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Jul 21, 2015 Suspension 150,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 HYUNDAI SONATA GLS. WHILE MAKING A LEFT TURN AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT, THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE SUSPENSION SEPARATED FROM THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE VEHICLE WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA ACTION NUMBER: EA08016 (STRUCTURE, SUSPENSION). THE VEHICLE...

Jul 21, 2015 Structure 150,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 HYUNDAI SONATA GLS. WHILE MAKING A LEFT TURN AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT, THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE SUSPENSION SEPARATED FROM THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE VEHICLE WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA ACTION NUMBER: EA08016 (STRUCTURE, SUSPENSION). THE VEHICLE...

Jul 21, 2015 Suspension 150,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 HYUNDAI SONATA GLS. WHILE MAKING A LEFT TURN AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT, THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE SUSPENSION SEPARATED FROM THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE VEHICLE WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA ACTION NUMBER: EA08016 (STRUCTURE, SUSPENSION). THE VEHICLE...

Jul 21, 2015 Structure 150,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 HYUNDAI SONATA GLS. WHILE MAKING A LEFT TURN AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT, THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE SUSPENSION SEPARATED FROM THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE VEHICLE WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA ACTION NUMBER: EA08016 (STRUCTURE, SUSPENSION). THE VEHICLE...

Apr 3, 2013 Suspension 189,200 mi

I OWN A 1999 HYUNDAI SONATA AND WAS INFORMED BY MY MECHANIC THAT THE FRONT SUB FRAME ON THE PASSENGER SIDE IS RUSTING THROUGH, PRESENTING A SEVERE SAFETY RISK TO THE DRIVER AND PASSENGERS. THERE IS CURRENTLY A MANUFACTURER'S RECALL SHOWING FOR THE 2001-2004 MODEL FROM YOUR INVESTIGATION. SHOULDN'T T...

Apr 3, 2013 Structure 189,200 mi

I OWN A 1999 HYUNDAI SONATA AND WAS INFORMED BY MY MECHANIC THAT THE FRONT SUB FRAME ON THE PASSENGER SIDE IS RUSTING THROUGH, PRESENTING A SEVERE SAFETY RISK TO THE DRIVER AND PASSENGERS. THERE IS CURRENTLY A MANUFACTURER'S RECALL SHOWING FOR THE 2001-2004 MODEL FROM YOUR INVESTIGATION. SHOULDN'T T...

Apr 3, 2013 Suspension 189,200 mi

I OWN A 1999 HYUNDAI SONATA AND WAS INFORMED BY MY MECHANIC THAT THE FRONT SUB FRAME ON THE PASSENGER SIDE IS RUSTING THROUGH, PRESENTING A SEVERE SAFETY RISK TO THE DRIVER AND PASSENGERS. THERE IS CURRENTLY A MANUFACTURER'S RECALL SHOWING FOR THE 2001-2004 MODEL FROM YOUR INVESTIGATION. SHOULDN'T T...

Apr 3, 2013 Structure 189,200 mi

I OWN A 1999 HYUNDAI SONATA AND WAS INFORMED BY MY MECHANIC THAT THE FRONT SUB FRAME ON THE PASSENGER SIDE IS RUSTING THROUGH, PRESENTING A SEVERE SAFETY RISK TO THE DRIVER AND PASSENGERS. THERE IS CURRENTLY A MANUFACTURER'S RECALL SHOWING FOR THE 2001-2004 MODEL FROM YOUR INVESTIGATION. SHOULDN'T T...

Mar 27, 2011 Air Bags

1999 HYUNDAI SONAT GLS AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT CONTINUES TO COME ON AFTER BEING WORKED ON BY HYUNDAI DEALER 10-15 TIMES. WAS WORKED ON WITHOUT ISSUE WHILE UNDER WARRANTY WITH NO SUCCESS. ONCE EXTENDED WARRENTY EXPIRED, THE DEALER THEN KNEW THAT THE CAR NEEDED A NEW WIRE HARNESS FOR ABOUT $1000. THE ...

Mar 27, 2011 Air Bags

1999 HYUNDAI SONAT GLS AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT CONTINUES TO COME ON AFTER BEING WORKED ON BY HYUNDAI DEALER 10-15 TIMES. WAS WORKED ON WITHOUT ISSUE WHILE UNDER WARRANTY WITH NO SUCCESS. ONCE EXTENDED WARRENTY EXPIRED, THE DEALER THEN KNEW THAT THE CAR NEEDED A NEW WIRE HARNESS FOR ABOUT $1000. THE ...

Oct 18, 2010 Suspension 135,150 mi

VEHICLE HAD DEVELOPED A FRONT END ALIGNMENT PROBLEM, AND I SCHEDULED AN ALIGNMENT. THE MORNING BEFORE THE SCHEDULED ALIGNMENT, I WAS PULLING OUT OF MY DRIVEWAY TO GO TO WORK WHEN THE RIGHT INNER CV JOINT DISINTEGRATED. INVESTIGATION REVEALED SEVERE SUBFRAME CORROSION RESULTING IN THE CONTROL ARM MOU...

Oct 18, 2010 Structure 135,150 mi

VEHICLE HAD DEVELOPED A FRONT END ALIGNMENT PROBLEM, AND I SCHEDULED AN ALIGNMENT. THE MORNING BEFORE THE SCHEDULED ALIGNMENT, I WAS PULLING OUT OF MY DRIVEWAY TO GO TO WORK WHEN THE RIGHT INNER CV JOINT DISINTEGRATED. INVESTIGATION REVEALED SEVERE SUBFRAME CORROSION RESULTING IN THE CONTROL ARM MOU...

Oct 18, 2010 Power Train 135,150 mi

VEHICLE HAD DEVELOPED A FRONT END ALIGNMENT PROBLEM, AND I SCHEDULED AN ALIGNMENT. THE MORNING BEFORE THE SCHEDULED ALIGNMENT, I WAS PULLING OUT OF MY DRIVEWAY TO GO TO WORK WHEN THE RIGHT INNER CV JOINT DISINTEGRATED. INVESTIGATION REVEALED SEVERE SUBFRAME CORROSION RESULTING IN THE CONTROL ARM MOU...

Oct 18, 2010 Suspension 135,150 mi

VEHICLE HAD DEVELOPED A FRONT END ALIGNMENT PROBLEM, AND I SCHEDULED AN ALIGNMENT. THE MORNING BEFORE THE SCHEDULED ALIGNMENT, I WAS PULLING OUT OF MY DRIVEWAY TO GO TO WORK WHEN THE RIGHT INNER CV JOINT DISINTEGRATED. INVESTIGATION REVEALED SEVERE SUBFRAME CORROSION RESULTING IN THE CONTROL ARM MOU...

Oct 18, 2010 Suspension 135,150 mi

VEHICLE HAD DEVELOPED A FRONT END ALIGNMENT PROBLEM, AND I SCHEDULED AN ALIGNMENT. THE MORNING BEFORE THE SCHEDULED ALIGNMENT, I WAS PULLING OUT OF MY DRIVEWAY TO GO TO WORK WHEN THE RIGHT INNER CV JOINT DISINTEGRATED. INVESTIGATION REVEALED SEVERE SUBFRAME CORROSION RESULTING IN THE CONTROL ARM MOU...

Oct 18, 2010 Structure 135,150 mi

VEHICLE HAD DEVELOPED A FRONT END ALIGNMENT PROBLEM, AND I SCHEDULED AN ALIGNMENT. THE MORNING BEFORE THE SCHEDULED ALIGNMENT, I WAS PULLING OUT OF MY DRIVEWAY TO GO TO WORK WHEN THE RIGHT INNER CV JOINT DISINTEGRATED. INVESTIGATION REVEALED SEVERE SUBFRAME CORROSION RESULTING IN THE CONTROL ARM MOU...

Oct 18, 2010 Power Train 135,150 mi

VEHICLE HAD DEVELOPED A FRONT END ALIGNMENT PROBLEM, AND I SCHEDULED AN ALIGNMENT. THE MORNING BEFORE THE SCHEDULED ALIGNMENT, I WAS PULLING OUT OF MY DRIVEWAY TO GO TO WORK WHEN THE RIGHT INNER CV JOINT DISINTEGRATED. INVESTIGATION REVEALED SEVERE SUBFRAME CORROSION RESULTING IN THE CONTROL ARM MOU...

Oct 18, 2010 Suspension 135,150 mi

VEHICLE HAD DEVELOPED A FRONT END ALIGNMENT PROBLEM, AND I SCHEDULED AN ALIGNMENT. THE MORNING BEFORE THE SCHEDULED ALIGNMENT, I WAS PULLING OUT OF MY DRIVEWAY TO GO TO WORK WHEN THE RIGHT INNER CV JOINT DISINTEGRATED. INVESTIGATION REVEALED SEVERE SUBFRAME CORROSION RESULTING IN THE CONTROL ARM MOU...

