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Aug 17, 2025 Suspension

I got this car a Hyundai sonata 2004 about 2 to 3 years ago. At first I didn't notice the problem until a couple months into me having the car I was on the freeway and it suddenly felt like I was out of control of my car and the back end was like swerving like I was pulling a trailer. And ever since...

Aug 17, 2025 Wheels

I got this car a Hyundai sonata 2004 about 2 to 3 years ago. At first I didn't notice the problem until a couple months into me having the car I was on the freeway and it suddenly felt like I was out of control of my car and the back end was like swerving like I was pulling a trailer. And ever since...

Aug 17, 2025 Unknown Or Other

I got this car a Hyundai sonata 2004 about 2 to 3 years ago. At first I didn't notice the problem until a couple months into me having the car I was on the freeway and it suddenly felt like I was out of control of my car and the back end was like swerving like I was pulling a trailer. And ever since...

Aug 17, 2025 Suspension

I got this car a Hyundai sonata 2004 about 2 to 3 years ago. At first I didn't notice the problem until a couple months into me having the car I was on the freeway and it suddenly felt like I was out of control of my car and the back end was like swerving like I was pulling a trailer. And ever since...

Aug 17, 2025 Wheels

I got this car a Hyundai sonata 2004 about 2 to 3 years ago. At first I didn't notice the problem until a couple months into me having the car I was on the freeway and it suddenly felt like I was out of control of my car and the back end was like swerving like I was pulling a trailer. And ever since...

Aug 17, 2025 Unknown Or Other

I got this car a Hyundai sonata 2004 about 2 to 3 years ago. At first I didn't notice the problem until a couple months into me having the car I was on the freeway and it suddenly felt like I was out of control of my car and the back end was like swerving like I was pulling a trailer. And ever since...

Mar 26, 2025 Unknown Or Other

My 2004 sonata which was manufactured 05/07/04. has front frame corrosion exactly like the 089 safety recall that hyundia issued already for 1998-2003. My car was manufactured a few months later and they are denying the repair because it doesn’t fall in their production dates.

Mar 26, 2025 Unknown Or Other

My 2004 sonata which was manufactured 05/07/04. has front frame corrosion exactly like the 089 safety recall that hyundia issued already for 1998-2003. My car was manufactured a few months later and they are denying the repair because it doesn’t fall in their production dates.

Jun 5, 2024 Suspension

I currently own a 2004 Hyundai Sonata with a severe sub-fame deterioration, Unfortunately it does not fall under the so called salt belt states, That being said I don't know how Kansas does not fit that especially north east Kansas. Wondering if there's some way that they could reconsider on this ma...

Jun 5, 2024 Suspension

I currently own a 2004 Hyundai Sonata with a severe sub-fame deterioration, Unfortunately it does not fall under the so called salt belt states, That being said I don't know how Kansas does not fit that especially north east Kansas. Wondering if there's some way that they could reconsider on this ma...

Nov 30, 2023 Air Bags Crash 185,000 mi

The contact owns a 2004 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated her fiance was driving 20-25 MPH on a steep hill with her in the front passenger's side seat. The contact stated that her fiance depressed the brake pedal to come to a complete stop at the stop sign, but the brake pedal went down to the floo...

Nov 30, 2023 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash 185,000 mi

The contact owns a 2004 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated her fiance was driving 20-25 MPH on a steep hill with her in the front passenger's side seat. The contact stated that her fiance depressed the brake pedal to come to a complete stop at the stop sign, but the brake pedal went down to the floo...

Nov 30, 2023 Air Bags Crash 185,000 mi

The contact owns a 2004 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated her fiance was driving 20-25 MPH on a steep hill with her in the front passenger's side seat. The contact stated that her fiance depressed the brake pedal to come to a complete stop at the stop sign, but the brake pedal went down to the floo...

Nov 30, 2023 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash 185,000 mi

The contact owns a 2004 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated her fiance was driving 20-25 MPH on a steep hill with her in the front passenger's side seat. The contact stated that her fiance depressed the brake pedal to come to a complete stop at the stop sign, but the brake pedal went down to the floo...

Sep 19, 2023 Engine

UNKNOWN, I recently purchased it from a dealership in Lemon Grove Cailfornia. Ever since I bought it,it has never had a catalytic converter and only one muffler. It is a 2.7L motor DOHC and requires 2 catalytic converters and dual exhaust due to the double overhead cam. It has cause motor oil into m...

Sep 19, 2023 Electrical System

UNKNOWN, I recently purchased it from a dealership in Lemon Grove Cailfornia. Ever since I bought it,it has never had a catalytic converter and only one muffler. It is a 2.7L motor DOHC and requires 2 catalytic converters and dual exhaust due to the double overhead cam. It has cause motor oil into m...

Sep 19, 2023 Power Train

UNKNOWN, I recently purchased it from a dealership in Lemon Grove Cailfornia. Ever since I bought it,it has never had a catalytic converter and only one muffler. It is a 2.7L motor DOHC and requires 2 catalytic converters and dual exhaust due to the double overhead cam. It has cause motor oil into m...

Sep 19, 2023 Engine

UNKNOWN, I recently purchased it from a dealership in Lemon Grove Cailfornia. Ever since I bought it,it has never had a catalytic converter and only one muffler. It is a 2.7L motor DOHC and requires 2 catalytic converters and dual exhaust due to the double overhead cam. It has cause motor oil into m...

Sep 19, 2023 Electrical System

UNKNOWN, I recently purchased it from a dealership in Lemon Grove Cailfornia. Ever since I bought it,it has never had a catalytic converter and only one muffler. It is a 2.7L motor DOHC and requires 2 catalytic converters and dual exhaust due to the double overhead cam. It has cause motor oil into m...

Sep 19, 2023 Power Train

UNKNOWN, I recently purchased it from a dealership in Lemon Grove Cailfornia. Ever since I bought it,it has never had a catalytic converter and only one muffler. It is a 2.7L motor DOHC and requires 2 catalytic converters and dual exhaust due to the double overhead cam. It has cause motor oil into m...

Apr 20, 2023 Suspension 147,000 mi

The contact owns a 2004 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated while driving approximately 30 MPH, the accelerator pedal was depressed, and the vehicle started shuddering. The contact stated she heard abnormal creaking and cracking sounds. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact...

Apr 20, 2023 Suspension 147,000 mi

The contact owns a 2004 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated while driving approximately 30 MPH, the accelerator pedal was depressed, and the vehicle started shuddering. The contact stated she heard abnormal creaking and cracking sounds. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact...

Apr 18, 2023 Suspension

NHTSA Campaign 09V124000 (Hyundai Recall #089) - excessive corrosion, thinning of the metal and perforation of the front sub-frame steel, due to road salt, resulting in separation of the forward mounting of the lower control arm increasing the risk of a crash. The recall was issued in 2009 for 1999...

Apr 18, 2023 Wheels

NHTSA Campaign 09V124000 (Hyundai Recall #089) - excessive corrosion, thinning of the metal and perforation of the front sub-frame steel, due to road salt, resulting in separation of the forward mounting of the lower control arm increasing the risk of a crash. The recall was issued in 2009 for 1999...

Apr 18, 2023 Steering

NHTSA Campaign 09V124000 (Hyundai Recall #089) - excessive corrosion, thinning of the metal and perforation of the front sub-frame steel, due to road salt, resulting in separation of the forward mounting of the lower control arm increasing the risk of a crash. The recall was issued in 2009 for 1999...

Apr 18, 2023 Suspension

NHTSA Campaign 09V124000 (Hyundai Recall #089) - excessive corrosion, thinning of the metal and perforation of the front sub-frame steel, due to road salt, resulting in separation of the forward mounting of the lower control arm increasing the risk of a crash. The recall was issued in 2009 for 1999...

Apr 18, 2023 Wheels

NHTSA Campaign 09V124000 (Hyundai Recall #089) - excessive corrosion, thinning of the metal and perforation of the front sub-frame steel, due to road salt, resulting in separation of the forward mounting of the lower control arm increasing the risk of a crash. The recall was issued in 2009 for 1999...

Apr 18, 2023 Steering

NHTSA Campaign 09V124000 (Hyundai Recall #089) - excessive corrosion, thinning of the metal and perforation of the front sub-frame steel, due to road salt, resulting in separation of the forward mounting of the lower control arm increasing the risk of a crash. The recall was issued in 2009 for 1999...

Feb 3, 2023 Air Bags

Air Bag autolight is on.

Feb 3, 2023 Air Bags

Air Bag autolight is on.

Nov 17, 2022 Suspension

The shocks and suspension in my car are almost nonexistent causing multiple almost car accidents

Nov 17, 2022 Suspension

The shocks and suspension in my car are almost nonexistent causing multiple almost car accidents

Oct 28, 2022 Suspension 310,000 mi

The contact owns a 2004 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated that while performing a 4-wheel alignment, the independent mechanic informed her that he was unable to complete the alignment successfully because the sub frame was severely corroded. Additionally, the contact stated that while driving 35 MP...

Oct 28, 2022 Suspension 310,000 mi

The contact owns a 2004 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated that while performing a 4-wheel alignment, the independent mechanic informed her that he was unable to complete the alignment successfully because the sub frame was severely corroded. Additionally, the contact stated that while driving 35 MP...

Sep 9, 2022 Suspension 148,000 mi

The contact owns a 2004 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated upon taking the vehicle to an independent mechanic, she was informed that the subframe was severely corroded. The independent mechanic informed the contact that the failure was associated with NHTSA Campaign Number: 09V124000 (Suspension) ho...

Sep 9, 2022 Suspension 148,000 mi

The contact owns a 2004 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated upon taking the vehicle to an independent mechanic, she was informed that the subframe was severely corroded. The independent mechanic informed the contact that the failure was associated with NHTSA Campaign Number: 09V124000 (Suspension) ho...

Aug 31, 2022 Structure

The front subframe has a hole in it it rusted for some reason and upon research there was a recall on this particular issue but now there isn’t one. I went to two dealerships and they informed me that Hyundai had recalls on this issue that’s why I’m confused on why when I search by my VIN ther...

Aug 31, 2022 Unknown Or Other

The front subframe has a hole in it it rusted for some reason and upon research there was a recall on this particular issue but now there isn’t one. I went to two dealerships and they informed me that Hyundai had recalls on this issue that’s why I’m confused on why when I search by my VIN ther...

Aug 31, 2022 Structure

The front subframe has a hole in it it rusted for some reason and upon research there was a recall on this particular issue but now there isn’t one. I went to two dealerships and they informed me that Hyundai had recalls on this issue that’s why I’m confused on why when I search by my VIN ther...

Aug 31, 2022 Unknown Or Other

The front subframe has a hole in it it rusted for some reason and upon research there was a recall on this particular issue but now there isn’t one. I went to two dealerships and they informed me that Hyundai had recalls on this issue that’s why I’m confused on why when I search by my VIN ther...

May 10, 2022 Service Brakes

I own a 2004 Hyundai Sonata. On 1/19/22, while driving the car, the brakes started failing. I was able to drive the car to my independent mechanic's shop and they repaired the brake issue with a fabrication and installation of the brake line. As my inspection was due, I made an appt with them to br...

May 10, 2022 Service Brakes

I own a 2004 Hyundai Sonata. On 1/19/22, while driving the car, the brakes started failing. I was able to drive the car to my independent mechanic's shop and they repaired the brake issue with a fabrication and installation of the brake line. As my inspection was due, I made an appt with them to br...

Apr 14, 2022 Air Bags 92,000 mi

The contact owns a 2004 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated that the air bag warning light was illuminated and the fog lights were inoperable. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who referred the contact to the dealer. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or ...

Apr 14, 2022 Exterior Lighting 92,000 mi

The contact owns a 2004 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated that the air bag warning light was illuminated and the fog lights were inoperable. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who referred the contact to the dealer. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or ...

Apr 14, 2022 Air Bags 92,000 mi

The contact owns a 2004 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated that the air bag warning light was illuminated and the fog lights were inoperable. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who referred the contact to the dealer. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or ...

Apr 14, 2022 Exterior Lighting 92,000 mi

The contact owns a 2004 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated that the air bag warning light was illuminated and the fog lights were inoperable. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who referred the contact to the dealer. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or ...

Feb 9, 2022 Suspension 122,000 mi

The contact owns a 2004 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated that while driving the vehicle, she noticed that her brakes were failing. The contact stated that she drove her vehicle to an independent mechanic who attempted to replace the brakes however, the mechanic informed her that her vehicle had a ...

Feb 9, 2022 Service Brakes, Air 122,000 mi

The contact owns a 2004 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated that while driving the vehicle, she noticed that her brakes were failing. The contact stated that she drove her vehicle to an independent mechanic who attempted to replace the brakes however, the mechanic informed her that her vehicle had a ...

Feb 9, 2022 Structure 122,000 mi

The contact owns a 2004 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated that while driving the vehicle, she noticed that her brakes were failing. The contact stated that she drove her vehicle to an independent mechanic who attempted to replace the brakes however, the mechanic informed her that her vehicle had a ...

Feb 9, 2022 Suspension 122,000 mi

The contact owns a 2004 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated that while driving the vehicle, she noticed that her brakes were failing. The contact stated that she drove her vehicle to an independent mechanic who attempted to replace the brakes however, the mechanic informed her that her vehicle had a ...

Feb 9, 2022 Service Brakes, Air 122,000 mi

The contact owns a 2004 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated that while driving the vehicle, she noticed that her brakes were failing. The contact stated that she drove her vehicle to an independent mechanic who attempted to replace the brakes however, the mechanic informed her that her vehicle had a ...

Feb 9, 2022 Structure 122,000 mi

The contact owns a 2004 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated that while driving the vehicle, she noticed that her brakes were failing. The contact stated that she drove her vehicle to an independent mechanic who attempted to replace the brakes however, the mechanic informed her that her vehicle had a ...

Apr 25, 2021 Service Brakes 117,000 mi

EVERY ONCE IN AWHILE WHEN I PRESS THE BRAKE IT SEEMS TO ACCELERATE FOR A SECOND BEFORE BRAKING. I HAVE DOUBLE CHECKED AND I AM NOT PRESSING THE GAS ON ACCIDENT. IT HAS HAPPENED RIGHT AFTER I START DRIVING (SO GOING UNDER 25 MPH) ON SIDE STREETS IN TOWN. I AM UNSURE OF THE EXACT DATES THIS HAS HAPPEN...

Apr 25, 2021 Service Brakes 117,000 mi

EVERY ONCE IN AWHILE WHEN I PRESS THE BRAKE IT SEEMS TO ACCELERATE FOR A SECOND BEFORE BRAKING. I HAVE DOUBLE CHECKED AND I AM NOT PRESSING THE GAS ON ACCIDENT. IT HAS HAPPENED RIGHT AFTER I START DRIVING (SO GOING UNDER 25 MPH) ON SIDE STREETS IN TOWN. I AM UNSURE OF THE EXACT DATES THIS HAS HAPPEN...

Apr 2, 2021 Structure 73,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 HYUNDAI SONATA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE AT THE LOCAL DEALER FAULKNER HYUNDAI (11500 ROOSEVELT BLVD, PHILADELPHIA) FOR ROUTINE MAINTENANCE, IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT THE K-FRAME HAD SUSTAINED SEVERE RUSTING AND CORROSION. THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE WAS NOT DETERMINED AND ...

Apr 2, 2021 Structure 73,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 HYUNDAI SONATA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE AT THE LOCAL DEALER FAULKNER HYUNDAI (11500 ROOSEVELT BLVD, PHILADELPHIA) FOR ROUTINE MAINTENANCE, IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT THE K-FRAME HAD SUSTAINED SEVERE RUSTING AND CORROSION. THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE WAS NOT DETERMINED AND ...

Feb 20, 2021 Electrical System

I ENTERED MY VIN NUMBER ON THE HAS BUDDY APP AND IT SAYS THAT I HAVE A RECALL FOR SUSPENSION BUT CALLED A DEALER AND THEY SAID THAT IT DOESN'T. SOMETHING IS WRONG WITH THE WIRING TOO BECAUSE MY DOORS LOCK AT RANDOM TIMES MY SEAT GOES FORWARD AND BACK RANDOMLY MY SPEAKERS DON'T WORK. WHEN I HIT A BUM...

Feb 20, 2021 Suspension

I ENTERED MY VIN NUMBER ON THE HAS BUDDY APP AND IT SAYS THAT I HAVE A RECALL FOR SUSPENSION BUT CALLED A DEALER AND THEY SAID THAT IT DOESN'T. SOMETHING IS WRONG WITH THE WIRING TOO BECAUSE MY DOORS LOCK AT RANDOM TIMES MY SEAT GOES FORWARD AND BACK RANDOMLY MY SPEAKERS DON'T WORK. WHEN I HIT A BUM...

Feb 20, 2021 Electrical System

I ENTERED MY VIN NUMBER ON THE HAS BUDDY APP AND IT SAYS THAT I HAVE A RECALL FOR SUSPENSION BUT CALLED A DEALER AND THEY SAID THAT IT DOESN'T. SOMETHING IS WRONG WITH THE WIRING TOO BECAUSE MY DOORS LOCK AT RANDOM TIMES MY SEAT GOES FORWARD AND BACK RANDOMLY MY SPEAKERS DON'T WORK. WHEN I HIT A BUM...

Feb 20, 2021 Suspension

I ENTERED MY VIN NUMBER ON THE HAS BUDDY APP AND IT SAYS THAT I HAVE A RECALL FOR SUSPENSION BUT CALLED A DEALER AND THEY SAID THAT IT DOESN'T. SOMETHING IS WRONG WITH THE WIRING TOO BECAUSE MY DOORS LOCK AT RANDOM TIMES MY SEAT GOES FORWARD AND BACK RANDOMLY MY SPEAKERS DON'T WORK. WHEN I HIT A BUM...

Jan 4, 2021 Suspension

THERE IS A RECALL ON 2004 HYUNDAI SONATA FOR BAD SUBFRAMES THAT HAS BEEN AN ONGOING ISSUE SINCE AT LEAST 2001. THE SUBFRAMES RUST AND ROT OUT! MY 2004 SONATA HAS ONLY 84K ORIGINAL MILES AND I RECENTLY TOOK THE CAR TO A MECHANIC TO REPLACE A CONTROL ARM AND I WAS TOLD THAT THE REPAIR COULD NOT BE PE...

Jan 4, 2021 Unknown Or Other

THERE IS A RECALL ON 2004 HYUNDAI SONATA FOR BAD SUBFRAMES THAT HAS BEEN AN ONGOING ISSUE SINCE AT LEAST 2001. THE SUBFRAMES RUST AND ROT OUT! MY 2004 SONATA HAS ONLY 84K ORIGINAL MILES AND I RECENTLY TOOK THE CAR TO A MECHANIC TO REPLACE A CONTROL ARM AND I WAS TOLD THAT THE REPAIR COULD NOT BE PE...

Jan 4, 2021 Suspension

THERE IS A RECALL ON 2004 HYUNDAI SONATA FOR BAD SUBFRAMES THAT HAS BEEN AN ONGOING ISSUE SINCE AT LEAST 2001. THE SUBFRAMES RUST AND ROT OUT! MY 2004 SONATA HAS ONLY 84K ORIGINAL MILES AND I RECENTLY TOOK THE CAR TO A MECHANIC TO REPLACE A CONTROL ARM AND I WAS TOLD THAT THE REPAIR COULD NOT BE PE...

Jan 4, 2021 Unknown Or Other

THERE IS A RECALL ON 2004 HYUNDAI SONATA FOR BAD SUBFRAMES THAT HAS BEEN AN ONGOING ISSUE SINCE AT LEAST 2001. THE SUBFRAMES RUST AND ROT OUT! MY 2004 SONATA HAS ONLY 84K ORIGINAL MILES AND I RECENTLY TOOK THE CAR TO A MECHANIC TO REPLACE A CONTROL ARM AND I WAS TOLD THAT THE REPAIR COULD NOT BE PE...

Aug 26, 2020 Suspension 94,727 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 HYUNDAI SONATA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE RECENTLY PURCHASED THE VEHICLE USED IN 07 OF 2020. THE CONTACT INSPECTED UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE AND SAW RUSTED HOLES AND CORROSION IN THE SUB FRAME. THE CONTACT RESEARCHED AND SAW NUMEROUS INCIDENCES OF THE SAME ISSUE IN THAT MO...

Aug 26, 2020 Suspension 94,727 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 HYUNDAI SONATA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE RECENTLY PURCHASED THE VEHICLE USED IN 07 OF 2020. THE CONTACT INSPECTED UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE AND SAW RUSTED HOLES AND CORROSION IN THE SUB FRAME. THE CONTACT RESEARCHED AND SAW NUMEROUS INCIDENCES OF THE SAME ISSUE IN THAT MO...

Aug 22, 2020 Suspension 150,125 mi

I WAS DRIVING MY CAR WHEN I STARTED HEARING NOISES AND THE CAR STARTED STEERING TO THE RIGHT. WHEN I GOT MY CAR HOME , I DISCOVERED THAT THE FRONT SUSPENSION CROSS MEMBER SUBFRAME HAD COME LOOSE BECAUSE THE BOLTS HAD COMPLETELY RUSTED OUT AND THE CROSS MEMBER HAD RUSTED. I DISCOVERED THAT MY VEHICL...

Aug 22, 2020 Suspension 150,125 mi

I WAS DRIVING MY CAR WHEN I STARTED HEARING NOISES AND THE CAR STARTED STEERING TO THE RIGHT. WHEN I GOT MY CAR HOME , I DISCOVERED THAT THE FRONT SUSPENSION CROSS MEMBER SUBFRAME HAD COME LOOSE BECAUSE THE BOLTS HAD COMPLETELY RUSTED OUT AND THE CROSS MEMBER HAD RUSTED. I DISCOVERED THAT MY VEHICL...

Feb 14, 2020 Suspension 101,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 HYUNDAI SONATA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE HAVING A ROUTINE CHECK AT AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC, THE MECHANIC NOTICED THE FRONT SUB FRAME WAS SEVERELY CORRODED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE DEALER SUPERIOR HYUNDAI NORTH 5665 DIXIE HWY, FAIRF...

Feb 14, 2020 Suspension 101,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 HYUNDAI SONATA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE HAVING A ROUTINE CHECK AT AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC, THE MECHANIC NOTICED THE FRONT SUB FRAME WAS SEVERELY CORRODED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE DEALER SUPERIOR HYUNDAI NORTH 5665 DIXIE HWY, FAIRF...

Nov 14, 2019 Suspension 200,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 HYUNDAI SONATA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE STEERING WHEEL HAD TO BE SLIGHTLY TURNED TO THE LEFT IN ORDER FOR THE VEHICLE TO DRIVE STRAIGHT. THE CONTACT REFERENCED NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 09V124000 (SUSPENSION). THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE THE CO...

Nov 14, 2019 Suspension 200,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 HYUNDAI SONATA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE STEERING WHEEL HAD TO BE SLIGHTLY TURNED TO THE LEFT IN ORDER FOR THE VEHICLE TO DRIVE STRAIGHT. THE CONTACT REFERENCED NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 09V124000 (SUSPENSION). THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE THE CO...

Jul 19, 2019 Suspension 150,000 mi

SUSPENSION: I HAVE CHANGED BOTH LOWER CONTROL ARMS AND NOW MY STRUTS AND SHOCKS ARE OUT I CALLED AND HAVE BEEN TOLD MY VIN NUMBER IS NOT PART OF THE RECALL BUT I DONT UNDERSTAND HOW THAT IS WHEN I HAVE A 2004 SONATA AND THAT IS THE CAR PART OF THE RECALL

Jul 19, 2019 Suspension 150,000 mi

SUSPENSION: I HAVE CHANGED BOTH LOWER CONTROL ARMS AND NOW MY STRUTS AND SHOCKS ARE OUT I CALLED AND HAVE BEEN TOLD MY VIN NUMBER IS NOT PART OF THE RECALL BUT I DONT UNDERSTAND HOW THAT IS WHEN I HAVE A 2004 SONATA AND THAT IS THE CAR PART OF THE RECALL

Jul 14, 2019 Suspension 105,000 mi

SEVERE SUBFRAME CORROSION FOUND DURING INSPECTION OF CAR THAT WAS ORIGINALLY FROM ILLINOIS.

Jul 14, 2019 Suspension 105,000 mi

SEVERE SUBFRAME CORROSION FOUND DURING INSPECTION OF CAR THAT WAS ORIGINALLY FROM ILLINOIS.

Jul 10, 2019 Steering 220 mi

I HAVE A 04 HYUNDAI SONATA WHICH WAS RECALLED FOR THE SUBFRAME ROT AND THE DEALERSHIP SAYS IT DOESNT COME UP WITH MY VIN BUT IV HAD TO REPLACE 2 TIRED AND A TIE ROD AND THE SUB FRAME IS GETTING WORSE CAUSING MORE DAMAGE MY CAR PULLS BANGS AND ONE DAY MY WHOLE SUSPENSION WILL DETACH AND HOW IS IT NOT...

Jul 10, 2019 Suspension 220 mi

I HAVE A 04 HYUNDAI SONATA WHICH WAS RECALLED FOR THE SUBFRAME ROT AND THE DEALERSHIP SAYS IT DOESNT COME UP WITH MY VIN BUT IV HAD TO REPLACE 2 TIRED AND A TIE ROD AND THE SUB FRAME IS GETTING WORSE CAUSING MORE DAMAGE MY CAR PULLS BANGS AND ONE DAY MY WHOLE SUSPENSION WILL DETACH AND HOW IS IT NOT...

Jul 10, 2019 Steering 220 mi

I HAVE A 04 HYUNDAI SONATA WHICH WAS RECALLED FOR THE SUBFRAME ROT AND THE DEALERSHIP SAYS IT DOESNT COME UP WITH MY VIN BUT IV HAD TO REPLACE 2 TIRED AND A TIE ROD AND THE SUB FRAME IS GETTING WORSE CAUSING MORE DAMAGE MY CAR PULLS BANGS AND ONE DAY MY WHOLE SUSPENSION WILL DETACH AND HOW IS IT NOT...

Jul 10, 2019 Suspension 220 mi

I HAVE A 04 HYUNDAI SONATA WHICH WAS RECALLED FOR THE SUBFRAME ROT AND THE DEALERSHIP SAYS IT DOESNT COME UP WITH MY VIN BUT IV HAD TO REPLACE 2 TIRED AND A TIE ROD AND THE SUB FRAME IS GETTING WORSE CAUSING MORE DAMAGE MY CAR PULLS BANGS AND ONE DAY MY WHOLE SUSPENSION WILL DETACH AND HOW IS IT NOT...

Jun 9, 2019 Steering

TAKATA RECALL MY STEERING GET TIGHT WHILE I'M DRIVING WHICH MAKES IT HARD TO TURN WHILE ON THE HIGHWAYS

Jun 9, 2019 Wheels

TAKATA RECALL MY STEERING GET TIGHT WHILE I'M DRIVING WHICH MAKES IT HARD TO TURN WHILE ON THE HIGHWAYS

Jun 9, 2019 Steering

TAKATA RECALL MY STEERING GET TIGHT WHILE I'M DRIVING WHICH MAKES IT HARD TO TURN WHILE ON THE HIGHWAYS

Jun 9, 2019 Wheels

TAKATA RECALL MY STEERING GET TIGHT WHILE I'M DRIVING WHICH MAKES IT HARD TO TURN WHILE ON THE HIGHWAYS

Apr 27, 2019 Air Bags

SUBFRAME

Apr 27, 2019 Unknown Or Other

SUBFRAME

Apr 27, 2019 Air Bags

SUBFRAME

Apr 27, 2019 Unknown Or Other

SUBFRAME

Mar 20, 2019 Structure 207,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 HYUNDAI SONATA. THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE SUBFRAME WAS RUSTED, WHICH CAUSED THE FRONT DRIVER AND PASSENGER TIRES TO DETACH. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO RELIABLE HYUNDAI (438 S INGRAM MILL RD, SPRINGFIELD, MO 65802) WHERE THEY INFORMED THE CONTACT THE VEHICLE WAS TOO OLD A...

