Major Problems with 2005 Hyundai Sonata Derived from Complaints & Recalls

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Worst 3 complaints of 2005 Hyundai Sonata

2005 Hyundai Sonata DOOR Victims: 4 Mileage: 80000 miles

2005 Hyundai Sonata AIR BAGS Victims: 3 Mileage: 95000 miles

2005 Hyundai Sonata AIR BAGS Victims: 2 Mileage: 41000 miles

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

Problem Category	Number of Problems
AIR BAGS dt: the contact owns a 2005 hyundai sonata. the passenger side front suspension failed while driving. the air bag deployed...	43 ~ 72142 miles
BODY > STRUCTURE paint is peeling from exterior door handles of my 2005 hyundai sonata. *tr...	18 ~ 86548 miles
SUSPENSION tl* the contact owns a 2005 hyundai sonata. the contact stated that while driving 10 mph the front driver's side...	15 ~ 94254 miles
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM tl*the contact owns a 2005 hyundai sonata. when it rains water enters into the vehicle and collects on the step...	14 ~ 157218 miles
EXTERIOR LIGHTING head lamps and fog lamps burn out all at the same time possible short in wiring. *jb...	11 ~ 25637 miles
FRONTAL > AIR BAGS i was driving down a road at 30-35 mph when i had a sidewall blow out in my right front...	10 ~ 24490 miles
SERVICE BRAKES with family in car a traffic situation occurred that required aggressive braking. without warning the car nose-dived & swung strongly...	6 ~ 73933 miles
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL very rough accelleration. *ak ...	6 ~ 67676 miles
UNKNOWN OR OTHER i just failed inspection due to hole rusted thru subframe....	5 ~ 105800 miles
ENGINE i have not owned my 2005 hyundai sonata for one year yet and is experiencing a confusing time with one...	5 ~ 72726 miles
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC dt*: the contact stated while traveling at low speeds the brakes failed causing two accidents. the pedal was depressed to...	5 ~ 43952 miles
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE cut valve in gas tank neck failed. when fueling vehicle gas would shut off within 2 seconds attempting to fuel...	4 ~ 94500 miles
BRAKE LIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING tl* the contact owns a 2005 hyundai sonata. the contact stated that while the vehicle was unoccupied and parked all...	3 ~ 148667 miles
POWER TRAIN placed in reverse the car stopped moving even when accelerating hyundai already had to replace a faulty transmission at 34	3 ~ 114600 miles
STRUCTURE tl*the contact owns a 2005 hyundai sonata. when it rains water enters into the vehicle and collects on the step...	3 ~ 30850 miles
WHEELS 8 june 2015- new tires and brakes installed on car. 11 june 2015- upon arrival at home heard leaking sound...	2 ~ 28500 miles
STEERING i was driving in my own lane with my seatbelt on and lights on and i didn't see this bus...	2 ~ 84000 miles
DOOR > BODY > STRUCTURE the drivers door handle has a chrome cover on it that at one point was glued tight to the handle...	2 ~ 92500 miles
SEAT BELTS the 2005 hyundai sonata gls has several problems that should be under warranty and recalled close to the 2006 recalls....	2 ~ 67619 miles
FRAME AND MEMBERS > STRUCTURE the 2005 hyundai sonata gls has several problems that should be under warranty and recalled close to the 2006 recalls....	2 ~ 55489 miles
ENGINE > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING i purchased the vehicle used in 12/2005 from a non-hyundai dealer. i began to notice that the car periodically did...	2 ~ 9000 miles
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 2005 hyundai sonata engine in this car was meant to be in the elantra which is a much smaller and...	2 ~ 48000 miles
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN bought 2005 hyuandi on 12/8/04. experienced vibration on 12/9/05 took car back to dealership in cleveland tennessee they said nothing...	2 ~ 29883 miles
SWITCH > BRAKE LIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING tl* the contact owns a 2005 hyundai sonata. while driving various sppeds or switching the vehicle off the brake warning...	1 ~ 146050 miles
WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER > VISIBILITY tl* the contact owns a 2005 hyundai sonata. while driving 30 mph the windshield washer failed to function. the vehicle	1 ~ 116000 miles
TIRES 8 june 2015- new tires and brakes installed on car. 11 june 2015- upon arrival at home heard leaking sound...	1
EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY i was driving in my own lane doing the right thing and this bus with out lights came and was...	1
AIR CONDITIONER > APPLIANCE > EQUIPMENT 2005 hyundai sonata. consumer writes in regards to ac compressor electrical problems. *smd according to the repair invoice the ac	1