Oct 5, 2010 Suspension 129,500 mi

I HAVE A DEFECTIVE SUBFRAME ON A 1999 SONATA PURCHASED NEW IN IOWA AND DRIVEN THERE FOR 4 YEARS. IT HAS COMPLETELY RUSTED OUT ON THE PASSENGER FRONT SIDE CAUSING STEERING CONTROL ARMS AND DRIVE AXLE TO BREAK LOOSE FROM VEHICLE AND MAKING VEHICLE INOPERABLE. THIS SHOULD BE COVERED UNDER HYUNDAI REC...

Oct 5, 2010 Structure 129,500 mi

I HAVE A DEFECTIVE SUBFRAME ON A 1999 SONATA PURCHASED NEW IN IOWA AND DRIVEN THERE FOR 4 YEARS. IT HAS COMPLETELY RUSTED OUT ON THE PASSENGER FRONT SIDE CAUSING STEERING CONTROL ARMS AND DRIVE AXLE TO BREAK LOOSE FROM VEHICLE AND MAKING VEHICLE INOPERABLE. THIS SHOULD BE COVERED UNDER HYUNDAI REC...

Oct 5, 2010 Suspension 129,500 mi

I HAVE A DEFECTIVE SUBFRAME ON A 1999 SONATA PURCHASED NEW IN IOWA AND DRIVEN THERE FOR 4 YEARS. IT HAS COMPLETELY RUSTED OUT ON THE PASSENGER FRONT SIDE CAUSING STEERING CONTROL ARMS AND DRIVE AXLE TO BREAK LOOSE FROM VEHICLE AND MAKING VEHICLE INOPERABLE. THIS SHOULD BE COVERED UNDER HYUNDAI REC...

Oct 5, 2010 Structure 129,500 mi

I HAVE A DEFECTIVE SUBFRAME ON A 1999 SONATA PURCHASED NEW IN IOWA AND DRIVEN THERE FOR 4 YEARS. IT HAS COMPLETELY RUSTED OUT ON THE PASSENGER FRONT SIDE CAUSING STEERING CONTROL ARMS AND DRIVE AXLE TO BREAK LOOSE FROM VEHICLE AND MAKING VEHICLE INOPERABLE. THIS SHOULD BE COVERED UNDER HYUNDAI REC...

Jan 23, 2010 Structure 100,000 mi

I OWN A 1999 HYUNDAI SONATA AND WAS INFORMED BY MY MECHANIC THAT THE FRONT SUB FRAME ON THE PASSENGER SIDE IS RUSTED THROUGH, PRESENTING A SEVERE SAFETY RISK TO THE DRIVER AND PASSENGERS. THERE IS CURRENTLY A MANUFACTURER'S RECALL DUE TO THIS CORROSION ISSUE. THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED AND DRIVEN IN ...

Jan 23, 2010 Structure 100,000 mi

I OWN A 1999 HYUNDAI SONATA AND WAS INFORMED BY MY MECHANIC THAT THE FRONT SUB FRAME ON THE PASSENGER SIDE IS RUSTED THROUGH, PRESENTING A SEVERE SAFETY RISK TO THE DRIVER AND PASSENGERS. THERE IS CURRENTLY A MANUFACTURER'S RECALL DUE TO THIS CORROSION ISSUE. THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED AND DRIVEN IN ...

Oct 1, 2009 Structure 120,000 mi

ON 1 OCT 2009 MY SON WAS DRIVING HIS 1999 HYUNDAI SONATA GLS FROM HIS HIGH SCHOOL TO PICK UP HIS SISTER AT THE DAYCARE JUST DOWN THE ROAD. UPON PULLING INTO THE DAYCARE PARKING LOT HE HEARD A LOUD SOUND AND THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE OF THE VEHICLE DROPPED SIGNIFICANTLY. HE IMMEDIATELY STOPPED THE V...

Oct 1, 2009 Suspension 120,000 mi

ON 1 OCT 2009 MY SON WAS DRIVING HIS 1999 HYUNDAI SONATA GLS FROM HIS HIGH SCHOOL TO PICK UP HIS SISTER AT THE DAYCARE JUST DOWN THE ROAD. UPON PULLING INTO THE DAYCARE PARKING LOT HE HEARD A LOUD SOUND AND THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE OF THE VEHICLE DROPPED SIGNIFICANTLY. HE IMMEDIATELY STOPPED THE V...

Oct 1, 2009 Structure 120,000 mi

ON 1 OCT 2009 MY SON WAS DRIVING HIS 1999 HYUNDAI SONATA GLS FROM HIS HIGH SCHOOL TO PICK UP HIS SISTER AT THE DAYCARE JUST DOWN THE ROAD. UPON PULLING INTO THE DAYCARE PARKING LOT HE HEARD A LOUD SOUND AND THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE OF THE VEHICLE DROPPED SIGNIFICANTLY. HE IMMEDIATELY STOPPED THE V...

Oct 1, 2009 Suspension 120,000 mi

ON 1 OCT 2009 MY SON WAS DRIVING HIS 1999 HYUNDAI SONATA GLS FROM HIS HIGH SCHOOL TO PICK UP HIS SISTER AT THE DAYCARE JUST DOWN THE ROAD. UPON PULLING INTO THE DAYCARE PARKING LOT HE HEARD A LOUD SOUND AND THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE OF THE VEHICLE DROPPED SIGNIFICANTLY. HE IMMEDIATELY STOPPED THE V...

Jun 27, 2009 Structure 176,395 mi

DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD THE CAR BEGAN TO PULL TO THE RIGHT. COULD BARELY DRIVE TO THE SHOP. THEY FOUND OUT THE FRAME WAS RUSTED SO BAD IT WAS NOT DRIVABLE. THE TIRE WHICH WERE NEW JUST 3 MONTHS AGO WERE TOTALLY BALD. THE CAR, A 1999 HYUNDAI SONATA, IS NOW NOT DRIVABLE. *TR

Jun 27, 2009 Tires 176,395 mi

DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD THE CAR BEGAN TO PULL TO THE RIGHT. COULD BARELY DRIVE TO THE SHOP. THEY FOUND OUT THE FRAME WAS RUSTED SO BAD IT WAS NOT DRIVABLE. THE TIRE WHICH WERE NEW JUST 3 MONTHS AGO WERE TOTALLY BALD. THE CAR, A 1999 HYUNDAI SONATA, IS NOW NOT DRIVABLE. *TR

Jun 27, 2009 Structure 176,395 mi

DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD THE CAR BEGAN TO PULL TO THE RIGHT. COULD BARELY DRIVE TO THE SHOP. THEY FOUND OUT THE FRAME WAS RUSTED SO BAD IT WAS NOT DRIVABLE. THE TIRE WHICH WERE NEW JUST 3 MONTHS AGO WERE TOTALLY BALD. THE CAR, A 1999 HYUNDAI SONATA, IS NOW NOT DRIVABLE. *TR

Jun 27, 2009 Tires 176,395 mi

DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD THE CAR BEGAN TO PULL TO THE RIGHT. COULD BARELY DRIVE TO THE SHOP. THEY FOUND OUT THE FRAME WAS RUSTED SO BAD IT WAS NOT DRIVABLE. THE TIRE WHICH WERE NEW JUST 3 MONTHS AGO WERE TOTALLY BALD. THE CAR, A 1999 HYUNDAI SONATA, IS NOW NOT DRIVABLE. *TR

Apr 26, 2009 Structure 134,828 mi

WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY PULLED SHARPLY TO THE RIGHT. THERE WAS A BAD GRINDING NOISE WHEN EVER WE TURNED A CORNER. THIS HAPPENED AS MY WIFE WAS COMING HOME FROM WORK. I TOOK IT TO TEST DRIVE AND WAS SURPRISED WITH HOW DIFFICULT IT WAS TO CONTROL. I TOOK IT TO MY MECHANIC AND HE SAID THE SU...

Apr 26, 2009 Structure 134,828 mi

WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY PULLED SHARPLY TO THE RIGHT. THERE WAS A BAD GRINDING NOISE WHEN EVER WE TURNED A CORNER. THIS HAPPENED AS MY WIFE WAS COMING HOME FROM WORK. I TOOK IT TO TEST DRIVE AND WAS SURPRISED WITH HOW DIFFICULT IT WAS TO CONTROL. I TOOK IT TO MY MECHANIC AND HE SAID THE SU...