Mar 20, 2019 Suspension 207,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 HYUNDAI SONATA. THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE SUBFRAME WAS RUSTED, WHICH CAUSED THE FRONT DRIVER AND PASSENGER TIRES TO DETACH. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO RELIABLE HYUNDAI (438 S INGRAM MILL RD, SPRINGFIELD, MO 65802) WHERE THEY INFORMED THE CONTACT THE VEHICLE WAS TOO OLD A...

Mar 20, 2019 Wheels 207,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 HYUNDAI SONATA. THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE SUBFRAME WAS RUSTED, WHICH CAUSED THE FRONT DRIVER AND PASSENGER TIRES TO DETACH. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO RELIABLE HYUNDAI (438 S INGRAM MILL RD, SPRINGFIELD, MO 65802) WHERE THEY INFORMED THE CONTACT THE VEHICLE WAS TOO OLD A...

Mar 20, 2019 Air Bags 117,700 mi

THE AIR BAGS WARNING LIGHT HAS GONE ON AND IS ALWAYS ON AT JUST 117,780 MILES. THE DEALERSHIP HAS INFORMED ME THAT WHEN THE LIGHT IS ON THIS HAS DISABLED ALL MY CAR AIRBAGS. I WAS DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY AT 70 MPH WHEN I FIRST NOTICED THE RED AIR BAG LIGHT. I ASKED MY PASSENGER TO READ ABOUT THIS...

Mar 20, 2019 Structure 207,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 HYUNDAI SONATA. THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE SUBFRAME WAS RUSTED, WHICH CAUSED THE FRONT DRIVER AND PASSENGER TIRES TO DETACH. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO RELIABLE HYUNDAI (438 S INGRAM MILL RD, SPRINGFIELD, MO 65802) WHERE THEY INFORMED THE CONTACT THE VEHICLE WAS TOO OLD A...

Mar 20, 2019 Suspension 207,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 HYUNDAI SONATA. THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE SUBFRAME WAS RUSTED, WHICH CAUSED THE FRONT DRIVER AND PASSENGER TIRES TO DETACH. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO RELIABLE HYUNDAI (438 S INGRAM MILL RD, SPRINGFIELD, MO 65802) WHERE THEY INFORMED THE CONTACT THE VEHICLE WAS TOO OLD A...

Mar 20, 2019 Wheels 207,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 HYUNDAI SONATA. THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE SUBFRAME WAS RUSTED, WHICH CAUSED THE FRONT DRIVER AND PASSENGER TIRES TO DETACH. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO RELIABLE HYUNDAI (438 S INGRAM MILL RD, SPRINGFIELD, MO 65802) WHERE THEY INFORMED THE CONTACT THE VEHICLE WAS TOO OLD A...

Mar 20, 2019 Air Bags 117,700 mi

THE AIR BAGS WARNING LIGHT HAS GONE ON AND IS ALWAYS ON AT JUST 117,780 MILES. THE DEALERSHIP HAS INFORMED ME THAT WHEN THE LIGHT IS ON THIS HAS DISABLED ALL MY CAR AIRBAGS. I WAS DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY AT 70 MPH WHEN I FIRST NOTICED THE RED AIR BAG LIGHT. I ASKED MY PASSENGER TO READ ABOUT THIS...

Mar 8, 2019 Electrical System 207,000 mi

SUB FRAME ON FRONT PASSENGER RUSTED AND CORRODED. CAUSED DAMANGE TO CV AXLE ON SAME SIDE. CAUSED ALIGNMENT ISSUES ON FRONT END. CAUSES TIRES TO WEAR QUICKLY, WITHIN A WEEK. ANTI THEFT SYSTEM LOCKS THE CAR WHILE DRIVING AND CAUSES ALARM TO SOUND WHILE DRIVING AND MUST OPEN OTHER DOORS AND STOP DR...

Mar 8, 2019 Suspension 207,000 mi

SUB FRAME ON FRONT PASSENGER RUSTED AND CORRODED. CAUSED DAMANGE TO CV AXLE ON SAME SIDE. CAUSED ALIGNMENT ISSUES ON FRONT END. CAUSES TIRES TO WEAR QUICKLY, WITHIN A WEEK. ANTI THEFT SYSTEM LOCKS THE CAR WHILE DRIVING AND CAUSES ALARM TO SOUND WHILE DRIVING AND MUST OPEN OTHER DOORS AND STOP DR...

Mar 8, 2019 Unknown Or Other 207,000 mi

SUB FRAME ON FRONT PASSENGER RUSTED AND CORRODED. CAUSED DAMANGE TO CV AXLE ON SAME SIDE. CAUSED ALIGNMENT ISSUES ON FRONT END. CAUSES TIRES TO WEAR QUICKLY, WITHIN A WEEK. ANTI THEFT SYSTEM LOCKS THE CAR WHILE DRIVING AND CAUSES ALARM TO SOUND WHILE DRIVING AND MUST OPEN OTHER DOORS AND STOP DR...

Mar 8, 2019 Electrical System 207,000 mi

SUB FRAME ON FRONT PASSENGER RUSTED AND CORRODED. CAUSED DAMANGE TO CV AXLE ON SAME SIDE. CAUSED ALIGNMENT ISSUES ON FRONT END. CAUSES TIRES TO WEAR QUICKLY, WITHIN A WEEK. ANTI THEFT SYSTEM LOCKS THE CAR WHILE DRIVING AND CAUSES ALARM TO SOUND WHILE DRIVING AND MUST OPEN OTHER DOORS AND STOP DR...

Mar 8, 2019 Suspension 207,000 mi

SUB FRAME ON FRONT PASSENGER RUSTED AND CORRODED. CAUSED DAMANGE TO CV AXLE ON SAME SIDE. CAUSED ALIGNMENT ISSUES ON FRONT END. CAUSES TIRES TO WEAR QUICKLY, WITHIN A WEEK. ANTI THEFT SYSTEM LOCKS THE CAR WHILE DRIVING AND CAUSES ALARM TO SOUND WHILE DRIVING AND MUST OPEN OTHER DOORS AND STOP DR...

Mar 8, 2019 Unknown Or Other 207,000 mi

SUB FRAME ON FRONT PASSENGER RUSTED AND CORRODED. CAUSED DAMANGE TO CV AXLE ON SAME SIDE. CAUSED ALIGNMENT ISSUES ON FRONT END. CAUSES TIRES TO WEAR QUICKLY, WITHIN A WEEK. ANTI THEFT SYSTEM LOCKS THE CAR WHILE DRIVING AND CAUSES ALARM TO SOUND WHILE DRIVING AND MUST OPEN OTHER DOORS AND STOP DR...

Feb 27, 2019 Electrical System

LEAKING VALVE COVER IS ALLOWING OIL TO LEAK DOWN ONTO THE ALTERNATOR. CAR CAN BE STATIONARY OR RUNNING. MOST NOTABLE WHEN CAR ENGINE IS RUNNING. OIL LEAKING ONTO ALTERNATOR CAN CAUSE ALTERNATOR TO SHORT. ALTERNATOR FAILED AND CAR BATTERY COULD NOT CHARGE BATTERY. CAR DIED WHILE MY WIFE WAS DRIVING A...

Feb 27, 2019 Engine

LEAKING VALVE COVER IS ALLOWING OIL TO LEAK DOWN ONTO THE ALTERNATOR. CAR CAN BE STATIONARY OR RUNNING. MOST NOTABLE WHEN CAR ENGINE IS RUNNING. OIL LEAKING ONTO ALTERNATOR CAN CAUSE ALTERNATOR TO SHORT. ALTERNATOR FAILED AND CAR BATTERY COULD NOT CHARGE BATTERY. CAR DIED WHILE MY WIFE WAS DRIVING A...

Feb 27, 2019 Electrical System

LEAKING VALVE COVER IS ALLOWING OIL TO LEAK DOWN ONTO THE ALTERNATOR. CAR CAN BE STATIONARY OR RUNNING. MOST NOTABLE WHEN CAR ENGINE IS RUNNING. OIL LEAKING ONTO ALTERNATOR CAN CAUSE ALTERNATOR TO SHORT. ALTERNATOR FAILED AND CAR BATTERY COULD NOT CHARGE BATTERY. CAR DIED WHILE MY WIFE WAS DRIVING A...

Feb 27, 2019 Engine

LEAKING VALVE COVER IS ALLOWING OIL TO LEAK DOWN ONTO THE ALTERNATOR. CAR CAN BE STATIONARY OR RUNNING. MOST NOTABLE WHEN CAR ENGINE IS RUNNING. OIL LEAKING ONTO ALTERNATOR CAN CAUSE ALTERNATOR TO SHORT. ALTERNATOR FAILED AND CAR BATTERY COULD NOT CHARGE BATTERY. CAR DIED WHILE MY WIFE WAS DRIVING A...

Jan 19, 2019 Steering 133,321 mi

THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 HYUNDAI SONATA. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS UNDERGOING ROUTINE MAINTENANCE DUE TO STEERING ISSUES AND FRONT END NOISE AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC DIAGNOSED THAT THERE WAS EXTENSIVE RUST AND CORROSION CONCERNING THE FRONT CRADLE FRAME NEAR THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE TIRE AND NEAR THE CO...

Jan 19, 2019 Suspension 133,321 mi

THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 HYUNDAI SONATA. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS UNDERGOING ROUTINE MAINTENANCE DUE TO STEERING ISSUES AND FRONT END NOISE AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC DIAGNOSED THAT THERE WAS EXTENSIVE RUST AND CORROSION CONCERNING THE FRONT CRADLE FRAME NEAR THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE TIRE AND NEAR THE CO...

Jan 19, 2019 Steering 133,321 mi

THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 HYUNDAI SONATA. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS UNDERGOING ROUTINE MAINTENANCE DUE TO STEERING ISSUES AND FRONT END NOISE AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC DIAGNOSED THAT THERE WAS EXTENSIVE RUST AND CORROSION CONCERNING THE FRONT CRADLE FRAME NEAR THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE TIRE AND NEAR THE CO...

Jan 19, 2019 Suspension 133,321 mi

THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 HYUNDAI SONATA. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS UNDERGOING ROUTINE MAINTENANCE DUE TO STEERING ISSUES AND FRONT END NOISE AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC DIAGNOSED THAT THERE WAS EXTENSIVE RUST AND CORROSION CONCERNING THE FRONT CRADLE FRAME NEAR THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE TIRE AND NEAR THE CO...

Dec 10, 2018 Power Train 215,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 HYUNDAI SONATA. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS SHIFTED INTO DRIVE, IT ACCELERATED ON ITS OWN. THE CONTACT HAD TO TAP THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL A FEW TIMES OR SHIFT INTO PARK FOR THE VEHICLE TO OPERATE NORMALLY. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER W...

Dec 10, 2018 Vehicle Speed Control 215,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 HYUNDAI SONATA. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS SHIFTED INTO DRIVE, IT ACCELERATED ON ITS OWN. THE CONTACT HAD TO TAP THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL A FEW TIMES OR SHIFT INTO PARK FOR THE VEHICLE TO OPERATE NORMALLY. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER W...

Dec 10, 2018 Power Train 215,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 HYUNDAI SONATA. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS SHIFTED INTO DRIVE, IT ACCELERATED ON ITS OWN. THE CONTACT HAD TO TAP THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL A FEW TIMES OR SHIFT INTO PARK FOR THE VEHICLE TO OPERATE NORMALLY. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER W...

Dec 10, 2018 Vehicle Speed Control 215,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 HYUNDAI SONATA. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS SHIFTED INTO DRIVE, IT ACCELERATED ON ITS OWN. THE CONTACT HAD TO TAP THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL A FEW TIMES OR SHIFT INTO PARK FOR THE VEHICLE TO OPERATE NORMALLY. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER W...

Aug 27, 2018 Structure

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 HYUNDAI SONATA. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS UNDERGOING ROUTINE MAINTENANCE, AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC DIAGNOSED THAT THERE WAS EXTENSIVE RUST AND CORROSION CONCERNING THE FRONT FRAME, REAR FRAME, NEAR THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE TIRE, AND NEAR THE FRONT REAR TIRE TIE RODS PERTAINING...

Aug 27, 2018 Suspension

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 HYUNDAI SONATA. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS UNDERGOING ROUTINE MAINTENANCE, AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC DIAGNOSED THAT THERE WAS EXTENSIVE RUST AND CORROSION CONCERNING THE FRONT FRAME, REAR FRAME, NEAR THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE TIRE, AND NEAR THE FRONT REAR TIRE TIE RODS PERTAINING...

Aug 27, 2018 Structure

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 HYUNDAI SONATA. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS UNDERGOING ROUTINE MAINTENANCE, AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC DIAGNOSED THAT THERE WAS EXTENSIVE RUST AND CORROSION CONCERNING THE FRONT FRAME, REAR FRAME, NEAR THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE TIRE, AND NEAR THE FRONT REAR TIRE TIE RODS PERTAINING...

Aug 27, 2018 Suspension

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 HYUNDAI SONATA. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS UNDERGOING ROUTINE MAINTENANCE, AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC DIAGNOSED THAT THERE WAS EXTENSIVE RUST AND CORROSION CONCERNING THE FRONT FRAME, REAR FRAME, NEAR THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE TIRE, AND NEAR THE FRONT REAR TIRE TIE RODS PERTAINING...

Aug 9, 2018 Suspension 175,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 HYUNDAI SONATA. WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO WOBBLE VIOLENTLY AND AN ABNORMAL SQUEALING SOUND WAS HEARD. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AS IT CAME TO A STOP BY THE CURB. THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN TO THE CON...

Aug 9, 2018 Suspension 175,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 HYUNDAI SONATA. WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO WOBBLE VIOLENTLY AND AN ABNORMAL SQUEALING SOUND WAS HEARD. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AS IT CAME TO A STOP BY THE CURB. THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN TO THE CON...

Apr 28, 2018 Suspension 86,000 mi

THERE IS A RECALL ON THE 2004 HYUNDAI SONATA NHTSA VEHICLE SAFETY RECALLS RECALL NUMBER 09V124000 BUT, HYUNDAI SAYS MY CAR MISS BY 2 WEEKS CUT OFF IS NOV. 20 2003, MY VEHICLE DATE IS DEC. 19 2003

Apr 28, 2018 Suspension 86,000 mi

THERE IS A RECALL ON THE 2004 HYUNDAI SONATA NHTSA VEHICLE SAFETY RECALLS RECALL NUMBER 09V124000 BUT, HYUNDAI SAYS MY CAR MISS BY 2 WEEKS CUT OFF IS NOV. 20 2003, MY VEHICLE DATE IS DEC. 19 2003

Apr 24, 2018 Suspension 60,937 mi

MY CAR HAS FAILED THE STATE SAFETY INSPECTION DUE TO A RUSTED SUB-FRAME. HYUNDAI HAS RECALLED MAY OF THESE CARS (SAME YEAR, MAKE AND MODEL) DUE TO THIS ISSUE YET REFUSES TO COVER MINE AS THEY SAY IT WAS NOT PART OF THE RECALL. IT HAS THE SAME EXACT ISSUE AS THOSE THAT WERE RECALLED. I HAVE TRIED TWI...

Apr 24, 2018 Suspension 60,937 mi

MY CAR HAS FAILED THE STATE SAFETY INSPECTION DUE TO A RUSTED SUB-FRAME. HYUNDAI HAS RECALLED MAY OF THESE CARS (SAME YEAR, MAKE AND MODEL) DUE TO THIS ISSUE YET REFUSES TO COVER MINE AS THEY SAY IT WAS NOT PART OF THE RECALL. IT HAS THE SAME EXACT ISSUE AS THOSE THAT WERE RECALLED. I HAVE TRIED TWI...

Feb 24, 2018 Fuel/propulsion System 130,000 mi

FUEL SYSTEM CANNOT FUEL VEHICLE PROPERLY DUE TO POOR VENT RECOVERY EQUIPMENT.... NONE OF IT IS REPLACEABLE AS REPLACEMENT PARTS ARE NOLONGER AVAILABLE...

Feb 24, 2018 Fuel/propulsion System 130,000 mi

FUEL SYSTEM CANNOT FUEL VEHICLE PROPERLY DUE TO POOR VENT RECOVERY EQUIPMENT.... NONE OF IT IS REPLACEABLE AS REPLACEMENT PARTS ARE NOLONGER AVAILABLE...

Oct 26, 2017 Steering 200,000 mi

THE 2004 HYUNDAI SONATA HAS A RECALL FOR THE FRONT SUB FRAME RUSTING TO THE POINT WHERE THE FRONT SUSPENSION MOUNT RUST TO THE EXTENT THAT THE LOWER CONTROL ARM SEPARATES FROM IT'S MOUNTING BRACKET WHICH CAN CAUSE LOSS OF CONTROL AND POSSIBLE ACCIDENT. THERE IS A RECALL FOR THIS FOR CARS THAT WERE S...

Oct 26, 2017 Suspension 200,000 mi

THE 2004 HYUNDAI SONATA HAS A RECALL FOR THE FRONT SUB FRAME RUSTING TO THE POINT WHERE THE FRONT SUSPENSION MOUNT RUST TO THE EXTENT THAT THE LOWER CONTROL ARM SEPARATES FROM IT'S MOUNTING BRACKET WHICH CAN CAUSE LOSS OF CONTROL AND POSSIBLE ACCIDENT. THERE IS A RECALL FOR THIS FOR CARS THAT WERE S...

Oct 26, 2017 Steering 200,000 mi

THE 2004 HYUNDAI SONATA HAS A RECALL FOR THE FRONT SUB FRAME RUSTING TO THE POINT WHERE THE FRONT SUSPENSION MOUNT RUST TO THE EXTENT THAT THE LOWER CONTROL ARM SEPARATES FROM IT'S MOUNTING BRACKET WHICH CAN CAUSE LOSS OF CONTROL AND POSSIBLE ACCIDENT. THERE IS A RECALL FOR THIS FOR CARS THAT WERE S...

Oct 26, 2017 Suspension 200,000 mi

THE 2004 HYUNDAI SONATA HAS A RECALL FOR THE FRONT SUB FRAME RUSTING TO THE POINT WHERE THE FRONT SUSPENSION MOUNT RUST TO THE EXTENT THAT THE LOWER CONTROL ARM SEPARATES FROM IT'S MOUNTING BRACKET WHICH CAN CAUSE LOSS OF CONTROL AND POSSIBLE ACCIDENT. THERE IS A RECALL FOR THIS FOR CARS THAT WERE S...

Sep 17, 2017 Structure 166,327 mi

WORN REAR TIRES PROMPTED PURCHASE OF NEW TIRES. TIRE TECHNICIANS NOTED THAT THE FRAME WAS CRACKED AND THAT THE VEHICE IS UNSAFE TO DRIVE. BOTH REAR TIRES ARE IN JEOPARDY BUT THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE IS BY FAR THE WORSE. VEHICLE HAD BEEN MAKING ODD NOISES ESPECIALLY WHEN TURNING AND SOME VIBRATION ...

Sep 17, 2017 Wheels 166,327 mi

WORN REAR TIRES PROMPTED PURCHASE OF NEW TIRES. TIRE TECHNICIANS NOTED THAT THE FRAME WAS CRACKED AND THAT THE VEHICE IS UNSAFE TO DRIVE. BOTH REAR TIRES ARE IN JEOPARDY BUT THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE IS BY FAR THE WORSE. VEHICLE HAD BEEN MAKING ODD NOISES ESPECIALLY WHEN TURNING AND SOME VIBRATION ...

Sep 17, 2017 Structure 166,327 mi

WORN REAR TIRES PROMPTED PURCHASE OF NEW TIRES. TIRE TECHNICIANS NOTED THAT THE FRAME WAS CRACKED AND THAT THE VEHICE IS UNSAFE TO DRIVE. BOTH REAR TIRES ARE IN JEOPARDY BUT THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE IS BY FAR THE WORSE. VEHICLE HAD BEEN MAKING ODD NOISES ESPECIALLY WHEN TURNING AND SOME VIBRATION ...

Sep 17, 2017 Wheels 166,327 mi

WORN REAR TIRES PROMPTED PURCHASE OF NEW TIRES. TIRE TECHNICIANS NOTED THAT THE FRAME WAS CRACKED AND THAT THE VEHICE IS UNSAFE TO DRIVE. BOTH REAR TIRES ARE IN JEOPARDY BUT THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE IS BY FAR THE WORSE. VEHICLE HAD BEEN MAKING ODD NOISES ESPECIALLY WHEN TURNING AND SOME VIBRATION ...

Aug 15, 2017 Suspension

MY WHOLE RIGHT SIDE OF MY SUBFRAME IS RUSTED I'VE RESEARCHED A LOT ON THIS AND THIS SEEMS TO BE A SAFETY ISSUE AND VERY UNCOMMON IT'S CAUSING MY WHEEL TO PULL AND I CURRENTLY CAN'T DRIVE IT

Aug 15, 2017 Suspension

MY WHOLE RIGHT SIDE OF MY SUBFRAME IS RUSTED I'VE RESEARCHED A LOT ON THIS AND THIS SEEMS TO BE A SAFETY ISSUE AND VERY UNCOMMON IT'S CAUSING MY WHEEL TO PULL AND I CURRENTLY CAN'T DRIVE IT

Aug 8, 2017 Air Bags

I HAVE AN ISSUE WITH THE AIR BAG LIGHT BEING ON AND A COWORKER HAD THE SAME ISSUE WITH HERS. WITH THE LIGHT BEING ON IT PREVENTS ME FROM GETTING AN INSPECTION STICKER IN MY STATE. THIS HAS BEEN AN ONGOING ISSUE FOR THE LAST SEVERAL YEARS AND THERE HAS BEEN RECALLS ON NEWER SONATAS. PLEASE LOOK INTO ...

Aug 8, 2017 Air Bags

I HAVE AN ISSUE WITH THE AIR BAG LIGHT BEING ON AND A COWORKER HAD THE SAME ISSUE WITH HERS. WITH THE LIGHT BEING ON IT PREVENTS ME FROM GETTING AN INSPECTION STICKER IN MY STATE. THIS HAS BEEN AN ONGOING ISSUE FOR THE LAST SEVERAL YEARS AND THERE HAS BEEN RECALLS ON NEWER SONATAS. PLEASE LOOK INTO ...

Jun 22, 2017 Air Bags Crash 160,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2004 HYUNDAI SONATA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT ANOTHER VEHICLE CRASHED INTO THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE OF HIS VEHICLE AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED AND THERE WERE NO INJURIES. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED AND TOWED TO ANY TIME TOWING LOT...

Jun 22, 2017 Air Bags Crash 160,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2004 HYUNDAI SONATA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT ANOTHER VEHICLE CRASHED INTO THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE OF HIS VEHICLE AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED AND THERE WERE NO INJURIES. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED AND TOWED TO ANY TIME TOWING LOT...

May 11, 2017 Air Bags

I WAS DRIVING MY 2004 HYUNDAI SONATA AND AIR BAG LIGHT SUDDENLY WENT ON THEN OFF. THEN IT WENT BACK ON A FEW MINUTES LATER AND HAS BEEN ON FOR 2 YEARS NOW.

May 11, 2017 Air Bags

I WAS DRIVING MY 2004 HYUNDAI SONATA AND AIR BAG LIGHT SUDDENLY WENT ON THEN OFF. THEN IT WENT BACK ON A FEW MINUTES LATER AND HAS BEEN ON FOR 2 YEARS NOW.

May 4, 2017 Structure 188,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 HYUNDAI SONATA. WHILE DRIVING UNKNOWN SPEEDS, THE STEERING WAS UNSTABLE AND THE VEHICLE SHOOK. THE CHECK ENGINE INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE CRADLE HAD A LARGE RUST SPOT. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE M...

May 4, 2017 Steering 188,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 HYUNDAI SONATA. WHILE DRIVING UNKNOWN SPEEDS, THE STEERING WAS UNSTABLE AND THE VEHICLE SHOOK. THE CHECK ENGINE INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE CRADLE HAD A LARGE RUST SPOT. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE M...

May 4, 2017 Structure 188,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 HYUNDAI SONATA. WHILE DRIVING UNKNOWN SPEEDS, THE STEERING WAS UNSTABLE AND THE VEHICLE SHOOK. THE CHECK ENGINE INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE CRADLE HAD A LARGE RUST SPOT. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE M...

May 4, 2017 Steering 188,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 HYUNDAI SONATA. WHILE DRIVING UNKNOWN SPEEDS, THE STEERING WAS UNSTABLE AND THE VEHICLE SHOOK. THE CHECK ENGINE INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE CRADLE HAD A LARGE RUST SPOT. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE M...

Apr 30, 2017 Electrical System 127,949 mi

SUSPENSION FAILURE JULY 2016-BOTH ENGINE MOUNTS AND LOWER CONTROL ARMS FAILED. REPLACED 2016 JULY. APRIL 2017 BOTH ENGINE MOUNTS AND LOWER CONTROL ARMS FAILED AGAIN. IN ADDITION VIOLENT JERKING WHILE DRIVING,THEN LOSS OF POWER. USUALLY OCCURRED GOING UP HILLS,COMING OFF FROM MAKING A TURN OR DRIVING...

Apr 30, 2017 Power Train 127,949 mi

SUSPENSION FAILURE JULY 2016-BOTH ENGINE MOUNTS AND LOWER CONTROL ARMS FAILED. REPLACED 2016 JULY. APRIL 2017 BOTH ENGINE MOUNTS AND LOWER CONTROL ARMS FAILED AGAIN. IN ADDITION VIOLENT JERKING WHILE DRIVING,THEN LOSS OF POWER. USUALLY OCCURRED GOING UP HILLS,COMING OFF FROM MAKING A TURN OR DRIVING...

Apr 30, 2017 Suspension 127,949 mi

SUSPENSION FAILURE JULY 2016-BOTH ENGINE MOUNTS AND LOWER CONTROL ARMS FAILED. REPLACED 2016 JULY. APRIL 2017 BOTH ENGINE MOUNTS AND LOWER CONTROL ARMS FAILED AGAIN. IN ADDITION VIOLENT JERKING WHILE DRIVING,THEN LOSS OF POWER. USUALLY OCCURRED GOING UP HILLS,COMING OFF FROM MAKING A TURN OR DRIVING...

Apr 30, 2017 Electrical System 127,949 mi

SUSPENSION FAILURE JULY 2016-BOTH ENGINE MOUNTS AND LOWER CONTROL ARMS FAILED. REPLACED 2016 JULY. APRIL 2017 BOTH ENGINE MOUNTS AND LOWER CONTROL ARMS FAILED AGAIN. IN ADDITION VIOLENT JERKING WHILE DRIVING,THEN LOSS OF POWER. USUALLY OCCURRED GOING UP HILLS,COMING OFF FROM MAKING A TURN OR DRIVING...

Apr 30, 2017 Power Train 127,949 mi

SUSPENSION FAILURE JULY 2016-BOTH ENGINE MOUNTS AND LOWER CONTROL ARMS FAILED. REPLACED 2016 JULY. APRIL 2017 BOTH ENGINE MOUNTS AND LOWER CONTROL ARMS FAILED AGAIN. IN ADDITION VIOLENT JERKING WHILE DRIVING,THEN LOSS OF POWER. USUALLY OCCURRED GOING UP HILLS,COMING OFF FROM MAKING A TURN OR DRIVING...

Apr 30, 2017 Suspension 127,949 mi

SUSPENSION FAILURE JULY 2016-BOTH ENGINE MOUNTS AND LOWER CONTROL ARMS FAILED. REPLACED 2016 JULY. APRIL 2017 BOTH ENGINE MOUNTS AND LOWER CONTROL ARMS FAILED AGAIN. IN ADDITION VIOLENT JERKING WHILE DRIVING,THEN LOSS OF POWER. USUALLY OCCURRED GOING UP HILLS,COMING OFF FROM MAKING A TURN OR DRIVING...

Apr 24, 2017 Suspension 120,859 mi

HYUNDAI RECALLED 2001 TO 2004 SONATAS. WHEN WE TOOK IT TO THE DEALER THEY SAID HYUNDAI DENIED THE REPAIR BECAUSE THE VIN NUMBER WAS NOT IN THE RECALL. THE DEALER SAID IT IS THE SAME PROBLEM AS THE RECALL. I WANT THE RECALL EXPANDED TO INCLUDE THIS VIN.

