Complaints
41
Crashes
3
Fires
6
Injuries
5
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 1991 Hyundai Sonata Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#17 complaints
Seat Belt Issues
#25 complaints
Automatic Transmission
Fires:1
#33 complaints
Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Emission Control:Catalytic Convertor
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1991 Hyundai Sonata.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seat Belt Issues | 7 | — | — | — | |
| Automatic Transmission | 5 | — | 1 | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Emission Control:Catalytic Convertor | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Ignition:Switch | 2 | — | 2 | — | |
| Electrical System:Starter Assembly | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline | 2 | — | 1 | — | |
| Seat Belts:Front:Retractor | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Airbags | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Alternator/Generator/Regulator | 1 | — | 1 | — | |
| Electrical System:Ignition | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System:Radiator Assembly | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Cooling Unit And Lines | 1 | — | 1 | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Drum | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Steering:Rack And Pinion:Rack | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer:Motor | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Wheel Issues | 1 | — | — | — |
Seat Belt Issues
7
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Automatic Transmission
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Emission Control:Catalytic Convertor
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Ignition:Switch
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
2
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Starter Assembly
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Seat Belts:Front:Retractor
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Airbags
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Alternator/Generator/Regulator
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Ignition
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System:Radiator Assembly
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Transmission / Drivetrain
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Cooling Unit And Lines
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Drum
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Steering:Rack And Pinion:Rack
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Unintended Acceleration
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer:Motor
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Wheel Issues
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
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1991 Hyundai Sonata — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 1991 Hyundai Sonata reliable?
Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 1991 Hyundai Sonata has 41 NHTSA complaints, 3 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Seat Belt Issues with 7 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 1991 Hyundai Sonata?
Top reported problems: Seat Belt Issues (7 complaints); Automatic Transmission (5 complaints); Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Emission Control:Catalytic Convertor (3 complaints). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
How safe is the 1991 Hyundai Sonata?
NHTSA complaints for the 1991 Hyundai Sonata include 3 crash-related reports, 6 fire reports, 5 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 1991 Hyundai Sonata have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 1991 Hyundai Sonata as of the latest data sync. Verify by VIN for the most current status — new recalls can be issued years after a model year ships.
Should I buy a 1991 Hyundai Sonata?
Fewer complaints than typical for this model. That's a good sign, but every individual car is different — the VIN still tells you what happened to this specific one.
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Hyundai Sonata reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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