We found the following complaints for HYUNDAI SONATA (1999)
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Airbag light comes on indicating a failure, atempts to adjust have failed, and after several visits to the dealer all componets and parts have been replaced, including drivers seat with airbag, wiring harness,module. Airbag light continues to come on. On last visit to dealer for repair again after all parts replaced, they have "greased" the connection to remedy the problem.
Consumerloss control and hit a solid barrier and none of the airbags deployed.driver sustained a head injury.prior to the accident the vehicle was taken to the dealer because the air bag light illuminated.the dealer removed and replaced the passenger seat air bag module.the dealer also performed recall 02v105000 related to the side impact air bag wiring harness routing.the rear defogger button flashed intermittently and the a/c and defogger were inoperative.the dealer replaced the control head.the outside rearview mirrors would not move right or left.dealer found break in wiring in right kick panel.the check engine light illuminated.the dealer replaced the canister purge valve.* ph
Air bag light remained illuminated, indicating a malfunction within the system. Cause unknown, also consumerexperienced intermittent problems withtransmission. Please give any further details.
L was stopped on traffic on high way ,and some one, hit me on the back ,the guy was so fast problem more than 75 mph ,than my car float 20 foot ,and hit the car on my front andmy air bags did not deploy oropen , so the question ishyundai sonata 1999 usually have this problem, ????
Noise like a helicopter is in the back seat,to dealer and wheel bearing are gone,parts unavaiable the second time(02/01) sec to backorder,same problem again 02/02)check engine light on sec to a cam sensor,sesorreplaced, at 70mph lite come on and car stalls next is airbag light come on after seat is adjusted(driver) have never had to test them so can only hope that whe n car stalls they will deploy
I purchased my 1999 sonata from a used car dealer & have had numerous problems with the car, its been a nightmare, one problem after another!!!! the crankshaft sensor had to be completely replaced because the component had severely melted, issues with the transmission, abs/airbag warning light on, & have had to change out the half shaft on both drivers/passenger side, numerous tires, brakes but the most severe of all the problems which puts my safety, my 12 yr old son & fiance's safety, along with family/friend's safety at risk is the complete corrosion of the subframe i too to a mechanic today & he told me to not drive this car for anything because it will result in an accident where i can potentially end up hurting myself or other innocent bystanders because hyundai made a defective subframe especially for us that live & drive in hazardous conditions of the wintry/icy elements for 5+months out of the year in upstate new york!!! i will be calling hyundai's customer assistance ctr & fuccillo hyundai(local dealer)& the attorney general for new york.i cannot imagine what could've happened if i drove over a pot hole resulting in my tire(s) falling off especially if i was on the expressway doing 55mph my loved ones or other's loved ones, & myself could've been severely injured or worse dead due to hyundai using a subframe that would severely corrode the subframe especially in the "snow belt" states!!!!! i just hope that i do not have a difficult time having hyundai fix the problem in a speedy fashion without trying to strong arm me into paying for repairs that i am not responsible for because it is an inconvenience being without a vehicle now until it gets repaired.
Dt*: the contact stated the air bag warning light was illuminated.there was a nhtsa recall, #01v347000 , regarding the air bags.the vehicle was not included in the recall due to the vin.
Airbag light is illuminated, hyundai motors stated to the consumer that the problem is with the light and not the airbag, dealer stated that there was a poor connection at the driver's side seatbelt, however consumer has contacted other dealers who state the problem is within the airbag or the light would not be illuminated, consumer is afraid to drive vehicle.
While driving, the air bag light illuminated. The dealership was repaired the problem three times,but the consumer was still having the same problem.
Airbag light remains illuminated when driving.dealer has replaced the airbag module three times and problem still exists.
Airbag light is continuously on. Took vehicle dealer,and they reset computer. Two months later,air baglight was on again.a mechanic statedthat airbags may not deploy in an impact.
Vehicle repair log states that vehicle's srs light stays on.
While driving the air bag sensor light illuminated and stayed on.the dealer was notified. *nlm *scc
Air bag sensor light comes on and stays on.consumer also stated the seatbelt light and engine light stayed on for 5 days.
Consumer states that the airbags do not work, dealership has done all they can to remedy the problem.
Air bag light keeps coming on. Had repaired it,but problem continued to exist. Have had vehiclein shop 9 times for air bag light.
The contact owns a 1999 hyundai sonata.the contact stated that the air bag light illuminated on the instrument panel, which indicated that the air bag was deactivated.the vehicle had a recall regarding the air bags and the dealer replaced the air bag assembly and driver's side air bag, and added a scale tool operation and lt module.eight years later, the air bag light illuminated again.the contact took the vehicle to another dealer to inspect the air bag light and inquire about another recall.while the dealer was inspecting the vehicle, they realized that there were no air bags.the contact stated that the previous dealer was supposed to replace the air bags and he has paperwork stating that the air bags were replaced.he stated that it was unsafe to drive the vehicle for eight years without any air bags.the nhtsa campaign id number was unknown.the current mileage was 76,000 and failure mileage was 12,825.
The air bag light illuminated.the vehicle was taken to the dealer for repair nine times for the air bag light.*nlm *scc
Consumer'ssonwas driving between 30 to 40 mph when another vechicle jumped in front of him.he appliedbrakes, but brakes failed.he lost control and went into a tree . Upon impact,airbag did deploy, but disconnected and landed on driver's seat. He sustained neck and back injuries.