Apr 24, 2017 Suspension 120,859 mi

HYUNDAI RECALLED 2001 TO 2004 SONATAS. WHEN WE TOOK IT TO THE DEALER THEY SAID HYUNDAI DENIED THE REPAIR BECAUSE THE VIN NUMBER WAS NOT IN THE RECALL. THE DEALER SAID IT IS THE SAME PROBLEM AS THE RECALL. I WANT THE RECALL EXPANDED TO INCLUDE THIS VIN.

Mar 11, 2017 Steering

WHEN I DRIVE IN THE RAIN AND GO THROUGH STANDING WATER THE STEERING COLUMN FREEZES MAKING IT VIRTUALLY IMPOSSIBLE TO MOVE.

Mar 11, 2017 Steering

WHEN I DRIVE IN THE RAIN AND GO THROUGH STANDING WATER THE STEERING COLUMN FREEZES MAKING IT VIRTUALLY IMPOSSIBLE TO MOVE.

Jan 12, 2017 Air Bags Crash Fire 72,000 mi

MY FOOT SLIDE OFF THE BREAK, AND HIT MY VAN IN THE BACK BUMPER IN MY DRIVEWAY AND TWO WEEKS LATER MY AIR BAG LIGHT CAME ON AND NEVER WENT OFF. AT MY HOME, NO REPORTS, OR DAMAGE OTHER THEM CUT ON MY BUMPER DUE TO THE HAUL ON THE VAN.

Jan 12, 2017 Air Bags Crash Fire 72,000 mi

MY FOOT SLIDE OFF THE BREAK, AND HIT MY VAN IN THE BACK BUMPER IN MY DRIVEWAY AND TWO WEEKS LATER MY AIR BAG LIGHT CAME ON AND NEVER WENT OFF. AT MY HOME, NO REPORTS, OR DAMAGE OTHER THEM CUT ON MY BUMPER DUE TO THE HAUL ON THE VAN.

Dec 22, 2016 Structure 143,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 HYUNDAI SONATA. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS UNDERGOING ROUTINE SERVICE, THE TECHNICIAN NOTICED THAT UNDERNEATH THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE WAS SEVERE CORROSION AND PERFORATION THAT NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMB...

Dec 22, 2016 Structure 143,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 HYUNDAI SONATA. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS UNDERGOING ROUTINE SERVICE, THE TECHNICIAN NOTICED THAT UNDERNEATH THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE WAS SEVERE CORROSION AND PERFORATION THAT NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMB...

Dec 6, 2016 Structure 75,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 HYUNDAI SONATA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE HAD SEVERE RUST ON THE SUBFRAME. THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 09V124000 (SUSPENSION). AFTER CONTACTING THE DEALER AND THE MANUFACTURER ON MULTIPLE OCCASIONS, THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE REMEDY...

Dec 6, 2016 Structure 75,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 HYUNDAI SONATA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE HAD SEVERE RUST ON THE SUBFRAME. THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 09V124000 (SUSPENSION). AFTER CONTACTING THE DEALER AND THE MANUFACTURER ON MULTIPLE OCCASIONS, THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE REMEDY...

Dec 6, 2016 Suspension 75,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 HYUNDAI SONATA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE HAD SEVERE RUST ON THE SUBFRAME. THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 09V124000 (SUSPENSION). AFTER CONTACTING THE DEALER AND THE MANUFACTURER ON MULTIPLE OCCASIONS, THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE REMEDY...

Dec 6, 2016 Structure 75,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 HYUNDAI SONATA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE HAD SEVERE RUST ON THE SUBFRAME. THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 09V124000 (SUSPENSION). AFTER CONTACTING THE DEALER AND THE MANUFACTURER ON MULTIPLE OCCASIONS, THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE REMEDY...

Dec 6, 2016 Structure 75,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 HYUNDAI SONATA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE HAD SEVERE RUST ON THE SUBFRAME. THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 09V124000 (SUSPENSION). AFTER CONTACTING THE DEALER AND THE MANUFACTURER ON MULTIPLE OCCASIONS, THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE REMEDY...

Dec 6, 2016 Suspension 75,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 HYUNDAI SONATA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE HAD SEVERE RUST ON THE SUBFRAME. THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 09V124000 (SUSPENSION). AFTER CONTACTING THE DEALER AND THE MANUFACTURER ON MULTIPLE OCCASIONS, THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE REMEDY...

Nov 16, 2016 Suspension 75,000 mi

THIS IS MY SECOND ATTEMPT SUBMITTING THE SAME COMPLAINT. THE HYUNDAI CORP HAS NOT FIXED MY CAR NOR GIVEN ME A LOANER NOR CONTACTED ME AND IT'S BEEN 3 MONTHS.

Nov 16, 2016 Suspension 75,000 mi

THIS IS MY SECOND ATTEMPT SUBMITTING THE SAME COMPLAINT. THE HYUNDAI CORP HAS NOT FIXED MY CAR NOR GIVEN ME A LOANER NOR CONTACTED ME AND IT'S BEEN 3 MONTHS.

Oct 25, 2016 Structure 95,000 mi

FRONT LOWER CONTROL ARM BROKE DUE TO RUST WHILE BEING DRIVEN. PULLED OFF THE ROAD AND CALLED TOW TRUCK. OPERATOR TOLD ME TO LOOK UP SONATA RECALLS BECAUSE IT LOOKED LIKE ONE. IT WAS RECALL # 09V124000. CALLED LOCAL DEALERSHIP 6 TIMES IN TWO DAYS ALWAYS GOING TO ANSWERING MACHINE. THIRD DAY DROVE TO ...

Oct 25, 2016 Structure 95,000 mi

FRONT LOWER CONTROL ARM BROKE DUE TO RUST WHILE BEING DRIVEN. PULLED OFF THE ROAD AND CALLED TOW TRUCK. OPERATOR TOLD ME TO LOOK UP SONATA RECALLS BECAUSE IT LOOKED LIKE ONE. IT WAS RECALL # 09V124000. CALLED LOCAL DEALERSHIP 6 TIMES IN TWO DAYS ALWAYS GOING TO ANSWERING MACHINE. THIRD DAY DROVE TO ...

Oct 1, 2016 Air Bags 98,600 mi

10-01-2016 AIR BAG LIGHT CAME ON,WHILE STATIONARY AND STAYED ON WHILE DRIVING.

Oct 1, 2016 Air Bags 98,600 mi

10-01-2016 AIR BAG LIGHT CAME ON,WHILE STATIONARY AND STAYED ON WHILE DRIVING.

Sep 26, 2016 Structure 164,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 HYUNDAI SONATA. WHILE DRIVING 10 MPH, SUBFRAME FRACTURED. THE FAILURE CAUSED THE FRONT AXLE TO FRACTURE AND SEPARATE FROM THE VEHICLE. THE FRONT AXLE WAS CUT AWAY FROM THE SUBFRAME TO HAVE THE VEHICLE TOWED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER TO BE DIAGNOSED, BUT WAS NOT...

Sep 26, 2016 Suspension 164,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 HYUNDAI SONATA. WHILE DRIVING 10 MPH, SUBFRAME FRACTURED. THE FAILURE CAUSED THE FRONT AXLE TO FRACTURE AND SEPARATE FROM THE VEHICLE. THE FRONT AXLE WAS CUT AWAY FROM THE SUBFRAME TO HAVE THE VEHICLE TOWED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER TO BE DIAGNOSED, BUT WAS NOT...

Sep 26, 2016 Structure 164,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 HYUNDAI SONATA. WHILE DRIVING 10 MPH, SUBFRAME FRACTURED. THE FAILURE CAUSED THE FRONT AXLE TO FRACTURE AND SEPARATE FROM THE VEHICLE. THE FRONT AXLE WAS CUT AWAY FROM THE SUBFRAME TO HAVE THE VEHICLE TOWED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER TO BE DIAGNOSED, BUT WAS NOT...

Sep 26, 2016 Suspension 164,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 HYUNDAI SONATA. WHILE DRIVING 10 MPH, SUBFRAME FRACTURED. THE FAILURE CAUSED THE FRONT AXLE TO FRACTURE AND SEPARATE FROM THE VEHICLE. THE FRONT AXLE WAS CUT AWAY FROM THE SUBFRAME TO HAVE THE VEHICLE TOWED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER TO BE DIAGNOSED, BUT WAS NOT...

Sep 16, 2016 Suspension 150,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 HYUNDAI SONATA. WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, THE VEHICLE SHOOK. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THAT BOTH FRONT CV AXLES WERE CORRODED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE HUB ASSEMBLY WAS BENT AND RUB...

Sep 16, 2016 Air Bags 40,000 mi

TAKATA RECALL. AIR BAG LIGHT WILL NOT GO OFF. I AM TOLD THAT IN ORDER TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM, IT WILL COST NEARLY 2300 DOLLARS SINCE THE PASSENGER SEAT MUST BE REPLACED

Sep 16, 2016 Suspension 150,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 HYUNDAI SONATA. WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, THE VEHICLE SHOOK. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THAT BOTH FRONT CV AXLES WERE CORRODED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE HUB ASSEMBLY WAS BENT AND RUB...

Sep 16, 2016 Air Bags 40,000 mi

TAKATA RECALL. AIR BAG LIGHT WILL NOT GO OFF. I AM TOLD THAT IN ORDER TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM, IT WILL COST NEARLY 2300 DOLLARS SINCE THE PASSENGER SEAT MUST BE REPLACED

Aug 23, 2016 Structure 104,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 HYUNDAI SONATA. UPON TAKING THE VEHICLE TO A MECHANIC FOR INSPECTION, IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THERE WAS INTERNAL CORROSION ON THE FRONT SUBFRAME AND THE SEAL WAS DETERIORATING. THE DEALER AND THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THERE WAS NO RECALL TO ADDRESS THE REPAIR. THE MANUFA...

Aug 23, 2016 Structure 104,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 HYUNDAI SONATA. UPON TAKING THE VEHICLE TO A MECHANIC FOR INSPECTION, IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THERE WAS INTERNAL CORROSION ON THE FRONT SUBFRAME AND THE SEAL WAS DETERIORATING. THE DEALER AND THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THERE WAS NO RECALL TO ADDRESS THE REPAIR. THE MANUFA...

Aug 19, 2016 Steering

SEVERE CORROSION ON FRONT SUBFRAME. IT IS A RECALL BUT NO FEEDBACK FROM HYUNDAI. SALT BELT CORROSION (LAWSUIT) AGAIN NO FEEDBACK. EXTREMELY DANGEROUS , COULD RESULT IN INJURY

Aug 19, 2016 Suspension

SEVERE CORROSION ON FRONT SUBFRAME. IT IS A RECALL BUT NO FEEDBACK FROM HYUNDAI. SALT BELT CORROSION (LAWSUIT) AGAIN NO FEEDBACK. EXTREMELY DANGEROUS , COULD RESULT IN INJURY

Aug 19, 2016 Unknown Or Other

SEVERE CORROSION ON FRONT SUBFRAME. IT IS A RECALL BUT NO FEEDBACK FROM HYUNDAI. SALT BELT CORROSION (LAWSUIT) AGAIN NO FEEDBACK. EXTREMELY DANGEROUS , COULD RESULT IN INJURY

Aug 19, 2016 Steering

SEVERE CORROSION ON FRONT SUBFRAME. IT IS A RECALL BUT NO FEEDBACK FROM HYUNDAI. SALT BELT CORROSION (LAWSUIT) AGAIN NO FEEDBACK. EXTREMELY DANGEROUS , COULD RESULT IN INJURY

Aug 19, 2016 Suspension

SEVERE CORROSION ON FRONT SUBFRAME. IT IS A RECALL BUT NO FEEDBACK FROM HYUNDAI. SALT BELT CORROSION (LAWSUIT) AGAIN NO FEEDBACK. EXTREMELY DANGEROUS , COULD RESULT IN INJURY

Aug 19, 2016 Unknown Or Other

SEVERE CORROSION ON FRONT SUBFRAME. IT IS A RECALL BUT NO FEEDBACK FROM HYUNDAI. SALT BELT CORROSION (LAWSUIT) AGAIN NO FEEDBACK. EXTREMELY DANGEROUS , COULD RESULT IN INJURY

Aug 9, 2016 Structure 65,000 mi

PAINT IS FALLING OFF AROUND THE EXTERIOR DOOR HANDLES. PASSENGER SIDE DOOR IS RARELY USED AND THIS IS THE WORST SIDE OF IT. VEHICLES ARE SUPPOSED TO RECEIVE MULTIPLE COATS OF PAINT AT TIME OF MANUFACTURE IT APPEARS THAT THIS IS NOT THE CASE WITH MANY OF THE 2004 SONATA MODELS, I HAVE NOTICED MANY OF...

Aug 9, 2016 Structure 65,000 mi

PAINT IS FALLING OFF AROUND THE EXTERIOR DOOR HANDLES. PASSENGER SIDE DOOR IS RARELY USED AND THIS IS THE WORST SIDE OF IT. VEHICLES ARE SUPPOSED TO RECEIVE MULTIPLE COATS OF PAINT AT TIME OF MANUFACTURE IT APPEARS THAT THIS IS NOT THE CASE WITH MANY OF THE 2004 SONATA MODELS, I HAVE NOTICED MANY OF...

Jul 5, 2016 Air Bags 84,209 mi

MY AIR BAG LIGHT CAME ON WHEN I WAS DRIVING, THE LIGHT WILL NOT GO OFF, UNTIL I TURN THE CAR OFF.

Jul 5, 2016 Air Bags 84,209 mi

MY AIR BAG LIGHT CAME ON WHEN I WAS DRIVING, THE LIGHT WILL NOT GO OFF, UNTIL I TURN THE CAR OFF.

May 22, 2016 Air Bags

AIR BAG LIKE ON

May 22, 2016 Air Bags

AIR BAG LIKE ON

Apr 9, 2016 Air Bags 120,000 mi

TAKATA RECALL. MY AIR BAG LIGHT IS ON AND CAN'T BE CLEARED.

Apr 9, 2016 Air Bags 120,000 mi

TAKATA RECALL. MY AIR BAG LIGHT IS ON AND CAN'T BE CLEARED.

Mar 31, 2016 Suspension 145,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 HYUNDAI SONATA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING, THE STEERING WHEEL VEERED TO THE RIGHT INDEPENDENTLY. THE FAILURE RECURRED NUMEROUS TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE SUB FRAME NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRE...

Mar 31, 2016 Suspension 145,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 HYUNDAI SONATA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING, THE STEERING WHEEL VEERED TO THE RIGHT INDEPENDENTLY. THE FAILURE RECURRED NUMEROUS TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE SUB FRAME NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRE...

Nov 22, 2015 Structure 70,000 mi

FRONT SUB FRAME RUSTED. CRACK IN THE SUB FRAME NEAR THE RIGHT FRONT WHEEL. CAR HAS 70,000 MILES ON IT. DANGER OF SUBFRAME BREAKING AND CONTROL ARM DISCONNECT.

Nov 22, 2015 Steering 70,000 mi

FRONT SUB FRAME RUSTED. CRACK IN THE SUB FRAME NEAR THE RIGHT FRONT WHEEL. CAR HAS 70,000 MILES ON IT. DANGER OF SUBFRAME BREAKING AND CONTROL ARM DISCONNECT.

Nov 22, 2015 Structure 70,000 mi

FRONT SUB FRAME RUSTED. CRACK IN THE SUB FRAME NEAR THE RIGHT FRONT WHEEL. CAR HAS 70,000 MILES ON IT. DANGER OF SUBFRAME BREAKING AND CONTROL ARM DISCONNECT.

Nov 22, 2015 Steering 70,000 mi

FRONT SUB FRAME RUSTED. CRACK IN THE SUB FRAME NEAR THE RIGHT FRONT WHEEL. CAR HAS 70,000 MILES ON IT. DANGER OF SUBFRAME BREAKING AND CONTROL ARM DISCONNECT.

Nov 20, 2015 Suspension 70,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 HYUNDAI SONATA. WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THERE WAS AN ABNORMAL NOISE COMING FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. THE FAILURE RECURRED NUMEROUS TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE SUBFRAME WAS SEVERELY CORRODED AND NEEDE...

Nov 20, 2015 Suspension 70,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 HYUNDAI SONATA. WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THERE WAS AN ABNORMAL NOISE COMING FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. THE FAILURE RECURRED NUMEROUS TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE SUBFRAME WAS SEVERELY CORRODED AND NEEDE...

Oct 24, 2015 Unknown Or Other

ENGINE CODE P0401 REPLACED EGR VALVE TWICE AND LIGHT IS STILL ILLUMINATED

Oct 24, 2015 Unknown Or Other

ENGINE CODE P0401 REPLACED EGR VALVE TWICE AND LIGHT IS STILL ILLUMINATED

Oct 20, 2015 Unknown Or Other 38,000 mi

EXTENSIVE UNDERCARRIAGE RUST AND CORROSION EVEN THOUGH VEHICLE LOOKS BRAND NEW ON BODY AND INTERIOR AND HAS <40,000 MILES. RUST HAS EXTENDED INTO BRAKES SUBMOUNTS. BEEN TOLD BY MECHANIC IT MAY BE UNSAFE TO DRIVE AS LOWER CONTROL ARM OR BRAKE LINES COULD CORRODE THROUGH AND CAUSE COLLISION. HYUNDAI...

Oct 20, 2015 Unknown Or Other 38,000 mi

EXTENSIVE UNDERCARRIAGE RUST AND CORROSION EVEN THOUGH VEHICLE LOOKS BRAND NEW ON BODY AND INTERIOR AND HAS <40,000 MILES. RUST HAS EXTENDED INTO BRAKES SUBMOUNTS. BEEN TOLD BY MECHANIC IT MAY BE UNSAFE TO DRIVE AS LOWER CONTROL ARM OR BRAKE LINES COULD CORRODE THROUGH AND CAUSE COLLISION. HYUNDAI...

Sep 11, 2015 Suspension 68,400 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 HYUNDAI SONATA. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, THE FRONT END FRAME OF THE VEHICLE FRACTURED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE FRONT END SUBFRAME NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF T...

Sep 11, 2015 Suspension 68,400 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 HYUNDAI SONATA. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, THE FRONT END FRAME OF THE VEHICLE FRACTURED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE FRONT END SUBFRAME NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF T...

Aug 27, 2015 Structure 112,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 HYUNDAI SONATA. WHILE A FUEL LINE WAS BEING REPLACED ON THE VEHICLE, THE TECHNICIAN NOTICED A HOLE ON THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE SUBFRAME. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 09V1...

Aug 27, 2015 Structure 112,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 HYUNDAI SONATA. WHILE A FUEL LINE WAS BEING REPLACED ON THE VEHICLE, THE TECHNICIAN NOTICED A HOLE ON THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE SUBFRAME. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 09V1...

Jul 28, 2015 Structure 106,000 mi

SEVERE RUST AFFECTING UNDERCARRIAGE. VEHICLE WAS PART OF RECALL FOR SUB FRAME ASSEMBLY AND HAD TO HAVE ENTIRE ENGINE CRADLE REPLACED. REMAINING SECTIONS OF UNDERCARRIAGE NOT INCLUDED IN RECALL, FUEL LINES, BRAKE LINES, SUSPENSION ARE ALSO SEVERELY CORRODED AS WELL AS LARGE PORTIONS OF THE PASSENGE...

Jul 28, 2015 Suspension 106,000 mi

SEVERE RUST AFFECTING UNDERCARRIAGE. VEHICLE WAS PART OF RECALL FOR SUB FRAME ASSEMBLY AND HAD TO HAVE ENTIRE ENGINE CRADLE REPLACED. REMAINING SECTIONS OF UNDERCARRIAGE NOT INCLUDED IN RECALL, FUEL LINES, BRAKE LINES, SUSPENSION ARE ALSO SEVERELY CORRODED AS WELL AS LARGE PORTIONS OF THE PASSENGE...

Jul 28, 2015 Structure 106,000 mi

SEVERE RUST AFFECTING UNDERCARRIAGE. VEHICLE WAS PART OF RECALL FOR SUB FRAME ASSEMBLY AND HAD TO HAVE ENTIRE ENGINE CRADLE REPLACED. REMAINING SECTIONS OF UNDERCARRIAGE NOT INCLUDED IN RECALL, FUEL LINES, BRAKE LINES, SUSPENSION ARE ALSO SEVERELY CORRODED AS WELL AS LARGE PORTIONS OF THE PASSENGE...

Jul 28, 2015 Suspension 106,000 mi

SEVERE RUST AFFECTING UNDERCARRIAGE. VEHICLE WAS PART OF RECALL FOR SUB FRAME ASSEMBLY AND HAD TO HAVE ENTIRE ENGINE CRADLE REPLACED. REMAINING SECTIONS OF UNDERCARRIAGE NOT INCLUDED IN RECALL, FUEL LINES, BRAKE LINES, SUSPENSION ARE ALSO SEVERELY CORRODED AS WELL AS LARGE PORTIONS OF THE PASSENGE...

Jul 23, 2015 Air Bags Crash

MY AIR BAG LIGHT CAME ON IN MY CAR. I TOOK MY CAR TO THE HYUNDAI DEALER AT SOUTHTOWNE HYUNDAI IN RIVERDALE GEORGIA AND THEY DIDN'T CALL THE MANUFACTURER ABOUT MY CAR. MY CAR WAS HIT T-BONE ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE FRONT HEAD LIGHT AND THE AIRBAGS DIDN'T DEPLOY.I ASKED THE DEALER SEVERAL TIMES TO CALL B...

Jul 23, 2015 Air Bags Crash

MY AIR BAG LIGHT CAME ON IN MY CAR. I TOOK MY CAR TO THE HYUNDAI DEALER AT SOUTHTOWNE HYUNDAI IN RIVERDALE GEORGIA AND THEY DIDN'T CALL THE MANUFACTURER ABOUT MY CAR. MY CAR WAS HIT T-BONE ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE FRONT HEAD LIGHT AND THE AIRBAGS DIDN'T DEPLOY.I ASKED THE DEALER SEVERAL TIMES TO CALL B...

Jul 6, 2015 Service Brakes 95,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 HYUNDAI SONATA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 5 MPH, THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED TO THE FLOOR BUT THE BRAKES FAILED. THE VEHICLE STOPPED WHEN THE EMERGENCY BRAKE WAS APPLIED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THAT THE HYD...

Jul 6, 2015 Service Brakes 95,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 HYUNDAI SONATA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 5 MPH, THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED TO THE FLOOR BUT THE BRAKES FAILED. THE VEHICLE STOPPED WHEN THE EMERGENCY BRAKE WAS APPLIED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THAT THE HYD...

Jun 11, 2015 Structure

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 HYUNDAI SONATA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS PREMATURE RUSTING ON THE UNDERCARRIAGE AND SUBFRAME OF THE VEHICLE, WHICH PROGRESSED OVER TIME IN THE FRONT AND THE REAR. THE VEHICLE FAILED INSPECTION. THE MECHANIC FOUND HOLES, EXTENSIVE RUST, AND CORROSION TO THE POINT ...

Jun 11, 2015 Structure

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 HYUNDAI SONATA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS PREMATURE RUSTING ON THE UNDERCARRIAGE AND SUBFRAME OF THE VEHICLE, WHICH PROGRESSED OVER TIME IN THE FRONT AND THE REAR. THE VEHICLE FAILED INSPECTION. THE MECHANIC FOUND HOLES, EXTENSIVE RUST, AND CORROSION TO THE POINT ...

Apr 1, 2015 Air Bags 57,000 mi

THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT STARTED OUT INTERMITTENTLY FOR ABOUT 15 STARTS IT WAS OFF AND ON. THEN AROUND 03/11/2004 IT CAME ON AND STAYED ON. *TR

Apr 1, 2015 Air Bags 57,000 mi

THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT STARTED OUT INTERMITTENTLY FOR ABOUT 15 STARTS IT WAS OFF AND ON. THEN AROUND 03/11/2004 IT CAME ON AND STAYED ON. *TR

Mar 27, 2015 Air Bags 100,000 mi

AIRBAG LIGHT STAYS ON. AN INTERNET SEARCH INDICATES THAT THIS IS A CHRONIC PROBLEM WITH 2014 SONATAS, BUT HYUNDAI HAS FAILED TO ISSUE A RECALL. THERE IS, HOWEVER, A RECALL FOR THE 2013 SONATAS. DON'T UNDERSTAND WHY THERE IS NOT A RECALL. I PURCHASED MY CAR EARLY IN 2004 YEAR. MANY PARTS ARE CAR...

Mar 27, 2015 Air Bags 100,000 mi

AIRBAG LIGHT STAYS ON. AN INTERNET SEARCH INDICATES THAT THIS IS A CHRONIC PROBLEM WITH 2014 SONATAS, BUT HYUNDAI HAS FAILED TO ISSUE A RECALL. THERE IS, HOWEVER, A RECALL FOR THE 2013 SONATAS. DON'T UNDERSTAND WHY THERE IS NOT A RECALL. I PURCHASED MY CAR EARLY IN 2004 YEAR. MANY PARTS ARE CAR...

Mar 25, 2015 Suspension 100,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 HYUNDAI SONATA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE BECAME VERY DIFFICULT TO CONTROL WHILE DRIVING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER AND IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE FRONT SUBFRAME NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE DEALER INFORMED THE CONTACT OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 09V124000...

Mar 25, 2015 Suspension 100,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 HYUNDAI SONATA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE BECAME VERY DIFFICULT TO CONTROL WHILE DRIVING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER AND IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE FRONT SUBFRAME NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE DEALER INFORMED THE CONTACT OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 09V124000...

Mar 2, 2015 Electrical System 15,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 HYUNDAI SONATA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE HEADLIGHTS FAILED TO ILLUMINATE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC, WHO REPLACED BOTH THE DRIVER AND THE PASSENGER BULBS ON FOUR OCCASIONS, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. T...

Mar 2, 2015 Exterior Lighting 15,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 HYUNDAI SONATA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE HEADLIGHTS FAILED TO ILLUMINATE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC, WHO REPLACED BOTH THE DRIVER AND THE PASSENGER BULBS ON FOUR OCCASIONS, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. T...

Mar 2, 2015 Electrical System 15,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 HYUNDAI SONATA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE HEADLIGHTS FAILED TO ILLUMINATE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC, WHO REPLACED BOTH THE DRIVER AND THE PASSENGER BULBS ON FOUR OCCASIONS, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. T...

Mar 2, 2015 Exterior Lighting 15,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 HYUNDAI SONATA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE HEADLIGHTS FAILED TO ILLUMINATE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC, WHO REPLACED BOTH THE DRIVER AND THE PASSENGER BULBS ON FOUR OCCASIONS, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. T...

Feb 6, 2015 Structure 104,000 mi

THE CHROME PLATING ON THE INTERIOR DOOR LATCHES IS PEELING OFF CAUSING PASSENGERS TO CUT THEIR HANDS/FINGERS WHEN OPENING THE DOOR. *JS

Feb 6, 2015 Structure 104,000 mi

THE CHROME PLATING ON THE INTERIOR DOOR LATCHES IS PEELING OFF CAUSING PASSENGERS TO CUT THEIR HANDS/FINGERS WHEN OPENING THE DOOR. *JS

Jan 29, 2015 Air Bags 110,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 HYUNDAI SONATA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DRIVER SIDE AIR BAG LIGHT ILLUMINATED WHILE THE SEAT WAS OCCUPIED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 110,000.

Jan 29, 2015 Electrical System 110,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 HYUNDAI SONATA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DRIVER SIDE AIR BAG LIGHT ILLUMINATED WHILE THE SEAT WAS OCCUPIED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 110,000.

Jan 29, 2015 Air Bags 110,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 HYUNDAI SONATA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DRIVER SIDE AIR BAG LIGHT ILLUMINATED WHILE THE SEAT WAS OCCUPIED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 110,000.

Jan 29, 2015 Electrical System 110,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 HYUNDAI SONATA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DRIVER SIDE AIR BAG LIGHT ILLUMINATED WHILE THE SEAT WAS OCCUPIED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 110,000.

