAGS

1 complaint

CONSUMER LOSS CONTROL AND HIT A SOLID BARRIER AND NONE OF THE AIRBAGS DEPLOYED. DRIVER SUSTAINED A HEAD INJURY. PRIOR TO THE ACCIDENT THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER BECAUSE THE AIR BAG LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE DEALER REMOVED AND REPLACED THE PASSENGER SEAT AIR BAG MODULE. THE DEALER ALSO PERFORMED RECALL 02V105000 RELATED TO THE SIDE IMPACT AIR BAG WIRING HARNESS ROUTING. THE REAR DEFOGGER BUTTON FLASHED INTERMITTENTLY AND THE A/C AND DEFOGGER WERE INOPERATIVE. THE DEALER REPLACED THE CONTROL HEAD. THE OUTSIDE REARVIEW MIRRORS WOULD NOT MOVE RIGHT OR LEFT. DEALER FOUND BREAK IN WIRING IN RIGHT KICK PANEL. THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE DEALER REPLACED THE CANISTER PURGE VALVE. * PH *AK *TS

Oct 20, 2003

Crash: 1

Injuries: 1

EXTERIOR LIGHTING,SEAT BELTS

1 complaint

SEAT BELT AND HEADLIGTHS COME ON AND STAYS ON. DEALER CONTACTED.*AK

Jun 13, 2002

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,AIR BAGS,SEAT BELTS,UNKNOWN OR OTHER

1 complaint

AIR BAG SENSOR LIGHT COMES ON AND STAYS ON. *AK CONSUMER ALSO STATED THE SEATBELT LIGHT AND ENGINE LIGHT STAYED ON FOR 5 DAYS.*JB

Jun 13, 2002

SUSPENSION,AIR BAGS,UNKNOWN OR OTHER

1 complaint

NOISE LIKE A HELICOPTER IS IN THE BACK SEAT,TO DEALER AND WHEEL BEARING ARE GONE,PARTS UNAVAIABLE THE SECOND TIME(02/01) SEC TO BACKORDER,SAME PROBLEM AGAIN 02/02)CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ON SEC TO A CAM SENSOR,SESOR REPLACED, AT 70MPH LITE COME ON AND CAR STALLS NEXT IS AIRBAG LIGHT COME ON AFTER SEAT IS ADJUSTED(DRIVER) HAVE NEVER HAD TO TEST THEM SO CAN ONLY HOPE THAT WHE N CAR STALLS THEY WILL DEPLOY

Mar 09, 2002

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

1 complaint

ENGINE CHECK LIGHT REMAINS ILLUMINATED, INDICATING A MALFUNCTION WITHIN THE SYSTEM. DEALER CANNOT DETERMINE THE CAUSE . PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Feb 27, 2002

POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

1 complaint

WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS VEHICLE WOULD START TO JERK. WOULD NEED TO DOWNSHIFT TO COMPENSATE FOR JERKING. WOULD STALL OUT INTERMITTENTLY. GUAGES WOULD STOP WORKING. HAVE TAKEN VEHICLE TO DEALERSHIP, AND WAS INFORMED BY MECHANIC COULD NOT LOCATE CAUSE OF PROBLEM. MECHANIC DID NOT TEST DRIVE VEHICLE.*AK

Nov 06, 2001

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,UNKNOWN OR OTHER

1 complaint

ENGINE CHECK LIGHT CAME ON. CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER, AND THEY COULD NOT FIND THE PROBLEM. A YEAR LATER, ENGINE CHECK LIGHT CAME BACK ON. THIS TIME THERE WAS A GRINDING NOISE WHEN PRESSING GAS. WHILE ON HIGHWAY WITH FOOT ON BRAKE, VEHICLE STARTED TO ACCELERATE. WHEN CHANGING FROM PARK TO DRIVE VEHICLE WOULD REV REALLY HIGH LIKE IT WANTED TO TAKE OFF. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

Sep 04, 2001

EQUIPMENT

1 complaint

CONSUMER STATES THAT THE VEHICLE'S POWER LOCKS MALFUNCTION, KEYLESS ENTRY NOT WORKING, CD PLAYER INOPERATIVE, SPEAKERS FADE IN AND OUT, LEFT FRONT WINDOW DISABLED. *TT