Mar 27, 2009 Structure 112,000 mi

THE ISSUE IS IDENTICAL TO THE ONE ON RECORD FOR STRUCTURE ISSUES ON THIS CAR. WHILE DRIVING THE FRONT PASSENGER WHEEL AND IT'S ASSEMBLY FLEW OFF FROM THE CAR. THE CAR HAD BEEN HAVING SOME STEERING DIFFICULTY'S AND I WAS ACTUALLY BRINGING IT IN TO THE FIRESTONE STATION- IT ACTUALLY HAPPENED RIGHT IN ...

Mar 27, 2009 Wheels 112,000 mi

THE ISSUE IS IDENTICAL TO THE ONE ON RECORD FOR STRUCTURE ISSUES ON THIS CAR. WHILE DRIVING THE FRONT PASSENGER WHEEL AND IT'S ASSEMBLY FLEW OFF FROM THE CAR. THE CAR HAD BEEN HAVING SOME STEERING DIFFICULTY'S AND I WAS ACTUALLY BRINGING IT IN TO THE FIRESTONE STATION- IT ACTUALLY HAPPENED RIGHT IN ...

Mar 27, 2009 Structure 112,000 mi

THE ISSUE IS IDENTICAL TO THE ONE ON RECORD FOR STRUCTURE ISSUES ON THIS CAR. WHILE DRIVING THE FRONT PASSENGER WHEEL AND IT'S ASSEMBLY FLEW OFF FROM THE CAR. THE CAR HAD BEEN HAVING SOME STEERING DIFFICULTY'S AND I WAS ACTUALLY BRINGING IT IN TO THE FIRESTONE STATION- IT ACTUALLY HAPPENED RIGHT IN ...

Mar 27, 2009 Structure 112,000 mi

THE ISSUE IS IDENTICAL TO THE ONE ON RECORD FOR STRUCTURE ISSUES ON THIS CAR. WHILE DRIVING THE FRONT PASSENGER WHEEL AND IT'S ASSEMBLY FLEW OFF FROM THE CAR. THE CAR HAD BEEN HAVING SOME STEERING DIFFICULTY'S AND I WAS ACTUALLY BRINGING IT IN TO THE FIRESTONE STATION- IT ACTUALLY HAPPENED RIGHT IN ...

Mar 27, 2009 Wheels 112,000 mi

THE ISSUE IS IDENTICAL TO THE ONE ON RECORD FOR STRUCTURE ISSUES ON THIS CAR. WHILE DRIVING THE FRONT PASSENGER WHEEL AND IT'S ASSEMBLY FLEW OFF FROM THE CAR. THE CAR HAD BEEN HAVING SOME STEERING DIFFICULTY'S AND I WAS ACTUALLY BRINGING IT IN TO THE FIRESTONE STATION- IT ACTUALLY HAPPENED RIGHT IN ...

Mar 27, 2009 Structure 112,000 mi

THE ISSUE IS IDENTICAL TO THE ONE ON RECORD FOR STRUCTURE ISSUES ON THIS CAR. WHILE DRIVING THE FRONT PASSENGER WHEEL AND IT'S ASSEMBLY FLEW OFF FROM THE CAR. THE CAR HAD BEEN HAVING SOME STEERING DIFFICULTY'S AND I WAS ACTUALLY BRINGING IT IN TO THE FIRESTONE STATION- IT ACTUALLY HAPPENED RIGHT IN ...

Feb 10, 2009 Structure 135,000 mi

1999 HYUNDAI SONATA GLS. CAR FELT LIKE IT WAS HYDROPLANING WITHOUT IT RAINING OR SNOWING. FELT LIKE IT THE STEERING WAS OUT OF CONTROL. NOTICED THAT RIGHT TIRE WAS STICKING OUT OF THE WELL SO I WENT TO HAVE THE FRONT TIRES REPLACED AND ALIGNED. WHILE REPLACING FRONT TIRES THE MECHANIC NOTICED THAT T...

Feb 10, 2009 Structure 135,000 mi

1999 HYUNDAI SONATA GLS. CAR FELT LIKE IT WAS HYDROPLANING WITHOUT IT RAINING OR SNOWING. FELT LIKE IT THE STEERING WAS OUT OF CONTROL. NOTICED THAT RIGHT TIRE WAS STICKING OUT OF THE WELL SO I WENT TO HAVE THE FRONT TIRES REPLACED AND ALIGNED. WHILE REPLACING FRONT TIRES THE MECHANIC NOTICED THAT T...

Feb 9, 2009 Suspension 72,000 mi

I NOTICED MY LEFT FRONT SUSPENSION ON MY 1999 HYUNDAI SONATA GLS SQUEAKING LOUDLY WHILE DRIVING CITY SPEEDS. MY MECHANIC NOTICED RUSTY AREA AROUND SUSPENSION CONTROL ARM, ETC. LABELED IT AS A PRIORITY REPAIR FOR SAFETY REASONS. I PREVIOUSLY HAD THE COMPLETE REAR WHEEL HUB REPLACED BECAUSE OF CORROSI...

Feb 9, 2009 Suspension 72,000 mi

I NOTICED MY LEFT FRONT SUSPENSION ON MY 1999 HYUNDAI SONATA GLS SQUEAKING LOUDLY WHILE DRIVING CITY SPEEDS. MY MECHANIC NOTICED RUSTY AREA AROUND SUSPENSION CONTROL ARM, ETC. LABELED IT AS A PRIORITY REPAIR FOR SAFETY REASONS. I PREVIOUSLY HAD THE COMPLETE REAR WHEEL HUB REPLACED BECAUSE OF CORROSI...

Jan 5, 2009 Structure 85,451 mi

1999 HYUNDAI SONATA GLS THE RIGHT SIDE FRAME IS ALMOST COMPLETELY RUSTED THRU. I CAUGHT IT BEFORE I WRECKED THE CAR OR RAN INTO SOMEONE DUE TO IT RESTING APART. THIS SHOULD NOT BE HAPPENING IT IS VERY SAFE AND LEFT ALONE COULD CAUSE FATAL INJURIES. *TR

Jan 5, 2009 Structure 85,451 mi

1999 HYUNDAI SONATA GLS THE RIGHT SIDE FRAME IS ALMOST COMPLETELY RUSTED THRU. I CAUGHT IT BEFORE I WRECKED THE CAR OR RAN INTO SOMEONE DUE TO IT RESTING APART. THIS SHOULD NOT BE HAPPENING IT IS VERY SAFE AND LEFT ALONE COULD CAUSE FATAL INJURIES. *TR

Nov 29, 2008 Structure 125,000 mi

I HAVE A 1999 HYUNDAI SONATA WHICH BROKE DOWN YESTERDAY DUE BADLY RUSTED HUGE HOLE ON THE FRONT RIGHT SIDE OF THE FRAME. THIS MADE THE VEHICLE DISABLED AND CAN NOT BE DRIVEN. THIS ALSO RESULTED IN THE DAMAGE TO THE WHEEL JOINTS THE MECHANIC TOLD ME THAT THE WHOLE FRONT FRAME HA...

Nov 29, 2008 Structure 125,000 mi

I HAVE A 1999 HYUNDAI SONATA WHICH BROKE DOWN YESTERDAY DUE BADLY RUSTED HUGE HOLE ON THE FRONT RIGHT SIDE OF THE FRAME. THIS MADE THE VEHICLE DISABLED AND CAN NOT BE DRIVEN. THIS ALSO RESULTED IN THE DAMAGE TO THE WHEEL JOINTS THE MECHANIC TOLD ME THAT THE WHOLE FRONT FRAME HA...

Nov 14, 2008 Structure

NOTICED THAT THE TIRES WERE GETTING MISALIGNED AND THE CAR KEEPS PULLING TO THE RIGHT. FINALLY TOOK THE TIRE OFF AND NOTICED THAT THE PASSENGER SIDE SUB-FRAME IS RUSTED ALL THE WAY THROUGH WHERE ALL THE SUSPENSION ATTACHMENTS ARE BARELY HOLDING IN ITS PLACE. NOTHING HAS BEEN DONE TO FIX THE ISSUE ...

Nov 14, 2008 Suspension

NOTICED THAT THE TIRES WERE GETTING MISALIGNED AND THE CAR KEEPS PULLING TO THE RIGHT. FINALLY TOOK THE TIRE OFF AND NOTICED THAT THE PASSENGER SIDE SUB-FRAME IS RUSTED ALL THE WAY THROUGH WHERE ALL THE SUSPENSION ATTACHMENTS ARE BARELY HOLDING IN ITS PLACE. NOTHING HAS BEEN DONE TO FIX THE ISSUE ...

Nov 14, 2008 Structure

NOTICED THAT THE TIRES WERE GETTING MISALIGNED AND THE CAR KEEPS PULLING TO THE RIGHT. FINALLY TOOK THE TIRE OFF AND NOTICED THAT THE PASSENGER SIDE SUB-FRAME IS RUSTED ALL THE WAY THROUGH WHERE ALL THE SUSPENSION ATTACHMENTS ARE BARELY HOLDING IN ITS PLACE. NOTHING HAS BEEN DONE TO FIX THE ISSUE ...

