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5NPET4AC5AH••••••2010 Hyundai SONATA
This build draws 4.0× more complaints than the average 2010 Hyundai SONATA build (23 vs 6).
23on this build
290on the model
50builds in total
Most reportedStructure 15Latches/locks/linkages 3Power Train 2Electrical System 2
What owners of this build wrote
Unknown Or OtherSep 2025
I have had 3 door handles fall off in the last couple months I think this is safety concern i do not see any recalls.I do see that there is a lot of people complaining about this matter door handles should not be fallen off
Electrical SystemSep 2023
The plastic housing of the brake lights have turned black. I'm on my second set that I got at wrecking yard. The plastic doesn't hold up to the heat of the tail/brake light. I saw other cars like mine with same problem at the wrecking yard. And my ground wire to my radiator fan…
Power TrainApr 2020
ESC off light comes on, and check engine light comes on sometimes when driving. Sometimes, the car loses its power when that happens in the middle of driving. Acting as if the car was turned off. It has happened multiple times
StructureOct 2018
Plastic exterior door handles break, come loose, and then can not open the door. 3 door handles now
Air BagsOct 2014
Passenger air bag indicator on dashboard remains "off" (air bag deactivated) even during driving. Therefore, air bag will not deploy in case of accident
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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN 5NPET4AC5AH641436 · decoded Nov 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.