Dt: consumer was involved inan accident while traveling on highway at 55 mph. Another vehicle pulled out in front of consumer's vehicle and it struck the right side of other vehicle. Upon impact,the airbags did not deploy.consumer has not had any work done to the airbags or any other problems with the airbags. The vehicle has been taken to dealer for recall repairs.
Dt:consumer took vehicle for service to dealer. The airbag light was on. Took vehicle to the dealer 3 times for the airbag light. Each time it went to the dealer the airbag light would be off when consumer picked up the vehicle. Light would come back on after a couple of months. Last time vehicle was taken to the dealer with airbag light on dealer said that there was something loose under the seat. On july 25, 2005 consumer's wife was in an accident while driving 20 mph, and the airbags did not deploy. Consumer's vehicle struck the rear of another vehicle and done $3300 dollarsdamage. Applied the brakes before hitting other vehicle. People in the other vehicle were injured and taken to the hospital for neck and shoulder pain. There was construction going on were the accident happened. The road had some loose gravel and dirt on it but the road was dry.
Consumer had been to the dealer regarding airbag light being illuminated dealer stated the light would turn off,a short time later, vehicle stalled, consumer tried to keep control of vehicle, however he hit a curb and the airbags did not deploy, consumer sustained minor injuries.
Air bags did not deploy in a 50mph head-on collision.
Consumer was traveling about35mph on a street andanother vehicle came to a suddenly stop.when consumer looked up he had hit othervehicle from behind. Upon impact,dual airbags didn't deploy, consumer states that airbag light came on 3 times prior to accident and now twice after.consumer hears rattle from trunk.sunroof lining loose.gas pedal vibrates while driving.when riding over bumps, there is a rattle in the right rear of the vehicle.
Consumer was involved in a frontal collision in whichair bags did not deploy, cause unknown.please give any further details.
While driving at any speed the air bag warning lightilluminated. The light would stay on the remainder of the time while vehicle was running. Dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem.
Recall 01v347000 on srswarning light.consumer stated after the recall repairs were done the air bag lightintermittently illuminated while driving. Vehicle has been back to the dealer on three separate occasions, and the problem recurred.
Air bag sensor light comes on/off. Consumer will complete form & add vin#
Driving down the road and my side air bag went off.
Air bag light continues to go on since 2001. First try to fix it 12/01. Up to end of 5 year warranty no cost to me.on 3/19/08 it cost me $93.00 to get the light off.i was told that the floor harness needs to be replaced for a cost of $780.46. Light back on july 08. In sept of 05, i tried to get hyundai customer to get this fixed for me, but hyundai refused to do it, at their cost.my disagreement is there was a recall and they tried; but the problem continues to come back, over and over again.. My contention is they never fixed it, if the light continues to come back on. This should be fixed by them at their cost no matter what it takes. The protection for a long time has not been there for me and my family.can you help? they tried 7 times to fix it and once the warranty was up i did not want to keep paying for nothing.
Cruise control was activated at 60 mph when applying brakes to avoid an accident, but consumer lost control of vehicle and hit retainer wall head-on. Vehicle still maintained 60 mph, and brakes did not deactivate cruise control.eventually, vehicle stopped after consumer turned it off. Passenger's side air bag did not deploy/ seat belt did not lock up, and cruise control would not deactivate.
Upon starting the vehicle, all the warning lights on the dashboard stayed illuminated.the vehicle shut off and didn't restart for 2 days.the dealership performed a diagnostic test, but no failure code was found.the check engine light had come on three times since the consumer had the vehicle.on one occasion, it had taken three attempts to start.after the consumer picked the vehicle up from the shop, it had left the consumer stranded. *sc
The air bag light stays on.the dealer stated that the wiring harness was defective.
Vehicle repair log states that vehicle's battery shorted out.
Dt:consumer owneda 1999 hyundia sonata.consumer had taken vehicleto the dealer because it was overheating.they flushedradiator, cleaned the inside and outside, and replaced the coolant.also, put a new draining plug in the radiator. The dealer said that there was nothing wrong with the cooling fan.thirteen days later on 6-28-05 while vehiclewas parked at a store it caught on fire.when the consumer took it to the dealer, they told him that although he was no expert it was the battery that blueout. The consumer believed that it was the cooling fan that caught on fire.the battery was still partially there and the cooling fanmelted.he contacted the manufacturer, they told him it would be up to the dealer to determine what happened.the consumer said that he could not even get a fire marshal to inspect the damage.the vehicle is currently at the dealership.the firemen that came to put fire out did make a report.to the best of the consumer's knowledge there was no damage to any other vehicle.
Alternator went out which made the electrical system to go out.entire dashboard was not working,also,absbrakes and engine check lights kept blinking.there was an electrical smell.dealer replaced alternator.
The transmission sensors have been replaced several times, i have also complained about transmission problems which dealer stated didnt exist until it went out completely. My biggest problem is with my brakes, they fail from time to time while driving, i once hit a parked car because i had no brake pressure when depressing brake pedal and pumping. Has also happened while in traffic almost causing an accident numerous times, yet dealer says there is nothung wrong with my brakes, i have brought this up everytime i bring my car in for all the other repairs. My airbag wiring is faulty and has been replaced 3 times which i feel is a serious safety issue. My engine stalls occasionally in mid traffic for no apparent reason, yet the recalled part that caused this has been replaced. Dealer offers no explanation and says car is fine.
