Major Problems with 1999 Hyundai Sonata Derived from Complaints & Recalls

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Worst 3 complaints of 1999 Hyundai Sonata

1999 Hyundai Sonata FRONTAL Victims: 9 Mileage: 200000 miles

1999 Hyundai Sonata FRONTAL Victims: 3

1999 Hyundai Sonata ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING Victims: 2 Mileage: 125633 miles

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Problems with FRAME AND MEMBERS, AIR BAGS and AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION are the most frequent issues recorded by the NHTSA from Hyundai Sonata owners.

Problem Category	Number of Problems
FRAME AND MEMBERS > STRUCTURE while driving my 1999 hyundai sonata( vin# kmhwf35v5xa04162) on south avenue in staten island the passenger side front wheel fell...	26 ~ 108343 miles
AIR BAGS consumer states that the airbags do not work dealership has done all they can to remedy the problem. *slc...	18 ~ 22369 miles
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN when accelerating transmission does not shift properly (downshifting occurs) more when air conditioner is on. *yc...	11 ~ 24284 miles
SUSPENSION i own a 1999 hyundai sonata. while driving 30 mph the passenger right side wheel collapsed and vehicle stopped. vehicle...	10 ~ 119006 miles
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING at any speed engine check light came on and stayed on. vehicle had problems shifting into gears and stalled. vehicle	10 ~ 76883 miles
FRONTAL > AIR BAGS air bags did not deploy in a 50mph head-on collision. *ak...	7 ~ 28571 miles
GASOLINE > ENGINE > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING vehicle repair log states that vehicle's srs light stays on. *tt...	7
STEERING i was leaving parking spot in a parking lot traveling approx 5 mph. the steering wheel was straight but car...	5 ~ 110587 miles
STRUCTURE consumer was traveling about35mph on a street and another vehicle came to a suddenly stop. when consumer looked up he...	5 ~ 68100 miles
UNKNOWN OR OTHER noise like a helicopter is in the back seat to dealer and wheel bearing are gone parts unavaiable the second...	5
ENGINE > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING engine was leaking oil on top and underneath vehicle. transmission is slipping. vehicle will not move. dealership is aware of	4 ~ 38240 miles
ANCHORAGE > FRONT > SEAT BELTS the srs light has illuminated on several occasions the seat belt shoulder belt assembly was replaced on one occasion and...	4
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL vehicle repair log states that vehicle's srs light stays on. *tt...	4 ~ 22250 miles
TIRES vehicle repair log states that vehicle's srs light stays on. *tt...	4 ~ 32011 miles
FRONT > SUSPENSION my hyundai sonata's alignment is substantially out of factory specifications. the right camber was -0.7 (factory specification +/- 0.3). the...	4 ~ 114000 miles
UNDERBODY SHIELDS > FRAME AND MEMBERS > STRUCTURE dt*: the contact stated while driving 60 mph on normal road conditions the right wheel passed over a small dip...	3 ~ 149876 miles
SIDE/WINDOW > AIR BAGS cruise control was activated at 60 mph when applying brakes to avoid an accident but consumer lost control of vehicle...	3 ~ 47736 miles
WIRING > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM the srs light came on and stayed on several times. first the passenger front shoulder belt assembly was replaced but...	3 ~ 39987 miles
SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE > FRONTAL > AIR BAGS air bag sensor light comes on/off. consumer will complete form & add vin#*ak...	3 ~ 16941 miles
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM upon starting the vehicle all the warning lights on the dashboard stayed illuminated. the vehicle shut off and didn't restart...	2 ~ 62904 miles
TREAD/BELT > TIRES kumho steel belted radial tire p722p195/70r14 size tread on front left tire separated while driving. *ak...	2
ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC alternator went out which made the electrical system to go out. entire dashboard was not working also abs brakes and	2
INTERIOR/UNDER DASH > WIRING > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM alternator went out which made the electrical system to go out. entire dashboard was not working also abs brakes and	2
HEADLIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING vehicle repair log states that vehicle's srs light stays on. *tt...	2
12V/24V/48V BATTERY > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM vehicle repair log states that vehicle's srs light stays on. *tt...	2 ~ 63824 miles
IGNITION > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM the transmission sensors have been replaced several times i have also complained about transmission problems which dealer stated didnt exist...	2
BODY > STRUCTURE after removing the drivers front wheel i noticed the control arm attachment point severely rusted & the sub frame cracked...	1 ~ 75800 miles
POWER TRAIN i purchased my 1999 sonata from a used car dealer & have had numerous problems with the car its been...	1 ~ 52500 miles
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC i purchased my 1999 sonata from a used car dealer & have had numerous problems with the car its been...	1 ~ 52500 miles
