Complaints
378
Crashes
22
Fires
9
Injuries
15
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 2000 Hyundai Sonata Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#189 complaints
Structure:Frame And Members
Avg mileage:113,303 mi
#230 complaints
Suspension Failures
Avg mileage:127,173 mi
#326 complaints
Suspension:Front
Avg mileage:130,227 mi
Crash-related:1
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2000 Hyundai Sonata.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Structure:Frame And Members | 89 | — | — | 113,303 mi | |
| Suspension Failures | 30 | — | — | 127,173 mi | |
| Suspension:Front | 26 | 1 | — | 130,227 mi | |
| Airbags | 21 | 4 | — | 110,950 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 16 | — | 2 | 109,682 mi | |
| Automatic Transmission | 14 | — | — | 77,620 mi | |
| Air Bags:Frontal | 13 | 9 | — | 85,280 mi | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline | 12 | — | — | 117,000 mi | |
| Engine & Cooling | 10 | — | 1 | 62,554 mi | |
| Electrical System:Wiring | 9 | — | 2 | 102,535 mi | |
| Structural Problems | 9 | — | — | 100,936 mi | |
| Structure:Frame And Members:Underbody Shields | 7 | — | — | 75,240 mi | |
| Air Bags:Side/Window | 6 | 3 | — | 58,500 mi | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 6 | — | — | 83,225 mi | |
| Body Structure | 6 | — | — | 128,594 mi | |
| Suspension:Rear | 6 | 1 | — | 93,750 mi | |
| Steering Defects | 5 | — | — | 127,676 mi | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 5 | — | — | 65,520 mi | |
| Wheel Issues | 5 | — | — | 106,919 mi | |
| Air Bags:Frontal:Sensor/Control Module | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Ignition | 4 | — | 1 | — | |
| Tire Defects | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | 3 | 2 | — | — | |
| Visibility:Power Window Devices And Controls | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Wiring:Front Underhood | 2 | — | 2 | — | |
| Electrical System:Wiring:Interior/Under Dash | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Emission Control | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Gasoline Fuel System | 2 | — | — | — |
Structure:Frame And Members
89
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
113,303
Suspension Failures
30
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
127,173
Suspension:Front
26
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
130,227
Airbags
21
complaints
Crashes
4
Fires
—
Avg Miles
110,950
Electrical Faults
16
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
2
Avg Miles
109,682
Automatic Transmission
14
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
77,620
Air Bags:Frontal
13
complaints
Crashes
9
Fires
—
Avg Miles
85,280
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline
12
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
117,000
Engine & Cooling
10
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
62,554
Electrical System:Wiring
9
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
2
Avg Miles
102,535
Structural Problems
9
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
100,936
Structure:Frame And Members:Underbody Shields
7
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
75,240
Air Bags:Side/Window
6
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
—
Avg Miles
58,500
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
83,225
Body Structure
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
128,594
Suspension:Rear
6
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
93,750
Steering Defects
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
127,676
Unintended Acceleration
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
65,520
Wheel Issues
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
106,919
Air Bags:Frontal:Sensor/Control Module
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Ignition
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Tire Defects
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
3
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Visibility:Power Window Devices And Controls
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Wiring:Front Underhood
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
2
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Wiring:Interior/Under Dash
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Emission Control
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Gasoline Fuel System
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
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2000 Hyundai Sonata — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2000 Hyundai Sonata reliable?
Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 2000 Hyundai Sonata has 378 NHTSA complaints, 22 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Structure:Frame And Members with 89 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2000 Hyundai Sonata?
Top reported problems: Structure:Frame And Members (89 complaints, avg 113,303 mi); Suspension Failures (30 complaints, avg 127,173 mi); Suspension:Front (26 complaints, avg 130,227 mi). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 2000 Hyundai Sonata?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 107,246 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2000 Hyundai Sonata?
NHTSA complaints for the 2000 Hyundai Sonata include 22 crash-related reports, 9 fire reports, 15 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 2000 Hyundai Sonata have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 2000 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 2000 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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