Nov 14, 2008 Suspension

NOTICED THAT THE TIRES WERE GETTING MISALIGNED AND THE CAR KEEPS PULLING TO THE RIGHT. FINALLY TOOK THE TIRE OFF AND NOTICED THAT THE PASSENGER SIDE SUB-FRAME IS RUSTED ALL THE WAY THROUGH WHERE ALL THE SUSPENSION ATTACHMENTS ARE BARELY HOLDING IN ITS PLACE. NOTHING HAS BEEN DONE TO FIX THE ISSUE ...

Sep 24, 2008 Suspension 110,000 mi

JUST EVERYDAY DRIVING TO AND FROM WORK, THE USUAL SPEED BUMPS ( TAKEN AT NORMAL SPEEDS FOR SAID SPEED BUMPS) THE STEERING PULLS TO THE RIGHT, SIGNIFICANTLY, AND THE FRONT RIGHT TIRE IS AT AN ANGLE INSTEAD OF PERPENDICULAR TO THE ROAD. THE K-FRAME HAS ROTTED OUT AND CAUSED THE FRONT LEFT SPINDLE TO B...

Sep 24, 2008 Suspension 110,000 mi

JUST EVERYDAY DRIVING TO AND FROM WORK, THE USUAL SPEED BUMPS ( TAKEN AT NORMAL SPEEDS FOR SAID SPEED BUMPS) THE STEERING PULLS TO THE RIGHT, SIGNIFICANTLY, AND THE FRONT RIGHT TIRE IS AT AN ANGLE INSTEAD OF PERPENDICULAR TO THE ROAD. THE K-FRAME HAS ROTTED OUT AND CAUSED THE FRONT LEFT SPINDLE TO B...

Sep 10, 2008 Structure 150,542 mi

I HAD ABSOLUTELY NO IDEA OF A PROBLEM AND THERE WERE NO SYMPTOMS UNTIL MY "BACKYARD" MECHANIC, WHILE HE WAS REPLACING MY BRAKE ROTORS, MENTIONED THE FRAME WHERE THE FRONT PASSENGER WHEEL CONNECTS TO THE FRAME WAS ALMOST RUSTED THROUGH. I TOOK IT TO THE HYUNDAI DEALERSHIP AND THEY WERE AWARE OF THE ...

Sep 10, 2008 Structure 150,542 mi

I HAD ABSOLUTELY NO IDEA OF A PROBLEM AND THERE WERE NO SYMPTOMS UNTIL MY "BACKYARD" MECHANIC, WHILE HE WAS REPLACING MY BRAKE ROTORS, MENTIONED THE FRAME WHERE THE FRONT PASSENGER WHEEL CONNECTS TO THE FRAME WAS ALMOST RUSTED THROUGH. I TOOK IT TO THE HYUNDAI DEALERSHIP AND THEY WERE AWARE OF THE ...

Aug 11, 2008 Structure 96,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 HYUNDAI SONATA GLS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WERE "HALF-DOLLAR" SIZED HOLES IN THE FRAME OF THE VEHICLE. THERE WERE ALSO CRACKS IN THE FRAME. HE CALLED SEVERAL JUNK YARDS TO FIND A FRAME FOR THE VEHICLE. EACH ONE STATED THAT THEY WERE HARD TO FIND DUE TO THE "TREN...

Aug 11, 2008 Structure 112,500 mi

CORROSION OF FRONT SUB-FRAME LET TO SEPARATION OF LOWER CONTROL ARM FROM SUB FRAME. THIS CAUSED RIGHT FRONT WHEEL TO COLLAPSE AND LOSS OF STEERING. *TR

Aug 11, 2008 Structure 96,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 HYUNDAI SONATA GLS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WERE "HALF-DOLLAR" SIZED HOLES IN THE FRAME OF THE VEHICLE. THERE WERE ALSO CRACKS IN THE FRAME. HE CALLED SEVERAL JUNK YARDS TO FIND A FRAME FOR THE VEHICLE. EACH ONE STATED THAT THEY WERE HARD TO FIND DUE TO THE "TREN...

Aug 11, 2008 Structure 112,500 mi

CORROSION OF FRONT SUB-FRAME LET TO SEPARATION OF LOWER CONTROL ARM FROM SUB FRAME. THIS CAUSED RIGHT FRONT WHEEL TO COLLAPSE AND LOSS OF STEERING. *TR

Aug 5, 2008 Structure 100,600 mi

I WAS DRIVING AND SLOWING DOWN FOR A STOPLIGHT. THE CAR MADE A LOUD BAND AND WAS DISABLED. THE RIGHT FRONT TIRE WAS BENT. AFTER GETTING HOME AND JACKING THE CAR UP THE LOWER CONTROL ARM HAD BROKEN AWAY FROM THE RUSTY FRAME. I THINK THIS CAUSE A CVC JOINT FAILURE. *TR

Aug 5, 2008 Structure 100,600 mi

I WAS DRIVING AND SLOWING DOWN FOR A STOPLIGHT. THE CAR MADE A LOUD BAND AND WAS DISABLED. THE RIGHT FRONT TIRE WAS BENT. AFTER GETTING HOME AND JACKING THE CAR UP THE LOWER CONTROL ARM HAD BROKEN AWAY FROM THE RUSTY FRAME. I THINK THIS CAUSE A CVC JOINT FAILURE. *TR

Aug 4, 2008 Structure 103,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 HYUNDAI SONATA GLS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRAME HAS ROTTED OUT BY THE CONTROL ARM ON HER VEHICLE. SHE FEELS THAT THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE BECAUSE THE TIRE HAS FALLEN OFF DUE TO THE ROTTED OUT FRAME AND A SERIOUS CRASH COULD HAVE OCCURRED. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MIL...

Aug 4, 2008 Structure 103,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 HYUNDAI SONATA GLS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRAME HAS ROTTED OUT BY THE CONTROL ARM ON HER VEHICLE. SHE FEELS THAT THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE BECAUSE THE TIRE HAS FALLEN OFF DUE TO THE ROTTED OUT FRAME AND A SERIOUS CRASH COULD HAVE OCCURRED. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MIL...

Aug 2, 2008 Structure 83,568 mi

I FOUND THAT YOU ARE INVESTIGATING 1999 SONATA SUBFRAME RUSTING. I WAS INFORMED TODAY 8/2/08 WHILE GETTING MY OIL CHANGED,THAT THE SUBFRAME NEEDED TO BE REPLACED BECAUSE OF RUSTING. THIS COMPONENT IS ATTACHED TO THE FRONT SUSPENSION,ENGINE,ETC. IS HYUNDAI RESPONSIBLE FOR THE REPLACEMENT OF THIS PART...

Aug 2, 2008 Structure 83,568 mi

I FOUND THAT YOU ARE INVESTIGATING 1999 SONATA SUBFRAME RUSTING. I WAS INFORMED TODAY 8/2/08 WHILE GETTING MY OIL CHANGED,THAT THE SUBFRAME NEEDED TO BE REPLACED BECAUSE OF RUSTING. THIS COMPONENT IS ATTACHED TO THE FRONT SUSPENSION,ENGINE,ETC. IS HYUNDAI RESPONSIBLE FOR THE REPLACEMENT OF THIS PART...

Jul 20, 2008 Structure 205,000 mi

1999 HYUNDAI SONATA GLS FAILED PA STATE INSPECTION DUE TO A RUSTED K FRAME ( FRAME THAT SUPPORTS FRONT SUSPENSION & MOTOR). THIS IS A 9 YEAR OLD CAR ORIGINAL OWNER WITH 205,000. THIS SHOULD NOT HAVE HAPPENED ON A 9 YEAR OLD CAR FROM PA. WE WANT TO KNOW IF THERE WERE OTHER COMPLAINTS FROM SONATA OWNE...

Jul 20, 2008 Structure 205,000 mi

1999 HYUNDAI SONATA GLS FAILED PA STATE INSPECTION DUE TO A RUSTED K FRAME ( FRAME THAT SUPPORTS FRONT SUSPENSION & MOTOR). THIS IS A 9 YEAR OLD CAR ORIGINAL OWNER WITH 205,000. THIS SHOULD NOT HAVE HAPPENED ON A 9 YEAR OLD CAR FROM PA. WE WANT TO KNOW IF THERE WERE OTHER COMPLAINTS FROM SONATA OWNE...

Jul 18, 2008 Structure 130,706 mi

THE CAR (1999 SONATA GLS V6) HAD A FRONT END ALIGNMENT DONE BY SEARS JULY 6, 2008 AT KENOSHA WI. THE FAILURE OCCURRED (JULY 14, 2008) WHEN THE CAR WAS BEING DRIVEN INTO THE HOSPITAL PARKING GARAGE (WAUKEGAN ILLINOIS). THE CAR SPEED WAS 5 MPH WHEN IT MADE A GRINDING SOUND AND JOLTED TO A STOP. SPARKS...

