Complaints
293
Crashes
34
Fires
0
Injuries
30
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 2001 Hyundai Sonata Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#151 complaints
Structure:Frame And Members
Avg mileage:123,440 mi
Crash-related:3
#227 complaints
Airbags
Avg mileage:63,033 mi
Crash-related:5
#322 complaints
Suspension Failures
Avg mileage:118,070 mi
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2001 Hyundai Sonata.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Structure:Frame And Members | 51 | 3 | — | 123,440 mi | |
| Airbags | 27 | 5 | — | 63,033 mi | |
| Suspension Failures | 22 | — | — | 118,070 mi | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 11 | 4 | — | 63,460 mi | |
| Air Bags:Frontal | 9 | 9 | — | 70,000 mi | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 9 | — | — | 67,615 mi | |
| Automatic Transmission | 9 | — | — | 58,744 mi | |
| Steering Defects | 9 | 1 | — | 132,710 mi | |
| Body Structure | 9 | 1 | — | 130,500 mi | |
| Air Bags:Frontal:Sensor/Control Module | 7 | 2 | — | 59,938 mi | |
| Engine & Cooling | 7 | — | — | 81,167 mi | |
| Hydraulic Brakes | 7 | — | — | 89,072 mi | |
| Air Bags:Side/Window | 6 | 2 | — | 190,640 mi | |
| Wheel Issues | 6 | — | — | 141,920 mi | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Rotor | 5 | — | — | 18,167 mi | |
| Structure:Frame And Members:Underbody Shields | 5 | — | — | 106,929 mi | |
| Suspension:Front | 5 | — | — | 98,110 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages:Hood:Latch | 4 | 1 | — | — | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Structural Problems | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Tire Defects | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility:Power Window Devices And Controls | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline:Belts And Associated Pulleys | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Gasoline Fuel System | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components | 3 | 1 | — | — | |
| Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Ignition | 2 | — | — | — |
Structure:Frame And Members
51
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
—
Avg Miles
123,440
Airbags
27
complaints
Crashes
5
Fires
—
Avg Miles
63,033
Suspension Failures
22
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
118,070
Unintended Acceleration
11
complaints
Crashes
4
Fires
—
Avg Miles
63,460
Air Bags:Frontal
9
complaints
Crashes
9
Fires
—
Avg Miles
70,000
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
9
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
67,615
Automatic Transmission
9
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
58,744
Steering Defects
9
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
132,710
Body Structure
9
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
130,500
Air Bags:Frontal:Sensor/Control Module
7
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
59,938
Engine & Cooling
7
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
81,167
Hydraulic Brakes
7
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
89,072
Air Bags:Side/Window
6
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
190,640
Wheel Issues
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
141,920
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Rotor
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
18,167
Structure:Frame And Members:Underbody Shields
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
106,929
Suspension:Front
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
98,110
Electrical Faults
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Latches/Locks/Linkages:Hood:Latch
4
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Transmission / Drivetrain
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Structural Problems
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Tire Defects
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Visibility:Power Window Devices And Controls
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline:Belts And Associated Pulleys
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Gasoline Fuel System
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components
3
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Ignition
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
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2001 Hyundai Sonata — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2001 Hyundai Sonata reliable?
Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 2001 Hyundai Sonata has 293 NHTSA complaints, 34 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Structure:Frame And Members with 51 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2001 Hyundai Sonata?
Top reported problems: Structure:Frame And Members (51 complaints, avg 123,440 mi); Airbags (27 complaints, avg 63,033 mi); Suspension Failures (22 complaints, avg 118,070 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 2001 Hyundai Sonata?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 98,783 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2001 Hyundai Sonata?
NHTSA complaints for the 2001 Hyundai Sonata include 34 crash-related reports, 0 fire reports, 30 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 2001 Hyundai Sonata have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 2001 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 2001 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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