Jan 03, 2001

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

1 complaint

VEHICLE REPAIR LOG STATES THAT VEHICLE DECELERATES TOO QUICKLY. *TT

Jan 03, 2001

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

1 complaint

THE TRANSMISSION SENSORS HAVE BEEN REPLACED SEVERAL TIMES, I HAVE ALSO COMPLAINED ABOUT TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS WHICH DEALER STATED DIDNT EXIST UNTIL IT WENT OUT COMPLETELY. MY BIGGEST PROBLEM IS WITH MY BRAKES, THEY FAIL FROM TIME TO TIME WHILE DRIVING, I ONCE HIT A PARKED CAR BECAUSE I HAD NO BRAKE PRESSURE WHEN DEPRESSING BRAKE PEDAL AND PUMPING. HAS ALSO HAPPENED WHILE IN TRAFFIC ALMOST CAUSING AN ACCIDENT NUMEROUS TIMES, YET DEALER SAYS THERE IS NOTHUNG WRONG WITH MY BRAKES, I HAVE BROUGHT THIS UP EVERYTIME I BRING MY CAR IN FOR ALL THE OTHER REPAIRS. MY AIRBAG WIRING IS FAULTY AND HAS BEEN REPLACED 3 TIMES WHICH I FEEL IS A SERIOUS SAFETY ISSUE. MY ENGINE STALLS OCCASIONALLY IN MID TRAFFIC FOR NO APPARENT REASON, YET THE RECALLED PART THAT CAUSED THIS HAS BEEN REPLACED. DEALER OFFERS NO EXPLANATION AND SAYS CAR IS FINE.*AK

Dec 30, 2000

POWER TRAIN,VISIBILITY,AIR BAGS,STRUCTURE

1 complaint

CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING ABOUT35MPH ON A STREET AND ANOTHER VEHICLE CAME TO A SUDDENLY STOP. WHEN CONSUMER LOOKED UP HE HAD HIT OTHER VEHICLE FROM BEHIND. UPON IMPACT, DUAL AIRBAGS DIDN'T DEPLOY, CONSUMER STATES THAT AIRBAG LIGHT CAME ON 3 TIMES PRIOR TO ACCIDENT AND NOW TWICE AFTER. CONSUMER HEARS RATTLE FROM TRUNK. SUNROOF LINING LOOSE. GAS PEDAL VIBRATES WHILE DRIVING. WHEN RIDING OVER BUMPS, THERE IS A RATTLE IN THE RIGHT REAR OF THE VEHICLE. *AK *SLC

Dec 26, 2000

Crash: 1

Injuries: 1

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,AIR BAGS,SEAT BELTS,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

1 complaint

CRUISE CONTROL WAS ACTIVATED AT 60 MPH WHEN APPLYING BRAKES TO AVOID AN ACCIDENT, BUT CONSUMER LOST CONTROL OF VEHICLE AND HIT RETAINER WALL HEAD-ON. VEHICLE STILL MAINTAINED 60 MPH, AND BRAKES DID NOT DEACTIVATE CRUISE CONTROL. EVENTUALLY, VEHICLE STOPPED AFTER CONSUMER TURNED IT OFF. PASSENGER'S SIDE AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY/ SEAT BELT DID NOT LOCK UP, AND CRUISE CONTROL WOULD NOT DEACTIVATE. *AK

Nov 28, 2000

Crash: 1

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SEAT BELTS

1 complaint

CONSUMER WAS BACKING OUT OF DRIVEWAY THERE WAS AN EXPLOSION WITH GREY SMOKE IN PASSENGER'S COMPARTMENT. CURRENTLY, DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT BELT IS TIGHT.*AK

Nov 09, 2000

Fire: 1

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,AIR BAGS

1 complaint

CONSUMER HAD BEEN TO THE DEALER REGARDING AIRBAG LIGHT BEING ILLUMINATED DEALER STATED THE LIGHT WOULD TURN OFF, A SHORT TIME LATER, VEHICLE STALLED, CONSUMER TRIED TO KEEP CONTROL OF VEHICLE, HOWEVER HE HIT A CURB AND THE AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY, CONSUMER SUSTAINED MINOR INJURIES. *SLC

