Major Problems with 2002 Hyundai Sonata Derived from Complaints & Recalls

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Worst 3 complaints of 2002 Hyundai Sonata

2002 Hyundai Sonata SIDE/WINDOW Victims: 4

2002 Hyundai Sonata BODY Victims: 4 Mileage: 60000 miles

2002 Hyundai Sonata INFLATOR MODULE Victims: 3 Mileage: 14000 miles

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

Problem Category	Number of Problems
FRAME AND MEMBERS > STRUCTURE during vehicle routine maintenance of 2002 hyundai sonata it was discovered that significant corrosion was observed in engine cradle. this	53 ~ 91825 miles
SUSPENSION vehicle has problems with front vibration. *mr the vehicle veered left and the consumer lost control of steering. the cause...	47 ~ 114339 miles
AIR BAGS consumer states that after closing driver side door the side air bag deployed smoke started coming from under the seat...	22 ~ 71187 miles
STEERING vehicle has problems with front vibration. *mr the vehicle veered left and the consumer lost control of steering. the cause...	19 ~ 109810 miles
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM right front speaker pops on and off at a stop or moving. when you use the ac button windshield wiper...	16 ~ 81359 miles
BODY > STRUCTURE on july 26th 2005 i was meeting a co-worker for lunch when i noticed that the paint on the front...	14 ~ 99645 miles
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE on 10/10/07 my wife drove approximately 8 miles home from work and parked her 2002 hyundai sonata in the garage....	13 ~ 53895 miles
FRONTAL > AIR BAGS while at a stop another driver hit passenger's side of consumer's vehicle at about 40 to 45 mph and none	13 ~ 16577 miles
SIDE/WINDOW > AIR BAGS consumer received recall notification 02va45 to replace the air bag sensor. however when recall was performed the air bag wiring...	12 ~ 17394 miles
UNDERBODY SHIELDS > FRAME AND MEMBERS > STRUCTURE tl*the contact owns a 2002 hyundai sonata. after driving 55 mph the driver arrived at her destination and discovered that...	10 ~ 141103 miles
WHEELS vehicle has problems with front vibration. *mr the vehicle veered left and the consumer lost control of steering. the cause...	8 ~ 94592 miles
UNKNOWN OR OTHER right front speaker pops on and off at a stop or moving. when you use the ac button windshield wiper...	8 ~ 23376 miles
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC intermittenley while applying brakes from a stop position the vehicle continue on before stoppping. dealer informed that air had to	7 ~ 30735 miles
VALVE > TIRES goodrich control plus tires caused problems with 2002 hyundai sonata. *mr this problem has been present since the first day...	6 ~ 39483 miles
LATCH > DOORS > LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES both front doors inside handles have chrome plating peeling at seam. this presents a hazard because the seam is at	6 ~ 8076 miles
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 8/27/02 belt noise and burning rubber smell. the pulley belt was replaced. 1/33/03 recall on 6 ~ 53833 miles
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM tl* the contact owns a 2002 hyundai sonata. the contact stated that while refueling fuel spilled out from the filler...	5 ~ 80200 miles
SERVICE BRAKES all three rear brakes lights on when ignition is shut off and smell electrical wire burn. every day need to	5 ~ 94469 miles
STRUCTURE 2002 hyundai sonata chrome on the gear shift knob peels off leaving a sharp edge that causes lacerations. *tr...	5 ~ 129000 miles
FRONT > SUSPENSION while driving to maryland to visit my daughter the right front end of my car began to vibrate so hard...	5 ~ 67400 miles
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING subject:2002 hyundai sonata.i have two problems ones the airbag light the other is engine light on.these could lead to a...	5 ~ 54800 miles
TIRES the consumer has a tire for life contract. the consumer took the vehicle into the dealership for replacement tires. the...	5 ~ 66130 miles
DOOR > BODY > STRUCTURE dt*: the consumer stated the interior material on the passenger's door handle of the vehicle caused minor injuries to a...	5 ~ 61000 miles
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN 8/27/02 belt noise and burning rubber smell. the pulley belt was replaced. 1/33/03 recall on 5 ~ 65949 miles
ROTOR > DISC > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS 2002 hyundai sonata has 28 000 miles. have had to have rotors replaced 3 times since 11000 miles. car shakes	5 ~ 16278 miles
ENGINE my car started getting erratic idling and then the engine light started to turn on. i got the spark plugs...	4 ~ 111500 miles
TANK ASSEMBLY > STORAGE > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE dt*: the contact stated while driving various speeds the vehicle hesitated and was hard to shift. also when attempting to...	4 ~ 113770 miles
SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE > FRONTAL > AIR BAGS dealership doesn't have parts for recall 02v145000 repairs concerning air bag sensor and doesn't know when they will be available.*ak...	4 ~ 34821 miles