AXLE SHAFT > AXLE ASSEMBLY > POWER TRAIN hi i bought my 1999 hyundai sonata from a private person nov.2007. i was driving the car to the store...	1 ~ 123184 miles
LOWER ARM > CONTROL ARM > FRONT hi i bought my 1999 hyundai sonata from a private person nov.2007. i was driving the car to the store...	1 ~ 123184 miles
AIR CONDITIONER > APPLIANCE > EQUIPMENT tl*the contact owns a 1999 hyundai sonata. the contact was experiencing steering wheel failure and was informed that the air...	1 ~ 95000 miles
COLUMN > STEERING tl*the contact owns a 1999 hyundai sonata. the contact was experiencing steering wheel failure and was informed that the air...	1 ~ 95000 miles
UPPER ARM > CONTROL ARM > FRONT tl*the contact owns a 1999 hyundai sonata. while driving 30 mph the passenger side front wheel collapsed and the vehicle...	1 ~ 69000 miles
RIM > WHEELS three of the vehicle's wheel rims cracked. *nm the technician discovered one cracked rim in august 2004 and replaced it....	1 ~ 193500 miles
STORAGE > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE fuel leak and dealer found that fuel tank had imploded due to aftermarket gas gap not sealing properly. i bought	1 ~ 69500 miles
DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM > VISIBILITY consumer loss control and hit a solid barrier and none of the airbags deployed. driver sustained a head injury. prior...	1 ~ 49961 miles
EXTERIOR > REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES > VISIBILITY consumer loss control and hit a solid barrier and none of the airbags deployed. driver sustained a head injury. prior...	1 ~ 49961 miles
GLASS, SIDE/REAR > VISIBILITY the drivers side window failed to roll down.*jb...	1 ~ 77000 miles
WINDSHIELD > VISIBILITY rear windshield cracked without prior warning. dealership is aware of problem.*ak...	1
FOUNDATION COMPONENTS > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC consumer states the vehicles brakes were squeaking. took to dealer and they replaced brakes. problem still occuring. please provide any	1
BUCKLE ASSEMBLY > FRONT > SEAT BELTS cruise control was activated at 60 mph when applying brakes to avoid an accident but consumer lost control of vehicle...	1
SEAT BELTS consumer was backing out of driveway there was an explosion with grey smoke in passenger's compartment. currently driver's side seat	1
FRONT UNDERHOOD > WIRING > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM consumer was backing out of driveway there was an explosion with grey smoke in passenger's compartment. currently driver's side seat	1
EMISSION CONTROL > EXHAUST SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING after repair of recall 00v259000 vehicle's condition worsened. vehicle has been at the dealership for 9 days. manufacturer has been	1
SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY > VISIBILITY consumer was traveling about35mph on a street and another vehicle came to a suddenly stop. when consumer looked up he...	1
PEDAL/HAND LEVER(MOTORCYCLE) > CLUTCH ASSEMBLY > POWER TRAIN consumer was traveling about35mph on a street and another vehicle came to a suddenly stop. when consumer looked up he...	1
TRUNK LID > BODY > STRUCTURE consumer was traveling about35mph on a street and another vehicle came to a suddenly stop. when consumer looked up he...	1
ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM alternator went out which made the electrical system to go out. entire dashboard was not working also abs brakes and	1
EQUIPMENT vehicle repair log states that vehicle's srs light stays on. *tt...	1
WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER > VISIBILITY vehicle repair log states that vehicle's srs light stays on. *tt...	1
STARTER ASSEMBLY > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM vehicle repair log states that vehicle's srs light stays on. *tt...	1
WHEEL BEARING > FRONT > SUSPENSION noise like a helicopter is in the back seat to dealer and wheel bearing are gone parts unavaiable the second...	1
WARNING LIGHT/DEVICES > FRONT > SEAT BELTS air bag sensor light comes on and stays on. *ak consumer also stated the seatbelt light and engine light stayed	1
DOOR > BODY > STRUCTURE may 27 1999: car was taken in due to low fuel light remaining on at all times. sending unit was...	1
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER may 27 1999: car was taken in due to low fuel light remaining on at all times. sending unit was...	1
DRUM > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC the brakes on this vehicle have squealed since the first few months after i bought the car. i had learned...	1
EXHAUST SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING when the check engine light illuminated vehicle ran sluggish and then stalled. the dealer replaced the oxygen sensors four times...	1 ~ 48000 miles
POWER ASSIST > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC the transmission sensors have been replaced several times i have also complained about transmission problems which dealer stated didnt exist...	1
FLASHER UNIT > TURN SIGNAL > EXTERIOR LIGHTING while driving the turn signal arm broke consumer could push in the wire hold it with one hand and turn	1

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