Major Problems with 2004 Hyundai Sonata Derived from Complaints & Recalls

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Worst 3 complaints of 2004 Hyundai Sonata

2004 Hyundai Sonata AIR BAGS Victims: 2 Mileage: 2118 miles

2004 Hyundai Sonata LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES Victims: 2 Mileage: 85000 miles

2004 Hyundai Sonata AIR BAGS Victims: 2 Mileage: 112000 miles

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

Problem Category	Number of Problems
AIR BAGS while driving on i97 a vw cabriolet changed from 2/3 of exit to right to pulling directly in front of...	40 ~ 100353 miles
SUSPENSION dt*: the contact stated when the road slanted to the right the vehicle pulled to the right. the dealership where	38 ~ 95191 miles
BODY > STRUCTURE interior chrome door handle crack causing the chrome plating to separate. after separation the handle becomes extremely sharp and cut	20 ~ 101524 miles
STRUCTURE chipping paint on door handles especially on the ones that are less used. paint not matching when repairs are done.	13 ~ 72912 miles
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM battery the battery was replace in 12/05/05 then again in 10/05/06 on 7/31/08 the battery this time die with no...	12 ~ 83240 miles
STEERING the right side of the engine cradle broke (due to corrosion) the result of this broke the right front half	11 ~ 89867 miles
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES on my 2004 hyundai sonata the chrome door handle has been peeling away since 2007 resulting in a sharp jagged...	11 ~ 51186 miles
WHEELS 18 months after purchasing my 2004 hyundai sonata brand new. the rear wheel bearing seized causing my tire to drag...	8 ~ 90075 miles
UNKNOWN OR OTHER this is a complaint there was not an accident. there is a clunking noise from the rear suspension area. i...	7 ~ 59427 miles
UNDERBODY SHIELDS > FRAME AND MEMBERS > STRUCTURE i took my 2004 sonata for inspection and was told that it would not pass due to a large hole...	6 ~ 78667 miles
SERVICE BRAKES i was involved in a chain reaction collision on i-10 interstate. my vehicle re-ended another vehicle and neither the driver's...	5 ~ 78000 miles
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING dt: the contact experienced problems with starting the vehicle on two occasions. when it occurred the first time he attempted...	5 ~ 83120 miles
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL vehicle stalled on two separate occasions while driving 45-50 mph. vehicle was towed to the dealer who replaced the throttle...	5 ~ 67854 miles
ENGINE the right side of the engine cradle broke (due to corrosion) the result of this broke the right front half	4 ~ 86500 miles
EXTERIOR LIGHTING emergency flashers began flashing for no apparent reason and would not be turned off. then trying to use the keyless...	4 ~ 42999 miles
CLUTCH ASSEMBLY > POWER TRAIN my 2004 hyundai sonata has been having clutch and flywheel problems starting at less than 10 000 miles. it is...	4 ~ 24375 miles
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC dt: while driving on september 4 2005 on 1-95 2004 at 6 mph the hyundai sonata was involved in...	4 ~ 25235 miles
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 2004 hyundai sonata had complete fuel system replaced.*mr the consumer could hear load moaning and rumbling noises like pressure building	4 ~ 58382 miles
POWER TRAIN the car was parked in a residential parking area. it had been backed into the space. after starting the car...	3 ~ 146983 miles
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM backing into the garage my foot on brake the engine suddenly revved to high rpm the car shot backwards propelling...	3 ~ 114667 miles
FRAME AND MEMBERS > STRUCTURE re: hyundai '04 sonata - bought new at key hyundai branford ct received recall notice re rusting subframes. issues i've...	3 ~ 92333 miles
DOOR > BODY > STRUCTURE seems to be a defect in the door handles...we have flaking of the chrome finish on our 2004 sonata as	3 ~ 17300 miles
TIRES dt*: the contact stated after having a flat tire due to a road hazard the dealer performed an inspection and...	3 ~ 24172 miles
