Major Problems with 2000 Hyundai Sonata Derived from Complaints & Recalls

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Worst 3 complaints of 2000 Hyundai Sonata

2000 Hyundai Sonata AIR BAGS Victims: 5 Mileage: 28000 miles

2000 Hyundai Sonata FRONTAL Victims: 2 Mileage: 68000 miles

2000 Hyundai Sonata POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS Victims: 1

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Problems with FRAME AND MEMBERS, SUSPENSION and FRONT are the most frequent issues recorded by the NHTSA from Hyundai Sonata owners.

Problem Category	Number of Problems
FRAME AND MEMBERS > STRUCTURE the alignment appeared to be off on my 2000 hyundai sonata. on oct. 1 2006 the vehicle was inspected at...	89 ~ 104392 miles
SUSPENSION consumer states air bag warning light is on for the fifth time. dealer replaced entire wiring harness. however this did	29 ~ 92090 miles
FRONT > SUSPENSION this car was wrecked prior to purchase i was just told this after having reported that the car has pulled...	26 ~ 105183 miles
AIR BAGS consumer states air bag warning light is on for the fifth time. dealer replaced entire wiring harness. however this did	20 ~ 27738 miles
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM vehicle has been to dealer 5 times for stalling recall on stalling performed november 2000. dealer cannot remedy problem. *ak...	16 ~ 68551 miles
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN vehicle stalls when low in a gear sounds as if it is a vibration problem related to map sensor as	14 ~ 38810 miles
FRONTAL > AIR BAGS i bought a hyundai sonata in december. i just got my car out of the service department for the third...	13 ~ 32800 miles
GASOLINE > ENGINE > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING engine losses power and sometimes stops. difficulty turning on power...	12 ~ 9750 miles
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING while driving vehicle loses power. it won't go any higher than 45 to 50 mph. dealer maintains that consumer's vehicle	10 ~ 56298 miles
STRUCTURE i had my bearings replaced my rear hub bearings. now it is making to same noise and they now say...	9 ~ 67291 miles
WIRING > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM the consumer states the dealer sold him a defective vehicle that was on recall (00v-259)without correcting the problem consumer also	8 ~ 51268 miles
UNDERBODY SHIELDS > FRAME AND MEMBERS > STRUCTURE tl*the contact owns a 2000 hyundai sonata. the contact stated that the front subframe of the vehicle is completely rusted...	7 ~ 53743 miles
BODY > STRUCTURE on august 25th 2007 my wife and i were driving home on the southern state parkway. there was quite some...	6 ~ 128594 miles
ENGINE > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING steering wheel check engine light and catalytic converter *cb ...	6 ~ 55483 miles
REAR > SUSPENSION from 10 mph to stop very bad screaching sound comming from rear of car. dealer say's normal but does it	6 ~ 62500 miles
SIDE/WINDOW > AIR BAGS driver's side air bag deployed when driver's side door was slammed shut.dealer has not been contacted.*ak...	6 ~ 19500 miles
STEERING both power steering and power brakes failed at the same time in my teenagers sonata. fortunately my son was only...	5 ~ 127676 miles
WHEELS right front wheel bearing has had to be replace 2 times in under 110k miles! first time at approximately 85k...	5 ~ 85535 miles
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL while driving vehicle hestiates and then accelerates.*ak...	5 ~ 39312 miles
TIRES i currently own a year 2000 hyundai sonata v6 gls. on the morning of july 17th 2008 at approx. 3:45...	4 ~ 86500 miles
SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE > FRONTAL > AIR BAGS after starting the vehicle the air bag warning light would remain illuminated until the vehicle was shut off. the dealership...	4 ~ 36015 miles
IGNITION > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM vehicle has been to dealer 5 times for stalling recall on stalling performed november 2000. dealer cannot remedy problem. *ak...	4 ~ 28092 miles
UNKNOWN OR OTHER the paint on the car has come off going through the car wash. the front end squeaks. the windows would...	3
12V/24V/48V BATTERY > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM consumer states air bag warning light is on for the fifth time. dealer replaced entire wiring harness. however this did	3 ~ 22333 miles
POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS > VISIBILITY the back window was left down when we parked. my son 6 years old went to put it up. somehow...	3
ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC brakes would not stop the car the pedal pumped hard five times and then went to the floor the brakes...	3 ~ 50357 miles
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE when i try to fill the vehicle with gas it stops every few cents simular to when the gas tank...	2 ~ 55000 miles
CONTROL ARM > FRONT > SUSPENSION while driving approx 30 mph my front right wheel folded back against the fender bring me to an abrupt stop....	2 ~ 38875 miles
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC both power steering and power brakes failed at the same time in my teenagers sonata. fortunately my son was only...	2 ~ 79100 miles
FRONT UNDERHOOD > WIRING > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM saturday 07/19/03 i parked my huynday sonata 4doors 4 cylinders at best buy plantation (fl) parking lot @ 1:00pm to...	2 ~ 31026 miles
FOUNDATION COMPONENTS > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC when brakes are applied and vehicle is not warmed up they squeal problem occurs for 1/2 mile. dealer was contacted	2
INTERIOR/UNDER DASH > WIRING > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM vehicle is very dangerous - manufacturer needs to take steps in ensuring my safety as well as the safety of	2
GLASS, SIDE/REAR > VISIBILITY window comes off track must use 2 hands to close window 1 hand on button 1 hand to guide window...	2
EMISSION CONTROL > EXHAUST SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING vehicle stalls when low in a gear sounds as if it is a vibration problem related to map sensor as	2 ~ 36950 miles
SEATS vehicle has been to dealer 5 times for stalling recall on stalling performed november 2000. dealer cannot remedy problem. *ak...	2 ~ 43000 miles
DISC > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC the front brake rotors on my vehicle have warped and are getting worse with the more miles i drive. i...	2
