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really awful- Crashes / Fires:
- 1 / 0
- Injuries / Deaths:
- 0 / 0
- Average Mileage:
- 94,783 miles
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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
- Jackson, NJ, USA
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 VIN was not included in the recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 120,000. Updated 11/30/13
- Palm Bay, FL, USA
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 included in the recall campaign. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 78,000.
- Norristown, PA, USA
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 covered (I am in so-called "salt belt"). when I called the dealer back, I was told that my VIN is not included in the recall. The dealer then called Hyundai and dealer called me back stating that Hyundai would not cover. This hole can get larger and potentially cause the wheel to fall off while driving. My approx mileage is only 42K. Why is it not covered"!?!?!" I'm getting the run around.
- Horsham, PA, USA
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 referenced NHTSA campaign number: 09V124000 (suspension) but was advised by the manufacturer that the VIN was not included in the recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 90,000.
- Toms River, NJ, USA
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 in car with driver can attest to no pot holes or other noted objects anywhere in area of tire markings on paved street. Auto required full tow to closest dealership.
- Houston, TX, USA
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.
- Mechanicsville, MD, USA
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.
- Columbia, MD, USA
: 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
- Lincoln, NE, USA
- East Petersburg, PA, USA