Jul 18, 2008 Power Train 130,706 mi

THE CAR (1999 SONATA GLS V6) HAD A FRONT END ALIGNMENT DONE BY SEARS JULY 6, 2008 AT KENOSHA WI. THE FAILURE OCCURRED (JULY 14, 2008) WHEN THE CAR WAS BEING DRIVEN INTO THE HOSPITAL PARKING GARAGE (WAUKEGAN ILLINOIS). THE CAR SPEED WAS 5 MPH WHEN IT MADE A GRINDING SOUND AND JOLTED TO A STOP. SPARKS...

Jul 18, 2008 Air Bags 130,706 mi

THE CAR (1999 SONATA GLS V6) HAD A FRONT END ALIGNMENT DONE BY SEARS JULY 6, 2008 AT KENOSHA WI. THE FAILURE OCCURRED (JULY 14, 2008) WHEN THE CAR WAS BEING DRIVEN INTO THE HOSPITAL PARKING GARAGE (WAUKEGAN ILLINOIS). THE CAR SPEED WAS 5 MPH WHEN IT MADE A GRINDING SOUND AND JOLTED TO A STOP. SPARKS...

Jul 18, 2008 Structure 130,706 mi

THE CAR (1999 SONATA GLS V6) HAD A FRONT END ALIGNMENT DONE BY SEARS JULY 6, 2008 AT KENOSHA WI. THE FAILURE OCCURRED (JULY 14, 2008) WHEN THE CAR WAS BEING DRIVEN INTO THE HOSPITAL PARKING GARAGE (WAUKEGAN ILLINOIS). THE CAR SPEED WAS 5 MPH WHEN IT MADE A GRINDING SOUND AND JOLTED TO A STOP. SPARKS...

Jul 18, 2008 Power Train 130,706 mi

THE CAR (1999 SONATA GLS V6) HAD A FRONT END ALIGNMENT DONE BY SEARS JULY 6, 2008 AT KENOSHA WI. THE FAILURE OCCURRED (JULY 14, 2008) WHEN THE CAR WAS BEING DRIVEN INTO THE HOSPITAL PARKING GARAGE (WAUKEGAN ILLINOIS). THE CAR SPEED WAS 5 MPH WHEN IT MADE A GRINDING SOUND AND JOLTED TO A STOP. SPARKS...

Jul 18, 2008 Air Bags 130,706 mi

THE CAR (1999 SONATA GLS V6) HAD A FRONT END ALIGNMENT DONE BY SEARS JULY 6, 2008 AT KENOSHA WI. THE FAILURE OCCURRED (JULY 14, 2008) WHEN THE CAR WAS BEING DRIVEN INTO THE HOSPITAL PARKING GARAGE (WAUKEGAN ILLINOIS). THE CAR SPEED WAS 5 MPH WHEN IT MADE A GRINDING SOUND AND JOLTED TO A STOP. SPARKS...

Jul 16, 2008 Structure 85,000 mi

1999 HYUNDAI SONATA GLS SUB-FRAME RUSTED CAUSING FRONT PASSENGER SIDE WHEEL TO COLLAPSE. KEN DIXON HYUNDAI LOCATED IN WALDORF, MD ESTIMATED THAT THE REPAIR WILL COST ME $3,500.00 DOLLARS AND THAT THE REPAIR IS NOT COVERED UNDER HYUNDAIS' 10 YEAR, 100,000 MILE BUMPER-TO-BUMPER WARRANTY. MY HYUNDAI IS...

Jul 16, 2008 Structure 85,000 mi

1999 HYUNDAI SONATA GLS SUB-FRAME RUSTED CAUSING FRONT PASSENGER SIDE WHEEL TO COLLAPSE. KEN DIXON HYUNDAI LOCATED IN WALDORF, MD ESTIMATED THAT THE REPAIR WILL COST ME $3,500.00 DOLLARS AND THAT THE REPAIR IS NOT COVERED UNDER HYUNDAIS' 10 YEAR, 100,000 MILE BUMPER-TO-BUMPER WARRANTY. MY HYUNDAI IS...

Jun 23, 2008 Suspension 96,000 mi

1999 HYUNDAI SONATA FRONT RIGHT WHEEL WAS SEVERED FROM FRAME WHILE MY DAUGHTER, WHO IS A NEW DIVER, WAS DRIVING, FRAME WAS BADLY RUSTED. CAR WAS IN FOR SERVICE 6 MONTHS AGO TO HAVE FRONT STRUTS REPLACED AND DEALER DID NOT INDICATE THAT THERE WAS A PROBLEM OR THAT THEY HAVE BEEN SEEING THIS IN OTHER ...

Jun 23, 2008 Structure 96,000 mi

1999 HYUNDAI SONATA FRONT RIGHT WHEEL WAS SEVERED FROM FRAME WHILE MY DAUGHTER, WHO IS A NEW DIVER, WAS DRIVING, FRAME WAS BADLY RUSTED. CAR WAS IN FOR SERVICE 6 MONTHS AGO TO HAVE FRONT STRUTS REPLACED AND DEALER DID NOT INDICATE THAT THERE WAS A PROBLEM OR THAT THEY HAVE BEEN SEEING THIS IN OTHER ...

Jun 23, 2008 Suspension 96,000 mi

1999 HYUNDAI SONATA FRONT RIGHT WHEEL WAS SEVERED FROM FRAME WHILE MY DAUGHTER, WHO IS A NEW DIVER, WAS DRIVING, FRAME WAS BADLY RUSTED. CAR WAS IN FOR SERVICE 6 MONTHS AGO TO HAVE FRONT STRUTS REPLACED AND DEALER DID NOT INDICATE THAT THERE WAS A PROBLEM OR THAT THEY HAVE BEEN SEEING THIS IN OTHER ...

Jun 23, 2008 Structure 96,000 mi

1999 HYUNDAI SONATA FRONT RIGHT WHEEL WAS SEVERED FROM FRAME WHILE MY DAUGHTER, WHO IS A NEW DIVER, WAS DRIVING, FRAME WAS BADLY RUSTED. CAR WAS IN FOR SERVICE 6 MONTHS AGO TO HAVE FRONT STRUTS REPLACED AND DEALER DID NOT INDICATE THAT THERE WAS A PROBLEM OR THAT THEY HAVE BEEN SEEING THIS IN OTHER ...

Jun 5, 2008 Structure 134,000 mi

I OWN A 1999 HYUNDAI SONATA. I TOOK IT TO MY MECHANIC TO INSPECT A WOBBLING IN THE CAR. WHEN THEY INSPECTED IT, THEY SAID THE SUBFRAME WAS ALMOST RUSTED THROUGH AND THEY WOULD NOT TOUCH IT FOR "LIABILITY" REASONS. I HAVE SINCE READ OF OTHERS WITH THE EXACT SAME PROBLEM WITH THIS YEAR AND MODEL. ...

Jun 5, 2008 Structure 134,000 mi

I OWN A 1999 HYUNDAI SONATA. I TOOK IT TO MY MECHANIC TO INSPECT A WOBBLING IN THE CAR. WHEN THEY INSPECTED IT, THEY SAID THE SUBFRAME WAS ALMOST RUSTED THROUGH AND THEY WOULD NOT TOUCH IT FOR "LIABILITY" REASONS. I HAVE SINCE READ OF OTHERS WITH THE EXACT SAME PROBLEM WITH THIS YEAR AND MODEL. ...

May 8, 2008 Structure 99,000 mi

CAR #1--PASSENGER SIDE FRAME RUSTED CREATING A FIST SIZED HOLE CAUSING VEHICLE TO STEER AIMLESSLY DUE TO INSTABILITY OF STEERING STRUCTURE: CAR #2--PASSENGER SIDE FRAME RUSTED CAUSING WHEELS TO BECOME INOPERABLE AND UNABLE TO STEER CAR IN APRIL 2008. SAME MODEL OF HYUNDAI, 2 DIFFERENT CARS. *TR

May 8, 2008 Steering 99,000 mi

CAR #1--PASSENGER SIDE FRAME RUSTED CREATING A FIST SIZED HOLE CAUSING VEHICLE TO STEER AIMLESSLY DUE TO INSTABILITY OF STEERING STRUCTURE: CAR #2--PASSENGER SIDE FRAME RUSTED CAUSING WHEELS TO BECOME INOPERABLE AND UNABLE TO STEER CAR IN APRIL 2008. SAME MODEL OF HYUNDAI, 2 DIFFERENT CARS. *TR

May 8, 2008 Structure 120,000 mi

ONE NIGHT ABOUT 10 DAYS AGO I HEARD A CRUNCHING SOUND WHEN I DROVE MY 1999 HYUNDAI SONATA OVER A SMALL BUMP WHERE IS A COUPLE HUNDRED FEET AWAY FROM HOME. THEN THE NEXT DAY THE STEELING WHEEL SUDDENLY TILTED 45 DEGREE LEFT WHILE I WAS TRYING TO KEEP THE CAR GOING STRAIGHT. WHEN I STOP THE CAR AND ...

