10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
1 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
1 / 0
Average Mileage:
55,489 miles

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problem #2

Jun 072018

Sonata

  • 110,978 miles
The contact owns a 2005 Hyundai Sonata. While the vehicle was at an independent mechanic for routine maintenance, the technician informed the contact that the subframe was rusted. The vehicle was then taken to suntrup Hyundai wentzville (971 wilmer rd, wentzville, mo 63385, (636) 887-8711) where it was confirmed that the subframe was rusted. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and a case was filed. The failure mileage was 110,978.

- Wentzille, MO, USA

problem #1

May 212008

Sonata

  • miles
The 2005 Hyundai Sonata gls has several problems that should be under warranty and recalled, close to the 2006 recalls. We own a company and have purchased over 12 to 14 Hyundai. We have found that the Sonata gls 2005 has problems with the airbag deployment, seatbelt restraint, the front tires are closer to the back & not centered on the wheel well (has been this way since purchased, but they do not correct.), have electrical problems & that unibody type frame & so on. In an accident where a truck left the tail gate down & a ladder hit the windshield, the car was then parked, turned off, the keys taking out of the ignition & then began looking for the cell phone then proceeded to open the door to get out infer all that the driver's side airbag deployed which also caused the front driver's seat belt to lock up & can not be pulled out to wear. Hyundai states that this is not warranted even though it was deployed after the accident occured. Hyundai had a great warranty 10 years ago. They do not stand up to their warranty as before & I have found that some of the warranty has changed. I have switched to Toyota. Hyundai has done nothing so far to correct.

- Dickinson, TX, USA