Jan 26, 2015 Suspension 140,000 mi

TOOK CAR TO MECHANIC FOR FUEL PUMP WORK. HE INFORMED US THAT THE ENGINE CRADLE IS RUSTED BEYOND REPAIR AND IS UN-SAFE TO DRIVE. I FOUND THE RECALL ONLINE AND CALLED HYUNDAI. THEY INFORMED ME THAT REMEDIATION HAD BEEN DONE IN 2009. (A NEW HOLE FOR DRAINAGE HAD BEEN DRILLED IN THE ENGINE CRADLE FRAME ...

Jan 26, 2015 Steering 140,000 mi

TOOK CAR TO MECHANIC FOR FUEL PUMP WORK. HE INFORMED US THAT THE ENGINE CRADLE IS RUSTED BEYOND REPAIR AND IS UN-SAFE TO DRIVE. I FOUND THE RECALL ONLINE AND CALLED HYUNDAI. THEY INFORMED ME THAT REMEDIATION HAD BEEN DONE IN 2009. (A NEW HOLE FOR DRAINAGE HAD BEEN DRILLED IN THE ENGINE CRADLE FRAME ...

Jan 26, 2015 Structure 140,000 mi

TOOK CAR TO MECHANIC FOR FUEL PUMP WORK. HE INFORMED US THAT THE ENGINE CRADLE IS RUSTED BEYOND REPAIR AND IS UN-SAFE TO DRIVE. I FOUND THE RECALL ONLINE AND CALLED HYUNDAI. THEY INFORMED ME THAT REMEDIATION HAD BEEN DONE IN 2009. (A NEW HOLE FOR DRAINAGE HAD BEEN DRILLED IN THE ENGINE CRADLE FRAME ...

Jan 26, 2015 Engine And Engine Cooling 140,000 mi

TOOK CAR TO MECHANIC FOR FUEL PUMP WORK. HE INFORMED US THAT THE ENGINE CRADLE IS RUSTED BEYOND REPAIR AND IS UN-SAFE TO DRIVE. I FOUND THE RECALL ONLINE AND CALLED HYUNDAI. THEY INFORMED ME THAT REMEDIATION HAD BEEN DONE IN 2009. (A NEW HOLE FOR DRAINAGE HAD BEEN DRILLED IN THE ENGINE CRADLE FRAME ...

Jan 26, 2015 Suspension 140,000 mi

TOOK CAR TO MECHANIC FOR FUEL PUMP WORK. HE INFORMED US THAT THE ENGINE CRADLE IS RUSTED BEYOND REPAIR AND IS UN-SAFE TO DRIVE. I FOUND THE RECALL ONLINE AND CALLED HYUNDAI. THEY INFORMED ME THAT REMEDIATION HAD BEEN DONE IN 2009. (A NEW HOLE FOR DRAINAGE HAD BEEN DRILLED IN THE ENGINE CRADLE FRAME ...

Jan 26, 2015 Steering 140,000 mi

TOOK CAR TO MECHANIC FOR FUEL PUMP WORK. HE INFORMED US THAT THE ENGINE CRADLE IS RUSTED BEYOND REPAIR AND IS UN-SAFE TO DRIVE. I FOUND THE RECALL ONLINE AND CALLED HYUNDAI. THEY INFORMED ME THAT REMEDIATION HAD BEEN DONE IN 2009. (A NEW HOLE FOR DRAINAGE HAD BEEN DRILLED IN THE ENGINE CRADLE FRAME ...

Jan 26, 2015 Structure 140,000 mi

TOOK CAR TO MECHANIC FOR FUEL PUMP WORK. HE INFORMED US THAT THE ENGINE CRADLE IS RUSTED BEYOND REPAIR AND IS UN-SAFE TO DRIVE. I FOUND THE RECALL ONLINE AND CALLED HYUNDAI. THEY INFORMED ME THAT REMEDIATION HAD BEEN DONE IN 2009. (A NEW HOLE FOR DRAINAGE HAD BEEN DRILLED IN THE ENGINE CRADLE FRAME ...

Jan 26, 2015 Engine And Engine Cooling 140,000 mi

TOOK CAR TO MECHANIC FOR FUEL PUMP WORK. HE INFORMED US THAT THE ENGINE CRADLE IS RUSTED BEYOND REPAIR AND IS UN-SAFE TO DRIVE. I FOUND THE RECALL ONLINE AND CALLED HYUNDAI. THEY INFORMED ME THAT REMEDIATION HAD BEEN DONE IN 2009. (A NEW HOLE FOR DRAINAGE HAD BEEN DRILLED IN THE ENGINE CRADLE FRAME ...

Dec 31, 2014 Air Bags Crash 109,000 mi

WE OWN A 2004 HYUNDAI SONATA (109,000 MILES) WE HAD A FRONT END COLLISION WITH SIGNIFICANT DAMAGE. ME AND MY WIFE SUFFERED MINOR INJURIES AND THE AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. WE FOUND OUT ON THE INTERNET THAT THERE ARE FREQUENT COMPLAINTS IF THIS FAILURE AROUND THE NATION AND ALSO IN MANY HYUNDAI MODELS ...

Dec 31, 2014 Unknown Or Other Crash 109,000 mi

WE OWN A 2004 HYUNDAI SONATA (109,000 MILES) WE HAD A FRONT END COLLISION WITH SIGNIFICANT DAMAGE. ME AND MY WIFE SUFFERED MINOR INJURIES AND THE AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. WE FOUND OUT ON THE INTERNET THAT THERE ARE FREQUENT COMPLAINTS IF THIS FAILURE AROUND THE NATION AND ALSO IN MANY HYUNDAI MODELS ...

Dec 31, 2014 Air Bags Crash 109,000 mi

WE OWN A 2004 HYUNDAI SONATA (109,000 MILES) WE HAD A FRONT END COLLISION WITH SIGNIFICANT DAMAGE. ME AND MY WIFE SUFFERED MINOR INJURIES AND THE AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. WE FOUND OUT ON THE INTERNET THAT THERE ARE FREQUENT COMPLAINTS IF THIS FAILURE AROUND THE NATION AND ALSO IN MANY HYUNDAI MODELS ...

Dec 31, 2014 Unknown Or Other Crash 109,000 mi

WE OWN A 2004 HYUNDAI SONATA (109,000 MILES) WE HAD A FRONT END COLLISION WITH SIGNIFICANT DAMAGE. ME AND MY WIFE SUFFERED MINOR INJURIES AND THE AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. WE FOUND OUT ON THE INTERNET THAT THERE ARE FREQUENT COMPLAINTS IF THIS FAILURE AROUND THE NATION AND ALSO IN MANY HYUNDAI MODELS ...

Oct 24, 2014 Wheels 126,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING AT 35 MPH ON HIMILAYA &CAME TO A SLIGHT CURVE IN THE ROAD WHEN ALL OF A SUDDEN MY CAR PULLED HARD TO THE LEFT ALMOST HITTING THE CAR IN THE LEFT LANE NEXT TO ME, IT DROPPED TO THE GROUND AND I HEARD A VERY LOUD SCRAPING NOISE.I GOT OUT OF THE VEHICLE TO FIND THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE TI...

Oct 24, 2014 Steering 126,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING AT 35 MPH ON HIMILAYA &CAME TO A SLIGHT CURVE IN THE ROAD WHEN ALL OF A SUDDEN MY CAR PULLED HARD TO THE LEFT ALMOST HITTING THE CAR IN THE LEFT LANE NEXT TO ME, IT DROPPED TO THE GROUND AND I HEARD A VERY LOUD SCRAPING NOISE.I GOT OUT OF THE VEHICLE TO FIND THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE TI...

Oct 24, 2014 Suspension 126,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING AT 35 MPH ON HIMILAYA &CAME TO A SLIGHT CURVE IN THE ROAD WHEN ALL OF A SUDDEN MY CAR PULLED HARD TO THE LEFT ALMOST HITTING THE CAR IN THE LEFT LANE NEXT TO ME, IT DROPPED TO THE GROUND AND I HEARD A VERY LOUD SCRAPING NOISE.I GOT OUT OF THE VEHICLE TO FIND THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE TI...

Oct 24, 2014 Wheels 126,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING AT 35 MPH ON HIMILAYA &CAME TO A SLIGHT CURVE IN THE ROAD WHEN ALL OF A SUDDEN MY CAR PULLED HARD TO THE LEFT ALMOST HITTING THE CAR IN THE LEFT LANE NEXT TO ME, IT DROPPED TO THE GROUND AND I HEARD A VERY LOUD SCRAPING NOISE.I GOT OUT OF THE VEHICLE TO FIND THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE TI...

Oct 24, 2014 Steering 126,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING AT 35 MPH ON HIMILAYA &CAME TO A SLIGHT CURVE IN THE ROAD WHEN ALL OF A SUDDEN MY CAR PULLED HARD TO THE LEFT ALMOST HITTING THE CAR IN THE LEFT LANE NEXT TO ME, IT DROPPED TO THE GROUND AND I HEARD A VERY LOUD SCRAPING NOISE.I GOT OUT OF THE VEHICLE TO FIND THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE TI...

Oct 24, 2014 Suspension 126,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING AT 35 MPH ON HIMILAYA &CAME TO A SLIGHT CURVE IN THE ROAD WHEN ALL OF A SUDDEN MY CAR PULLED HARD TO THE LEFT ALMOST HITTING THE CAR IN THE LEFT LANE NEXT TO ME, IT DROPPED TO THE GROUND AND I HEARD A VERY LOUD SCRAPING NOISE.I GOT OUT OF THE VEHICLE TO FIND THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE TI...

Oct 8, 2014 Structure 90,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 HYUNDAI SONATA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRAME OF THE VEHICLE WAS CORRODED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO STATED THAT THE FRAME NEEDED TO BE REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 09V124000 (SUSPENSION). THE VEHICLE WAS NOT ...

Oct 8, 2014 Structure 90,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 HYUNDAI SONATA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRAME OF THE VEHICLE WAS CORRODED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO STATED THAT THE FRAME NEEDED TO BE REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 09V124000 (SUSPENSION). THE VEHICLE WAS NOT ...

Oct 7, 2014 Fuel/propulsion System 129,000 mi

SPLIT FUEL TANK ON THE SIDE, 2ND FUEL TANK TO FAIL IN THE LAST 5 YEARS. HYUNDAI CLAIMS THERE IS NO PROBLEMS WITH FUEL TANKS, BUT GOOGLE THE SONATA FUEL TANKS AND THERE IS A TON OF COMPLAINTS. HYUNDAI WILL DO NOTHING ABOUT IT. NO RECALL, NO NOTHING. HOUSE AND GARAGE HAS SEVERE GAS SMELL AND A LARGE P...

Oct 7, 2014 Fuel/propulsion System 129,000 mi

SPLIT FUEL TANK ON THE SIDE, 2ND FUEL TANK TO FAIL IN THE LAST 5 YEARS. HYUNDAI CLAIMS THERE IS NO PROBLEMS WITH FUEL TANKS, BUT GOOGLE THE SONATA FUEL TANKS AND THERE IS A TON OF COMPLAINTS. HYUNDAI WILL DO NOTHING ABOUT IT. NO RECALL, NO NOTHING. HOUSE AND GARAGE HAS SEVERE GAS SMELL AND A LARGE P...

Sep 22, 2014 Visibility 130,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 HYUNDAI SONATA. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH, THE SUN ROOF FRACTURED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED AND THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 130,000.

Sep 22, 2014 Visibility 130,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 HYUNDAI SONATA. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH, THE SUN ROOF FRACTURED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED AND THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 130,000.

Sep 4, 2014 Suspension 30,000 mi

THERE WAS NOT A CRASH, HAVING MAJOR ISSUES WITH THE FRONT SUSPENSION, HAVE TAKEN TO NUMEROUS MECHANICS FOR INSPECTION AND THEY CAN NOT FIND ANYTHING WRONG..FEELS LIKE THE WHEELS ARE GOING TO FOLD UNDER AND WHEN GOING AROUND A CORNER WITH PAVEMENT LEVEL CHANGES, IT PULLED DRAMATICALLY..ITS GOING TO C...

Sep 4, 2014 Suspension 30,000 mi

THERE WAS NOT A CRASH, HAVING MAJOR ISSUES WITH THE FRONT SUSPENSION, HAVE TAKEN TO NUMEROUS MECHANICS FOR INSPECTION AND THEY CAN NOT FIND ANYTHING WRONG..FEELS LIKE THE WHEELS ARE GOING TO FOLD UNDER AND WHEN GOING AROUND A CORNER WITH PAVEMENT LEVEL CHANGES, IT PULLED DRAMATICALLY..ITS GOING TO C...

Aug 22, 2014 Electrical System 100,000 mi

THE HORN STARTED SOUNDING FOR NO REASON IN OUR DRIVEWAY. THE HYUNDAI DEALERSHIP CONFIRMED THAT THE HORN SWITCH IN THE DRIVERS SIDE AIRBAG ASSEMBLY IS BROKEN AND IN THE CLOSED POSITION. THE PART COST IS A RIDICULOUS $1,000.00. ALL AIRBAG ASSEMBLIES IN ALL THE LOCAL WRECKING YARDS ALSO HAVE BROKEN HOR...

Aug 22, 2014 Electrical System 100,000 mi

THE HORN STARTED SOUNDING FOR NO REASON IN OUR DRIVEWAY. THE HYUNDAI DEALERSHIP CONFIRMED THAT THE HORN SWITCH IN THE DRIVERS SIDE AIRBAG ASSEMBLY IS BROKEN AND IN THE CLOSED POSITION. THE PART COST IS A RIDICULOUS $1,000.00. ALL AIRBAG ASSEMBLIES IN ALL THE LOCAL WRECKING YARDS ALSO HAVE BROKEN HOR...

Aug 11, 2014 Unknown Or Other 61,991 mi

THIS IS A COMPLAINT, THERE WAS NOT AN ACCIDENT. THERE IS A CLUNKING NOISE FROM THE REAR SUSPENSION AREA. I HAVE HAD THE REAR STRUTS REPLACED AND ONE BUSHING ON THE RIGHT SIDE. I HAVE HAD THE VEHICLE CHECKED BY THE DEALER AND FOUR INDEPENDENT SHOPS. THE DEALER SAYS THEY CANNOT FIND ANYTHING WRONG. TH...

Aug 11, 2014 Unknown Or Other 61,991 mi

THIS IS A COMPLAINT, THERE WAS NOT AN ACCIDENT. THERE IS A CLUNKING NOISE FROM THE REAR SUSPENSION AREA. I HAVE HAD THE REAR STRUTS REPLACED AND ONE BUSHING ON THE RIGHT SIDE. I HAVE HAD THE VEHICLE CHECKED BY THE DEALER AND FOUR INDEPENDENT SHOPS. THE DEALER SAYS THEY CANNOT FIND ANYTHING WRONG. TH...

Jul 26, 2014 Air Bags 100,000 mi

ALL OF SUDDEN THE AIR BAG ICON IS CONTINUOUSLY ON. ALL FUSES FOR AIR BAGS HAVE BEEN CHANGED AND PROBLEM STILL EXIST. THE COMPANY STATES THAT THEY HAVE NOT HEARD ABOUT THIS PROBLEM AND THERE IS NO RECALL. BUT READING INTERNET BLOGS THERE APPEARS THAT THIS PROBLEM DOES OCCUR ON THIS MODEL WHEN IT...

Jul 26, 2014 Air Bags 100,000 mi

ALL OF SUDDEN THE AIR BAG ICON IS CONTINUOUSLY ON. ALL FUSES FOR AIR BAGS HAVE BEEN CHANGED AND PROBLEM STILL EXIST. THE COMPANY STATES THAT THEY HAVE NOT HEARD ABOUT THIS PROBLEM AND THERE IS NO RECALL. BUT READING INTERNET BLOGS THERE APPEARS THAT THIS PROBLEM DOES OCCUR ON THIS MODEL WHEN IT...

Jul 21, 2014 Structure 175,000 mi

WHEN HAVING MY CAR ALIGNED, A TECHNICIAN SHOWED ME THAT THE RIGHT FRONT SUBFRAME IS RUSTED THROUGH. SUPPOSEDLY HYUNDAI FIXED THIS 5 YEARS AGO, WITH ONE OF TWO FIXES: EITHER REPLACEMENT OR DRILLING DRAINAGE HOLES AND APPLY A RUST PROTECTOR. ONE CAN SEE A HOLE DRILLED ON THE LEFT SUBFRAME BUT NOT THE ...

Jul 21, 2014 Structure 175,000 mi

WHEN HAVING MY CAR ALIGNED, A TECHNICIAN SHOWED ME THAT THE RIGHT FRONT SUBFRAME IS RUSTED THROUGH. SUPPOSEDLY HYUNDAI FIXED THIS 5 YEARS AGO, WITH ONE OF TWO FIXES: EITHER REPLACEMENT OR DRILLING DRAINAGE HOLES AND APPLY A RUST PROTECTOR. ONE CAN SEE A HOLE DRILLED ON THE LEFT SUBFRAME BUT NOT THE ...

Jul 12, 2014 Air Bags 65,440 mi

MY WIFE SOMEHOW GOT HER FOOT CAUGHT IN HER SANDAL AND TRYING TO GET IT UNSTUCK HIT A CONCRETE LIGHT POLE. THE AIRBAG SHOT WHITE POWDER OUT ,LIGHT WENT ON TO SHOW AIR BAG WENT OFF BUT IT NEVER DEPLOYED. HAD IT BEEN A WORSE ACCIDENT FATAL INJURY COULD HAVE OCCURRED BECAUSE OF FAULTY AIRBAG NOT DEPLOYI...

Jul 12, 2014 Seat Belts 65,440 mi

MY WIFE SOMEHOW GOT HER FOOT CAUGHT IN HER SANDAL AND TRYING TO GET IT UNSTUCK HIT A CONCRETE LIGHT POLE. THE AIRBAG SHOT WHITE POWDER OUT ,LIGHT WENT ON TO SHOW AIR BAG WENT OFF BUT IT NEVER DEPLOYED. HAD IT BEEN A WORSE ACCIDENT FATAL INJURY COULD HAVE OCCURRED BECAUSE OF FAULTY AIRBAG NOT DEPLOYI...

Jul 12, 2014 Structure 65,440 mi

MY WIFE SOMEHOW GOT HER FOOT CAUGHT IN HER SANDAL AND TRYING TO GET IT UNSTUCK HIT A CONCRETE LIGHT POLE. THE AIRBAG SHOT WHITE POWDER OUT ,LIGHT WENT ON TO SHOW AIR BAG WENT OFF BUT IT NEVER DEPLOYED. HAD IT BEEN A WORSE ACCIDENT FATAL INJURY COULD HAVE OCCURRED BECAUSE OF FAULTY AIRBAG NOT DEPLOYI...

Jul 12, 2014 Air Bags 65,440 mi

MY WIFE SOMEHOW GOT HER FOOT CAUGHT IN HER SANDAL AND TRYING TO GET IT UNSTUCK HIT A CONCRETE LIGHT POLE. THE AIRBAG SHOT WHITE POWDER OUT ,LIGHT WENT ON TO SHOW AIR BAG WENT OFF BUT IT NEVER DEPLOYED. HAD IT BEEN A WORSE ACCIDENT FATAL INJURY COULD HAVE OCCURRED BECAUSE OF FAULTY AIRBAG NOT DEPLOYI...

Jul 12, 2014 Seat Belts 65,440 mi

MY WIFE SOMEHOW GOT HER FOOT CAUGHT IN HER SANDAL AND TRYING TO GET IT UNSTUCK HIT A CONCRETE LIGHT POLE. THE AIRBAG SHOT WHITE POWDER OUT ,LIGHT WENT ON TO SHOW AIR BAG WENT OFF BUT IT NEVER DEPLOYED. HAD IT BEEN A WORSE ACCIDENT FATAL INJURY COULD HAVE OCCURRED BECAUSE OF FAULTY AIRBAG NOT DEPLOYI...

Jul 12, 2014 Structure 65,440 mi

MY WIFE SOMEHOW GOT HER FOOT CAUGHT IN HER SANDAL AND TRYING TO GET IT UNSTUCK HIT A CONCRETE LIGHT POLE. THE AIRBAG SHOT WHITE POWDER OUT ,LIGHT WENT ON TO SHOW AIR BAG WENT OFF BUT IT NEVER DEPLOYED. HAD IT BEEN A WORSE ACCIDENT FATAL INJURY COULD HAVE OCCURRED BECAUSE OF FAULTY AIRBAG NOT DEPLOYI...

Jun 30, 2014 Suspension 37,000 mi

CAR FAILED PA INSPECTION BECAUSE OF RUN ON THE SUB FRAME DEALER SAYS ITS NOT COVERED UNDER RECALL. *TR

Jun 30, 2014 Structure 37,000 mi

CAR FAILED PA INSPECTION BECAUSE OF RUN ON THE SUB FRAME DEALER SAYS ITS NOT COVERED UNDER RECALL. *TR

Jun 30, 2014 Suspension 37,000 mi

CAR FAILED PA INSPECTION BECAUSE OF RUN ON THE SUB FRAME DEALER SAYS ITS NOT COVERED UNDER RECALL. *TR

Jun 30, 2014 Structure 37,000 mi

CAR FAILED PA INSPECTION BECAUSE OF RUN ON THE SUB FRAME DEALER SAYS ITS NOT COVERED UNDER RECALL. *TR

May 26, 2014 Structure Crash 98,000 mi

THE CAR WAS PARKED IN A RESIDENTIAL PARKING AREA. IT HAD BEEN BACKED INTO THE SPACE. AFTER STARTING THE CAR AND PUTTING THE TRANSMISSION IN DRIVE, THE CAR ACCELERATED UNCONTROLLABLY. THIS OCCURRED SO QUICKLY THE DRIVER WAS UNABLE TO CONTROL THE VEHICLE. BRAKES DID NOT STOP THE VEHICLE. IT APPEAR...

May 26, 2014 Service Brakes Crash 98,000 mi

THE CAR WAS PARKED IN A RESIDENTIAL PARKING AREA. IT HAD BEEN BACKED INTO THE SPACE. AFTER STARTING THE CAR AND PUTTING THE TRANSMISSION IN DRIVE, THE CAR ACCELERATED UNCONTROLLABLY. THIS OCCURRED SO QUICKLY THE DRIVER WAS UNABLE TO CONTROL THE VEHICLE. BRAKES DID NOT STOP THE VEHICLE. IT APPEAR...

May 26, 2014 Power Train Crash 98,000 mi

THE CAR WAS PARKED IN A RESIDENTIAL PARKING AREA. IT HAD BEEN BACKED INTO THE SPACE. AFTER STARTING THE CAR AND PUTTING THE TRANSMISSION IN DRIVE, THE CAR ACCELERATED UNCONTROLLABLY. THIS OCCURRED SO QUICKLY THE DRIVER WAS UNABLE TO CONTROL THE VEHICLE. BRAKES DID NOT STOP THE VEHICLE. IT APPEAR...

May 26, 2014 Structure Crash 98,000 mi

THE CAR WAS PARKED IN A RESIDENTIAL PARKING AREA. IT HAD BEEN BACKED INTO THE SPACE. AFTER STARTING THE CAR AND PUTTING THE TRANSMISSION IN DRIVE, THE CAR ACCELERATED UNCONTROLLABLY. THIS OCCURRED SO QUICKLY THE DRIVER WAS UNABLE TO CONTROL THE VEHICLE. BRAKES DID NOT STOP THE VEHICLE. IT APPEAR...

May 26, 2014 Service Brakes Crash 98,000 mi

THE CAR WAS PARKED IN A RESIDENTIAL PARKING AREA. IT HAD BEEN BACKED INTO THE SPACE. AFTER STARTING THE CAR AND PUTTING THE TRANSMISSION IN DRIVE, THE CAR ACCELERATED UNCONTROLLABLY. THIS OCCURRED SO QUICKLY THE DRIVER WAS UNABLE TO CONTROL THE VEHICLE. BRAKES DID NOT STOP THE VEHICLE. IT APPEAR...

May 26, 2014 Power Train Crash 98,000 mi

THE CAR WAS PARKED IN A RESIDENTIAL PARKING AREA. IT HAD BEEN BACKED INTO THE SPACE. AFTER STARTING THE CAR AND PUTTING THE TRANSMISSION IN DRIVE, THE CAR ACCELERATED UNCONTROLLABLY. THIS OCCURRED SO QUICKLY THE DRIVER WAS UNABLE TO CONTROL THE VEHICLE. BRAKES DID NOT STOP THE VEHICLE. IT APPEAR...

May 9, 2014 Suspension 65,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 HYUNDAI SONATA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS BEING INSPECTED, THE INDEPENDENT MECHANIC DISCOVERED THAT THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE SUSPENSION CONTROL ARM WAS CORRODED AND CRACKED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE...

May 9, 2014 Suspension 65,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 HYUNDAI SONATA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS BEING INSPECTED, THE INDEPENDENT MECHANIC DISCOVERED THAT THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE SUSPENSION CONTROL ARM WAS CORRODED AND CRACKED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE...

May 8, 2014 Air Bags 124,263 mi

THE AIR BAG LIGHT CAME ON AND WILL NOT GO OUT. AFRAID TO CALL DEALER SINCE REPAIR COULD COST CLOSE TO $500.00. *TR

May 8, 2014 Air Bags 124,263 mi

THE AIR BAG LIGHT CAME ON AND WILL NOT GO OUT. AFRAID TO CALL DEALER SINCE REPAIR COULD COST CLOSE TO $500.00. *TR

Mar 24, 2014 Engine 130,000 mi

THE CAR STARTED LOSING SPEED AND STALLED A COUPLE OF TIMES. THE CAMSHAFT SENSOR AND CRANKSHAFT SENSORS WERE REPLACED. THE PROBLEM HAPPENED 6 MONTHS LATER. *TR

Mar 24, 2014 Engine 130,000 mi

THE CAR STARTED LOSING SPEED AND STALLED A COUPLE OF TIMES. THE CAMSHAFT SENSOR AND CRANKSHAFT SENSORS WERE REPLACED. THE PROBLEM HAPPENED 6 MONTHS LATER. *TR

Mar 13, 2014 Air Bags 1,474,700 mi

AIR BAG LIGHT ILLUMINATED, CALLED THE DEALER TO ASK ABOUT A RECALL THEY SAID NONE WERE ISSUED, HOWEVER IT NEEDED TO GET LOOKED AT BECAUSE THERE COULD BE A DEFECT. AND THE POSSIBILITY THAT THE AIR BAGS COULD DEPLOY ON THEIR OWN AT ANY TIME OR NOT DEPLOY AT ALL IN AN ACCIDENT. THE COST TO HAVE THIS...

Mar 13, 2014 Air Bags 1,474,700 mi

AIR BAG LIGHT ILLUMINATED, CALLED THE DEALER TO ASK ABOUT A RECALL THEY SAID NONE WERE ISSUED, HOWEVER IT NEEDED TO GET LOOKED AT BECAUSE THERE COULD BE A DEFECT. AND THE POSSIBILITY THAT THE AIR BAGS COULD DEPLOY ON THEIR OWN AT ANY TIME OR NOT DEPLOY AT ALL IN AN ACCIDENT. THE COST TO HAVE THIS...

Mar 10, 2014 Structure 118,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 HYUNDAI SONATA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SUB FRAME WAS RUSTED ON THE PASSENGER'S SIDE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER BUT WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 118,000. *TR

Mar 10, 2014 Structure 118,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 HYUNDAI SONATA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SUB FRAME WAS RUSTED ON THE PASSENGER'S SIDE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER BUT WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 118,000. *TR

Mar 5, 2014 Service Brakes

I CALLED HYUNDAI REGARDING THE BRAKE LAMP RECALL ISSUE IN MY CAR. I HAVE THE SAME ISSUE OF MY BRAKE LAMPS. WHEN YOU DEPRESS THE BRAKES THE LAMPS ARE ALWAYS ILLUMINATED IT ONLY GOES OFF WHEN THE CAR IS TURNED OFF. THIS CAUSES SEVERAL PEOPLE TO MISTAKE IF I AM BRAKING OR NOT. I HAVE READ SEVERAL PEOPL...