May 8, 2008 Structure 99,000 mi

CAR #1--PASSENGER SIDE FRAME RUSTED CREATING A FIST SIZED HOLE CAUSING VEHICLE TO STEER AIMLESSLY DUE TO INSTABILITY OF STEERING STRUCTURE: CAR #2--PASSENGER SIDE FRAME RUSTED CAUSING WHEELS TO BECOME INOPERABLE AND UNABLE TO STEER CAR IN APRIL 2008. SAME MODEL OF HYUNDAI, 2 DIFFERENT CARS. *TR

May 8, 2008 Steering 99,000 mi

CAR #1--PASSENGER SIDE FRAME RUSTED CREATING A FIST SIZED HOLE CAUSING VEHICLE TO STEER AIMLESSLY DUE TO INSTABILITY OF STEERING STRUCTURE: CAR #2--PASSENGER SIDE FRAME RUSTED CAUSING WHEELS TO BECOME INOPERABLE AND UNABLE TO STEER CAR IN APRIL 2008. SAME MODEL OF HYUNDAI, 2 DIFFERENT CARS. *TR

May 8, 2008 Structure 120,000 mi

ONE NIGHT ABOUT 10 DAYS AGO I HEARD A CRUNCHING SOUND WHEN I DROVE MY 1999 HYUNDAI SONATA OVER A SMALL BUMP WHERE IS A COUPLE HUNDRED FEET AWAY FROM HOME. THEN THE NEXT DAY THE STEELING WHEEL SUDDENLY TILTED 45 DEGREE LEFT WHILE I WAS TRYING TO KEEP THE CAR GOING STRAIGHT. WHEN I STOP THE CAR AND ...

Apr 30, 2008 Structure 90,000 mi

I OWN A 1999 HYUNDAI SONATA. I LIKE MANY OTHERS IN THE 99-2000 MY HAVE EXPERIENCED THE RIGHT SIDE SUB FRAME RUST DEFECT/SAFETY ISSUE. MY DAUGHTER WAS DRIVING THE CAR ON A WINDING ROAD, COMING HOME FROM WORK. SHE CALLED ME AND SAID CAR WAS DISABLED. SHE STATED CAR BEGAN TO PULL TO THE RIGHT ON A CURV...

Apr 30, 2008 Structure 90,000 mi

I OWN A 1999 HYUNDAI SONATA. I LIKE MANY OTHERS IN THE 99-2000 MY HAVE EXPERIENCED THE RIGHT SIDE SUB FRAME RUST DEFECT/SAFETY ISSUE. MY DAUGHTER WAS DRIVING THE CAR ON A WINDING ROAD, COMING HOME FROM WORK. SHE CALLED ME AND SAID CAR WAS DISABLED. SHE STATED CAR BEGAN TO PULL TO THE RIGHT ON A CURV...

Apr 12, 2008 Suspension 129,542 mi

DRIVING AT A LOW SPEED THE PASSENGER SIDE FRONT WHEEL SUSPENSION BROKE LEAVING WHEEL HANGING AND INOPERABLE. COULD NOT MOVE CAR OUT OF TRAFFIC LANE. UPON INSPECTION BY THE REPAIR FACILITY IT WAS DETERMINED THAT RUST TO THE SUB FRAME AND RELATED BOLTS CAUSED THE FAILURE. I WAS LUCKY THAT I WAS NOT...

Apr 12, 2008 Suspension 129,542 mi

DRIVING AT A LOW SPEED THE PASSENGER SIDE FRONT WHEEL SUSPENSION BROKE LEAVING WHEEL HANGING AND INOPERABLE. COULD NOT MOVE CAR OUT OF TRAFFIC LANE. UPON INSPECTION BY THE REPAIR FACILITY IT WAS DETERMINED THAT RUST TO THE SUB FRAME AND RELATED BOLTS CAUSED THE FAILURE. I WAS LUCKY THAT I WAS NOT...

Jan 14, 2008 Structure 96,048 mi

ON 1/7/08 WHILE DRIVING '99 HYUNDAI SONATA GLS TO WORK, PULLED RIGHT PROCEEDING DOWN ROAD. POSSIBLE LEAK FROM BRAKE CYLINDERS/ BRAKE LINES, NOTHING. RETURN TRIP, VEHICLE EXTREMELY ERRATIC STEERING. TOOK TO DEALER OF PURCHASE (BB HYUNDAI, SOUTH BRUNSWICK, NJ). DELIVERED ON 1/07/08 BY DRIVING VEHIC...

Jan 14, 2008 Steering 96,048 mi

ON 1/7/08 WHILE DRIVING '99 HYUNDAI SONATA GLS TO WORK, PULLED RIGHT PROCEEDING DOWN ROAD. POSSIBLE LEAK FROM BRAKE CYLINDERS/ BRAKE LINES, NOTHING. RETURN TRIP, VEHICLE EXTREMELY ERRATIC STEERING. TOOK TO DEALER OF PURCHASE (BB HYUNDAI, SOUTH BRUNSWICK, NJ). DELIVERED ON 1/07/08 BY DRIVING VEHIC...

Jan 14, 2008 Structure 96,048 mi

ON 1/7/08 WHILE DRIVING '99 HYUNDAI SONATA GLS TO WORK, PULLED RIGHT PROCEEDING DOWN ROAD. POSSIBLE LEAK FROM BRAKE CYLINDERS/ BRAKE LINES, NOTHING. RETURN TRIP, VEHICLE EXTREMELY ERRATIC STEERING. TOOK TO DEALER OF PURCHASE (BB HYUNDAI, SOUTH BRUNSWICK, NJ). DELIVERED ON 1/07/08 BY DRIVING VEHIC...

Jan 14, 2008 Steering 96,048 mi

ON 1/7/08 WHILE DRIVING '99 HYUNDAI SONATA GLS TO WORK, PULLED RIGHT PROCEEDING DOWN ROAD. POSSIBLE LEAK FROM BRAKE CYLINDERS/ BRAKE LINES, NOTHING. RETURN TRIP, VEHICLE EXTREMELY ERRATIC STEERING. TOOK TO DEALER OF PURCHASE (BB HYUNDAI, SOUTH BRUNSWICK, NJ). DELIVERED ON 1/07/08 BY DRIVING VEHIC...

Jan 10, 2008 Structure 85,225 mi

I HAVE AN 1999 HYUNDAI SONATA MY ALIGNMENT WAS OFF FROM A POT HOLE. SO I TOOK IT TO GET IT REPAIR. THEY TOLD ME THAT THE ENGINE CRADLE WAS RUSTED SO BAD THAT THE ARM CAME OUT OF IT. THEY SAID IT IS UNSAFE TO DRIVE. IT ONLY HAS 85,225 MILES ON THE CAR TO REPLACE THE CRADLE IT IS 1,800.00. I CONTACTED...

Jan 10, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 85,225 mi

I HAVE AN 1999 HYUNDAI SONATA MY ALIGNMENT WAS OFF FROM A POT HOLE. SO I TOOK IT TO GET IT REPAIR. THEY TOLD ME THAT THE ENGINE CRADLE WAS RUSTED SO BAD THAT THE ARM CAME OUT OF IT. THEY SAID IT IS UNSAFE TO DRIVE. IT ONLY HAS 85,225 MILES ON THE CAR TO REPLACE THE CRADLE IT IS 1,800.00. I CONTACTED...

Jan 10, 2008 Structure 85,225 mi

I HAVE AN 1999 HYUNDAI SONATA MY ALIGNMENT WAS OFF FROM A POT HOLE. SO I TOOK IT TO GET IT REPAIR. THEY TOLD ME THAT THE ENGINE CRADLE WAS RUSTED SO BAD THAT THE ARM CAME OUT OF IT. THEY SAID IT IS UNSAFE TO DRIVE. IT ONLY HAS 85,225 MILES ON THE CAR TO REPLACE THE CRADLE IT IS 1,800.00. I CONTACTED...

Jan 10, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 85,225 mi

I HAVE AN 1999 HYUNDAI SONATA MY ALIGNMENT WAS OFF FROM A POT HOLE. SO I TOOK IT TO GET IT REPAIR. THEY TOLD ME THAT THE ENGINE CRADLE WAS RUSTED SO BAD THAT THE ARM CAME OUT OF IT. THEY SAID IT IS UNSAFE TO DRIVE. IT ONLY HAS 85,225 MILES ON THE CAR TO REPLACE THE CRADLE IT IS 1,800.00. I CONTACTED...

