2.2

hardly worth mentioning
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
69,000 miles

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problem #1

Aug 062007

Sonata 4WD 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 69,000 miles
The contact owns a 1999 Hyundai Sonata. While driving 30 mph, the passenger side front wheel collapsed and the vehicle stopped. The vehicle was towed to a local mechanic and he stated that the front upper control arm was rusted and the bolts separated from the frame. The vehicle was towed to the dealer and they were unable to diagnose the cause of failure. The contact felt that the failure was a manufacturer defect. The current and failure mileages were 69,000.

- Fanwood, NJ, USA