Oct 23, 2000

Crash: 1

Injuries: 1

FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER,STRUCTURE

1 complaint

MAY 27, 1999: CAR WAS TAKEN IN DUE TO LOW FUEL LIGHT REMAINING ON AT ALL TIMES. SENDING UNIT WAS ORDERED. JULY 8, 1999: SENDING UNIT WAS REPLACED WITH NEW UNIT. LOW FUEL LIGHT CONTINUED TO REMAIN ON AT ALL TIMES. SERVICE DEPARTMENT ORDERED ANOTHER PART (UNSURE OF WHAT THIS PART WAS). JULY 22, 1999: RETURNED CAR TO SERVICE DEPT DUE TO LOW FUEL LIGHT REMAINING ON AT ALL TIMES. DESCRIPTION OF SERVICE ON THIS DATE: BOARD-PRIN, GAUGE ASSY. AFTER THIS SERVICE, LIGHT NO LONGER REMAINS ON AT ALL TIMES, BUT DURING THE NEXT FEW MONTHS, WE NOTICE THE LOW FUEL LIGHT DOES NOT COME ON AT ALL, EVEN WHEN GAS GAUGE FALLS BELOW EMPTY. SEPT 16, 1999: (NEW COMPLAINT) REPORTED THAT BOTH FRONT DOOR SPEAKERS CRACKLE AND POP WHEN RADIO IS ON AND FRONT DOORS ARE OPEN. SERVICE DEPT CHECKS WIRING, BUT PROBLEM CONTINUES UPON PICKING UP THE CAR. WE ALSO REPORT THAT POWER DOOR LOCKS WILL LOCK ON THEIR OWN. THIS PROBLEM IS NOT FIXED. SERVICE DEPT SAYS THEY CANNOT DUPLICATE PROBLEM. DECEMBER 7, 1999: WE REPORT ONCE AGAIN THAT SPEAKER WIRES POP AND CRACKLE MAINLY ON PASSENGER SIDE DOOR WHILE RADIO IS ON. SERVICE DEPT REPORTS THEY TEST DROVE CAR, BUT COULD NOT DUPLICATE PROBLEM. WE ALSO ONCE AGAIN REPORT THAT POWER DOOR LOCKS WILL LOCK ON THEIR OWN WHILE DRIVING. SERVICE DEPT TEST DROVE CAR, BUT COULD NOT DUPLICATE PROBLEM. JULY 3, 2000: REPORT CONTINUED PROBLEM WITH FRONT DOOR SPEAKERS, POWER DOOR LOCKS, AND LOW FUEL LIGHT. PARTS ORDERED. SEPT 12, 2000: SENDING UNIT REPLACED AGAIN, HOWEVER LIGHT STILL DOES NOT COME ON WHEN GAS GAUGE FALLS BELOW EMPTY. SERVICE DEPT REPAIRED SHORT TO GROUND WIRES TO FIX POPPING IN FRONT DOOR SPEAKERS. UPON RETURN HOME, PROBLEM CONTINUES. PROBLEM WITH POWER DOOR LOCKS ALSO CONTINUES.

Oct 17, 2000

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER

1 complaint

ALTERNATOR WENT OUT WHICH MADE THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM TO GO OUT. ENTIRE DASHBOARD WAS NOT WORKING, ALSO, ABS BRAKES AND ENGINE CHECK LIGHTS KEPT BLINKING. THERE WAS AN ELECTRICAL SMELL. DEALER REPLACED ALTERNATOR.*AK

Jul 18, 2000

POWER TRAIN,AIR BAGS

1 complaint

AIR BAG LIGHT REMAINED ILLUMINATED, INDICATING A MALFUNCTION WITHIN THE SYSTEM. CAUSE UNKNOWN, ALSO CONSUMER EXPERIENCED INTERMITTENT PROBLEMS WITH TRANSMISSION. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

May 26, 2000

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Where to Find VIN for Problems Check

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Where to Find VIN Number on 1999 HYUNDAI Sonata for Problems Lookup - Dashboard, Door Jamb, Engine Bay, Documents

Understanding VIN Structure for Problem Reports

Each character in your 1999 HYUNDAI Sonata 17-digit VIN helps identify specific complaints and problems affecting your vehicle model.

1999 HYUNDAI Sonata VIN Structure for Complaint Verification - WMI, VDS, Check Digit, Model Year, Plant Code

How to Check 1999 HYUNDAI Sonata Problems in 3 Steps

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many problems does the 1999 HYUNDAI Sonata have?

The 1999 HYUNDAI Sonata currently has 135 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 1999 HYUNDAI Sonata?

The most common problems reported for the 1999 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 1999 HYUNDAI Sonata problem data come from?

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How do I report problems with my 1999 HYUNDAI Sonata?

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Where can I find my VIN to check problems?

Your 1999 HYUNDAI Sonata VIN is located in 4 places: (1) Dashboard near windshield on driver's side, (2) Driver's door jamb sticker, (3) Engine bay, (4) Vehicle registration and insurance documents.

Is the 1999 HYUNDAI Sonata reliable?

Reliability can be assessed by reviewing the number and severity of owner complaints for the 1999 HYUNDAI Sonata. Check complaints by component, crash reports, and fire incidents above to evaluate potential issues and problem patterns.