Dec 31, 2007 Structure 73,800 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 HYUNDAI SONATA GLS. WHILE DRIVING BETWEEN 5-10 MPH, THE CONTACT HEARD A CLUNKING NOISE AND THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY STOPPED. SHE COULD NOT REMEMBER IF SHE WAS ACCELERATING OR BRAKING AT THE TIME. THE ENGINE WAS STILL RUNNING. PRIOR TO THE FAILURE, THE VEHICLE WAS PULLING T...

Dec 31, 2007 Suspension 73,800 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 HYUNDAI SONATA GLS. WHILE DRIVING BETWEEN 5-10 MPH, THE CONTACT HEARD A CLUNKING NOISE AND THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY STOPPED. SHE COULD NOT REMEMBER IF SHE WAS ACCELERATING OR BRAKING AT THE TIME. THE ENGINE WAS STILL RUNNING. PRIOR TO THE FAILURE, THE VEHICLE WAS PULLING T...

Dec 31, 2007 Structure 73,800 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 HYUNDAI SONATA GLS. WHILE DRIVING BETWEEN 5-10 MPH, THE CONTACT HEARD A CLUNKING NOISE AND THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY STOPPED. SHE COULD NOT REMEMBER IF SHE WAS ACCELERATING OR BRAKING AT THE TIME. THE ENGINE WAS STILL RUNNING. PRIOR TO THE FAILURE, THE VEHICLE WAS PULLING T...

Dec 31, 2007 Suspension 73,800 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 HYUNDAI SONATA GLS. WHILE DRIVING BETWEEN 5-10 MPH, THE CONTACT HEARD A CLUNKING NOISE AND THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY STOPPED. SHE COULD NOT REMEMBER IF SHE WAS ACCELERATING OR BRAKING AT THE TIME. THE ENGINE WAS STILL RUNNING. PRIOR TO THE FAILURE, THE VEHICLE WAS PULLING T...

Sep 26, 2007 Structure 119,000 mi

FRONT SUB-FRAME FAILURE DUE TO PREMATURE RUSTING. PART WAS REPLACED BY HYUNDAI AT NO COST, EVEN THOUGH THE CAR WAS 19,000 MILES PAST THE WARRANTY PERIOD. THERE WAS ANOTHER FRONT SUB-FRAME IN THE SERVICE BAY OF THE DEALERSHIP WITH VERY SIMILAR CORROSION DAMAGE IN A VERY SIMILAR LOCATION. THAT DEALER...

Sep 26, 2007 Structure 119,000 mi

FRONT SUB-FRAME FAILURE DUE TO PREMATURE RUSTING. PART WAS REPLACED BY HYUNDAI AT NO COST, EVEN THOUGH THE CAR WAS 19,000 MILES PAST THE WARRANTY PERIOD. THERE WAS ANOTHER FRONT SUB-FRAME IN THE SERVICE BAY OF THE DEALERSHIP WITH VERY SIMILAR CORROSION DAMAGE IN A VERY SIMILAR LOCATION. THAT DEALER...

Aug 19, 2007 Structure 84,000 mi

APPROACHING A STOP SIGN AT AN INTERSECTION NEAR WORK, THE CAR MADE A LOUD KIND OF CRUNCHING NOISE AND CAME TO A SUDDEN STOP. I NOTICED THAT MY CAR WAS LEANING DOWN A LITTLE IN THE FRONT ON THE RIGHT SIDE. FROM INSIDE IT LOOKED LIKE I HAD A FLAT, BUT WHEN I GOT OUT OF THE CAR TO CHECK I NOTICED THAT ...

Aug 19, 2007 Structure 84,000 mi

APPROACHING A STOP SIGN AT AN INTERSECTION NEAR WORK, THE CAR MADE A LOUD KIND OF CRUNCHING NOISE AND CAME TO A SUDDEN STOP. I NOTICED THAT MY CAR WAS LEANING DOWN A LITTLE IN THE FRONT ON THE RIGHT SIDE. FROM INSIDE IT LOOKED LIKE I HAD A FLAT, BUT WHEN I GOT OUT OF THE CAR TO CHECK I NOTICED THAT ...

May 18, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling 150,000 mi

THE ENGINE WILL INTERMITTENTLY RACE INCREASING RPMS WITHOUT NOTICE, VERY DANGEROUS. IT HAPPENED WHILE SITTING AT A RED LIGHT. IF MY FOOT WAS NOT PUSHED DOWN ON THE BRAKE I WOULD HAVE HIT THE CAR IN FRONT, IT WILL ALSO OCCUR WHILE IN PARK WITH THE ENGINE RPMS GOING UP TO 3200 AND DOWN TO 1500 LIKE...

May 18, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling 150,000 mi

THE ENGINE WILL INTERMITTENTLY RACE INCREASING RPMS WITHOUT NOTICE, VERY DANGEROUS. IT HAPPENED WHILE SITTING AT A RED LIGHT. IF MY FOOT WAS NOT PUSHED DOWN ON THE BRAKE I WOULD HAVE HIT THE CAR IN FRONT, IT WILL ALSO OCCUR WHILE IN PARK WITH THE ENGINE RPMS GOING UP TO 3200 AND DOWN TO 1500 LIKE...

Apr 6, 2007 Structure 72,900 mi

WHEN CHANGING THE OIL ON 1999 HYUNDIA SONATA GLS NOTICE DLARGE RUST HOLES ON THE SUBFRAME STRUCTURE, AND IT WAS ON THE PASSENGER SIDE. THIS SUBFRAME IS THE ENGINE CRADLE AND ALSO CONNECTS TO THE SUSPENSION. THE HOLE WAS LARGE AND COMPLETELY RUSTED THROUGH THE PART. THERE IS A CREAKING IN THE FRONT...

Apr 6, 2007 Structure 72,900 mi

WHEN CHANGING THE OIL ON 1999 HYUNDIA SONATA GLS NOTICE DLARGE RUST HOLES ON THE SUBFRAME STRUCTURE, AND IT WAS ON THE PASSENGER SIDE. THIS SUBFRAME IS THE ENGINE CRADLE AND ALSO CONNECTS TO THE SUSPENSION. THE HOLE WAS LARGE AND COMPLETELY RUSTED THROUGH THE PART. THERE IS A CREAKING IN THE FRONT...

Mar 9, 2007 Power Train 89,500 mi

HYUNDAI SONATA GLS ENGINE CRADLE RUST ONE SIDE. TIRE DEALER FOUND AND DECLARED CAR UNSAFE TO DRIVE. 1999 V6 89500 MILES - NEVER WRECKED OR OFF ROAD - DRIVER SIDE LOOKS CLEAN PASSENGER SIDE HAS A LARGE HOLE IN IT. 861968 HYUNDAI COMPLAINT #861968 *JB

Mar 9, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling 89,500 mi

HYUNDAI SONATA GLS ENGINE CRADLE RUST ONE SIDE. TIRE DEALER FOUND AND DECLARED CAR UNSAFE TO DRIVE. 1999 V6 89500 MILES - NEVER WRECKED OR OFF ROAD - DRIVER SIDE LOOKS CLEAN PASSENGER SIDE HAS A LARGE HOLE IN IT. 861968 HYUNDAI COMPLAINT #861968 *JB

Mar 9, 2007 Power Train 89,500 mi

HYUNDAI SONATA GLS ENGINE CRADLE RUST ONE SIDE. TIRE DEALER FOUND AND DECLARED CAR UNSAFE TO DRIVE. 1999 V6 89500 MILES - NEVER WRECKED OR OFF ROAD - DRIVER SIDE LOOKS CLEAN PASSENGER SIDE HAS A LARGE HOLE IN IT. 861968 HYUNDAI COMPLAINT #861968 *JB

Mar 9, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling 89,500 mi

HYUNDAI SONATA GLS ENGINE CRADLE RUST ONE SIDE. TIRE DEALER FOUND AND DECLARED CAR UNSAFE TO DRIVE. 1999 V6 89500 MILES - NEVER WRECKED OR OFF ROAD - DRIVER SIDE LOOKS CLEAN PASSENGER SIDE HAS A LARGE HOLE IN IT. 861968 HYUNDAI COMPLAINT #861968 *JB

Feb 21, 2007 Structure 131,000 mi

FRONT PASSENGER WHEEL WOBBLE. EVENTUALLY GREW TO CAUSE VEHICLE TO SWERVE BADLY. TOOK IT TO OUR MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE SUB-FRAME WAS RUSTED THROUGH. REPLACED THE SUB-FRAME WITH NEW. OLD HAD ONLY TWO HOLES TO ALLOW WATER TO DRAIN OUT, WHEREAS NEW HAD EIGHT DRAIN HOLES AND WAS ...