While driving at various speeds vehicle would start to jerk. Would need to downshift to compensate for jerking. Would stall out intermittently.guages would stop working. Have taken vehicle to dealership,and was informed by mechanic could not locate cause of problem. Mechanic did not test drive vehicle.
Vehicle repair log states car exhibits a no start condition.
Vehicle repair log states car exhibits a no start condition.
Recall# 00 v 259 001/engine stalling: this recall was done in november 13,2000. At the present time the 2 liter v-6 engine is stalling intermittently at low speed. Dealer / manufacturer were notified, and bothstated that the recall was done, and any other repair would be at their cost. Requesting nhtsa to look into this matter to see if this could be a recall repair failure.
Consumerloss control and hit a solid barrier and none of the airbags deployed.driver sustained a head injury.prior to the accident the vehicle was taken to the dealer because the air bag light illuminated.the dealer removed and replaced the passenger seat air bag module.the dealer also performed recall 02v105000 related to the side impact air bag wiring harness routing.the rear defogger button flashed intermittently and the a/c and defogger were inoperative.the dealer replaced the control head.the outside rearview mirrors would not move right or left.dealer found break in wiring in right kick panel.the check engine light illuminated.the dealer replaced the canister purge valve.* ph
The srs light came on and stayed on several times. First the passenger front shoulder belt assembly was replaced but the problem was not solved. The dealer stated the problem was due to poor wire connection to the passenger seat. The dealer attempted to repair each time but was unable to fix the problem.
Consumer was backing out of driveway there was anexplosion with grey smoke in passenger's compartment.currently, driver's side seat belt is tight.
While driving at various speeds vehicle would start to jerk. Would need to downshift to compensate for jerking. Would stall out intermittently.guages would stop working. Have taken vehicle to dealership,and was informed by mechanic could not locate cause of problem. Mechanic did not test drive vehicle.
Alternator went out which made the electrical system to go out.entire dashboard was not working,also,absbrakes and engine check lights kept blinking.there was an electrical smell.dealer replaced alternator.
I purchased my 1999 sonata from a used car dealer & have had numerous problems with the car, its been a nightmare, one problem after another!!!! the crankshaft sensor had to be completely replaced because the component had severely melted, issues with the transmission, abs/airbag warning light on, & have had to change out the half shaft on both drivers/passenger side, numerous tires, brakes but the most severe of all the problems which puts my safety, my 12 yr old son & fiance's safety, along with family/friend's safety at risk is the complete corrosion of the subframe i too to a mechanic today & he told me to not drive this car for anything because it will result in an accident where i can potentially end up hurting myself or other innocent bystanders because hyundai made a defective subframe especially for us that live & drive in hazardous conditions of the wintry/icy elements for 5+months out of the year in upstate new york!!! i will be calling hyundai's customer assistance ctr & fuccillo hyundai(local dealer)& the attorney general for new york.i cannot imagine what could've happened if i drove over a pot hole resulting in my tire(s) falling off especially if i was on the expressway doing 55mph my loved ones or other's loved ones, & myself could've been severely injured or worse dead due to hyundai using a subframe that would severely corrode the subframe especially in the "snow belt" states!!!!! i just hope that i do not have a difficult time having hyundai fix the problem in a speedy fashion without trying to strong arm me into paying for repairs that i am not responsible for because it is an inconvenience being without a vehicle now until it gets repaired.
The contact owns a 1999 hyundai sonata. The contact received repairs under nhtsa campaign id number: 09v124000 (suspension). The vehicle was taken to a local mechanic because the motor was excessively loud after the recall repair. In addition, the contact stated the vehicle would sway back and forth, the motor would jump abnormally and the steering would intermittently become hard. The contact was advised by the mechanic that the motor mounts were loose and to take the vehicle back to the dealer for repairs. The dealer advised that the motor mount was fractured but did not make repairs. On a separate occasion while driving 40 mph, the rear of the vehicle began to sway abnormally.a vehicle crashed into the rear of her vehicle but did not stop. There were two passengers that sustained injuries to the knee, neck and back. A police report was available. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 125,633 and the current mileage was 130,000.
Dt:the contact states the engine shut off while driving.the vehicle is pulled over and after a few minutes it will restart.there are no warning lights that come on before this.the vehicle has been to a local dealership, and they could not diagnose theproblem.this has happened two times in three months going approximately 30 mph.
At any speed engine check lightcame on and stayed on. Vehicle had problems shifting into gears, and stalled. Vehiclewas taken to the dealership on numerous occasions, and the mechanics were not able to fix the problem.
The contact owns a 1999 hyundai sonata.while driving 35 mph, the wheel detached from the vehicle.the mechanic stated that the engine cradle corroded and rusted into two pieces, which caused the wheel to detach while the vehicle was in motion.the vin was unknown.the failure mileage was 125,000.
Air box that is connected to the air hose fell off the engine, and laid in the engine compartment. This resulted invehicle stalling . The first time this occurredcheck engine light came on after the vehicle stalled, the second time the check light didn't come on at all.dealership reconnected the air box.
Engine cradle seriously rusted,right side wheel came off while driving.