RETRACTOR > FRONT > SEAT BELTS consumer was involved in a collision whiletraveling 40mph and safety belt did not restrain consumer. consumer sustained head injury.*ak...	2
RACK AND PINION > STEERING rack and pinion needs to be replaced at 7 000 miles and causing a loud noise in the front end.please	2
POWER TRAIN takada recall transmission don't shift check engine light is on it is suck in 3rd gear next time start car...	1 ~ 212234 miles
SERVICE BRAKES while driving my 2000 hyundai sonata on good road and approaching a traffic light in the left through-lane of a...	1 ~ 197700 miles
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM gas light don't work the odometer don't work when it rains the car lights dime and the car almost dies...	1 ~ 133000 miles
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL transmission input speed sensor failure this problem is shockingly all over the internet the sensor fails and if your on...	1 ~ 150000 miles
HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS > DELIVERY > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE tl*the contact owns a 2000 hyundai sonata. while the engine was running the driver inspected underneath the hood and observed...	1 ~ 113000 miles
CARRIER/RACK > MECHANICAL > EQUIPMENT i was driving home getting ready to get on the interstate when my car made a loud noise and it...	1 ~ 91590 miles
EQUIPMENT ref: nhtsa number pe08029 i am the original owner of my 2000 hyundai sonata and have a rusted cross member	1 ~ 140000 miles
MODULE > IGNITION > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM tl*the contact owns a 2000 hyundai sonata. while driving 60 mph the vehicle suddenly stopped and lost power. the contact...	1 ~ 31000 miles
MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE > EXHAUST SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING frame of 2000 hyundai sonata was found during oil change to be severely rusted to the point where vehicle was...	1 ~ 88000 miles
CLUTCH ASSEMBLY > POWER TRAIN dt*: the contact stated intermittently the vehicle would not shift out of first gear. the vehicle had to be turned...	1 ~ 38131 miles
AXLE HUBS > POWER TRAIN i first heard a whineing coming from the rear of car it gradually got louder. dealer says it is rear	1 ~ 72000 miles
REAR/OTHER > SEAT BELTS window regulators...	1
SWITCH > IGNITION > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM dt: when it is hot the key will get stuck in the ignition. has to take ice water and put...	1
TREAD/BELT > TIRES michelin size:p205/ 60r15 dot: while driving at 70 mph without any warning the right rear passenger tread separated . please	1
CRUISE CONTROL > VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL while driving wheels locked as if the consumer was jamming the brakes. transmission was replaced three times but vehicle slowed	1 ~ 151071 miles
WHEEL BEARING > FRONT > SUSPENSION rear wheel bearings went out on vehicle and now front wheel bearings are going out. rear bearings repaired free of...	1
FAN > COOLING SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING air bags light keeps coming back on after i have taken it to the dealership. check engine light comes on...	1 ~ 61000 miles
COOLING UNIT AND LINES > AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN i had my vehicle checked for transmission fluid befor sending it to dealership pohanaka hundai subaru. this vehicle sat for...	1 ~ 73000 miles
RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. > ELECTRICAL > EQUIPMENT tl*the contact owns a 2000 hyundai sonata. the contact has been experiencing failure with the sensor plug on her vehicle....	1 ~ 67000 miles
STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR > STEERING steering wheel check engine light and catalytic converter *cb ...	1
CATALYTIC CONVERTOR > EMISSION CONTROL > EXHAUST SYSTEM steering wheel check engine light and catalytic converter *cb ...	1
REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES > VISIBILITY the paint on the car has come off going through the car wash. the front end squeaks. the windows would...	1
ROTOR > DISC > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS violent vibration occurs when brakes are applied. dealer has been contacted and replaced rotors twice. replacement of rotors did not	1
WINDSHIELD > VISIBILITY consumer states air bag warning light is on for the fifth time. dealer replaced entire wiring harness. however this did	1
FLASHER UNIT > TURN SIGNAL > EXTERIOR LIGHTING while using the "flash to pass" feature on the turn light stalk the stalk broke off in my hand.*ak...	1
HEADLIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING headlights would dim severely whenever air conditioner compressor came on dealer notified. feel free to provide any further information.*ak...	1
POWER STEERING FLUID > HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST > STEERING while starting engine heard noise. opened hood and noticed power steering fluid was leaking. dealer was notified. *ak power steering	1
ROTOR > DISC > SERVICE BRAKES, AIR brake rotors are warpped and causing a low brake pedel and a dangerous shimmy in the wheel when ever i...	1 ~ 12400 miles
DOOR > BODY > STRUCTURE there was an erratic operation when the accelerator pedal is applied. the dealer could not duplicate the problem. the horn...	1 ~ 61000 miles
ACCELERATOR PEDAL > VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL there was an erratic operation when the accelerator pedal is applied. the dealer could not duplicate the problem. the horn...	1 ~ 61000 miles
HORN > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM there was an erratic operation when the accelerator pedal is applied. the dealer could not duplicate the problem. the horn...	1 ~ 61000 miles
TRUNK LID > BODY > STRUCTURE vehicle has been to dealer 5 times for stalling recall on stalling performed november 2000. dealer cannot remedy problem. *ak...	1
FRONT > SEAT BELTS the vehicle had a faulty restraint/harness belt that went underneath both front seats. when the belt loosened it caused the	1
BUCKLE ASSEMBLY > FRONT > SEAT BELTS we purchased a brand new 2000 hyundai sonata. prior to purchase we noticed that my son who weighs 350 lbs....	1
HUB > WHEELS while driving extended distance the consumer noticed a dragging noise coming from under vehicle. consumer had vehicle towed to dealership	1 ~ 70000 miles

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