Complaints
285
Crashes
36
Fires
2
Injuries
44
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 2004 Hyundai Sonata Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#152 complaints
SUSPENSION
Avg mileage:112,836 mi
Crash-related:1
#243 complaints
AIR BAGS
Avg mileage:126,210 mi
Crash-related:12
Fires:1
#322 complaints
STRUCTURE:BODY
Avg mileage:105,174 mi
Crash-related:2
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2004 Hyundai Sonata.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SUSPENSION | 52 | 1 | — | 112,836 mi | |
| AIR BAGS | 43 | 12 | 1 | 126,210 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 22 | 2 | — | 105,174 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 14 | 1 | 1 | 99,888 mi | |
| STRUCTURE | 13 | — | — | 94,785 mi | |
| STEERING | 12 | — | — | 109,838 mi | |
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES | 11 | — | — | 62,561 mi | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 11 | 1 | — | 83,198 mi | |
| WHEELS | 10 | 1 | — | 144,121 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 7 | 3 | — | 101,400 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS | 7 | — | — | 99,000 mi | |
| ENGINE | 5 | 1 | — | 115,333 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 5 | — | — | 83,120 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 5 | — | — | 65,999 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 5 | 1 | — | 57,188 mi | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 5 | 2 | — | 67,854 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 4 | — | — | 77,842 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN | 4 | 1 | — | 146,983 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY | 4 | — | — | 32,500 mi | |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 3 | 1 | — | 114,667 mi | |
| SEAT BELTS | 3 | 1 | — | 59,474 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR | 3 | — | — | 51,900 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS | 3 | — | — | 92,333 mi | |
| TIRES | 3 | — | — | 36,258 mi | |
| WHEELS:HUB | 3 | — | — | 50,515 mi | |
| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | 2 | 2 | — | 27,710 mi | |
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH | 2 | — | — | 47,000 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 2 | 1 | — | 22,000 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 2 | 2 | — | — | |
| AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW | 1 | 1 | — | — |
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