"check engine" light comes on and off, no issue for few months, recently while stopping at red light with foot on brake, the rpm started increasing and vehicle tried to move forward, it took me by surprise and i was about to crash into the vehicle in front of me. This happened to me few times already, and everytime it is scary. I had to push hard on the brake to prevent the car from moving.i tired to change the gear from d to n, and that helped preventing the car from moving but the rpm jumped even higher and the engine made laud noise.i took the car to a mechanic, they connect it to the computer and said the coolant temp sensor and crank position sensor need to be replaced, that is $140 parts plus 4 hours of labor.talked to hyundai dealer, they said never heard of this problem, and there is no recall on it, so they have to do their own troubleshoot and i'm responsible for the bill.vehicle has about 90k miles on it, i did not fix it yet, but i'm minimizing my driving on it.
While driving vehicle stalled when trying to take off. Consumer wasafraid of being rear ended, because the vehicle took a while to take off. Took the vehicle to the repair shop, and was told that she needed a new harness. Theyhad the vehicle for one week . Recall00v259000 was issued.
Vehicle was accelerating when the driver heard a loud noise coming from the engine. As soon as the vehicle was movingengine fell of the block onto the ground, resulting in no operation. Manufacturer was contacted by owner.
Consumerloss control and hit a solid barrier and none of the airbags deployed.driver sustained a head injury.prior to the accident the vehicle was taken to the dealer because the air bag light illuminated.the dealer removed and replaced the passenger seat air bag module.the dealer also performed recall 02v105000 related to the side impact air bag wiring harness routing.the rear defogger button flashed intermittently and the a/c and defogger were inoperative.the dealer replaced the control head.the outside rearview mirrors would not move right or left.dealer found break in wiring in right kick panel.the check engine light illuminated.the dealer replaced the canister purge valve.* ph
Engine cradle has rusted out on 1999 sonata, also causing damaged control arm on right front tire.repair costs are over $2000.car has been well maintained throughout its life and has not been involved in any major accidents or collisions.what looked like simple misalignment of right front tire turned out to be a much bigger safety hazard.
The vehicle caught on fire while parked in front of the consumers home.*nlm
Engine was leaking oil on top and underneathvehicle. Transmission is slipping.vehicle will not move. Dealership is aware ofproblem.
I bought this car mid-april of this year, had it two weeks and get cut offin the middle of the road.my children and i could have been hurt because of this.since then, the car has cut off a total of eight times and it's only been a month that i have had this car.i have taken the car back for service a total of 3 times and the mechanics are saying that the computer isn't reading any problems.they have had my car all week to try to duplicate the problem.they are saying that they must duplicate the problem to diagnose a remedy.i have been inconvienced and disappointed in all aspects of this situation.what were they doing to diagnose problems before computers were invented?i believe that they (the mechanics) need to go back to that long lost skill to remedy the problem and fix my car.i am totally disgusted in this whole matter.
When slowing down and coming to astopconsumer would think that vehicle was at a complete stop, butvehicle would jump or lurch forward. Also, when vehicle downshifted from 25 mph to 20 mph consumer would feel that vehicle kicked or pulsed. Dealer claimed it was a normal characteristic of vehicle.
Vehicle repair log states that the engine light is on and engine not cranking.
Air bag sensor light comes on and stays on.consumer also stated the seatbelt light and engine light stayed on for 5 days.
Drove at 55mph on gsp in nj on tuesday 10-23-01. Car shut off, stalled in the middle of very busy fast moving highway. My emergency flashers did not even go on. Crying and screaming and waving my arms for people to go around me i prayed i wouldn't get killed, amazingly i did not get hit, lots of brakes screeching (tires) and people driving on shoulder at aprx 55-60 trying to avoid hitting me. Crying and screaming i made it somehow to the narrow shoulder next to the guardrail and prayed. Police did not show up when i called 911, only tow truck driver. Problems with this car too numerous to mention. I cannot even get hyundai corp to call me back. They do not care. They do not care. They do not care. This car was purchased new. Now i wonder if the dealer sold me a used lemon. I cannot understand why i am having so many problems with a car which does not even have 30,000 miles. I am a very cautious driver. Please check my driving history (file) please help me please help me please help me. My eyes are tired from crying. I cannot handle this. Dealer has my car now. Too tired and too sick to go on. Please help me. Thank you for whatever you may/can do!
Lose power ( stalls) when movingthen restarts with a surge,can continue drivingand stallsat stop lights
Consumer had been to the dealer regarding airbag light being illuminated dealer stated the light would turn off,a short time later, vehicle stalled, consumer tried to keep control of vehicle, however he hit a curb and the airbags did not deploy, consumer sustained minor injuries.
When the check engine light illuminated, vehicle ran sluggish, and then stalled.the dealer replaced the oxygen sensors four times within the last three years.the problem was still occurring andhappened more frequently.based on consumers assumption, the vehicle was having the same problemsas described innhtsa recall 00v259001 concerning stalling.this vehicle was not included in the recall due to vin.
Afterrepair of recall 00v259000 vehicle's condition worsened.vehicle has been at the dealership for 9 days.manufacturer has been notified.
Consumer states that the vehicle's power locks malfunction, keyless entry not working, cd player inoperative, speakers fade in and out, left front window disabled.