HUB > WHEELS after buying new tires for my 2004 hyundai sonata i started experiencing flat tires on my front tires. all flats...	3 ~ 16838 miles
SEAT BELTS dt: the contact's vehicle was involved in a crash. upon impact front and side air bags did not deploy. also...	3 ~ 59474 miles
LATCH > DOORS > LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES tl* the contact owns a 2004 hyundai sonata. in february 2009 the top edge of the interior door handle developed...	2 ~ 47000 miles
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN dt*: the contact stated after having a flat tire due to a road hazard the dealer performed an inspection and...	2 ~ 22000 miles
FRONTAL > AIR BAGS dt*: the contact stated while driving 35 mph the vehicle was involved in a crash and the air bags did...	2 ~ 27710 miles
ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC consumer applied the brakes and the pedal went to the floor while traveling 40 mph. consumer's vehicle rear ended another...	2
SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY > VISIBILITY tl* the contact owns a 2004 hyundai sonata. while driving approximately 45 mph the sun roof fractured. the vehicle was	1 ~ 130000 miles
CONTROL ARM > FRONT > SUSPENSION tl* the contact owns a 2004 hyundai sonata. the contact stated that while the vehicle was being inspected the independent...	1 ~ 65000 miles
EQUIPMENT airbag safety light. *tr...	1 ~ 110865 miles
SEATS airbag safety light. *tr...	1 ~ 110865 miles
DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM > VISIBILITY the ac/heating electric [fan] control comes on when it wants to but will not activate when turned on. when taken...	1 ~ 70000 miles
AIR CONDITIONER > APPLIANCE > EQUIPMENT tl*the contact owns a 2004 hyundai sonata. the vehicle had water damaged due to a defective air conditioning hose sealant...	1 ~ 39000 miles
WINDSHIELD > VISIBILITY tl*the contact owns a 2004 hyundai sonata. while driving 15 mph the rearview mirror fell off the windshield. the dealer...	1 ~ 115000 miles
HORN > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 04 hyundai horn blowing all the time. *tr...	1 ~ 12000 miles
WIRING > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM tl*the contact owns a 2004 hyundai sonata. the contact stated that the air bag light remains illuminated in her vehicle...	1 ~ 53700 miles
MID/REAR ASSEMBLY > SEATS incident: 2004 hyundai sonata lx left rear seat foldable seat back release button does not snap back after being pressed...	1 ~ 44990 miles
INTERIOR/UNDER DASH > WIRING > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM tl*the contact owns a 2004 hyundai sonata. the wires under the hood were melting in the climate control assembly. this...	1 ~ 98000 miles
EXTERIOR > REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES > VISIBILITY the left and right side mirrors are losing clarity impairing vision. i will be taking it to dealer for repair.	1
RIM > WHEELS i have had several valve stem failures after the replacement of tires on my 2004 hyundai sonata. the wheel covers...	1
WHEEL BEARING > FRONT > SUSPENSION 18 months after purchasing my 2004 hyundai sonata brand new. the rear wheel bearing seized causing my tire to drag...	1
ROTOR > DISC > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS dt*: the contact stated while driving a popping noise can be heard while applying the brakes. the vehicle was taken...	1 ~ 12384 miles
FRONT > SUSPENSION while driving at highway speeds the vehicle pulled to the left. the dealer stated the vehicle needed a front alignment.	1 ~ 95 miles
BUCKLE ASSEMBLY > FRONT > SEAT BELTS consumer applied the brakes and the pedal went to the floor while traveling 40 mph. consumer's vehicle rear ended another...	1
SIDE/WINDOW > AIR BAGS 2004 hyundai sonata was involved in a severe side impact struck by a dodge durango. impact was centered on the...	1
HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS > DELIVERY > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE while parked fuel fumes escaped from the vehicle. ak tank and seals where replaced problem still occured. tc...	1 ~ 3200 miles

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