Mar 5, 2014 Electrical System

I CALLED HYUNDAI REGARDING THE BRAKE LAMP RECALL ISSUE IN MY CAR. I HAVE THE SAME ISSUE OF MY BRAKE LAMPS. WHEN YOU DEPRESS THE BRAKES THE LAMPS ARE ALWAYS ILLUMINATED IT ONLY GOES OFF WHEN THE CAR IS TURNED OFF. THIS CAUSES SEVERAL PEOPLE TO MISTAKE IF I AM BRAKING OR NOT. I HAVE READ SEVERAL PEOPL...

Mar 5, 2014 Exterior Lighting

I CALLED HYUNDAI REGARDING THE BRAKE LAMP RECALL ISSUE IN MY CAR. I HAVE THE SAME ISSUE OF MY BRAKE LAMPS. WHEN YOU DEPRESS THE BRAKES THE LAMPS ARE ALWAYS ILLUMINATED IT ONLY GOES OFF WHEN THE CAR IS TURNED OFF. THIS CAUSES SEVERAL PEOPLE TO MISTAKE IF I AM BRAKING OR NOT. I HAVE READ SEVERAL PEOPL...

Mar 5, 2014 Service Brakes

I CALLED HYUNDAI REGARDING THE BRAKE LAMP RECALL ISSUE IN MY CAR. I HAVE THE SAME ISSUE OF MY BRAKE LAMPS. WHEN YOU DEPRESS THE BRAKES THE LAMPS ARE ALWAYS ILLUMINATED IT ONLY GOES OFF WHEN THE CAR IS TURNED OFF. THIS CAUSES SEVERAL PEOPLE TO MISTAKE IF I AM BRAKING OR NOT. I HAVE READ SEVERAL PEOPL...

Mar 5, 2014 Electrical System

I CALLED HYUNDAI REGARDING THE BRAKE LAMP RECALL ISSUE IN MY CAR. I HAVE THE SAME ISSUE OF MY BRAKE LAMPS. WHEN YOU DEPRESS THE BRAKES THE LAMPS ARE ALWAYS ILLUMINATED IT ONLY GOES OFF WHEN THE CAR IS TURNED OFF. THIS CAUSES SEVERAL PEOPLE TO MISTAKE IF I AM BRAKING OR NOT. I HAVE READ SEVERAL PEOPL...

Mar 5, 2014 Exterior Lighting

I CALLED HYUNDAI REGARDING THE BRAKE LAMP RECALL ISSUE IN MY CAR. I HAVE THE SAME ISSUE OF MY BRAKE LAMPS. WHEN YOU DEPRESS THE BRAKES THE LAMPS ARE ALWAYS ILLUMINATED IT ONLY GOES OFF WHEN THE CAR IS TURNED OFF. THIS CAUSES SEVERAL PEOPLE TO MISTAKE IF I AM BRAKING OR NOT. I HAVE READ SEVERAL PEOPL...

Feb 27, 2014 Suspension

MY SUB FRAME IS ROTTING AWAY AND POSES A GRAVE SAFETY ISSUE TO MYSELF AND OTHER MOTORISTS ON THE ROAD IF MY ENGINE SHOULD FALL OUT OF MY VEHICLE

Feb 27, 2014 Suspension

MY SUB FRAME IS ROTTING AWAY AND POSES A GRAVE SAFETY ISSUE TO MYSELF AND OTHER MOTORISTS ON THE ROAD IF MY ENGINE SHOULD FALL OUT OF MY VEHICLE

Dec 5, 2013 Structure 83,954 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 HYUNDAI SONATA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT PASSENGER'S SIDE EXTERIOR DOOR HANDLE BECAME FRACTURED WHILE THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO ACCESS THE DOOR. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE PROBLEM. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 83,...

Dec 5, 2013 Structure 83,954 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 HYUNDAI SONATA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT PASSENGER'S SIDE EXTERIOR DOOR HANDLE BECAME FRACTURED WHILE THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO ACCESS THE DOOR. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE PROBLEM. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 83,...

Oct 21, 2013 Suspension 120,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 HYUNDAI SONATA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE AT THE DEALER FOR ROUTINE MAINTENANCE, THE TECHNICIAN STATED THAT THERE WAS A HOLE CORRODED IN THE SUB FRAME. THE CONTACT REFERENCED NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 09V124000 (SUSPENSION) BUT WAS ADVISED BY THE MANUFACTURER THAT THE VI...

Oct 21, 2013 Suspension 120,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 HYUNDAI SONATA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE AT THE DEALER FOR ROUTINE MAINTENANCE, THE TECHNICIAN STATED THAT THERE WAS A HOLE CORRODED IN THE SUB FRAME. THE CONTACT REFERENCED NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 09V124000 (SUSPENSION) BUT WAS ADVISED BY THE MANUFACTURER THAT THE VI...

Sep 16, 2013 Fuel System, Gasoline 110,350 mi

AFTER FILLING THE GAS TANK FULL, FOUND FUEL LEAKING FROM THE TANK ONTO THE GROUND. REMOVED THE TANK FROM THE CAR AND FOUND 13 RUST HOLES ON THE TOP AND SIDE OF THE FUEL TANK. HOLES WERE FOUND BENEATH AREAS OF SEALANT THAT HAD SEPARATED FROM THE TANK SURFACE. *TR

Sep 16, 2013 Fuel System, Gasoline 110,350 mi

AFTER FILLING THE GAS TANK FULL, FOUND FUEL LEAKING FROM THE TANK ONTO THE GROUND. REMOVED THE TANK FROM THE CAR AND FOUND 13 RUST HOLES ON THE TOP AND SIDE OF THE FUEL TANK. HOLES WERE FOUND BENEATH AREAS OF SEALANT THAT HAD SEPARATED FROM THE TANK SURFACE. *TR

Aug 16, 2013 Structure 101,650 mi

THIN COATING OF CHROME PEELED/BROKE OFF CAUSING RAZOR SHARP EDGE. MY HAND WAS LACERATED ON THIS HANDLE. *TR

Aug 16, 2013 Structure 101,650 mi

THIN COATING OF CHROME PEELED/BROKE OFF CAUSING RAZOR SHARP EDGE. MY HAND WAS LACERATED ON THIS HANDLE. *TR

Jul 19, 2013 Suspension 78,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 HYUNDAI SONATA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN FOR STATE INSPECTION BUT DID NOT PASS BECAUSE THE SU B FRAME WAS RUSTED. THE CONTACT SPOKE TO THE MANUFACTURER REGARDING NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 09V124000(SUSPENSION) AND WAS ADVISED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT...

Jul 19, 2013 Suspension 78,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 HYUNDAI SONATA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN FOR STATE INSPECTION BUT DID NOT PASS BECAUSE THE SU B FRAME WAS RUSTED. THE CONTACT SPOKE TO THE MANUFACTURER REGARDING NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 09V124000(SUSPENSION) AND WAS ADVISED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT...

Jun 7, 2013 Suspension 42,000 mi

I TOOK MY 2004 SONATA FOR INSPECTION AND WAS TOLD THAT IT WOULD NOT PASS DUE TO A LARGE HOLE FROM CORROSION IN FRONT PASSENGER SUBFRAME NEAR CONTROL ARM BOLT COSTING $1200 TO FIX. AFTER FINDING OUT THAT THIS WAS RECALLED AND I WAS NEVER NOTIFIED, I CONTACTED HYUNDAI AND WAS TOLD THAT MY CAR WAS COVE...

Jun 7, 2013 Structure 42,000 mi

I TOOK MY 2004 SONATA FOR INSPECTION AND WAS TOLD THAT IT WOULD NOT PASS DUE TO A LARGE HOLE FROM CORROSION IN FRONT PASSENGER SUBFRAME NEAR CONTROL ARM BOLT COSTING $1200 TO FIX. AFTER FINDING OUT THAT THIS WAS RECALLED AND I WAS NEVER NOTIFIED, I CONTACTED HYUNDAI AND WAS TOLD THAT MY CAR WAS COVE...

Jun 7, 2013 Suspension 42,000 mi

I TOOK MY 2004 SONATA FOR INSPECTION AND WAS TOLD THAT IT WOULD NOT PASS DUE TO A LARGE HOLE FROM CORROSION IN FRONT PASSENGER SUBFRAME NEAR CONTROL ARM BOLT COSTING $1200 TO FIX. AFTER FINDING OUT THAT THIS WAS RECALLED AND I WAS NEVER NOTIFIED, I CONTACTED HYUNDAI AND WAS TOLD THAT MY CAR WAS COVE...

Jun 7, 2013 Structure 42,000 mi

I TOOK MY 2004 SONATA FOR INSPECTION AND WAS TOLD THAT IT WOULD NOT PASS DUE TO A LARGE HOLE FROM CORROSION IN FRONT PASSENGER SUBFRAME NEAR CONTROL ARM BOLT COSTING $1200 TO FIX. AFTER FINDING OUT THAT THIS WAS RECALLED AND I WAS NEVER NOTIFIED, I CONTACTED HYUNDAI AND WAS TOLD THAT MY CAR WAS COVE...

Jun 6, 2013 Suspension 90,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 HYUNDAI SONATA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH, SHE NOTICED A VIBRATION FROM THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR DIAGNOSIS. THE MECHANIC STATED THAT THE FRONT SUSPENSION WAS CORRODED. THE CONTACT R...

Jun 6, 2013 Suspension 90,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 HYUNDAI SONATA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH, SHE NOTICED A VIBRATION FROM THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR DIAGNOSIS. THE MECHANIC STATED THAT THE FRONT SUSPENSION WAS CORRODED. THE CONTACT R...

Mar 27, 2013 Service Brakes Crash 85,000 mi

BACKING INTO THE GARAGE, MY FOOT ON BRAKE, THE ENGINE SUDDENLY REVVED TO HIGH RPM, THE CAR SHOT BACKWARDS, PROPELLING A HEAVY RUBBER MAT ON WHICH THE CAR IS NORMALLY PARKED OUT OF THE GARAGE AND INTO THE DRIVEWAY. THE VEHICLE THEN IMPACTED AND CRASHED THROUGH THE REAR GARAGE WALL BEFORE COMING TO A...

Mar 27, 2013 Engine Crash 85,000 mi

BACKING INTO THE GARAGE, MY FOOT ON BRAKE, THE ENGINE SUDDENLY REVVED TO HIGH RPM, THE CAR SHOT BACKWARDS, PROPELLING A HEAVY RUBBER MAT ON WHICH THE CAR IS NORMALLY PARKED OUT OF THE GARAGE AND INTO THE DRIVEWAY. THE VEHICLE THEN IMPACTED AND CRASHED THROUGH THE REAR GARAGE WALL BEFORE COMING TO A...

Mar 27, 2013 Fuel/propulsion System Crash 85,000 mi

BACKING INTO THE GARAGE, MY FOOT ON BRAKE, THE ENGINE SUDDENLY REVVED TO HIGH RPM, THE CAR SHOT BACKWARDS, PROPELLING A HEAVY RUBBER MAT ON WHICH THE CAR IS NORMALLY PARKED OUT OF THE GARAGE AND INTO THE DRIVEWAY. THE VEHICLE THEN IMPACTED AND CRASHED THROUGH THE REAR GARAGE WALL BEFORE COMING TO A...

Mar 27, 2013 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 85,000 mi

BACKING INTO THE GARAGE, MY FOOT ON BRAKE, THE ENGINE SUDDENLY REVVED TO HIGH RPM, THE CAR SHOT BACKWARDS, PROPELLING A HEAVY RUBBER MAT ON WHICH THE CAR IS NORMALLY PARKED OUT OF THE GARAGE AND INTO THE DRIVEWAY. THE VEHICLE THEN IMPACTED AND CRASHED THROUGH THE REAR GARAGE WALL BEFORE COMING TO A...

Mar 27, 2013 Service Brakes Crash 85,000 mi

BACKING INTO THE GARAGE, MY FOOT ON BRAKE, THE ENGINE SUDDENLY REVVED TO HIGH RPM, THE CAR SHOT BACKWARDS, PROPELLING A HEAVY RUBBER MAT ON WHICH THE CAR IS NORMALLY PARKED OUT OF THE GARAGE AND INTO THE DRIVEWAY. THE VEHICLE THEN IMPACTED AND CRASHED THROUGH THE REAR GARAGE WALL BEFORE COMING TO A...

Mar 27, 2013 Engine Crash 85,000 mi

BACKING INTO THE GARAGE, MY FOOT ON BRAKE, THE ENGINE SUDDENLY REVVED TO HIGH RPM, THE CAR SHOT BACKWARDS, PROPELLING A HEAVY RUBBER MAT ON WHICH THE CAR IS NORMALLY PARKED OUT OF THE GARAGE AND INTO THE DRIVEWAY. THE VEHICLE THEN IMPACTED AND CRASHED THROUGH THE REAR GARAGE WALL BEFORE COMING TO A...

Mar 27, 2013 Fuel/propulsion System Crash 85,000 mi

BACKING INTO THE GARAGE, MY FOOT ON BRAKE, THE ENGINE SUDDENLY REVVED TO HIGH RPM, THE CAR SHOT BACKWARDS, PROPELLING A HEAVY RUBBER MAT ON WHICH THE CAR IS NORMALLY PARKED OUT OF THE GARAGE AND INTO THE DRIVEWAY. THE VEHICLE THEN IMPACTED AND CRASHED THROUGH THE REAR GARAGE WALL BEFORE COMING TO A...

Mar 27, 2013 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 85,000 mi

BACKING INTO THE GARAGE, MY FOOT ON BRAKE, THE ENGINE SUDDENLY REVVED TO HIGH RPM, THE CAR SHOT BACKWARDS, PROPELLING A HEAVY RUBBER MAT ON WHICH THE CAR IS NORMALLY PARKED OUT OF THE GARAGE AND INTO THE DRIVEWAY. THE VEHICLE THEN IMPACTED AND CRASHED THROUGH THE REAR GARAGE WALL BEFORE COMING TO A...

Mar 16, 2013 Air Bags 140,000 mi

THE AIR BAG LIGHT SUDDENLY CAME ON, AND HAS STAYED ON. LOOKED ONLINE AND FOUND MANY SIMILAR COMPLAINTS. THERE HAS ALREADY BEEN AN AIR BAG RECALL FOR THE 2003 SONATA. WE (ALONG WITH MANY OTHERS) ARE HOPING THAT ONE WILL BE ISSUED FOR THE 2004 MODEL, AS WELL. THANKS! *TR

Mar 16, 2013 Air Bags 140,000 mi

THE AIR BAG LIGHT SUDDENLY CAME ON, AND HAS STAYED ON. LOOKED ONLINE AND FOUND MANY SIMILAR COMPLAINTS. THERE HAS ALREADY BEEN AN AIR BAG RECALL FOR THE 2003 SONATA. WE (ALONG WITH MANY OTHERS) ARE HOPING THAT ONE WILL BE ISSUED FOR THE 2004 MODEL, AS WELL. THANKS! *TR

Mar 9, 2013 Structure 131,000 mi

THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE ENGINE CRADLE BROKE (DUE TO CORROSION); THE RESULT OF THIS BROKE THE RIGHT FRONT HALF AXLE, AND DETROYED RIGHT FRONT TIRE. *TR

Mar 9, 2013 Steering 131,000 mi

THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE ENGINE CRADLE BROKE (DUE TO CORROSION); THE RESULT OF THIS BROKE THE RIGHT FRONT HALF AXLE, AND DETROYED RIGHT FRONT TIRE. *TR

Mar 9, 2013 Engine 131,000 mi

THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE ENGINE CRADLE BROKE (DUE TO CORROSION); THE RESULT OF THIS BROKE THE RIGHT FRONT HALF AXLE, AND DETROYED RIGHT FRONT TIRE. *TR

Mar 9, 2013 Wheels 131,000 mi

THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE ENGINE CRADLE BROKE (DUE TO CORROSION); THE RESULT OF THIS BROKE THE RIGHT FRONT HALF AXLE, AND DETROYED RIGHT FRONT TIRE. *TR

Mar 9, 2013 Structure 131,000 mi

THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE ENGINE CRADLE BROKE (DUE TO CORROSION); THE RESULT OF THIS BROKE THE RIGHT FRONT HALF AXLE, AND DETROYED RIGHT FRONT TIRE. *TR

Mar 9, 2013 Steering 131,000 mi

THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE ENGINE CRADLE BROKE (DUE TO CORROSION); THE RESULT OF THIS BROKE THE RIGHT FRONT HALF AXLE, AND DETROYED RIGHT FRONT TIRE. *TR

Mar 9, 2013 Engine 131,000 mi

THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE ENGINE CRADLE BROKE (DUE TO CORROSION); THE RESULT OF THIS BROKE THE RIGHT FRONT HALF AXLE, AND DETROYED RIGHT FRONT TIRE. *TR

Mar 9, 2013 Wheels 131,000 mi

THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE ENGINE CRADLE BROKE (DUE TO CORROSION); THE RESULT OF THIS BROKE THE RIGHT FRONT HALF AXLE, AND DETROYED RIGHT FRONT TIRE. *TR

Feb 27, 2013 Air Bags Crash 112,000 mi

I WAS INVOLVED IN A CHAIN REACTION COLLISION ON I-10 INTERSTATE. MY VEHICLE RE-ENDED ANOTHER VEHICLE AND NEITHER THE DRIVER'S NOR THE PASSENGER'S AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. FRONT END DAMAGED AND INSURANCE HAS TOTALED MY CAR. BRAKES DID NOT SEEM TO STOP WITH SUFFICIENT FORCE. *TR

Feb 27, 2013 Service Brakes Crash 112,000 mi

I WAS INVOLVED IN A CHAIN REACTION COLLISION ON I-10 INTERSTATE. MY VEHICLE RE-ENDED ANOTHER VEHICLE AND NEITHER THE DRIVER'S NOR THE PASSENGER'S AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. FRONT END DAMAGED AND INSURANCE HAS TOTALED MY CAR. BRAKES DID NOT SEEM TO STOP WITH SUFFICIENT FORCE. *TR

Feb 27, 2013 Air Bags Crash 112,000 mi

I WAS INVOLVED IN A CHAIN REACTION COLLISION ON I-10 INTERSTATE. MY VEHICLE RE-ENDED ANOTHER VEHICLE AND NEITHER THE DRIVER'S NOR THE PASSENGER'S AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. FRONT END DAMAGED AND INSURANCE HAS TOTALED MY CAR. BRAKES DID NOT SEEM TO STOP WITH SUFFICIENT FORCE. *TR

Feb 27, 2013 Service Brakes Crash 112,000 mi

I WAS INVOLVED IN A CHAIN REACTION COLLISION ON I-10 INTERSTATE. MY VEHICLE RE-ENDED ANOTHER VEHICLE AND NEITHER THE DRIVER'S NOR THE PASSENGER'S AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. FRONT END DAMAGED AND INSURANCE HAS TOTALED MY CAR. BRAKES DID NOT SEEM TO STOP WITH SUFFICIENT FORCE. *TR

Sep 27, 2012 Wheels Crash 90,276 mi

DRIVING ON CLEAR PAVED STREET @ APPROXIMATELY 20 MPH WHEN LOUD CRACKLING NOISE OF FRONT RIGHT FELL TO PAVEMENT. NO LOSS OF CONTROL, MERELY STEERED VEHICLE OFF MAIN LANE OF STREET. NO STRUCTURE OR OBJECT FOUND ON PAVED STREET FOR APPROXIMATELY 50 YDS TO FINAL POINT OF EXITING OFF OF STREET. WITNESS I...

Sep 27, 2012 Suspension Crash 90,276 mi

DRIVING ON CLEAR PAVED STREET @ APPROXIMATELY 20 MPH WHEN LOUD CRACKLING NOISE OF FRONT RIGHT FELL TO PAVEMENT. NO LOSS OF CONTROL, MERELY STEERED VEHICLE OFF MAIN LANE OF STREET. NO STRUCTURE OR OBJECT FOUND ON PAVED STREET FOR APPROXIMATELY 50 YDS TO FINAL POINT OF EXITING OFF OF STREET. WITNESS I...

Sep 27, 2012 Structure Crash 90,276 mi

DRIVING ON CLEAR PAVED STREET @ APPROXIMATELY 20 MPH WHEN LOUD CRACKLING NOISE OF FRONT RIGHT FELL TO PAVEMENT. NO LOSS OF CONTROL, MERELY STEERED VEHICLE OFF MAIN LANE OF STREET. NO STRUCTURE OR OBJECT FOUND ON PAVED STREET FOR APPROXIMATELY 50 YDS TO FINAL POINT OF EXITING OFF OF STREET. WITNESS I...

Sep 27, 2012 Wheels Crash 90,276 mi

DRIVING ON CLEAR PAVED STREET @ APPROXIMATELY 20 MPH WHEN LOUD CRACKLING NOISE OF FRONT RIGHT FELL TO PAVEMENT. NO LOSS OF CONTROL, MERELY STEERED VEHICLE OFF MAIN LANE OF STREET. NO STRUCTURE OR OBJECT FOUND ON PAVED STREET FOR APPROXIMATELY 50 YDS TO FINAL POINT OF EXITING OFF OF STREET. WITNESS I...

Sep 27, 2012 Suspension Crash 90,276 mi

DRIVING ON CLEAR PAVED STREET @ APPROXIMATELY 20 MPH WHEN LOUD CRACKLING NOISE OF FRONT RIGHT FELL TO PAVEMENT. NO LOSS OF CONTROL, MERELY STEERED VEHICLE OFF MAIN LANE OF STREET. NO STRUCTURE OR OBJECT FOUND ON PAVED STREET FOR APPROXIMATELY 50 YDS TO FINAL POINT OF EXITING OFF OF STREET. WITNESS I...

Sep 27, 2012 Structure Crash 90,276 mi

DRIVING ON CLEAR PAVED STREET @ APPROXIMATELY 20 MPH WHEN LOUD CRACKLING NOISE OF FRONT RIGHT FELL TO PAVEMENT. NO LOSS OF CONTROL, MERELY STEERED VEHICLE OFF MAIN LANE OF STREET. NO STRUCTURE OR OBJECT FOUND ON PAVED STREET FOR APPROXIMATELY 50 YDS TO FINAL POINT OF EXITING OFF OF STREET. WITNESS I...

Sep 25, 2012 Structure 100,430 mi

THE FRAME TO THE CAR HAS A HOLE RUSTED THRU THE LOWER CONTROL ARM BOLT AND IS NO LONGER DRIVABLE. THE CAR WAS STRANDED ON THE HIGHWAY AND SOMEONE COULD HAVE BEEN KILLED HYUNDAI SAYS ITS NOT COVERED UNDER THE RECALL BUT ITS THE EXACT SAME PROBLEM AS ALL THE REST. *TR

Sep 25, 2012 Suspension 100,430 mi

THE FRAME TO THE CAR HAS A HOLE RUSTED THRU THE LOWER CONTROL ARM BOLT AND IS NO LONGER DRIVABLE. THE CAR WAS STRANDED ON THE HIGHWAY AND SOMEONE COULD HAVE BEEN KILLED HYUNDAI SAYS ITS NOT COVERED UNDER THE RECALL BUT ITS THE EXACT SAME PROBLEM AS ALL THE REST. *TR

Sep 25, 2012 Structure 100,430 mi

THE FRAME TO THE CAR HAS A HOLE RUSTED THRU THE LOWER CONTROL ARM BOLT AND IS NO LONGER DRIVABLE. THE CAR WAS STRANDED ON THE HIGHWAY AND SOMEONE COULD HAVE BEEN KILLED HYUNDAI SAYS ITS NOT COVERED UNDER THE RECALL BUT ITS THE EXACT SAME PROBLEM AS ALL THE REST. *TR

Sep 25, 2012 Suspension 100,430 mi

THE FRAME TO THE CAR HAS A HOLE RUSTED THRU THE LOWER CONTROL ARM BOLT AND IS NO LONGER DRIVABLE. THE CAR WAS STRANDED ON THE HIGHWAY AND SOMEONE COULD HAVE BEEN KILLED HYUNDAI SAYS ITS NOT COVERED UNDER THE RECALL BUT ITS THE EXACT SAME PROBLEM AS ALL THE REST. *TR

Sep 19, 2012 Structure 124,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 HYUNDAI SONATA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE DISCOVERED INTERNAL CORROSION OF THE FRONT SUB-FRAME ON THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR DIAGNOSIS BUT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED BUT OFFERED NO ASSISTANCE. THE VE...

Sep 19, 2012 Structure 124,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 HYUNDAI SONATA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE DISCOVERED INTERNAL CORROSION OF THE FRONT SUB-FRAME ON THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR DIAGNOSIS BUT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED BUT OFFERED NO ASSISTANCE. THE VE...

Mar 11, 2012 Structure

THE CHROME ON THE INSIDE DOOR HANDLES ARE CRACKING & PEELING. I HAVE CUT MY FINGER TWICE NOW ON THE SHARP EDGES. ALSO, THE PAINT IS COMING OFF THE MOLDING AROUND THE OUTSIDE DOOR HANDLE ON THE REAR DRIVER SIDE. *TR *JS

Mar 11, 2012 Structure

THE CHROME ON THE INSIDE DOOR HANDLES ARE CRACKING & PEELING. I HAVE CUT MY FINGER TWICE NOW ON THE SHARP EDGES. ALSO, THE PAINT IS COMING OFF THE MOLDING AROUND THE OUTSIDE DOOR HANDLE ON THE REAR DRIVER SIDE. *TR *JS

Feb 15, 2012 Exterior Lighting 99,549 mi

EMERGENCY FLASHERS ON MY 2004 HYUNDAI SONATA BEGAN FLASHING FOR NO APPARENT REASON AND COULD NOT BE TURNED OFF (IGNITION WAS OFF), THIS CONTINUED FOR 15-30 MINUTES FROM THE TIME IT WAS NOTICED (NEIGHBORS KNOCKED AT THE DOOR TO REPORT THAT THE FLASHERS HAD BEEN LEFT ON). THE OCCURRENCE REPEATED SEVE...

Feb 15, 2012 Electrical System 99,549 mi

EMERGENCY FLASHERS ON MY 2004 HYUNDAI SONATA BEGAN FLASHING FOR NO APPARENT REASON AND COULD NOT BE TURNED OFF (IGNITION WAS OFF), THIS CONTINUED FOR 15-30 MINUTES FROM THE TIME IT WAS NOTICED (NEIGHBORS KNOCKED AT THE DOOR TO REPORT THAT THE FLASHERS HAD BEEN LEFT ON). THE OCCURRENCE REPEATED SEVE...

Feb 15, 2012 Exterior Lighting 99,549 mi

EMERGENCY FLASHERS ON MY 2004 HYUNDAI SONATA BEGAN FLASHING FOR NO APPARENT REASON AND COULD NOT BE TURNED OFF (IGNITION WAS OFF), THIS CONTINUED FOR 15-30 MINUTES FROM THE TIME IT WAS NOTICED (NEIGHBORS KNOCKED AT THE DOOR TO REPORT THAT THE FLASHERS HAD BEEN LEFT ON). THE OCCURRENCE REPEATED SEVE...

Feb 15, 2012 Electrical System 99,549 mi

EMERGENCY FLASHERS ON MY 2004 HYUNDAI SONATA BEGAN FLASHING FOR NO APPARENT REASON AND COULD NOT BE TURNED OFF (IGNITION WAS OFF), THIS CONTINUED FOR 15-30 MINUTES FROM THE TIME IT WAS NOTICED (NEIGHBORS KNOCKED AT THE DOOR TO REPORT THAT THE FLASHERS HAD BEEN LEFT ON). THE OCCURRENCE REPEATED SEVE...

Feb 1, 2012 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 30,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 HYUNDAI SONATA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 5 MPH, SHE APPLIED THE BRAKES AND THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED FORWARD. THE VEHICLE CONTINUED TO ACCELERATE UNTIL CRASHING INTO THE WALL OF A BUILDING. THE AIRBAGS ONLY DEPLOYED ON THE PASSENGER SIDE....