The contact owns a 1999 hyundai sonata.the contact was experiencing steering wheel failure and was informed that the air conditioning unit leaked water onto the frame and rusted out the steering column.the failure could have resulted in a crash.hyundai stated that her warranty does not cover the failure.while driving forward at 60 mph, the steering wheel was angled to the left. The current and failure mileages were 95,000.the consumer stated the new subframe was installed at owner's expense of $1,384.55. Updated 12/12/07updated 12/12/2007
Vehicle repair log states that vehicle's left front headlight is out.
Seat belt and headligthscome on and stays on.dealercontacted.
While driving, the turn signal arm broke, consumer could push in the wire, hold it with one hand and turn the lights on and off, dealer replaced the turn signal arm assembly.
Fuel leak and dealer found that fuel tank had imploded due to aftermarket gas gap not sealing properly. I bought a gas cap from auto track that manufactured by stant.
May 27, 1999:car was taken in due to low fuel light remaining on at all times.sending unit was ordered.july 8, 1999:sending unit was replaced with new unit.low fuel light continued to remain on at all times.service department ordered another part (unsure of what this part was).july 22, 1999:returned car to service dept due to low fuel light remaining on at all times.description of service on this date:board-prin, gauge assy.after this service, light no longer remains on at all times, but during the next few months, we notice the low fuel light does not come on at all, even when gas gauge falls below empty.sept 16, 1999:(new complaint) reported that both front door speakers crackle and pop when radio is on and front doors are open.service dept checks wiring, but problem continues upon picking up the car.we also report that power door locks will lock on their own.this problem is not fixed.service dept says they cannot duplicate problem.december 7, 1999:we report once again that speaker wires pop and crackle mainly on passenger side door while radio is on.service dept reports they test drove car, but could not duplicate problem.we also once again report that power door locks will lock on their own while driving.service dept test drove car, but could not duplicate problem.july 3, 2000:report continued problem with front door speakers, power door locks, and low fuel light.parts ordered.sept 12, 2000:sending unit replaced again, however light still does not come on when gas gauge falls below empty.service dept repaired short to ground wires to fix popping in front door speakers.upon return home, problem continues.problem with power door locks also continues.
I purchased my 1999 sonata from a used car dealer & have had numerous problems with the car, its been a nightmare, one problem after another!!!! the crankshaft sensor had to be completely replaced because the component had severely melted, issues with the transmission, abs/airbag warning light on, & have had to change out the half shaft on both drivers/passenger side, numerous tires, brakes but the most severe of all the problems which puts my safety, my 12 yr old son & fiance's safety, along with family/friend's safety at risk is the complete corrosion of the subframe i too to a mechanic today & he told me to not drive this car for anything because it will result in an accident where i can potentially end up hurting myself or other innocent bystanders because hyundai made a defective subframe especially for us that live & drive in hazardous conditions of the wintry/icy elements for 5+months out of the year in upstate new york!!! i will be calling hyundai's customer assistance ctr & fuccillo hyundai(local dealer)& the attorney general for new york.i cannot imagine what could've happened if i drove over a pot hole resulting in my tire(s) falling off especially if i was on the expressway doing 55mph my loved ones or other's loved ones, & myself could've been severely injured or worse dead due to hyundai using a subframe that would severely corrode the subframe especially in the "snow belt" states!!!!! i just hope that i do not have a difficult time having hyundai fix the problem in a speedy fashion without trying to strong arm me into paying for repairs that i am not responsible for because it is an inconvenience being without a vehicle now until it gets repaired.
Recall repair work was not done due to scheduling problems.
The transmission sensors have been replaced several times, i have also complained about transmission problems which dealer stated didnt exist until it went out completely. My biggest problem is with my brakes, they fail from time to time while driving, i once hit a parked car because i had no brake pressure when depressing brake pedal and pumping. Has also happened while in traffic almost causing an accident numerous times, yet dealer says there is nothung wrong with my brakes, i have brought this up everytime i bring my car in for all the other repairs. My airbag wiring is faulty and has been replaced 3 times which i feel is a serious safety issue. My engine stalls occasionally in mid traffic for no apparent reason, yet the recalled part that caused this has been replaced. Dealer offers no explanation and says car is fine.
While driving at various speeds vehicle would start to jerk. Would need to downshift to compensate for jerking. Would stall out intermittently.guages would stop working. Have taken vehicle to dealership,and was informed by mechanic could not locate cause of problem. Mechanic did not test drive vehicle.
Consumer coud notgetengine to start on lessshiftwas onsecond gear. Then,drove vehicle to dealer.they said that transmissionfailed for the second time.please provide more information.
When accelerating transmission does not shift properly (downshifting occurs), more when air conditioner is on.
Air bag light remained illuminated, indicating a malfunction within the system. Cause unknown, also consumerexperienced intermittent problems withtransmission. Please give any further details.
While backing up the vehicle's transmission did not engage then the vehicle suddenly snapped back.the dealer could not duplicate the problem.*nlm
Engine was leaking oil on top and underneathvehicle. Transmission is slipping.vehicle will not move. Dealership is aware ofproblem.
While driving close to home my hyundai sonata 1999 started pulling to the right , getting more severe by the minute. I decided to go home. By the time i got home the front right wheelwas leaning towards the outside of car. I took the wheel off and discovered thatthe lower front control arm separated from the frame because of severe corrosion in the sub frame of car.
- the contact has a 1999 hyundai sonata.the contact stated that on 03/22/2007 the reverse gear would not engage.she said that it would go forward just a little,but it will not engage in reverse.the contact had her vehicle towed to a transmission specialist because she was told that she needed a new transmission. The failure mileage was 40000 and the current mileage was 41000.