RACK AND PINION > STEERING tl* the contact owns a 2005 hyundai sonata. the contact stated was driving 50 mph and lost steering ability. the...	1 ~ 150000 miles
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM i don't have vin on hand. when i go for gas everytime the gas clicks off and gas pours onto...	1 ~ 80000 miles
HEADLIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING 1)no changes or events that lead to this concern. 2)headlights continue to go out. it usually starts with the passenger...	1 ~ 75000 miles
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES the 2005 hyundai sonata gls has several problems that should be under warranty and recalled close to the 2006 recalls....	1
ELECTRICAL > EQUIPMENT the 2005 hyundai sonata gls has several problems that should be under warranty and recalled close to the 2006 recalls....	1
INFLATOR MODULE > DRIVER SIDE > FRONTAL on december 17 2007 at approx 5:30pm my daughter was driving west on osuna at intersection of seaguill driving...	1 ~ 60000 miles
SOFTWARE > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM the check engine light keeps coming on. the dealer has tried to fix it three times. the first time the...	1
RECLINER > FRONT ASSEMBLY > SEATS tl*the contact owns a 2005 hyundai sonata. while idling at a stop sign the contact was rear ended and the...	1 ~ 28000 miles
WIRING > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM head lamps and fog lamps burn out all at the same time possible short in wiring. *jb...	1 ~ 81000 miles
STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR > STEERING tl*the contact owns a 2005 hyundai sonata. while driving 35 mph the steering wheel became stiff. the contact pulled over...	1 ~ 56000 miles
HUB > WHEELS i purchased a 2005 hyundai sonata new on 2/18/05 and the dealer paar hyundai in bremerton. on august 16 2007...	1 ~ 46000 miles
HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS > HOOD > BODY i purchased a 2005 hyundai sonata new on 2/18/05 and the dealer parr hyundai in bremerton installed a plastic hood...	1 ~ 44000 miles
PADS > DISC > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS at approximately 40 000 miles the rear brake disintegrated due to dragging and i was informed it was my driving....	1 ~ 40000 miles
RETRACTOR > FRONT > SEAT BELTS seat belt injury. *jb...	1
IGNITION > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM dt*: the contact stated while traveling at high speeds or coming to a stop the vehicle stalled without warning. each...	1 ~ 18000 miles
SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE > FRONTAL > AIR BAGS tl*the contact owns a 2005 hyundai sonata. the air bag warning indicator light remained illuminated when the vehicle was started....	1 ~ 30000 miles
SIDEWALL > TIRES i was driving down a road at 30-35 mph when i had a sidewall blow out in my right front...	1
INTERIOR/UNDER DASH > WIRING > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM i purchased a hyundai sonata 2005 about a month a 1/2 ago well after a month of driving the car...	1
TIE ROD ASSEMBLY > LINKAGES > STEERING dt: the contact owns a 2005 hyundai sonata. the passenger side front suspension failed while driving. the air bag deployed...	1
FRONT > SUSPENSION dt: the contact owns a 2005 hyundai sonata. the passenger side front suspension failed while driving. the air bag deployed...	1
SEATS i have a 2005 hyundai sonata bought new. the front passenger seat moves forward and backward on acceleration and deceleration....	1 ~ 3000 miles
INTERIOR > REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES > VISIBILITY i have a 2005 hyundai sonata bought new. the front passenger seat moves forward and backward on acceleration and deceleration....	1 ~ 3000 miles
WINDSHIELD > VISIBILITY windshield glass on two hyundai cars scratch too easily: 2002 xg350 2005 sonata. appear to be multiple cat scratches.*ak...	1 ~ 4000 miles
ELECTRICAL HEATING ELEMENT > WINDSHIELD > DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM bought 2005 hyuandi on 12/8/04. experienced vibration on 12/9/05 took car back to dealership in cleveland tennessee they said nothing...	1 ~ 10 miles
MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE > EXHAUST SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING bought 2005 hyuandi on 12/8/04. experienced vibration on 12/9/05 took car back to dealership in cleveland tennessee they said nothing...	1 ~ 10 miles
HORN > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM bought 2005 hyuandi on 12/8/04. experienced vibration on 12/9/05 took car back to dealership in cleveland tennessee they said nothing...	1 ~ 10 miles

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