Feb 21, 2007 Structure 131,000 mi

FRONT PASSENGER WHEEL WOBBLE. EVENTUALLY GREW TO CAUSE VEHICLE TO SWERVE BADLY. TOOK IT TO OUR MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE SUB-FRAME WAS RUSTED THROUGH. REPLACED THE SUB-FRAME WITH NEW. OLD HAD ONLY TWO HOLES TO ALLOW WATER TO DRAIN OUT, WHEREAS NEW HAD EIGHT DRAIN HOLES AND WAS ...

Aug 15, 2006 Structure 105,340 mi

MY SON WAS DRIVING HOME FROM THE LOCAL PIZZA SHOP WHEN HE NOTICED THE CAR WAS MAKING A STRANGE NOISE. HE ASKED ME TO LOOK AT IT, SO, I TOOK IT FOR A SHORT RIDE AROUND THE BLOCK. I WAS HALFWAY AROUND THE BLOCK, MOVING AT A SPEED UNDER 5 MPH, WHEN A LOUD GRINDING AND POUNDING NOISE OCCURRED. SOMETHING...

Aug 15, 2006 Structure 105,340 mi

MY SON WAS DRIVING HOME FROM THE LOCAL PIZZA SHOP WHEN HE NOTICED THE CAR WAS MAKING A STRANGE NOISE. HE ASKED ME TO LOOK AT IT, SO, I TOOK IT FOR A SHORT RIDE AROUND THE BLOCK. I WAS HALFWAY AROUND THE BLOCK, MOVING AT A SPEED UNDER 5 MPH, WHEN A LOUD GRINDING AND POUNDING NOISE OCCURRED. SOMETHING...

Jul 5, 2006 Air Bags 76,000 mi

I RECEIVED A RECALL ON MY 1999 HYUNDAI SONATA. THE AIR BAG LIGHT WAS ON. I BROUGHT THE CAR INTO THE DEALER ON AUGUST 02 2002. THEY INSTALLED A SIDE AIR BAG WIRING HARNESS. LATER THE LIGHT CAME ON AGAIN. I BROUGHT THE CAR BACK IN APRIL 13 2004, THEY RESET THE CODES, TURNED THE AIR BAG LIGHT OFF ...

Jul 5, 2006 Air Bags 76,000 mi

I RECEIVED A RECALL ON MY 1999 HYUNDAI SONATA. THE AIR BAG LIGHT WAS ON. I BROUGHT THE CAR INTO THE DEALER ON AUGUST 02 2002. THEY INSTALLED A SIDE AIR BAG WIRING HARNESS. LATER THE LIGHT CAME ON AGAIN. I BROUGHT THE CAR BACK IN APRIL 13 2004, THEY RESET THE CODES, TURNED THE AIR BAG LIGHT OFF ...

Jul 5, 2006 Air Bags 76,000 mi

I RECEIVED A RECALL ON MY 1999 HYUNDAI SONATA. THE AIR BAG LIGHT WAS ON. I BROUGHT THE CAR INTO THE DEALER ON AUGUST 02 2002. THEY INSTALLED A SIDE AIR BAG WIRING HARNESS. LATER THE LIGHT CAME ON AGAIN. I BROUGHT THE CAR BACK IN APRIL 13 2004, THEY RESET THE CODES, TURNED THE AIR BAG LIGHT OFF ...

Jul 5, 2006 Air Bags 76,000 mi

I RECEIVED A RECALL ON MY 1999 HYUNDAI SONATA. THE AIR BAG LIGHT WAS ON. I BROUGHT THE CAR INTO THE DEALER ON AUGUST 02 2002. THEY INSTALLED A SIDE AIR BAG WIRING HARNESS. LATER THE LIGHT CAME ON AGAIN. I BROUGHT THE CAR BACK IN APRIL 13 2004, THEY RESET THE CODES, TURNED THE AIR BAG LIGHT OFF ...

Mar 15, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE ENGINE LIGHT CONTINUES TO GO ON WHENEVER I CHANGE GAS STATIONS, OR LEVEL OF OCTANE WHEN I PUT GAS IN MY CAR. THIS WILL ALSO CAUSE THE CAR NOT TO START OCCASSIONALLY AND EMIT BLACK SMOKE FROM THE EXHAUST BEFORE STARTING AGAIN. I BROUGHT IT TO THE ORIGINAL DEALER (MILFORD, CT) NUMEROUS TIMES WHER...

Mar 15, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE ENGINE LIGHT CONTINUES TO GO ON WHENEVER I CHANGE GAS STATIONS, OR LEVEL OF OCTANE WHEN I PUT GAS IN MY CAR. THIS WILL ALSO CAUSE THE CAR NOT TO START OCCASSIONALLY AND EMIT BLACK SMOKE FROM THE EXHAUST BEFORE STARTING AGAIN. I BROUGHT IT TO THE ORIGINAL DEALER (MILFORD, CT) NUMEROUS TIMES WHER...

Jun 11, 2004 Air Bags

I HAVE A 1999 HYUNDA SONATA. I HAVE HAD MANY PROBLEM WITH MY WIRING ON MY DOORS AND ALSO WITH THE AIR BAG LIGHT. I DID GET A RECALL FOR THE AIR BAG LIGHT AND BROUGHT THE CAR IN. THEY FIXED IT, BUT THE LIGHT CAME BACK ON WITH IN A FEW WEEKS. I CALLED THE DEALER AND THEY WOULD NOT FIX IT AGAIN WIT...

Jun 11, 2004 Air Bags

I HAVE A 1999 HYUNDA SONATA. I HAVE HAD MANY PROBLEM WITH MY WIRING ON MY DOORS AND ALSO WITH THE AIR BAG LIGHT. I DID GET A RECALL FOR THE AIR BAG LIGHT AND BROUGHT THE CAR IN. THEY FIXED IT, BUT THE LIGHT CAME BACK ON WITH IN A FEW WEEKS. I CALLED THE DEALER AND THEY WOULD NOT FIX IT AGAIN WIT...

Jun 19, 2003 Air Bags Crash

MANY PREVIOUS PROBLEMS WITH THE AIRBAG IN MY 1999 HYUNDAI, SONATA. MY AIRBAG DID NOT DEPLOY IN A TRAFFIC ACCIDENT. THE CAR WAS TOTAL JUNE 1, 2003. *NLM

Jun 19, 2003 Air Bags Crash

MANY PREVIOUS PROBLEMS WITH THE AIRBAG IN MY 1999 HYUNDAI, SONATA. MY AIRBAG DID NOT DEPLOY IN A TRAFFIC ACCIDENT. THE CAR WAS TOTAL JUNE 1, 2003. *NLM

May 3, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 34,000 mi

PURCHASED CAR AUGUST 16TH 2001 SHORTLY AFTER PURCHASE ABOUT 3 MONTHS LATER THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON SO I TOOK IT BACK TO THE PLACE OF WHICH I PURCHASED IT WYATT JOHNSON HYUNDAI DEALERSHIP IN CLARKSVILLE TN . AT THAT TIME THE O2 SENSOR HAD WENT BAD SO THAT WAS REPLACED AND WE WERE ALSO ADVISED ...

May 3, 2003 Air Bags 34,000 mi

PURCHASED CAR AUGUST 16TH 2001 SHORTLY AFTER PURCHASE ABOUT 3 MONTHS LATER THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON SO I TOOK IT BACK TO THE PLACE OF WHICH I PURCHASED IT WYATT JOHNSON HYUNDAI DEALERSHIP IN CLARKSVILLE TN . AT THAT TIME THE O2 SENSOR HAD WENT BAD SO THAT WAS REPLACED AND WE WERE ALSO ADVISED ...

May 3, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 34,000 mi

PURCHASED CAR AUGUST 16TH 2001 SHORTLY AFTER PURCHASE ABOUT 3 MONTHS LATER THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON SO I TOOK IT BACK TO THE PLACE OF WHICH I PURCHASED IT WYATT JOHNSON HYUNDAI DEALERSHIP IN CLARKSVILLE TN . AT THAT TIME THE O2 SENSOR HAD WENT BAD SO THAT WAS REPLACED AND WE WERE ALSO ADVISED ...

May 3, 2003 Air Bags 34,000 mi

PURCHASED CAR AUGUST 16TH 2001 SHORTLY AFTER PURCHASE ABOUT 3 MONTHS LATER THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON SO I TOOK IT BACK TO THE PLACE OF WHICH I PURCHASED IT WYATT JOHNSON HYUNDAI DEALERSHIP IN CLARKSVILLE TN . AT THAT TIME THE O2 SENSOR HAD WENT BAD SO THAT WAS REPLACED AND WE WERE ALSO ADVISED ...