At any speed engine check lightcame on and stayed on. Vehicle had problems shifting into gears, and stalled. Vehiclewas taken to the dealership on numerous occasions, and the mechanics were not able to fix the problem.
Hi, i bought my 1999 hyundai sonata from a private person nov.2007. I was driving the car to the store when all of a sudden the right front wheel went back into the wheel well. I had it towed to a garage to lift it to see what happened. The engine cradle was so rotted that my half shaft pulled out and broke. The control arm completely rotted off the cradle. This is what i can plainly see as a safety hazard. I could have had a wreck had i been going any faster.
Consumer was traveling about35mph on a street andanother vehicle came to a suddenly stop.when consumer looked up he had hit othervehicle from behind. Upon impact,dual airbags didn't deploy, consumer states that airbag light came on 3 times prior to accident and now twice after.consumer hears rattle from trunk.sunroof lining loose.gas pedal vibrates while driving.when riding over bumps, there is a rattle in the right rear of the vehicle.
Consumer was backing out of driveway there was anexplosion with grey smoke in passenger's compartment.currently, driver's side seat belt is tight.
Hyundai does not offer a seat belt extension so we can buckle
Air bag sensor light comes on and stays on.consumer also stated the seatbelt light and engine light stayed on for 5 days.
The srs light has illuminated on several occasions, the seat belt shoulder belt assembly was replaced on one occasion, and the tensioner was adjusted the second time, however the srs light is still illuminating due to a potential seat belt failure. *mjs
Seat belt and headligthscome on and stays on.dealercontacted.
The srs light has illuminated on several occasions, the seat belt shoulder belt assembly was replaced on one occasion, and the tensioner was adjusted the second time, however the srs light is still illuminating due to a potential seat belt failure. *mjs
Cruise control was activated at 60 mph when applying brakes to avoid an accident, but consumer lost control of vehicle and hit retainer wall head-on. Vehicle still maintained 60 mph, and brakes did not deactivate cruise control.eventually, vehicle stopped after consumer turned it off. Passenger's side air bag did not deploy/ seat belt did not lock up, and cruise control would not deactivate.
Air bag sensor light comes on and stays on.consumer also stated the seatbelt light and engine light stayed on for 5 days.
I purchased my 1999 sonata from a used car dealer & have had numerous problems with the car, its been a nightmare, one problem after another!!!! the crankshaft sensor had to be completely replaced because the component had severely melted, issues with the transmission, abs/airbag warning light on, & have had to change out the half shaft on both drivers/passenger side, numerous tires, brakes but the most severe of all the problems which puts my safety, my 12 yr old son & fiance's safety, along with family/friend's safety at risk is the complete corrosion of the subframe i too to a mechanic today & he told me to not drive this car for anything because it will result in an accident where i can potentially end up hurting myself or other innocent bystanders because hyundai made a defective subframe especially for us that live & drive in hazardous conditions of the wintry/icy elements for 5+months out of the year in upstate new york!!! i will be calling hyundai's customer assistance ctr & fuccillo hyundai(local dealer)& the attorney general for new york.i cannot imagine what could've happened if i drove over a pot hole resulting in my tire(s) falling off especially if i was on the expressway doing 55mph my loved ones or other's loved ones, & myself could've been severely injured or worse dead due to hyundai using a subframe that would severely corrode the subframe especially in the "snow belt" states!!!!! i just hope that i do not have a difficult time having hyundai fix the problem in a speedy fashion without trying to strong arm me into paying for repairs that i am not responsible for because it is an inconvenience being without a vehicle now until it gets repaired.
Alternator went out which made the electrical system to go out.entire dashboard was not working,also,absbrakes and engine check lights kept blinking.there was an electrical smell.dealer replaced alternator.
Cruise control was activated at 60 mph when applying brakes to avoid an accident, but consumer lost control of vehicle and hit retainer wall head-on. Vehicle still maintained 60 mph, and brakes did not deactivate cruise control.eventually, vehicle stopped after consumer turned it off. Passenger's side air bag did not deploy/ seat belt did not lock up, and cruise control would not deactivate.
Consumer states the vehicles brakes were squeaking. Took to dealer and they replaced brakes. Problem still occuring.please provide any further information.
The brakes on this vehicle have squealed since the first few months after i bought the car.i had learned to live with it.i keep my windows up and radio on so i can't hear them squeal.lately, though, they have become louder and more constant.i haven't gone to the dealer with a new complaint, because they assured the last 2 times i complained that there was nothing wrong and "that's just hyundai brakes. They'll stop you, but they are loud!"whatever, surely there is something that can be done.i have friends with other types of hyundai's and their brakes don't do this. Mr
The transmission sensors have been replaced several times, i have also complained about transmission problems which dealer stated didnt exist until it went out completely. My biggest problem is with my brakes, they fail from time to time while driving, i once hit a parked car because i had no brake pressure when depressing brake pedal and pumping. Has also happened while in traffic almost causing an accident numerous times, yet dealer says there is nothung wrong with my brakes, i have brought this up everytime i bring my car in for all the other repairs. My airbag wiring is faulty and has been replaced 3 times which i feel is a serious safety issue. My engine stalls occasionally in mid traffic for no apparent reason, yet the recalled part that caused this has been replaced. Dealer offers no explanation and says car is fine.