Feb 1, 2012 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 30,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 HYUNDAI SONATA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 5 MPH, SHE APPLIED THE BRAKES AND THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED FORWARD. THE VEHICLE CONTINUED TO ACCELERATE UNTIL CRASHING INTO THE WALL OF A BUILDING. THE AIRBAGS ONLY DEPLOYED ON THE PASSENGER SIDE....

Dec 25, 2011 Air Bags 15,000 mi

8 YR. LONG CHRONIC PROBLEM WITH AIR BAG LIGHT COMING ON... BEST DESCRIPTION WE GET IS A HARNESS ISSUE UNDER PASSENGER FRONT SEAT... LAST EPISODE 12/19/11 DEALER ADVISED HYUNDAI NO LONGER HAS REPLACEMENTS PARTS FOR THIS SYSTEM... THERE ARE THOUSANDS OF THESE MODELS STILL IN SERVICE HOW CAN MFG. NOT C...

Dec 25, 2011 Air Bags 15,000 mi

8 YR. LONG CHRONIC PROBLEM WITH AIR BAG LIGHT COMING ON... BEST DESCRIPTION WE GET IS A HARNESS ISSUE UNDER PASSENGER FRONT SEAT... LAST EPISODE 12/19/11 DEALER ADVISED HYUNDAI NO LONGER HAS REPLACEMENTS PARTS FOR THIS SYSTEM... THERE ARE THOUSANDS OF THESE MODELS STILL IN SERVICE HOW CAN MFG. NOT C...

Dec 6, 2011 Air Bags Crash 120,000 mi

WAS IN A CAR ACCIDENT ON DECEMBER 04 2011. I HAD SIGNIFICANT FRONT END DAMAGE TO MY VEHICLE DUE TO SOMEONE RUNNING A STOP SIGN. HOWEVER, MY AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY ON FRONT!! ONLY ON THE DRIVER SIDE AND WAS NOT FULL OPEN , VERY CONCERN ON SAFETY! *TR

Dec 6, 2011 Air Bags Crash 120,000 mi

WAS IN A CAR ACCIDENT ON DECEMBER 04 2011. I HAD SIGNIFICANT FRONT END DAMAGE TO MY VEHICLE DUE TO SOMEONE RUNNING A STOP SIGN. HOWEVER, MY AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY ON FRONT!! ONLY ON THE DRIVER SIDE AND WAS NOT FULL OPEN , VERY CONCERN ON SAFETY! *TR

Nov 3, 2011 Structure 75,000 mi

+THE INTERIOR DOOR LEVERS CHROME IS PEELING OFF CAUSING THE LEVERS TO HAVE SHARP EDGES WHICH CUT YOUR FINGERS. *TR

Nov 3, 2011 Structure 75,000 mi

+THE INTERIOR DOOR LEVERS CHROME IS PEELING OFF CAUSING THE LEVERS TO HAVE SHARP EDGES WHICH CUT YOUR FINGERS. *TR

Sep 30, 2011 Fuel System, Gasoline 47,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 HYUNDAI SONATA. WHILE ADDING FUEL TO THE VEHICLE THE CONTACT NOTICED THERE WAS A SMALL VALVE ON THE OUTSIDE OF THE FUEL TUBE THAT FRACTURED AND POSSIBLY HAD FALLEN INTO THE FUEL TANK. THE CONTACT SMELLED A STRONG FUEL ODOR EMITTING IN THE INTERIOR OF THE VEHICLE AFTER IT...

Sep 30, 2011 Fuel System, Gasoline 47,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 HYUNDAI SONATA. WHILE ADDING FUEL TO THE VEHICLE THE CONTACT NOTICED THERE WAS A SMALL VALVE ON THE OUTSIDE OF THE FUEL TUBE THAT FRACTURED AND POSSIBLY HAD FALLEN INTO THE FUEL TANK. THE CONTACT SMELLED A STRONG FUEL ODOR EMITTING IN THE INTERIOR OF THE VEHICLE AFTER IT...

Aug 22, 2011 Latches/locks/linkages 73,500 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 HYUNDAI SONATA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE CHROME HANDLE ON THE REAR PASSENGER DOOR PEELED AND CAUSED THE CONTACT TO CUT HIS HAND. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO STATED HIS VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 09V171000 ( LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:...

Aug 22, 2011 Latches/locks/linkages 73,500 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 HYUNDAI SONATA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE CHROME HANDLE ON THE REAR PASSENGER DOOR PEELED AND CAUSED THE CONTACT TO CUT HIS HAND. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO STATED HIS VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 09V171000 ( LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:...

Jul 2, 2011 Air Bags 74,000 mi

AIRBAG LIGHT STAYS ON. HAS BEEN IN TO DEALER AND OTHER MECHANICS SEVERAL TIMES AND HAS ALWAYS BEEN BLAMED ON UNDER THE SEAT ISSUES. WE HAVE SPENT SEVERAL HUNDRED DOLLARS GETTING CONNECTIONS CLEANED AND WIRES REINFORCED. LIGHT ON AGAIN AND NOW WE HAVE BEEN QUOTED >$2000 TO REPLACE AIRBAG ASSEMBLY ...

Jul 2, 2011 Air Bags 74,000 mi

AIRBAG LIGHT STAYS ON. HAS BEEN IN TO DEALER AND OTHER MECHANICS SEVERAL TIMES AND HAS ALWAYS BEEN BLAMED ON UNDER THE SEAT ISSUES. WE HAVE SPENT SEVERAL HUNDRED DOLLARS GETTING CONNECTIONS CLEANED AND WIRES REINFORCED. LIGHT ON AGAIN AND NOW WE HAVE BEEN QUOTED >$2000 TO REPLACE AIRBAG ASSEMBLY ...

Jun 10, 2011 Structure

THE INTERNAL FLOOR ON DRIVER SIDE SHOWS OBVIOUS EROSION FROM NORMAL SALT EXPOSURE IN THE WINTER. DEALER IGNORED MY COMPLAINT OF THE EROSION WHEN I WENT TO ADDRESS ANOTHER RECALL REGARDING SALT EROSION. ME AND A FAMILY MEMBER RECEIVED CUTS ON THE FINGER FROM PEELING COVERING ON INTERIOR DOOR HAND...

Jun 10, 2011 Structure

THE INTERNAL FLOOR ON DRIVER SIDE SHOWS OBVIOUS EROSION FROM NORMAL SALT EXPOSURE IN THE WINTER. DEALER IGNORED MY COMPLAINT OF THE EROSION WHEN I WENT TO ADDRESS ANOTHER RECALL REGARDING SALT EROSION. ME AND A FAMILY MEMBER RECEIVED CUTS ON THE FINGER FROM PEELING COVERING ON INTERIOR DOOR HAND...

Mar 5, 2011 Air Bags

THE 'AIRBAG ON' SIGN HAS BEEN ON FOR A WHILE. I UNDERSTAND THAT IT IS A SAFETY ISSUE AND I TRIED TO ALERT THE MANUFACTURER. THEY DO NOT WANT TO TAKE THE RESPONSIBILITY SINCE THE RECENT RECALL EXCLUDES CARS MANUFACTURED IN 2004, AND THE CAR IS OUT OF ITS WARRANTY PERIOD AS WELL. I PUT AN INTERNET SE...

Mar 5, 2011 Air Bags

THE 'AIRBAG ON' SIGN HAS BEEN ON FOR A WHILE. I UNDERSTAND THAT IT IS A SAFETY ISSUE AND I TRIED TO ALERT THE MANUFACTURER. THEY DO NOT WANT TO TAKE THE RESPONSIBILITY SINCE THE RECENT RECALL EXCLUDES CARS MANUFACTURED IN 2004, AND THE CAR IS OUT OF ITS WARRANTY PERIOD AS WELL. I PUT AN INTERNET SE...

Feb 10, 2011 Air Bags 67,000 mi

AIRBAG LIGHT STAY ON AND DEALERSHIP CLAIMS NOT A WARRANTY OR RECALL ISSUE. LIGHT IS STILL ON AND WIFE AND KIDS ARE IN VEHICLE. POSSIBLE DEATH COULD OCCUR IF AIRBAG FAILS. *TR

Feb 10, 2011 Air Bags 67,000 mi

AIRBAG LIGHT STAY ON AND DEALERSHIP CLAIMS NOT A WARRANTY OR RECALL ISSUE. LIGHT IS STILL ON AND WIFE AND KIDS ARE IN VEHICLE. POSSIBLE DEATH COULD OCCUR IF AIRBAG FAILS. *TR

Jan 3, 2011 Suspension 85,000 mi

OUR CAR WAS EXCESSIVELY VIBRATING; WE WERE TOLD THAT THE HARMONIC STABILIZER NEEDED TO BE FIXED AND THAT HYUANDI CARS WERE KNOWN FOR HAVING THIS PROBLEM. *TR

Jan 3, 2011 Suspension 85,000 mi

OUR CAR WAS EXCESSIVELY VIBRATING; WE WERE TOLD THAT THE HARMONIC STABILIZER NEEDED TO BE FIXED AND THAT HYUANDI CARS WERE KNOWN FOR HAVING THIS PROBLEM. *TR

Dec 19, 2010 Air Bags 110,865 mi

AIRBAG SAFETY LIGHT. *TR

Dec 19, 2010 Seat Belts 110,865 mi

AIRBAG SAFETY LIGHT. *TR

Dec 19, 2010 Seats 110,865 mi

AIRBAG SAFETY LIGHT. *TR

Dec 19, 2010 Electrical System 110,865 mi

AIRBAG SAFETY LIGHT. *TR

Dec 19, 2010 Equipment 110,865 mi

AIRBAG SAFETY LIGHT. *TR

Dec 19, 2010 Air Bags 110,865 mi

AIRBAG SAFETY LIGHT. *TR

Dec 19, 2010 Seat Belts 110,865 mi

AIRBAG SAFETY LIGHT. *TR

Dec 19, 2010 Seats 110,865 mi

AIRBAG SAFETY LIGHT. *TR

Dec 19, 2010 Electrical System 110,865 mi

AIRBAG SAFETY LIGHT. *TR

Dec 19, 2010 Equipment 110,865 mi

AIRBAG SAFETY LIGHT. *TR

Nov 30, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 62,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 HYUNDAI SONATA. AS THE CONTACT APPROACHED A TRAFFIC LIGHT, HE NOTICED THAT THE BRAKE PEDAL EXTENDED TO THE FLOORBOARD WHEN DEPRESSED; HE HAD TO USE THE EMERGENCY BRAKE TO STOP. THE BRAKES SQUEAKED AND MADE A NOISE AS IF PRESSURE HAD LEFT THE BRAKES. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEE...

Nov 30, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 62,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 HYUNDAI SONATA. AS THE CONTACT APPROACHED A TRAFFIC LIGHT, HE NOTICED THAT THE BRAKE PEDAL EXTENDED TO THE FLOORBOARD WHEN DEPRESSED; HE HAD TO USE THE EMERGENCY BRAKE TO STOP. THE BRAKES SQUEAKED AND MADE A NOISE AS IF PRESSURE HAD LEFT THE BRAKES. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEE...

Nov 7, 2010 Structure 35,047 mi

INTERIOR CHROME DOOR HANDLE CRACK, CAUSING THE CHROME PLATING TO SEPARATE. AFTER SEPARATION THE HANDLE BECOMES EXTREMELY SHARP AND CUT MY HAND.

Nov 7, 2010 Structure 35,047 mi

INTERIOR CHROME DOOR HANDLE CRACK, CAUSING THE CHROME PLATING TO SEPARATE. AFTER SEPARATION THE HANDLE BECOMES EXTREMELY SHARP AND CUT MY HAND.

Oct 14, 2010 Visibility Crash 70,000 mi

THE AC/HEATING ELECTRIC [FAN] CONTROL COMES ON WHEN IT WANTS TO BUT WILL NOT ACTIVATE WHEN TURNED ON. WHEN TAKEN TO A MECHANIC ON 3 OCCASIONS, IT ACTIVATES AND REMAINS ON FOR DAYS THEN STOPS AND WILL NOT COME ON AGAIN. MECHANICS DO NOT WANT TO WORK ON IT UNLESS IT DOES NOT WORK AT ALL. EVERYONE W...

Oct 14, 2010 Electrical System Crash 70,000 mi

THE AC/HEATING ELECTRIC [FAN] CONTROL COMES ON WHEN IT WANTS TO BUT WILL NOT ACTIVATE WHEN TURNED ON. WHEN TAKEN TO A MECHANIC ON 3 OCCASIONS, IT ACTIVATES AND REMAINS ON FOR DAYS THEN STOPS AND WILL NOT COME ON AGAIN. MECHANICS DO NOT WANT TO WORK ON IT UNLESS IT DOES NOT WORK AT ALL. EVERYONE W...

Oct 14, 2010 Visibility Crash 70,000 mi

THE AC/HEATING ELECTRIC [FAN] CONTROL COMES ON WHEN IT WANTS TO BUT WILL NOT ACTIVATE WHEN TURNED ON. WHEN TAKEN TO A MECHANIC ON 3 OCCASIONS, IT ACTIVATES AND REMAINS ON FOR DAYS THEN STOPS AND WILL NOT COME ON AGAIN. MECHANICS DO NOT WANT TO WORK ON IT UNLESS IT DOES NOT WORK AT ALL. EVERYONE W...

Oct 14, 2010 Electrical System Crash 70,000 mi

THE AC/HEATING ELECTRIC [FAN] CONTROL COMES ON WHEN IT WANTS TO BUT WILL NOT ACTIVATE WHEN TURNED ON. WHEN TAKEN TO A MECHANIC ON 3 OCCASIONS, IT ACTIVATES AND REMAINS ON FOR DAYS THEN STOPS AND WILL NOT COME ON AGAIN. MECHANICS DO NOT WANT TO WORK ON IT UNLESS IT DOES NOT WORK AT ALL. EVERYONE W...

Sep 8, 2010 Structure 39,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 HYUNDAI SONATA. THE VEHICLE HAD WATER DAMAGED DUE TO A DEFECTIVE AIR CONDITIONING HOSE SEALANT THAT ALLOWED WATER TO PENETRATE WHICH CAUSED MILDEW TO FORM ON THE INTERIOR OF THE VEHICLE. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE INSTRUMENTAL PANEL WILL NEED TO BE REMOVED IN ORDER TO REPL...

Sep 8, 2010 Equipment 39,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 HYUNDAI SONATA. THE VEHICLE HAD WATER DAMAGED DUE TO A DEFECTIVE AIR CONDITIONING HOSE SEALANT THAT ALLOWED WATER TO PENETRATE WHICH CAUSED MILDEW TO FORM ON THE INTERIOR OF THE VEHICLE. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE INSTRUMENTAL PANEL WILL NEED TO BE REMOVED IN ORDER TO REPL...

Sep 8, 2010 Structure 39,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 HYUNDAI SONATA. THE VEHICLE HAD WATER DAMAGED DUE TO A DEFECTIVE AIR CONDITIONING HOSE SEALANT THAT ALLOWED WATER TO PENETRATE WHICH CAUSED MILDEW TO FORM ON THE INTERIOR OF THE VEHICLE. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE INSTRUMENTAL PANEL WILL NEED TO BE REMOVED IN ORDER TO REPL...

Sep 8, 2010 Equipment 39,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 HYUNDAI SONATA. THE VEHICLE HAD WATER DAMAGED DUE TO A DEFECTIVE AIR CONDITIONING HOSE SEALANT THAT ALLOWED WATER TO PENETRATE WHICH CAUSED MILDEW TO FORM ON THE INTERIOR OF THE VEHICLE. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE INSTRUMENTAL PANEL WILL NEED TO BE REMOVED IN ORDER TO REPL...

Aug 22, 2010 Structure 102,000 mi

INTERIOR DOOR HANDLE CHROME PEELING OFF CAUSING SHARP METAL THAT CAN CUT FINGERS OR HANDS. *TR

Aug 22, 2010 Structure 102,000 mi

INTERIOR DOOR HANDLE CHROME PEELING OFF CAUSING SHARP METAL THAT CAN CUT FINGERS OR HANDS. *TR

Aug 19, 2010 Latches/locks/linkages 93,000 mi

INSIDE DOOR HANDLES THIN COVERING (APPEARS TO BE ALUMINUM) IS PEELING APART AND I HAVE CUT MY HAND ON THE SHARP EDGE WHICH CAME APART. DEALER WILL NOT REPLACE THE HANDLE BECAUSE HYUNDAI HAS NOT RECALLED THE 2004 MODELS WHICH HAS THE ***SAME PROBLEM**AS THE 2003 MODEL. *TR

Aug 19, 2010 Structure 93,000 mi

INSIDE DOOR HANDLES THIN COVERING (APPEARS TO BE ALUMINUM) IS PEELING APART AND I HAVE CUT MY HAND ON THE SHARP EDGE WHICH CAME APART. DEALER WILL NOT REPLACE THE HANDLE BECAUSE HYUNDAI HAS NOT RECALLED THE 2004 MODELS WHICH HAS THE ***SAME PROBLEM**AS THE 2003 MODEL. *TR

Aug 19, 2010 Latches/locks/linkages 93,000 mi

INSIDE DOOR HANDLES THIN COVERING (APPEARS TO BE ALUMINUM) IS PEELING APART AND I HAVE CUT MY HAND ON THE SHARP EDGE WHICH CAME APART. DEALER WILL NOT REPLACE THE HANDLE BECAUSE HYUNDAI HAS NOT RECALLED THE 2004 MODELS WHICH HAS THE ***SAME PROBLEM**AS THE 2003 MODEL. *TR

Aug 19, 2010 Structure 93,000 mi

INSIDE DOOR HANDLES THIN COVERING (APPEARS TO BE ALUMINUM) IS PEELING APART AND I HAVE CUT MY HAND ON THE SHARP EDGE WHICH CAME APART. DEALER WILL NOT REPLACE THE HANDLE BECAUSE HYUNDAI HAS NOT RECALLED THE 2004 MODELS WHICH HAS THE ***SAME PROBLEM**AS THE 2003 MODEL. *TR

Aug 10, 2010 Engine And Engine Cooling 85,000 mi

2004 HYUNDAI SONATA GLS DIES RANDOMLY WHEN STOPPED AT A RED LIGHT OR TURNING AT A LOW RATE OF SPEED, THEN STARTS RIGHT UP AND MAY NOT DO IT AGAIN FOR A MONTH OR A FEW DAYS. CHECK ENGINE LIGHT DOES NOT COME ON AND VEHICLE RUNS GREAT BESIDES DYING IN TRAFFIC WHICH COULD CAUSE A CRASH. *TR

Aug 10, 2010 Engine And Engine Cooling 85,000 mi

2004 HYUNDAI SONATA GLS DIES RANDOMLY WHEN STOPPED AT A RED LIGHT OR TURNING AT A LOW RATE OF SPEED, THEN STARTS RIGHT UP AND MAY NOT DO IT AGAIN FOR A MONTH OR A FEW DAYS. CHECK ENGINE LIGHT DOES NOT COME ON AND VEHICLE RUNS GREAT BESIDES DYING IN TRAFFIC WHICH COULD CAUSE A CRASH. *TR

Aug 1, 2010 Latches/locks/linkages 14,200 mi

CHROME IS PEELING OFF THE INTERIOR DOOR HANDLES CAUSING CUTS TO HANDS/FINGERS ON MY 2004 HYUNDAI SONATA. *TR

Aug 1, 2010 Structure 14,200 mi

CHROME IS PEELING OFF THE INTERIOR DOOR HANDLES CAUSING CUTS TO HANDS/FINGERS ON MY 2004 HYUNDAI SONATA. *TR

Aug 1, 2010 Latches/locks/linkages 14,200 mi

CHROME IS PEELING OFF THE INTERIOR DOOR HANDLES CAUSING CUTS TO HANDS/FINGERS ON MY 2004 HYUNDAI SONATA. *TR

Aug 1, 2010 Structure 14,200 mi

CHROME IS PEELING OFF THE INTERIOR DOOR HANDLES CAUSING CUTS TO HANDS/FINGERS ON MY 2004 HYUNDAI SONATA. *TR

Jul 28, 2010 Air Bags 53,840 mi

I ENTERED MY CAR AND STARTED UP THE IGNITION AND THE AIRBAG LIGHT WENT ON. MY CAR IS A 2004 HYUNDAI SONATA. I TOOK MY CAR TO A MECHANIC AND HE USED A DIAGNOSTIC TOOL IN AN ATTEMPT TO LOCATE THE PROBLEM. THE TOOL REPORTED THAT THERE WAS NO PROBLEM, HOWEVER, THE AIRBAG LIGHT WAS STILL ON. I TOOK MY C...

Jul 28, 2010 Air Bags 53,840 mi

I ENTERED MY CAR AND STARTED UP THE IGNITION AND THE AIRBAG LIGHT WENT ON. MY CAR IS A 2004 HYUNDAI SONATA. I TOOK MY CAR TO A MECHANIC AND HE USED A DIAGNOSTIC TOOL IN AN ATTEMPT TO LOCATE THE PROBLEM. THE TOOL REPORTED THAT THERE WAS NO PROBLEM, HOWEVER, THE AIRBAG LIGHT WAS STILL ON. I TOOK MY C...

Mar 14, 2010 Latches/locks/linkages 85,000 mi

2004 HYUNDAI SONATA. BUILT IIN FEBRUARY 2004, THE CHROME PLATING OF THE INTERIOR DOOR HANDLE CAME LOOSE. OUR HANDS HAVE BEEN CUT SEVERAL TIMES BY THE SHARP EDGES OF THE CHROME THAT IS PEELING BACK. FINALLY HAD TO PEEL THE CHROME OFF AND SAND THE EDGES. *TR

Mar 14, 2010 Structure 85,000 mi

2004 HYUNDAI SONATA. BUILT IIN FEBRUARY 2004, THE CHROME PLATING OF THE INTERIOR DOOR HANDLE CAME LOOSE. OUR HANDS HAVE BEEN CUT SEVERAL TIMES BY THE SHARP EDGES OF THE CHROME THAT IS PEELING BACK. FINALLY HAD TO PEEL THE CHROME OFF AND SAND THE EDGES. *TR

Mar 14, 2010 Latches/locks/linkages 85,000 mi

2004 HYUNDAI SONATA. BUILT IIN FEBRUARY 2004, THE CHROME PLATING OF THE INTERIOR DOOR HANDLE CAME LOOSE. OUR HANDS HAVE BEEN CUT SEVERAL TIMES BY THE SHARP EDGES OF THE CHROME THAT IS PEELING BACK. FINALLY HAD TO PEEL THE CHROME OFF AND SAND THE EDGES. *TR

Mar 14, 2010 Structure 85,000 mi

2004 HYUNDAI SONATA. BUILT IIN FEBRUARY 2004, THE CHROME PLATING OF THE INTERIOR DOOR HANDLE CAME LOOSE. OUR HANDS HAVE BEEN CUT SEVERAL TIMES BY THE SHARP EDGES OF THE CHROME THAT IS PEELING BACK. FINALLY HAD TO PEEL THE CHROME OFF AND SAND THE EDGES. *TR

Jan 26, 2010 Air Bags 55,000 mi

AIR BAG LIGHT. PLEASE HELP ,I HAVE REPORTED THIS TO YOU BEFORE. MY AIR BAGS ARE DEFECTED. THE DEALER SUPPOSE TO HAD REPAIRED THEM AT LEAST 7 TIMES. EVERYTHING HAS BEEN REPLACED EXCEPT THE AIR BAGS ITSELF. I CAN NOT GET MY CAR INSPECTED BECAUSE OF THIS.SOMEBODY IS GOING TO DIE BECAUSE OF THE AIRBAGS....

Jan 26, 2010 Air Bags 55,000 mi

AIR BAG LIGHT. PLEASE HELP ,I HAVE REPORTED THIS TO YOU BEFORE. MY AIR BAGS ARE DEFECTED. THE DEALER SUPPOSE TO HAD REPAIRED THEM AT LEAST 7 TIMES. EVERYTHING HAS BEEN REPLACED EXCEPT THE AIR BAGS ITSELF. I CAN NOT GET MY CAR INSPECTED BECAUSE OF THIS.SOMEBODY IS GOING TO DIE BECAUSE OF THE AIRBAGS....

Dec 14, 2009 Exterior Lighting 57,446 mi

EMERGENCY FLASHERS BEGAN FLASHING FOR NO APPARENT REASON AND WOULD NOT BE TURNED OFF. THEN TRYING TO USE THE KEYLESS ENTRY DOOR OPENER, THE LOCKS BEGAN LOCKING AND UNLOCKING. WHEN THE CAR WAS RUNNING THIS STOPPED. WE TOOK IT TO THE DEALER AND THEY REPLACED THE ETAC MODULE, THEN THE ENTIRE FUSE BO...

Dec 14, 2009 Latches/locks/linkages 57,446 mi

EMERGENCY FLASHERS BEGAN FLASHING FOR NO APPARENT REASON AND WOULD NOT BE TURNED OFF. THEN TRYING TO USE THE KEYLESS ENTRY DOOR OPENER, THE LOCKS BEGAN LOCKING AND UNLOCKING. WHEN THE CAR WAS RUNNING THIS STOPPED. WE TOOK IT TO THE DEALER AND THEY REPLACED THE ETAC MODULE, THEN THE ENTIRE FUSE BO...

Dec 14, 2009 Exterior Lighting 57,446 mi

EMERGENCY FLASHERS BEGAN FLASHING FOR NO APPARENT REASON AND WOULD NOT BE TURNED OFF. THEN TRYING TO USE THE KEYLESS ENTRY DOOR OPENER, THE LOCKS BEGAN LOCKING AND UNLOCKING. WHEN THE CAR WAS RUNNING THIS STOPPED. WE TOOK IT TO THE DEALER AND THEY REPLACED THE ETAC MODULE, THEN THE ENTIRE FUSE BO...

Dec 14, 2009 Latches/locks/linkages 57,446 mi

EMERGENCY FLASHERS BEGAN FLASHING FOR NO APPARENT REASON AND WOULD NOT BE TURNED OFF. THEN TRYING TO USE THE KEYLESS ENTRY DOOR OPENER, THE LOCKS BEGAN LOCKING AND UNLOCKING. WHEN THE CAR WAS RUNNING THIS STOPPED. WE TOOK IT TO THE DEALER AND THEY REPLACED THE ETAC MODULE, THEN THE ENTIRE FUSE BO...

Dec 3, 2009 Latches/locks/linkages 60,000 mi

I HAVE A 2004 HYUNDAI SONATA - SAME PROBLEM AS WITH THE 2002-2003 LISTED BELOW - THIS SHOULD NOT HAVE BEEN CLOSED. RECALL CAMPAIGN 09V171000 HAS 1 RELATED INVESTIGATION(S) NHTSA ACTION NUMBER: PE08071 VEHICLE MAKE / MODEL: MODEL YEAR(S): HYUNDAI / SONATA 2002 MANUFACTURER: HYUNDA...

Dec 3, 2009 Latches/locks/linkages 60,000 mi

I HAVE A 2004 HYUNDAI SONATA - SAME PROBLEM AS WITH THE 2002-2003 LISTED BELOW - THIS SHOULD NOT HAVE BEEN CLOSED. RECALL CAMPAIGN 09V171000 HAS 1 RELATED INVESTIGATION(S) NHTSA ACTION NUMBER: PE08071 VEHICLE MAKE / MODEL: MODEL YEAR(S): HYUNDAI / SONATA 2002 MANUFACTURER: HYUNDA...

Dec 3, 2009 Latches/locks/linkages 60,000 mi

I HAVE A 2004 HYUNDAI SONATA - SAME PROBLEM AS WITH THE 2002-2003 LISTED BELOW - THIS SHOULD NOT HAVE BEEN CLOSED. RECALL CAMPAIGN 09V171000 HAS 1 RELATED INVESTIGATION(S) NHTSA ACTION NUMBER: PE08071 VEHICLE MAKE / MODEL: MODEL YEAR(S): HYUNDAI / SONATA 2002 MANUFACTURER: HYUNDA...

