1.2

hardly worth mentioning
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
149,876 miles

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problem #3

Nov 012013

Sonata 6-cyl

  • 213,627 miles
The sub frame/K frame on my 99 Hyundai Sonata rusted out causing my driver side rear tire and passenger side rear tire to face outwards almost coming off and damaging my left control arm. I heard a loud pop and couldn't figure out what it was then realized the steering wheel was cocked at 180. I had to drive it home which was luckily only 2 minutes down the road, I had to drive 10mph smelling burning rubber.

- Hyde Park, NY, USA

problem #2

Aug 052013

Sonata 6-cyl

  • 165,000 miles
I was pulling in a shopping center turning the steering wheel to the right, I heard a loud bang and got out of car, the drivers side wheel was caved in, had car towed to mechanic, he said the subframe was completely rusted and broke away from the car, and I was lucky that I wasn't going at a higher speed.

- Clarksville, TN, USA

problem #1

Nov 202006

Sonata 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 71,000 miles
: the contact stated while driving 60 mph on normal road conditions, the right wheel passed over a small dip in the road, and the vehicle began pulling to the right. The vehicle was lifted up, and it was noticed that the frame where the control arm was attached had rusted. The dealership was contacted, who suggested to bring the vehicle to a dealer for repairs. The manufacturer was also contacted, who informed the frame was not covered by the warranty. The vehicle remained inoperable after the incident. The contact expressed concern because the frame should be included in the vehicle's 100000 mile warranty.

- Indianapolis, IN, USA