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES the door handle on my 2002 hyundai sonata cut my hand when getting out of the vehicle and once when...	3 ~ 103000 miles
REAR > SUSPENSION right rear wheel was making a rubbing noise. took vehicle in for service and the dealer discovered the bearing needed	3 ~ 37667 miles
HUB > WHEELS goodrich control plus tires caused problems with 2002 hyundai sonata. *mr this problem has been present since the first day...	3 ~ 12750 miles
TREAD/BELT > TIRES while traveling about 65mph on the highway and without prior warning driver side tire thread separated from the wheel.*ak...	3
ENGINE > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING check engine light continues to come on. we have been told that hyundai is having a large problem with o2...	3 ~ 38050 miles
ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC brakes squeal very loud every time brakes are applied. vehicle has been taken to dealer 3 times dealer cannot remedy	3
LOWER ARM > CONTROL ARM > FRONT tl* the contact owns a 2002 hyundai sonata. while driving approximately 35 mph the contact heard a loud banging noise...	2 ~ 144171 miles
POWER TRAIN tl* the contact owns a 2002 hyundai sonata. the contact stated that while driving at various speeds the vehicle would...	2 ~ 170000 miles
LATCH CONNECTOR/CLIP > CHILD SEAT booster seat.... it is a grow with you safety first. the tether in the rear of the seat has totally...	2
COOLING SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING engine cradle / cross member rusted through on passenger - side [right side] of undercarriage [3 inches?] . apparent engine	2 ~ 96000 miles
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 1) engine light seems to come on at least once a month 2) fan knob for heating/air conditioner does not	2 ~ 44000 miles
HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS > HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST > STEERING power steering line rusted out and blew. under a protective rubber sleeve. it blew out while driving. *nm...	2 ~ 54096 miles
REAR/OTHER > SEAT BELTS back middle seat belt failure. *jb...	2 ~ 22500 miles
WHEEL BEARING > FRONT > SUSPENSION electrical system. i have already filed one complaint on the check engine light and the sensors. it has been in...	2 ~ 21000 miles
MANUAL TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN i purchased a 2002 hyundai sonata and have had nothing but trouble with it. to date we have had the...	2 ~ 69690 miles
CLUTCH ASSEMBLY > POWER TRAIN i purchased a 2002 hyundai sonata and have had nothing but trouble with it. to date we have had the...	2 ~ 39106 miles
BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS > GASOLINE > ENGINE 8/27/02 belt noise and burning rubber smell. the pulley belt was replaced. 1/33/03 recall on 2 ~ 51800 miles
GASOLINE > ENGINE > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING still dealer does not recognize the defect although the change some of the parts already but the problem still exist.	2
FOUNDATION COMPONENTS > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC consumer is having problems with the braking system. *jg...	2
VISIBILITY/WIPER tl* the contact owns a 2002 hyundai sonata. while driving the sun visor inadvertently fell and blocked the contact's view....	1 ~ 79000 miles
EXTERIOR LIGHTING headlight wire harness on drivers side is melted. pictures taken and uploaded....	1 ~ 197000 miles
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL my car started getting erratic idling and then the engine light started to turn on. i got the spark plugs...	1 ~ 135000 miles
TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM i have a sonata 2.7 v6 (2002 model) automatic transmission. the major 2 problems that i have faced with the...	1 ~ 64000 miles
CHILD SEAT booster seat.... it is a grow with you safety first. the tether in the rear of the seat has totally...	1
STRAP/WEBBING > TETHER > CHILD SEAT booster seat.... it is a grow with you safety first. the tether in the rear of the seat has totally...	1
FILLER PIPE AND CAP > TANK ASSEMBLY > STORAGE tl* the contact owns a 2002 hyundai sonata. when fueling the vehicle gasoline regurgitates from the fuel tank. also the...	1
CONTROL ARM > FRONT > SUSPENSION tl* the contact owns a 2002 hyundai sonata. while making a right turn at 5 mph he noticed a loud...	1 ~ 117049 miles
WARNING LIGHT/DEVICES > FRONT > SEAT BELTS tl*the contact owns a 2002 hyundai sonata. while driving approximately 55 mph on normal road conditions the air bag warning...	1 ~ 51000 miles
CONTROL MODULE > ANTI-THEFT > IGNITION doors lock remote wont unlock car if i use the key to the door alarm goes off and i cant	1
EXTERNAL > WARNINGS > BACK OVER PREVENTION doors lock remote wont unlock car if i use the key to the door alarm goes off and i cant	1
TIE ROD ASSEMBLY > LINKAGES > STEERING tl*the contact owns a 2002 hyundai sonata. the contact stated that the air bag indicator has remained illuminated in her...	1 ~ 55000 miles