Dec 3, 2009 Latches/locks/linkages 60,000 mi

I HAVE A 2004 HYUNDAI SONATA - SAME PROBLEM AS WITH THE 2002-2003 LISTED BELOW - THIS SHOULD NOT HAVE BEEN CLOSED. RECALL CAMPAIGN 09V171000 HAS 1 RELATED INVESTIGATION(S) NHTSA ACTION NUMBER: PE08071 VEHICLE MAKE / MODEL: MODEL YEAR(S): HYUNDAI / SONATA 2002 MANUFACTURER: HYUNDA...

Nov 10, 2009 Structure 138,000 mi

RECALL ON 2004 HYUNDAI. I CALLED 5 DEALERS TO HAVE THEM INSPECT MY CAR, DUE TO THE RECALL I RECEIVED ABOUT POSSIBLE FRAME RUSTING. THE WAIT IS ANY WHERE FROM 10 DAYS TO A MONTH, JUST TO HAVE THEM LOOK AT THE FRAME. I EXPLAINED THAT MY CAR IS SHOWING THE SIGNS OF DAMAGED RUSTED FRAME. I REQUESTED ...

Nov 10, 2009 Structure 138,000 mi

RECALL ON 2004 HYUNDAI. I CALLED 5 DEALERS TO HAVE THEM INSPECT MY CAR, DUE TO THE RECALL I RECEIVED ABOUT POSSIBLE FRAME RUSTING. THE WAIT IS ANY WHERE FROM 10 DAYS TO A MONTH, JUST TO HAVE THEM LOOK AT THE FRAME. I EXPLAINED THAT MY CAR IS SHOWING THE SIGNS OF DAMAGED RUSTED FRAME. I REQUESTED ...

Nov 3, 2009 Electrical System 12,000 mi

04 HYUNDAI HORN BLOWING ALL THE TIME. *TR

Nov 3, 2009 Electrical System 12,000 mi

04 HYUNDAI HORN BLOWING ALL THE TIME. *TR

Oct 30, 2009 Latches/locks/linkages 34,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 HYUNDAI SONATA. IN FEBRUARY 2009, THE TOP EDGE OF THE INTERIOR DOOR HANDLE DEVELOPED CRACKS. AS A CONSEQUENCE SHE INJURED HERSELF WHILE OPENING THE DOOR. SHE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALERSHIP TO BE INSPECTED AND WAS TOLD THAT THE PART FOR THE REPAIR WOULD COST $70.00. T...

Oct 30, 2009 Latches/locks/linkages 34,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 HYUNDAI SONATA. IN FEBRUARY 2009, THE TOP EDGE OF THE INTERIOR DOOR HANDLE DEVELOPED CRACKS. AS A CONSEQUENCE SHE INJURED HERSELF WHILE OPENING THE DOOR. SHE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALERSHIP TO BE INSPECTED AND WAS TOLD THAT THE PART FOR THE REPAIR WOULD COST $70.00. T...

Oct 12, 2009 Structure 75,000 mi

RE: HYUNDAI '04 SONATA - BOUGHT NEW AT KEY HYUNDAI BRANFORD CT RECEIVED RECALL NOTICE RE RUSTING SUBFRAMES. ISSUES I'VE HAD OVER LAST 12 MONTHS: STEERING WHEEL PULLING TO ONE SIDE - ALIGNMENT WAY OFF - FIXED, PROBLEM RECURRED. INTERMITTENT NOISES COMING FROM ?WHEELS STEERING COLUMN, ESP.WHEN TU...

Oct 12, 2009 Structure 75,000 mi

RE: HYUNDAI '04 SONATA - BOUGHT NEW AT KEY HYUNDAI BRANFORD CT RECEIVED RECALL NOTICE RE RUSTING SUBFRAMES. ISSUES I'VE HAD OVER LAST 12 MONTHS: STEERING WHEEL PULLING TO ONE SIDE - ALIGNMENT WAY OFF - FIXED, PROBLEM RECURRED. INTERMITTENT NOISES COMING FROM ?WHEELS STEERING COLUMN, ESP.WHEN TU...

Sep 30, 2009 Latches/locks/linkages 88,000 mi

THE CHROME PLATING ON THE PASSENGER SIDE DOOR HANDLE AS WORN TO THE POINT WHERE IT HAS CRACKED AND LEFT A SHARP EDGE ON MY 2004 HYUNDAI SONATA. THIS CAUSED A RECALL OF 2002-2003 HYUNDAI SONATAS 09V-171. *TR

Sep 30, 2009 Latches/locks/linkages 88,000 mi

THE CHROME PLATING ON THE PASSENGER SIDE DOOR HANDLE AS WORN TO THE POINT WHERE IT HAS CRACKED AND LEFT A SHARP EDGE ON MY 2004 HYUNDAI SONATA. THIS CAUSED A RECALL OF 2002-2003 HYUNDAI SONATAS 09V-171. *TR

Sep 16, 2009 Structure

CHROME COVERING IS PEELING FROM HANDLES AND SHIFTER RESULTING IN PIECES BEING STUCK IN MY HAND AND CUTS. *TR

Sep 16, 2009 Structure

CHROME COVERING IS PEELING FROM HANDLES AND SHIFTER RESULTING IN PIECES BEING STUCK IN MY HAND AND CUTS. *TR

Aug 31, 2009 Latches/locks/linkages 51,900 mi

2004 HYUNDAI SONATA - INTERIOR DOOR HANDLE CAUSED HAND LACERATION BY PEELING CHROME PLATING /CRACK IN DOOR HANDLE ASSEMBLY. *TR

Aug 31, 2009 Structure 51,900 mi

2004 HYUNDAI SONATA - INTERIOR DOOR HANDLE CAUSED HAND LACERATION BY PEELING CHROME PLATING /CRACK IN DOOR HANDLE ASSEMBLY. *TR

Aug 31, 2009 Latches/locks/linkages 51,900 mi

2004 HYUNDAI SONATA - INTERIOR DOOR HANDLE CAUSED HAND LACERATION BY PEELING CHROME PLATING /CRACK IN DOOR HANDLE ASSEMBLY. *TR

Aug 31, 2009 Structure 51,900 mi

2004 HYUNDAI SONATA - INTERIOR DOOR HANDLE CAUSED HAND LACERATION BY PEELING CHROME PLATING /CRACK IN DOOR HANDLE ASSEMBLY. *TR

Aug 30, 2009 Latches/locks/linkages

2004 HYUNDAI SONATA - THE INTERIOR HANDLES HAVE DEVELOPED VERY SHARP EDGES WHICH WE DID NOT NOTICE UNTIL I SLICED MY MIDDLE FINGER OPEN YESTERDAY WHILE TRYING TO OPEN THE DOOR. UPON CLOSER INSPECTION, BOTH FRONT DOOR HANDLES HAVE RAZOR-SHARP EDGES IN PLACES. I HAVE NOT YET HAD THE OPPORTUNITY TO C...

Aug 30, 2009 Latches/locks/linkages

2004 HYUNDAI SONATA - THE INTERIOR HANDLES HAVE DEVELOPED VERY SHARP EDGES WHICH WE DID NOT NOTICE UNTIL I SLICED MY MIDDLE FINGER OPEN YESTERDAY WHILE TRYING TO OPEN THE DOOR. UPON CLOSER INSPECTION, BOTH FRONT DOOR HANDLES HAVE RAZOR-SHARP EDGES IN PLACES. I HAVE NOT YET HAD THE OPPORTUNITY TO C...

Aug 17, 2009 Structure

SEEMS TO BE A DEFECT IN THE DOOR HANDLES...WE HAVE FLAKING OF THE CHROME FINISH ON OUR 2004 SONATA AS WELL, PRIMARILY DRIVER'S DOOR. *TR

Aug 17, 2009 Latches/locks/linkages

SEEMS TO BE A DEFECT IN THE DOOR HANDLES...WE HAVE FLAKING OF THE CHROME FINISH ON OUR 2004 SONATA AS WELL, PRIMARILY DRIVER'S DOOR. *TR

Aug 17, 2009 Structure

SEEMS TO BE A DEFECT IN THE DOOR HANDLES...WE HAVE FLAKING OF THE CHROME FINISH ON OUR 2004 SONATA AS WELL, PRIMARILY DRIVER'S DOOR. *TR

Aug 17, 2009 Latches/locks/linkages

SEEMS TO BE A DEFECT IN THE DOOR HANDLES...WE HAVE FLAKING OF THE CHROME FINISH ON OUR 2004 SONATA AS WELL, PRIMARILY DRIVER'S DOOR. *TR

Jul 21, 2009 Wheels

THE PAINTED ALLOY WHEELS ON MY 2004 HYUNDAI SONATA ARE BUBBLING, PITTING AND CORRODING RESULTING IN REGULAR AND UNEXPECTED LOSS OF AIR. THE PAINT IS COMING OFF IN LARGE PIECES. THE DAMAGE IS NECESSITATING AIR FILL-UP PRIOR TO MOVING VEHICLE ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS. NUMEROUS TRIPS TO TIRE SHOP TO "F...

Jul 21, 2009 Wheels

THE PAINTED ALLOY WHEELS ON MY 2004 HYUNDAI SONATA ARE BUBBLING, PITTING AND CORRODING RESULTING IN REGULAR AND UNEXPECTED LOSS OF AIR. THE PAINT IS COMING OFF IN LARGE PIECES. THE DAMAGE IS NECESSITATING AIR FILL-UP PRIOR TO MOVING VEHICLE ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS. NUMEROUS TRIPS TO TIRE SHOP TO "F...

Jul 17, 2009 Latches/locks/linkages 40,000 mi

ON MY 2004 HYUNDAI SONATA, THE CHROME DOOR HANDLE HAS BEEN PEELING AWAY SINCE 2007, RESULTING IN A SHARP, JAGGED EDGE THAT I HAVE CUT MY HAND ON NUMEROUS TIMES. I NOTICE THAT THERE IS ALREADY A RECALL ORDER FOR THE 2003 SONATAS FOR THIS SAME ISSUE UNDER ACTION #PE08071, BUT IT APPEARS THAT THE 2...

Jul 17, 2009 Latches/locks/linkages 40,000 mi

ON MY 2004 HYUNDAI SONATA, THE CHROME DOOR HANDLE HAS BEEN PEELING AWAY SINCE 2007, RESULTING IN A SHARP, JAGGED EDGE THAT I HAVE CUT MY HAND ON NUMEROUS TIMES. I NOTICE THAT THERE IS ALREADY A RECALL ORDER FOR THE 2003 SONATAS FOR THIS SAME ISSUE UNDER ACTION #PE08071, BUT IT APPEARS THAT THE 2...

Jul 15, 2009 Air Bags 53,689 mi

AIR BAG LIGHT STAYS ON WHEN DRIVING CAR. CALLED DEALERSHIP AND THEY TOLD ME IT IS NOT UNDER WARRANTY BECAUSE ITS OVER FIVE YEARS OLD AND HAS 53,704, IS THIS NOT A SAFETY ISSUE? AND COVERED BY LAW? *TR

Jul 15, 2009 Air Bags 53,689 mi

AIR BAG LIGHT STAYS ON WHEN DRIVING CAR. CALLED DEALERSHIP AND THEY TOLD ME IT IS NOT UNDER WARRANTY BECAUSE ITS OVER FIVE YEARS OLD AND HAS 53,704, IS THIS NOT A SAFETY ISSUE? AND COVERED BY LAW? *TR

Jun 30, 2009 Air Bags Crash 74,000 mi

WAS IN A CAR ACCIDENT ON JUNE 21, 2009. I HAD SIGNIFICANT FRONT END DAMAGE TO MY VEHICLE DUE TO SOMEONE RUNNING A STOP SIGN. HOWEVER, MY AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY ON THE PASSENGER OR DRIVER SIDE. *TR

Jun 30, 2009 Air Bags Crash 74,000 mi

WAS IN A CAR ACCIDENT ON JUNE 21, 2009. I HAD SIGNIFICANT FRONT END DAMAGE TO MY VEHICLE DUE TO SOMEONE RUNNING A STOP SIGN. HOWEVER, MY AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY ON THE PASSENGER OR DRIVER SIDE. *TR

Jun 29, 2009 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 19,000 mi

DISC BRAKE PAD SEPARATION RESULTED IN SEVERE ROTOR WEAR AND LOSS OF BRAKES ON ALL FOUR WHEELS. LOW MILEAGE ON VEHICLE, 19K, ORIGINAL BRAKE PADS. REPLACED ROTORS AND BRAKE PADS, OLD PARTS AVAILABLE. *TR

Jun 29, 2009 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 19,000 mi

DISC BRAKE PAD SEPARATION RESULTED IN SEVERE ROTOR WEAR AND LOSS OF BRAKES ON ALL FOUR WHEELS. LOW MILEAGE ON VEHICLE, 19K, ORIGINAL BRAKE PADS. REPLACED ROTORS AND BRAKE PADS, OLD PARTS AVAILABLE. *TR

Jun 24, 2009 Fuel System, Gasoline 76,177 mi

I HAVE A 2004 HYUNDAI SONATA V6 THAT GIVES ME PROBLEMS WHEN I FILL THE GAS TANK UP. I KNOW THAT THIS MIGHT SOUND CRAZY BUT, WHEN I GO TO START THE CAR, IT WILL NOT TURN OVER. I RECENTLY HAD A MAJOR TUNE-UP DONE ON THE VEHICLE ALONG WITH CHANGING THE TIMING BELT. WHEN I FILL UP MY CAR, I HAVE TO I...

Jun 24, 2009 Fuel System, Gasoline 76,177 mi

I HAVE A 2004 HYUNDAI SONATA V6 THAT GIVES ME PROBLEMS WHEN I FILL THE GAS TANK UP. I KNOW THAT THIS MIGHT SOUND CRAZY BUT, WHEN I GO TO START THE CAR, IT WILL NOT TURN OVER. I RECENTLY HAD A MAJOR TUNE-UP DONE ON THE VEHICLE ALONG WITH CHANGING THE TIMING BELT. WHEN I FILL UP MY CAR, I HAVE TO I...

Jun 23, 2009 Visibility 115,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 HYUNDAI SONATA. WHILE DRIVING 15 MPH, THE REARVIEW MIRROR FELL OFF THE WINDSHIELD. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE WINDSHIELD DELAMINATED, WHICH MEANT THAT THE GLASS WAS NO LONGER ABLE TO HOLD THE MIRROR IN PLACE. THE INSURANCE COMPANY HAD TO REPLACE THE ENTIRE WINDSHIELD. ...

Jun 23, 2009 Visibility 115,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 HYUNDAI SONATA. WHILE DRIVING 15 MPH, THE REARVIEW MIRROR FELL OFF THE WINDSHIELD. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE WINDSHIELD DELAMINATED, WHICH MEANT THAT THE GLASS WAS NO LONGER ABLE TO HOLD THE MIRROR IN PLACE. THE INSURANCE COMPANY HAD TO REPLACE THE ENTIRE WINDSHIELD. ...

Jun 12, 2009 Air Bags 53,700 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 HYUNDAI SONATA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG LIGHT REMAINS ILLUMINATED IN HER VEHICLE AND DOES NOT TURN OFF. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A MECHANIC AND THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE WIRING LOCATED UNDER THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT WAS LOOSE OR A SHORTAGE WAS PRESENT...

Jun 12, 2009 Electrical System 53,700 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 HYUNDAI SONATA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG LIGHT REMAINS ILLUMINATED IN HER VEHICLE AND DOES NOT TURN OFF. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A MECHANIC AND THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE WIRING LOCATED UNDER THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT WAS LOOSE OR A SHORTAGE WAS PRESENT...

Jun 12, 2009 Air Bags 53,700 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 HYUNDAI SONATA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG LIGHT REMAINS ILLUMINATED IN HER VEHICLE AND DOES NOT TURN OFF. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A MECHANIC AND THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE WIRING LOCATED UNDER THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT WAS LOOSE OR A SHORTAGE WAS PRESENT...

Jun 12, 2009 Electrical System 53,700 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 HYUNDAI SONATA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG LIGHT REMAINS ILLUMINATED IN HER VEHICLE AND DOES NOT TURN OFF. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A MECHANIC AND THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE WIRING LOCATED UNDER THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT WAS LOOSE OR A SHORTAGE WAS PRESENT...

May 17, 2009 Structure

CHIPPING PAINT ON DOOR HANDLES ESPECIALLY ON THE ONES THAT ARE LESS USED. PAINT NOT MATCHING WHEN REPAIRS ARE DONE. *TR

May 17, 2009 Structure

CHIPPING PAINT ON DOOR HANDLES ESPECIALLY ON THE ONES THAT ARE LESS USED. PAINT NOT MATCHING WHEN REPAIRS ARE DONE. *TR

May 15, 2009 Air Bags 90,000 mi

THERE IS SOMETHING REALLY WRONG WITH THE AIR BAGS WITH THE 2004 HYUNDAI SONATA. IF YOU READ THE COMPLAINTS, I HAD THE MOST PROBLEMS. WHAT IS IT GOING TO TAKE FOR A RECALL., FOR SOMEONE TO LOSE THEIR LIFE. DO THE RIGHT THING BECAUSE PEOPLE LIVES DEPEND ON YOU. *TR

May 15, 2009 Air Bags 90,000 mi

THERE IS SOMETHING REALLY WRONG WITH THE AIR BAGS WITH THE 2004 HYUNDAI SONATA. IF YOU READ THE COMPLAINTS, I HAD THE MOST PROBLEMS. WHAT IS IT GOING TO TAKE FOR A RECALL., FOR SOMEONE TO LOSE THEIR LIFE. DO THE RIGHT THING BECAUSE PEOPLE LIVES DEPEND ON YOU. *TR

Dec 18, 2008 Power Train Crash 22,000 mi

I OPERATE A 2004 HYUNDAI SONATA. IT EQUIPPED WITH SHIFTRONIC FEATURE, WHERE YOU ABLE TO OVERDRIVE A REGULAR AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION BY MANUALLY SWITCHING TO DESIRED GEAR. HOWEVER, IT HAS OWN LOGIC NOT TO ALLOW YOU TO SWITCH TO INAPPROPRIATE GEAR LEADING TO OVERSTRESS AND/OR DAMAGE ENGINE OR TRANSMISS...

Dec 18, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 44,100 mi

WHILE DRIVING MY 2004 HYUNDAI SONATA AT LOW SPEED, THE ENGINE SUDDENLY DIED. THIS CAUSED ME TO LOSE POWER STEERING AND POWER BRAKES. FORTUNATELY THERE WAS SPACE FOR ME TO PULL TO THE CURB AND NO ONE WAS BEHIND ME. AFTER AN HOUR OR SO OF TRYING THE CAR STARTED UP AND I DROVE IT HOME. THREE DAYS LATER...

Dec 18, 2008 Power Train Crash 22,000 mi

I OPERATE A 2004 HYUNDAI SONATA. IT EQUIPPED WITH SHIFTRONIC FEATURE, WHERE YOU ABLE TO OVERDRIVE A REGULAR AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION BY MANUALLY SWITCHING TO DESIRED GEAR. HOWEVER, IT HAS OWN LOGIC NOT TO ALLOW YOU TO SWITCH TO INAPPROPRIATE GEAR LEADING TO OVERSTRESS AND/OR DAMAGE ENGINE OR TRANSMISS...

Dec 18, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 44,100 mi

WHILE DRIVING MY 2004 HYUNDAI SONATA AT LOW SPEED, THE ENGINE SUDDENLY DIED. THIS CAUSED ME TO LOSE POWER STEERING AND POWER BRAKES. FORTUNATELY THERE WAS SPACE FOR ME TO PULL TO THE CURB AND NO ONE WAS BEHIND ME. AFTER AN HOUR OR SO OF TRYING THE CAR STARTED UP AND I DROVE IT HOME. THREE DAYS LATER...

Nov 14, 2008 Air Bags Crash 65,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 HYUNDAI SONATA. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 10 MPH, ANOTHER VEHICLE CRASHED INTO THE DRIVER'S SIDE OF THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE. THE DRIVER'S SIDE DOORS WERE COMPLETELY SMASHED IN AND THE FRAME WAS BENT. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THE DRIVER OF THE VEHICLE SUSTAINED MA...

Nov 14, 2008 Air Bags Crash 65,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 HYUNDAI SONATA. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 10 MPH, ANOTHER VEHICLE CRASHED INTO THE DRIVER'S SIDE OF THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE. THE DRIVER'S SIDE DOORS WERE COMPLETELY SMASHED IN AND THE FRAME WAS BENT. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THE DRIVER OF THE VEHICLE SUSTAINED MA...

Oct 25, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 120,000 mi

2004 HYNDAI SONATA STALLS ON HIGHWAY. *TR

Oct 25, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 120,000 mi

2004 HYNDAI SONATA STALLS ON HIGHWAY. *TR

Sep 27, 2008 Electrical System Fire 96,500 mi

DROVE CAR 3 MILES FROM POINT A TO POINT B. IT WAS PARKED AT POINT B FOR APPROX 45 MINUTES. THEN DRIVEN 300FT TO POINT C. WHEN I GOT OUT OF THE CAR, I SMELLED SOMETHING UNUSUAL BUT I THOUGHT IT WAS THE AUTO SHOP NEXT DOOR. WHEN I WENT INTO THE STORE, AN EMPLOYEE LOOKED THROUGH THE GLASS WINDOW AN...

Sep 27, 2008 Electrical System Fire 96,500 mi

DROVE CAR 3 MILES FROM POINT A TO POINT B. IT WAS PARKED AT POINT B FOR APPROX 45 MINUTES. THEN DRIVEN 300FT TO POINT C. WHEN I GOT OUT OF THE CAR, I SMELLED SOMETHING UNUSUAL BUT I THOUGHT IT WAS THE AUTO SHOP NEXT DOOR. WHEN I WENT INTO THE STORE, AN EMPLOYEE LOOKED THROUGH THE GLASS WINDOW AN...

Aug 25, 2008 Air Bags 40,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 HYUNDAI SONATA. WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, THE AIR BAG LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER AND THEY STATED THAT THE AIR BAG NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN DIAGNOSED SEVERAL DIFFERENT TIMES; HOWEVER, THE FAI...

Aug 25, 2008 Air Bags 40,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 HYUNDAI SONATA. WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, THE AIR BAG LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER AND THEY STATED THAT THE AIR BAG NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN DIAGNOSED SEVERAL DIFFERENT TIMES; HOWEVER, THE FAI...

Aug 18, 2008 Air Bags 55,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 HYUNDAI SONATA. WHEN THE IGNITION WAS TURNED ON, THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT WOULD ILLUMINATE ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE LIGHT REMAINED ILLUMINATED UNTIL THE ENGINE WAS TURNED OFF. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE AUTHORIZED DEALER AND THEY STATED THAT THE FAILURE WAS RELAT...

Aug 18, 2008 Air Bags 55,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 HYUNDAI SONATA. WHEN THE IGNITION WAS TURNED ON, THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT WOULD ILLUMINATE ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE LIGHT REMAINED ILLUMINATED UNTIL THE ENGINE WAS TURNED OFF. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE AUTHORIZED DEALER AND THEY STATED THAT THE FAILURE WAS RELAT...

Aug 1, 2008 Electrical System 62,022 mi

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 WARNING, IN THE MIDDLE OF THE VERY BUSY INTERSECTION. BOTH TIME THE BATTERY WAS REPLACE BY RICK CASE HYUNDAI, STATED BAD BATTERY. *TR

Aug 1, 2008 Electrical System 62,022 mi

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 WARNING, IN THE MIDDLE OF THE VERY BUSY INTERSECTION. BOTH TIME THE BATTERY WAS REPLACE BY RICK CASE HYUNDAI, STATED BAD BATTERY. *TR

Feb 19, 2008 Power Train 47,500 mi

HYUNDAI SONATA, 5 SPEED, 2005, 4 CYLINDER, 47,500 MILES, APPROXIMATELY 4 YEARS OLD. THERE WAS A LOT OF PLAY IN THE CLUTCH, BUT IT STILL ENGAGED. ONCE ENGAGED HOWEVER, THE VEHICLE WAS SLOW TO BUILD UP SPEED. TOOK IT TO KEY HYUNDAI, THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS PURCHASED. WAS IMMEDIATELY TOLD THAT THEIR 5 ...

Feb 19, 2008 Power Train 47,500 mi

HYUNDAI SONATA, 5 SPEED, 2005, 4 CYLINDER, 47,500 MILES, APPROXIMATELY 4 YEARS OLD. THERE WAS A LOT OF PLAY IN THE CLUTCH, BUT IT STILL ENGAGED. ONCE ENGAGED HOWEVER, THE VEHICLE WAS SLOW TO BUILD UP SPEED. TOOK IT TO KEY HYUNDAI, THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS PURCHASED. WAS IMMEDIATELY TOLD THAT THEIR 5 ...

Jan 2, 2008 Electrical System 98,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 HYUNDAI SONATA. THE WIRES UNDER THE HOOD WERE MELTING IN THE CLIMATE CONTROL ASSEMBLY. THIS IS THE SECOND TIME THAT THE CLIMATE CONTROL ASSEMBLY HAS BEEN REPLACED. AS A RESULT, THE INSULATION IS MELTING FROM THE WIRES AND CAUSING THEM TO BECOME BARE. THE CURRENT MILEAG...

Jan 2, 2008 Electrical System 98,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 HYUNDAI SONATA. THE WIRES UNDER THE HOOD WERE MELTING IN THE CLIMATE CONTROL ASSEMBLY. THIS IS THE SECOND TIME THAT THE CLIMATE CONTROL ASSEMBLY HAS BEEN REPLACED. AS A RESULT, THE INSULATION IS MELTING FROM THE WIRES AND CAUSING THEM TO BECOME BARE. THE CURRENT MILEAG...

Nov 6, 2007 Seats 44,990 mi

INCIDENT: 2004 HYUNDAI SONATA LX LEFT REAR SEAT FOLDABLE SEAT BACK RELEASE BUTTON DOES NOT SNAP BACK AFTER BEING PRESSED FOR FOLDING DOWN THE SEAT BACK. THUS, WHEN SEAT BACK IS FOLDED INTO THE UPRIGHT POSITION AGAIN, LOCK DOES NOT SNAP AND ENGAGE, LEAVING THE SEAT BACK LOOSE. IN CASE OF BREAKING OR ...

Nov 6, 2007 Seats 44,990 mi

INCIDENT: 2004 HYUNDAI SONATA LX LEFT REAR SEAT FOLDABLE SEAT BACK RELEASE BUTTON DOES NOT SNAP BACK AFTER BEING PRESSED FOR FOLDING DOWN THE SEAT BACK. THUS, WHEN SEAT BACK IS FOLDED INTO THE UPRIGHT POSITION AGAIN, LOCK DOES NOT SNAP AND ENGAGE, LEAVING THE SEAT BACK LOOSE. IN CASE OF BREAKING OR ...

Jul 17, 2007 Tires 50,515 mi

TIRE VALVE STEM FAILED ON 2004 HYUNDAI SONATA. THERE WERE DEFECTIVE WHEEL COVERS. ALL TIRES WERE REPLACED ON THIS VEHICLE ON 11-10-2006. MILEAGE WA S37,063. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO DEALER FOR TIRE ROTATION ON 6-21-2007. *AK ON 6-26-2007 WHILE TRAVELLING AT 70+ MPH ON THE INTERSTATE, I EXPER...

Jul 17, 2007 Wheels 50,515 mi

TIRE VALVE STEM FAILED ON 2004 HYUNDAI SONATA. THERE WERE DEFECTIVE WHEEL COVERS. ALL TIRES WERE REPLACED ON THIS VEHICLE ON 11-10-2006. MILEAGE WA S37,063. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO DEALER FOR TIRE ROTATION ON 6-21-2007. *AK ON 6-26-2007 WHILE TRAVELLING AT 70+ MPH ON THE INTERSTATE, I EXPER...

Jul 17, 2007 Tires 50,515 mi

TIRE VALVE STEM FAILED ON 2004 HYUNDAI SONATA. THERE WERE DEFECTIVE WHEEL COVERS. ALL TIRES WERE REPLACED ON THIS VEHICLE ON 11-10-2006. MILEAGE WA S37,063. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO DEALER FOR TIRE ROTATION ON 6-21-2007. *AK ON 6-26-2007 WHILE TRAVELLING AT 70+ MPH ON THE INTERSTATE, I EXPER...