I was leaving parking spot in a parking lot, traveling approx 5 mph.the steering wheel was straight but car was veering to the right.i put it in reverse and had the same issue.i put it back into drive and steering wheel was shaking.i got it towed to the shop, where they told me the engine cradle is completely corroded.the engine had fallen, breaking the control arm and tore apart the axle.the car is currently sitting in the shop waiting for parts.
The contact owns a 1999 hyundai sonata. The contact received repairs under nhtsa campaign id number: 09v124000 (suspension). The vehicle was taken to a local mechanic because the motor was excessively loud after the recall repair. In addition, the contact stated the vehicle would sway back and forth, the motor would jump abnormally and the steering would intermittently become hard. The contact was advised by the mechanic that the motor mounts were loose and to take the vehicle back to the dealer for repairs. The dealer advised that the motor mount was fractured but did not make repairs. On a separate occasion while driving 40 mph, the rear of the vehicle began to sway abnormally.a vehicle crashed into the rear of her vehicle but did not stop. There were two passengers that sustained injuries to the knee, neck and back. A police report was available. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 125,633 and the current mileage was 130,000.
I purchased my 1999 sonata from a used car dealer & have had numerous problems with the car, its been a nightmare, one problem after another!!!! the crankshaft sensor had to be completely replaced because the component had severely melted, issues with the transmission, abs/airbag warning light on, & have had to change out the half shaft on both drivers/passenger side, numerous tires, brakes but the most severe of all the problems which puts my safety, my 12 yr old son & fiance's safety, along with family/friend's safety at risk is the complete corrosion of the subframe i too to a mechanic today & he told me to not drive this car for anything because it will result in an accident where i can potentially end up hurting myself or other innocent bystanders because hyundai made a defective subframe especially for us that live & drive in hazardous conditions of the wintry/icy elements for 5+months out of the year in upstate new york!!! i will be calling hyundai's customer assistance ctr & fuccillo hyundai(local dealer)& the attorney general for new york.i cannot imagine what could've happened if i drove over a pot hole resulting in my tire(s) falling off especially if i was on the expressway doing 55mph my loved ones or other's loved ones, & myself could've been severely injured or worse dead due to hyundai using a subframe that would severely corrode the subframe especially in the "snow belt" states!!!!! i just hope that i do not have a difficult time having hyundai fix the problem in a speedy fashion without trying to strong arm me into paying for repairs that i am not responsible for because it is an inconvenience being without a vehicle now until it gets repaired.
After removing the drivers front wheel i noticed the control arm attachment point severely rusted, & the sub frame cracked ready to break. I know about the recall.unfortunately nebraska along with other states were not included.this car was well maintained by the original owner, & driven very little in salt/ snow conditions.she purchased @ approx. 80 years of age.nhtsa should take a look at this again.water being trapped in the sub frames is the real problem, salt may have only made the failure happened a bit sooner.i have talked with hyundai customer assistance, & was told the car would not be covered by the recall.i live 8 miles away from iowa, which is covered by the recall. Omaha does use salt on the streets.14 -15 years for a sub frame to rot away seems quite short. The problem is a design defect not allowing the water to get out.no states should have been left out!who doesn't wash their car regularly?how many 1999-2004 models of this car are still on the road?fortunately for our family we noticed the steering wheel significantly out of position, & both front wheels leaning in at the top.separation of the control arm from the frame would not pretty at a higher rate of speed.people that have looked at the pictures i took of both sides on this car seem to agree, we were probably only a few more chuck holes away! will hyundai notify current owners of any of these cars regardless of which state & remedy correctly??will hyundai, or government put out tsb's or psa's alerting any current owners of the potentially catastrophic condition which may cost someone their life?
I was driving home from work on jan 30th, 2015 and the car started pulling to the right. The next day, sat the 31st, i jacked up the right front of the car to see why the car steered to the right. I found the lower wheel assembly attachment to the frame had come loose. That was because the frame had three of four sides rusted thru. The condition could have caused a more severe accident if the attachment to the frame had pulled completely apart. I will check with hyundai to see what they can do about it.thanks for listening.[xxx]information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
The contact owns a 1999 hyundai sonata.the contact was experiencing steering wheel failure and was informed that the air conditioning unit leaked water onto the frame and rusted out the steering column.the failure could have resulted in a crash.hyundai stated that her warranty does not cover the failure.while driving forward at 60 mph, the steering wheel was angled to the left. The current and failure mileages were 95,000.the consumer stated the new subframe was installed at owner's expense of $1,384.55. Updated 12/12/07updated 12/12/2007
I purchased my 1999 sonata from a used car dealer & have had numerous problems with the car, its been a nightmare, one problem after another!!!! the crankshaft sensor had to be completely replaced because the component had severely melted, issues with the transmission, abs/airbag warning light on, & have had to change out the half shaft on both drivers/passenger side, numerous tires, brakes but the most severe of all the problems which puts my safety, my 12 yr old son & fiance's safety, along with family/friend's safety at risk is the complete corrosion of the subframe i too to a mechanic today & he told me to not drive this car for anything because it will result in an accident where i can potentially end up hurting myself or other innocent bystanders because hyundai made a defective subframe especially for us that live & drive in hazardous conditions of the wintry/icy elements for 5+months out of the year in upstate new york!!! i will be calling hyundai's customer assistance ctr & fuccillo hyundai(local dealer)& the attorney general for new york.i cannot imagine what could've happened if i drove over a pot hole resulting in my tire(s) falling off especially if i was on the expressway doing 55mph my loved ones or other's loved ones, & myself could've been severely injured or worse dead due to hyundai using a subframe that would severely corrode the subframe especially in the "snow belt" states!!!!! i just hope that i do not have a difficult time having hyundai fix the problem in a speedy fashion without trying to strong arm me into paying for repairs that i am not responsible for because it is an inconvenience being without a vehicle now until it gets repaired.
