10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
1 / 1
Injuries / Deaths:
1 / 0
Average Mileage:
38,240 miles

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problem #4

Apr 122008

Sonata 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 103,000 miles
Engine cradle has rusted out on 1999 Sonata, also causing damaged control arm on right front tire. Repair costs are over $2000. Car has been well maintained throughout its life and has not been involved in any major accidents or collisions. What looked like simple misalignment of right front tire turned out to be a much bigger safety hazard.

- Bloomington, IN, USA

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problem #3

Apr 172003

Sonata

  • miles
The vehicle caught on fire while parked in front of the consumers home.

- Louisville, KY, USA

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problem #2

Nov 072002

Sonata 6-cyl

  • 49,961 miles
Consumer loss control and hit a solid barrier and none of the airbags deployed. Driver sustained a head injury. Prior to the accident the vehicle was taken to the dealer because the air bag light illuminated. The dealer removed and replaced the passenger seat air bag module. The dealer also performed recall 02V105000 related to the side impact air bag wiring harness routing. The rear defogger button flashed intermittently and the A/C and defogger were inoperative. The dealer replaced the control head. The outside rearview mirrors would not move right or left. Dealer found break in wiring in right kick panel. The check engine light illuminated. The dealer replaced the canister purge valve. *

- Rockford, IL, USA

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problem #1

Feb 012002

Sonata

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Engine was leaking oil on top and underneath vehicle. Transmission is slipping. Vehicle will not move. Dealership is aware of problem.

- Baltimore, MD, USA

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