POWER STEERING FLUID > HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST > STEERING the insulated piece of tubing that covers a small portion of the power steering line should be replaced with a...	1
SWITCH > IGNITION > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM my 2002 hundai sonata blk 4 door automatic. i started to get in the car thurs morning 2/15/07 at 4am....	1 ~ 57500 miles
UPPER ARM > CONTROL ARM > FRONT i have had numerous complaints that i have filed with this vehicle. the latest complaint i have is with the...	1 ~ 123000 miles
HEADLIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING dt*: the contact stated while driving at night the headlights were not bright enough due to a haze forming in	1 ~ 62000 miles
WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER > VISIBILITY 2002 hyundai sonata windshield wiper blades have had to be replace frequently since purchase. windshield wipers go off the side...	1
FUEL PUMP > DELIVERY > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE when attempting to fill gas tank the pump continues to shut off after pumping only small amounts of gasoline. which...	1 ~ 47560 miles
DELIVERY > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE vehicle was taken to dealer for fuel cut valve recall. since new fuel cut valve was installed vehicle will not...	1 ~ 91000 miles
PUMP > HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST > STEERING power steering loss during operation caused by power steering line failue. power steering line failed due to oxidation. oxidation was...	1 ~ 88850 miles
CABLES > VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL while applying the accelerator pedal it went to the floor. this caused the vehicle to accelerate uncontrollably. the driver was...	1
HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC dt: the contact owns a 2002 hyundai sonata lx. the brake line was attached to where it was suppose to...	1
EMISSION CONTROL > EXHAUST SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING consumer stated that she was having too many problems with her vehicle and does not want it anymore. the engine...	1
LINKAGES > VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL we recentlty purchased a used but showroom condition hyundai sonata with somewhere around 29 000 miles on it from a...	1 ~ 35000 miles
HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS > DOOR > BODY while opening the driver's door consumer noticed that the door handle was sharp. consumer's hand was cut. the vehicle was...	1
EQUIPMENT driving at 25 - 30 mph i was hit head on by another mid size vehicle. i sustained head neck...	1
RADIATOR ASSEMBLY > COOLING SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING while driving 50 mph the vehicle was involved in a head on collision. upon impact the dual airbags did not	1 ~ 30000 miles
INFLATOR MODULE > DRIVER SIDE > FRONTAL vehicle was hit on driver side door(s) - vehicle was rotated 180 degrees from the force of the impact. neck	1 ~ 14000 miles
EXHAUST SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING check engine light continues to come on. we have been told that hyundai is having a large problem with o2...	1 ~ 11650 miles
PEDALS AND LINKAGES > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC on cold mornings where the temperature would drop below 30 i was experiencing a loss of brake ability. this would...	1 ~ 5918 miles
UPPER BALL JOINT > CONTROL ARM > FRONT consumer states while driving the vehicle would vibrate at any speed causing by the upper ball joint and the lower...	1
DISC > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC when moving consumer foot off brake pedal it would pulsate. driver has made contact with the dealership.*ak...	1
INTERIOR/UNDER DASH > WIRING > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM no summary listed for above vehicle. *ak...	1
AIR CONDITIONER > APPLIANCE > EQUIPMENT i hate this car and am very mad that i have so many problems with a new car. no safety	1
AXLE ASSEMBLY > POWER TRAIN i was driving as the axel broke my tire feel off along with brakes causing my car to swerve across	1
MOTOR > WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER > VISIBILITY whenever windshield wipers are in use they fail to work properly. had taken vehicle to dealer at least 4 times.	1
MODULE > IGNITION > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM computer failed three times. mechanics could not diagnose. finally was replaced.*ak...	1
SEAT BELTS while sitting in vehicle with the seat belt on if consumer makes any kind of movementseat belt tighten up. consumer...	1
DRUM > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC the brakes make an extremely loud screeching sound mainly when breaking. it is loud enough to attract quite a bit...	1
STORAGE > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 2002 hyundai sonata. having problem putting fuel in the vehicle*cw the consumer stated it seemed as though the pressure valve...	1
BUCKLE ASSEMBLY > FRONT > SEAT BELTS the button on the safety belt latch is large and right at the position where your elbow rests by your...	1

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