Jul 17, 2007 Wheels 50,515 mi

TIRE VALVE STEM FAILED ON 2004 HYUNDAI SONATA. THERE WERE DEFECTIVE WHEEL COVERS. ALL TIRES WERE REPLACED ON THIS VEHICLE ON 11-10-2006. MILEAGE WA S37,063. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO DEALER FOR TIRE ROTATION ON 6-21-2007. *AK ON 6-26-2007 WHILE TRAVELLING AT 70+ MPH ON THE INTERSTATE, I EXPER...

May 10, 2007 Power Train 40,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 HYUNDAI SONATA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AT 40,000 MILES, THE VEHICLE'S CLUTCH FAILED TO ENGAGE WHEN SWITCHING BETWEEN FIRST AND THIRD GEAR. THE FAILURE CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO ONLY USE FOURTH GEAR. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER WHO STATED THAT A NEW CLUTCH ASSEMBLY ...

May 10, 2007 Power Train 40,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 HYUNDAI SONATA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AT 40,000 MILES, THE VEHICLE'S CLUTCH FAILED TO ENGAGE WHEN SWITCHING BETWEEN FIRST AND THIRD GEAR. THE FAILURE CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO ONLY USE FOURTH GEAR. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER WHO STATED THAT A NEW CLUTCH ASSEMBLY ...

Jan 6, 2007 Visibility

THE LEFT AND RIGHT SIDE MIRRORS ARE LOSING CLARITY IMPAIRING VISION. I WILL BE TAKING IT TO DEALER FOR REPAIR. *NM

Jan 6, 2007 Visibility

THE LEFT AND RIGHT SIDE MIRRORS ARE LOSING CLARITY IMPAIRING VISION. I WILL BE TAKING IT TO DEALER FOR REPAIR. *NM

Oct 10, 2006 Tires

I WAS DRIVING TO ARIZONA FROM TEXAS ON INTERSTATE 10 IN A RAIN STORM WHEN MY CAR STARTED TO FISHTAIL. I THOUGHT IT WAS HYDROPLANING, BUT IT WAS SOON TOTALLY OUT OF CONTROL AND I STARTED TO APPLY THE BRAKES. MY CAR STARTED SPINNING AND SPUN ACROSS THE 15 FOOT GRASSY MEDIAN WHICH SLOPED DOWN ABOUT T...

Oct 10, 2006 Tires

I WAS DRIVING TO ARIZONA FROM TEXAS ON INTERSTATE 10 IN A RAIN STORM WHEN MY CAR STARTED TO FISHTAIL. I THOUGHT IT WAS HYDROPLANING, BUT IT WAS SOON TOTALLY OUT OF CONTROL AND I STARTED TO APPLY THE BRAKES. MY CAR STARTED SPINNING AND SPUN ACROSS THE 15 FOOT GRASSY MEDIAN WHICH SLOPED DOWN ABOUT T...

Aug 9, 2006 Power Train

I PURCHASED MY CAR IN JANUARY OF 2005 (IT'S A 2004 MODEL, PURCHASED NEW). I'VE BEEN DRIVING A STANDARD SHIFT FOR 8 YEARS. STARTING IN MID JULY, I BEGAN TO EXPERIENCE PROBLEMS ACCELERATING. TAKING IT IN TO THE SHOP, I WAS INFORMED THE CLUTCH HAD "BURNED OUT", AND WOULD NEED TO BE COMPLETELY REPLAC...

Aug 9, 2006 Power Train

I PURCHASED MY CAR IN JANUARY OF 2005 (IT'S A 2004 MODEL, PURCHASED NEW). I'VE BEEN DRIVING A STANDARD SHIFT FOR 8 YEARS. STARTING IN MID JULY, I BEGAN TO EXPERIENCE PROBLEMS ACCELERATING. TAKING IT IN TO THE SHOP, I WAS INFORMED THE CLUTCH HAD "BURNED OUT", AND WOULD NEED TO BE COMPLETELY REPLAC...

Aug 3, 2006 Wheels

18 MONTHS AFTER PURCHASING MY 2004 HYUNDAI SONATA BRAND NEW. THE REAR WHEEL BEARING SEIZED CAUSING MY TIRE TO DRAG WHILE DRIVING AND THE TIRE THEN POPPED. I WAS ABLE TO HAVE THE WHEEL BEARING REPLACED UNDER WARRANTY. HOWEVER, THEY WOULD NOT COVER THE TIRE. *JB

Aug 3, 2006 Suspension

18 MONTHS AFTER PURCHASING MY 2004 HYUNDAI SONATA BRAND NEW. THE REAR WHEEL BEARING SEIZED CAUSING MY TIRE TO DRAG WHILE DRIVING AND THE TIRE THEN POPPED. I WAS ABLE TO HAVE THE WHEEL BEARING REPLACED UNDER WARRANTY. HOWEVER, THEY WOULD NOT COVER THE TIRE. *JB

Aug 3, 2006 Wheels

18 MONTHS AFTER PURCHASING MY 2004 HYUNDAI SONATA BRAND NEW. THE REAR WHEEL BEARING SEIZED CAUSING MY TIRE TO DRAG WHILE DRIVING AND THE TIRE THEN POPPED. I WAS ABLE TO HAVE THE WHEEL BEARING REPLACED UNDER WARRANTY. HOWEVER, THEY WOULD NOT COVER THE TIRE. *JB

Aug 3, 2006 Suspension

18 MONTHS AFTER PURCHASING MY 2004 HYUNDAI SONATA BRAND NEW. THE REAR WHEEL BEARING SEIZED CAUSING MY TIRE TO DRAG WHILE DRIVING AND THE TIRE THEN POPPED. I WAS ABLE TO HAVE THE WHEEL BEARING REPLACED UNDER WARRANTY. HOWEVER, THEY WOULD NOT COVER THE TIRE. *JB

Jun 15, 2006 Tires 22,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED AFTER HAVING A FLAT TIRE DUE TO A ROAD HAZARD, THE DEALER PERFORMED AN INSPECTION AND IT WAS DETERMINED THE TREAD DEPTH WAS DEPLETED. THE TIRES WERE REPLACED. THE TIRES WERE MICHELIN MXD4 PLUS H 205/165/115. ADDITIONALLY, THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION WAS SLIPPING INTO GEARS...

Jun 15, 2006 Power Train 22,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED AFTER HAVING A FLAT TIRE DUE TO A ROAD HAZARD, THE DEALER PERFORMED AN INSPECTION AND IT WAS DETERMINED THE TREAD DEPTH WAS DEPLETED. THE TIRES WERE REPLACED. THE TIRES WERE MICHELIN MXD4 PLUS H 205/165/115. ADDITIONALLY, THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION WAS SLIPPING INTO GEARS...

Jun 15, 2006 Tires 22,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED AFTER HAVING A FLAT TIRE DUE TO A ROAD HAZARD, THE DEALER PERFORMED AN INSPECTION AND IT WAS DETERMINED THE TREAD DEPTH WAS DEPLETED. THE TIRES WERE REPLACED. THE TIRES WERE MICHELIN MXD4 PLUS H 205/165/115. ADDITIONALLY, THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION WAS SLIPPING INTO GEARS...

Jun 15, 2006 Power Train 22,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED AFTER HAVING A FLAT TIRE DUE TO A ROAD HAZARD, THE DEALER PERFORMED AN INSPECTION AND IT WAS DETERMINED THE TREAD DEPTH WAS DEPLETED. THE TIRES WERE REPLACED. THE TIRES WERE MICHELIN MXD4 PLUS H 205/165/115. ADDITIONALLY, THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION WAS SLIPPING INTO GEARS...

Jun 4, 2006 Air Bags Crash 15,420 mi

I WAS GOING ABOUT 35 MILES PER HOUR AND REAR ENDED A ANOTHER VEHICLE AND MY DRIVERS AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY. I WAS NOT HURT, BUT MY DAUGHTER IN THE BACK SEAT WAS. *NM

Jun 4, 2006 Air Bags Crash 15,420 mi

I WAS GOING ABOUT 35 MILES PER HOUR AND REAR ENDED A ANOTHER VEHICLE AND MY DRIVERS AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY. I WAS NOT HURT, BUT MY DAUGHTER IN THE BACK SEAT WAS. *NM

May 11, 2006 Wheels

AFTER BUYING NEW TIRES FOR MY 2004 HYUNDAI SONATA, I STARTED EXPERIENCING FLAT TIRES ON MY FRONT TIRES. ALL FLATS INVOLVED PROBLEMS WITH VALVE STEMS. IT SEEMS THAT THE WHEEL COVERS ON THIS CAR ARE NOT MEANT FOR SOME BRANDS OF REPLACEMENT TIRES. THE TORQUE OF THE FRONT WHEEL SEEMS TO CAUSE THE WHE...

May 11, 2006 Wheels

I HAVE HAD SEVERAL VALVE STEM FAILURES AFTER THE REPLACEMENT OF TIRES ON MY 2004 HYUNDAI SONATA. THE WHEEL COVERS SHIFT AND CUT THE VALVE STEMS AND HAVE LEFT US WITH RAPID AIR LOSS. PLEASE REFER TO YOUR CASE NUMBER PE05-059. I HAVE EVEN HAD NEW WHEEL COVERS PLACED ON THE VEHICLE, BUT THEY HAVE AL...

May 11, 2006 Wheels

I HAVE HAD SEVERAL VALVE STEM FAILURES AFTER THE REPLACEMENT OF TIRES ON MY 2004 HYUNDAI SONATA. THE WHEEL COVERS SHIFT AND CUT THE VALVE STEMS AND HAVE LEFT US WITH RAPID AIR LOSS. PLEASE REFER TO YOUR CASE NUMBER PE05-059. I HAVE EVEN HAD NEW WHEEL COVERS PLACED ON THE VEHICLE, BUT THEY HAVE AL...

May 11, 2006 Wheels

AFTER BUYING NEW TIRES FOR MY 2004 HYUNDAI SONATA, I STARTED EXPERIENCING FLAT TIRES ON MY FRONT TIRES. ALL FLATS INVOLVED PROBLEMS WITH VALVE STEMS. IT SEEMS THAT THE WHEEL COVERS ON THIS CAR ARE NOT MEANT FOR SOME BRANDS OF REPLACEMENT TIRES. THE TORQUE OF THE FRONT WHEEL SEEMS TO CAUSE THE WHE...

May 11, 2006 Wheels

I HAVE HAD SEVERAL VALVE STEM FAILURES AFTER THE REPLACEMENT OF TIRES ON MY 2004 HYUNDAI SONATA. THE WHEEL COVERS SHIFT AND CUT THE VALVE STEMS AND HAVE LEFT US WITH RAPID AIR LOSS. PLEASE REFER TO YOUR CASE NUMBER PE05-059. I HAVE EVEN HAD NEW WHEEL COVERS PLACED ON THE VEHICLE, BUT THEY HAVE AL...

May 11, 2006 Wheels

I HAVE HAD SEVERAL VALVE STEM FAILURES AFTER THE REPLACEMENT OF TIRES ON MY 2004 HYUNDAI SONATA. THE WHEEL COVERS SHIFT AND CUT THE VALVE STEMS AND HAVE LEFT US WITH RAPID AIR LOSS. PLEASE REFER TO YOUR CASE NUMBER PE05-059. I HAVE EVEN HAD NEW WHEEL COVERS PLACED ON THE VEHICLE, BUT THEY HAVE AL...

Apr 17, 2006 Air Bags Crash 40,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A CRASH AND THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THE VEHICLE WAS STRUCK BROAD SIDED ON THE PASSENGER SIDE BETWEEN BOTH DOORS. BOTH PASSENGERS OF THE VEHICLE WERE WEARING SEAT BELTS AND RECEIVED ONLY MINOR INJURIES. THE VEHICLE WAS...

Apr 17, 2006 Air Bags Crash 40,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A CRASH AND THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THE VEHICLE WAS STRUCK BROAD SIDED ON THE PASSENGER SIDE BETWEEN BOTH DOORS. BOTH PASSENGERS OF THE VEHICLE WERE WEARING SEAT BELTS AND RECEIVED ONLY MINOR INJURIES. THE VEHICLE WAS...

Mar 23, 2006 Power Train 10,000 mi

MY 2004 HYUNDAI SONATA HAS BEEN HAVING CLUTCH AND FLYWHEEL PROBLEMS STARTING AT LESS THAN 10,000 MILES. IT IS NOW AT 40,000 MILES AND IT'S GETTING WORSE. I'VE HAD MECHANICS (NOT BIASED HYUNDAI PERSONAL) TELL ME THAT THE FLY WHEEL IS MOST LIKELY WARPED, CAUSING THE CLUTCH TO SHIMMY AND SLIP UNDER L...

Mar 23, 2006 Power Train 10,000 mi

MY 2004 HYUNDAI SONATA HAS BEEN HAVING CLUTCH AND FLYWHEEL PROBLEMS STARTING AT LESS THAN 10,000 MILES. IT IS NOW AT 40,000 MILES AND IT'S GETTING WORSE. I'VE HAD MECHANICS (NOT BIASED HYUNDAI PERSONAL) TELL ME THAT THE FLY WHEEL IS MOST LIKELY WARPED, CAUSING THE CLUTCH TO SHIMMY AND SLIP UNDER L...

Mar 22, 2006 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 12,384 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING A POPPING NOISE CAN BE HEARD WHILE APPLYING THE BRAKES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP AND IT WAS FOUND THAT ALL FOUR ROTORS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN ALERTED.

Mar 22, 2006 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 12,384 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING A POPPING NOISE CAN BE HEARD WHILE APPLYING THE BRAKES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP AND IT WAS FOUND THAT ALL FOUR ROTORS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN ALERTED.

Feb 21, 2006 Suspension 883 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHEN THE ROAD SLANTED TO THE RIGHT, THE VEHICLE PULLED TO THE RIGHT. THE DEALERSHIP WHERE THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED, AS WELL AS ANOTHER DEALERSHIP, ALIGNED THE VEHICLE. THIS HAS NOT REPAIRED THE PROBLEM. UPDATED 03/15/06

Feb 21, 2006 Suspension 883 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHEN THE ROAD SLANTED TO THE RIGHT, THE VEHICLE PULLED TO THE RIGHT. THE DEALERSHIP WHERE THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED, AS WELL AS ANOTHER DEALERSHIP, ALIGNED THE VEHICLE. THIS HAS NOT REPAIRED THE PROBLEM. UPDATED 03/15/06

Dec 2, 2005 Air Bags Crash 2,118 mi

DT: THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A CRASH. UPON IMPACT, FRONT AND SIDE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. ALSO, THE SEAT BELTS DID NOT RESTRAIN THE CONTACT AND HER PASSENGER IN THE SEATS. THE CONTACT WAS THROWN INTO THE STEERING WHEEL, AND THE PASSENGER HIT THE WINDSHIELD. BOTH SUSTAINED SERI...

Dec 2, 2005 Seat Belts Crash 2,118 mi

DT: THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A CRASH. UPON IMPACT, FRONT AND SIDE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. ALSO, THE SEAT BELTS DID NOT RESTRAIN THE CONTACT AND HER PASSENGER IN THE SEATS. THE CONTACT WAS THROWN INTO THE STEERING WHEEL, AND THE PASSENGER HIT THE WINDSHIELD. BOTH SUSTAINED SERI...

Dec 2, 2005 Air Bags Crash 2,118 mi

DT: THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A CRASH. UPON IMPACT, FRONT AND SIDE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. ALSO, THE SEAT BELTS DID NOT RESTRAIN THE CONTACT AND HER PASSENGER IN THE SEATS. THE CONTACT WAS THROWN INTO THE STEERING WHEEL, AND THE PASSENGER HIT THE WINDSHIELD. BOTH SUSTAINED SERI...

Dec 2, 2005 Seat Belts Crash 2,118 mi

DT: THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A CRASH. UPON IMPACT, FRONT AND SIDE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. ALSO, THE SEAT BELTS DID NOT RESTRAIN THE CONTACT AND HER PASSENGER IN THE SEATS. THE CONTACT WAS THROWN INTO THE STEERING WHEEL, AND THE PASSENGER HIT THE WINDSHIELD. BOTH SUSTAINED SERI...

Nov 28, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 26,500 mi

DT: THE CONTACT EXPERIENCED PROBLEMS WITH STARTING THE VEHICLE ON TWO OCCASIONS. WHEN IT OCCURRED THE FIRST TIME HE ATTEMPTED THREE TIMES BEFORE THE ENGINE TURNED OVER. THE SECOND TIME THE KEY REMAINED IN THE IGNITION FOR FOUR MINUTES BEFORE THE VEHICLE WOULD START. ALSO, THE DEALER STATED THE P...

Nov 28, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 26,500 mi

DT: THE CONTACT EXPERIENCED PROBLEMS WITH STARTING THE VEHICLE ON TWO OCCASIONS. WHEN IT OCCURRED THE FIRST TIME HE ATTEMPTED THREE TIMES BEFORE THE ENGINE TURNED OVER. THE SECOND TIME THE KEY REMAINED IN THE IGNITION FOR FOUR MINUTES BEFORE THE VEHICLE WOULD START. ALSO, THE DEALER STATED THE P...

Sep 15, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 9,970 mi

NEAR ACCIDENT REPORT DUE TO A POSSIBLE BRAKE LOCK UP OF THE 2004 HYUNDAI SONATA.*MR WHEN THE CONSUMER ATTEMPTED TO CHANGE LANES,THE VEHICLE SWERVED TO THE RIGHT, MADE A 360 DEGREE TURN AND SKIDDED TO A STOP ON A GRASSY SHOULDER. *JB

Sep 15, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 9,970 mi

NEAR ACCIDENT REPORT DUE TO A POSSIBLE BRAKE LOCK UP OF THE 2004 HYUNDAI SONATA.*MR WHEN THE CONSUMER ATTEMPTED TO CHANGE LANES,THE VEHICLE SWERVED TO THE RIGHT, MADE A 360 DEGREE TURN AND SKIDDED TO A STOP ON A GRASSY SHOULDER. *JB

Sep 7, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 9,970 mi

DT: WHILE DRIVING ON SEPTEMBER 4, 2005 ON 1-95 2004 AT 6 MPH THE HYUNDAI SONATA WAS INVOLVED IN A NEAR MISS ACCIDENT DUE TO THE BRAKES LOCKING. THE CONSUMER'S WAS IN THE MIDDLE LANE AND HAD DECIDED TO OVERTAKE THE CAR AHEAD. THE CONSUMER MOVED TO THE LEFT LANE AND NOTICED THAT THE SPEED WAS M...

Sep 7, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 9,970 mi

DT: WHILE DRIVING ON SEPTEMBER 4, 2005 ON 1-95 2004 AT 6 MPH THE HYUNDAI SONATA WAS INVOLVED IN A NEAR MISS ACCIDENT DUE TO THE BRAKES LOCKING. THE CONSUMER'S WAS IN THE MIDDLE LANE AND HAD DECIDED TO OVERTAKE THE CAR AHEAD. THE CONSUMER MOVED TO THE LEFT LANE AND NOTICED THAT THE SPEED WAS M...

Aug 2, 2005 Fuel System, Gasoline

2004 HYUNDAI SONATA HAD COMPLETE FUEL SYSTEM REPLACED.*MR THE CONSUMER COULD HEAR LOAD MOANING AND RUMBLING NOISES LIKE PRESSURE BUILDING UP IN THE GAS TANK. THE DEALER REPLACED THE FUEL PUMP TWICE BUT THE PROBLEM RECURRED. *NM

Aug 2, 2005 Fuel System, Gasoline

2004 HYUNDAI SONATA HAD COMPLETE FUEL SYSTEM REPLACED.*MR THE CONSUMER COULD HEAR LOAD MOANING AND RUMBLING NOISES LIKE PRESSURE BUILDING UP IN THE GAS TANK. THE DEALER REPLACED THE FUEL PUMP TWICE BUT THE PROBLEM RECURRED. *NM

Feb 15, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

MY VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT IN DECEMBER 2004, WHILE DRIVING MY 2004 HYUNDAI SONOTA. TRAFFICE WAS HEAVY AND A DRIVER, 3 CARS AHEAD, SLAMMED ON HER BRAKES AS ALL THOSE BEHIND HER DID. I HAD AMPLE TIME TO STOP BUT THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKES REPEATEDLY KEPT TURNING. MY CAR CONTINUED TO HIT THE DRIV...

Feb 15, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

MY VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT IN DECEMBER 2004, WHILE DRIVING MY 2004 HYUNDAI SONOTA. TRAFFICE WAS HEAVY AND A DRIVER, 3 CARS AHEAD, SLAMMED ON HER BRAKES AS ALL THOSE BEHIND HER DID. I HAD AMPLE TIME TO STOP BUT THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKES REPEATEDLY KEPT TURNING. MY CAR CONTINUED TO HIT THE DRIV...

Feb 3, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control 9,000 mi

AFTER STARTING THE VEHICLE, IT ACCELERATED FORWARD. THE CAUSE WAS NOT DETERMINED. PLEASE PROVIDE MORE INFORMATION. *JB

Feb 3, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control 9,000 mi

AFTER STARTING THE VEHICLE, IT ACCELERATED FORWARD. THE CAUSE WAS NOT DETERMINED. PLEASE PROVIDE MORE INFORMATION. *JB

Jan 18, 2005 Suspension 95 mi

WHILE DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS THE VEHICLE PULLED TO THE LEFT. THE DEALER STATED THE VEHICLE NEEDED A FRONT ALIGNMENT. PLEASE PROVIDE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. *JB

Jan 18, 2005 Suspension 95 mi

WHILE DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS THE VEHICLE PULLED TO THE LEFT. THE DEALER STATED THE VEHICLE NEEDED A FRONT ALIGNMENT. PLEASE PROVIDE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. *JB

Dec 20, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

CONSUMER APPLIED THE BRAKES, AND THE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR WHILE TRAVELING 40 MPH. CONSUMER'S VEHICLE REAR ENDED ANOTHER VEHICLE. UPON IMPACT, AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY DRIVER'S SEAT BELT BECAME UNATTACHED IN THE COLLISION.*AK THE DRIVER SUSTAINED INJURIES AND WENT TO THE HOSPITAL BY CAR. THE ...

Dec 20, 2004 Air Bags Crash

CONSUMER APPLIED THE BRAKES, AND THE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR WHILE TRAVELING 40 MPH. CONSUMER'S VEHICLE REAR ENDED ANOTHER VEHICLE. UPON IMPACT, AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY DRIVER'S SEAT BELT BECAME UNATTACHED IN THE COLLISION.*AK THE DRIVER SUSTAINED INJURIES AND WENT TO THE HOSPITAL BY CAR. THE ...

Dec 20, 2004 Seat Belts Crash

CONSUMER APPLIED THE BRAKES, AND THE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR WHILE TRAVELING 40 MPH. CONSUMER'S VEHICLE REAR ENDED ANOTHER VEHICLE. UPON IMPACT, AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY DRIVER'S SEAT BELT BECAME UNATTACHED IN THE COLLISION.*AK THE DRIVER SUSTAINED INJURIES AND WENT TO THE HOSPITAL BY CAR. THE ...

Dec 20, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

CONSUMER APPLIED THE BRAKES, AND THE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR WHILE TRAVELING 40 MPH. CONSUMER'S VEHICLE REAR ENDED ANOTHER VEHICLE. UPON IMPACT, AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY DRIVER'S SEAT BELT BECAME UNATTACHED IN THE COLLISION.*AK THE DRIVER SUSTAINED INJURIES AND WENT TO THE HOSPITAL BY CAR. THE ...

Dec 20, 2004 Air Bags Crash

CONSUMER APPLIED THE BRAKES, AND THE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR WHILE TRAVELING 40 MPH. CONSUMER'S VEHICLE REAR ENDED ANOTHER VEHICLE. UPON IMPACT, AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY DRIVER'S SEAT BELT BECAME UNATTACHED IN THE COLLISION.*AK THE DRIVER SUSTAINED INJURIES AND WENT TO THE HOSPITAL BY CAR. THE ...

Dec 20, 2004 Seat Belts Crash

CONSUMER APPLIED THE BRAKES, AND THE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR WHILE TRAVELING 40 MPH. CONSUMER'S VEHICLE REAR ENDED ANOTHER VEHICLE. UPON IMPACT, AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY DRIVER'S SEAT BELT BECAME UNATTACHED IN THE COLLISION.*AK THE DRIVER SUSTAINED INJURIES AND WENT TO THE HOSPITAL BY CAR. THE ...

Nov 8, 2004 Air Bags Crash

2004 HYUNDAI SONATA WAS INVOLVED IN A SEVERE SIDE IMPACT, STRUCK BY A DODGE DURANGO. IMPACT WAS CENTERED ON THE DRIVERS SIDE DOOR AND RESULTED IN AN APPROXIMYATE 1 FOOT OF INTRUSION. MAX CRUSH OCCURRED JUST FORWARD OF THE B-PILLAR. B-PILLAR WAS PUSHED INTO THE SEAT AND THE LEADING EDGE OF THE DO...

Nov 8, 2004 Air Bags Crash

2004 HYUNDAI SONATA WAS INVOLVED IN A SEVERE SIDE IMPACT, STRUCK BY A DODGE DURANGO. IMPACT WAS CENTERED ON THE DRIVERS SIDE DOOR AND RESULTED IN AN APPROXIMYATE 1 FOOT OF INTRUSION. MAX CRUSH OCCURRED JUST FORWARD OF THE B-PILLAR. B-PILLAR WAS PUSHED INTO THE SEAT AND THE LEADING EDGE OF THE DO...

Sep 21, 2004 Fuel System, Gasoline 3,200 mi

WHILE PARKED FUEL FUMES ESCAPED FROM THE VEHICLE. *AK TANK AND SEALS WHERE REPLACED PROBLEM STILL OCCURED. *TC

Sep 21, 2004 Fuel System, Gasoline 3,200 mi

WHILE PARKED FUEL FUMES ESCAPED FROM THE VEHICLE. *AK TANK AND SEALS WHERE REPLACED PROBLEM STILL OCCURED. *TC

Sep 14, 2004 Air Bags Crash

WHILE DRIVING ON I97, A VW CABRIOLET CHANGED FROM 2/3 OF EXIT TO RIGHT TO PULLING DIRECTLY IN FRONT OF ME PERPENDICULAR. I VEER TO LEFT, JAMMED ON BRAKES BUT HIT HIS DRIVER SIDE DOOR (ORIGIN SPEED 50-55 MPH) THEN CONTINUUED INTO A STEEL GUARDRAIL HEAD ON, THEN PULLED OUT MOST OF THE RAIL AND JOLTED...

Sep 14, 2004 Air Bags Crash

WHILE DRIVING ON I97, A VW CABRIOLET CHANGED FROM 2/3 OF EXIT TO RIGHT TO PULLING DIRECTLY IN FRONT OF ME PERPENDICULAR. I VEER TO LEFT, JAMMED ON BRAKES BUT HIT HIS DRIVER SIDE DOOR (ORIGIN SPEED 50-55 MPH) THEN CONTINUUED INTO A STEEL GUARDRAIL HEAD ON, THEN PULLED OUT MOST OF THE RAIL AND JOLTED...

Sep 3, 2004 Vehicle Speed Control 272 mi

VEHICLE STALLED ON TWO SEPARATE OCCASIONS WHILE DRIVING 45-50 MPH. VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER, WHO REPLACED THE THROTTLE SENSOR THE FIRST TIME, BUT PROBLEM RECURRED. VEHICLE WAS TOWED BACK TO THE DEALER. CONSUMER HAD A CONCERN OF PICKING THE VEHICLE UP. *AK

Sep 3, 2004 Vehicle Speed Control 272 mi

VEHICLE STALLED ON TWO SEPARATE OCCASIONS WHILE DRIVING 45-50 MPH. VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER, WHO REPLACED THE THROTTLE SENSOR THE FIRST TIME, BUT PROBLEM RECURRED. VEHICLE WAS TOWED BACK TO THE DEALER. CONSUMER HAD A CONCERN OF PICKING THE VEHICLE UP. *AK