The bars, in the consumer's 1999 hyundai sonata, that hold the motor up were rusted through on one side and cracked and rusted on the other side .the vehicle would not pass inspection because of the rust problem.
The contact owns a 1999 hyundai sonata.while driving approximately 35 mph on normal road conditions, the vehicle pulled to the right on its own.the contact maneuvered the steering wheel in the opposite direction of the vehicle.there were no prior warnings to this failure.the vehicle was still able to be driven and was taken to the authorized dealer for inspection.they stated that the failure was related to the front subframe near the front passenger side wheel.the vehicle is currently being repaired.the contact was concerned of the safety risk involved. The failure and current mileages were 130,000.updated 11/24/08 updated 11/26/08.
I have a 1999 hyundai sonata, and i started to experience a wheel-bearing problem on the passenger side. When i took the car to my mechanic for a wheel bearing i was told that the engine cradle had rusted completely that it collapsed the lower passenger side "a frame. The car is not safe to drive and the dealer want $ 1700 to replace the engine cradle. This is purely unacceptable for 1999 car literally falls apart. The consumers of this brand were shortchanged. A car structural integrity should last longer than 8 years. We need your help to get hyundai motorcars to issue a recall before serious injuries occur and to compensate those hard working folks that have lost use of their cars.
Consumer was traveling about35mph on a street andanother vehicle came to a suddenly stop.when consumer looked up he had hit othervehicle from behind. Upon impact,dual airbags didn't deploy, consumer states that airbag light came on 3 times prior to accident and now twice after.consumer hears rattle from trunk.sunroof lining loose.gas pedal vibrates while driving.when riding over bumps, there is a rattle in the right rear of the vehicle.
After removing the drivers front wheel i noticed the control arm attachment point severely rusted, & the sub frame cracked ready to break. I know about the recall.unfortunately nebraska along with other states were not included.this car was well maintained by the original owner, & driven very little in salt/ snow conditions.she purchased @ approx. 80 years of age.nhtsa should take a look at this again.water being trapped in the sub frames is the real problem, salt may have only made the failure happened a bit sooner.i have talked with hyundai customer assistance, & was told the car would not be covered by the recall.i live 8 miles away from iowa, which is covered by the recall. Omaha does use salt on the streets.14 -15 years for a sub frame to rot away seems quite short. The problem is a design defect not allowing the water to get out.no states should have been left out!who doesn't wash their car regularly?how many 1999-2004 models of this car are still on the road?fortunately for our family we noticed the steering wheel significantly out of position, & both front wheels leaning in at the top.separation of the control arm from the frame would not pretty at a higher rate of speed.people that have looked at the pictures i took of both sides on this car seem to agree, we were probably only a few more chuck holes away! will hyundai notify current owners of any of these cars regardless of which state & remedy correctly??will hyundai, or government put out tsb's or psa's alerting any current owners of the potentially catastrophic condition which may cost someone their life?
May 27, 1999:car was taken in due to low fuel light remaining on at all times.sending unit was ordered.july 8, 1999:sending unit was replaced with new unit.low fuel light continued to remain on at all times.service department ordered another part (unsure of what this part was).july 22, 1999:returned car to service dept due to low fuel light remaining on at all times.description of service on this date:board-prin, gauge assy.after this service, light no longer remains on at all times, but during the next few months, we notice the low fuel light does not come on at all, even when gas gauge falls below empty.sept 16, 1999:(new complaint) reported that both front door speakers crackle and pop when radio is on and front doors are open.service dept checks wiring, but problem continues upon picking up the car.we also report that power door locks will lock on their own.this problem is not fixed.service dept says they cannot duplicate problem.december 7, 1999:we report once again that speaker wires pop and crackle mainly on passenger side door while radio is on.service dept reports they test drove car, but could not duplicate problem.we also once again report that power door locks will lock on their own while driving.service dept test drove car, but could not duplicate problem.july 3, 2000:report continued problem with front door speakers, power door locks, and low fuel light.parts ordered.sept 12, 2000:sending unit replaced again, however light still does not come on when gas gauge falls below empty.service dept repaired short to ground wires to fix popping in front door speakers.upon return home, problem continues.problem with power door locks also continues.
Consumer was traveling about35mph on a street andanother vehicle came to a suddenly stop.when consumer looked up he had hit othervehicle from behind. Upon impact,dual airbags didn't deploy, consumer states that airbag light came on 3 times prior to accident and now twice after.consumer hears rattle from trunk.sunroof lining loose.gas pedal vibrates while driving.when riding over bumps, there is a rattle in the right rear of the vehicle.
The contact owns a 1999 hyundai sonata. He took the vehicle to the dealer for recall 09v124000 suspension front sub-frame. The vehicle was functioning normally prior to the repair. The vehicle currently doesn't drive straight and when he engaged the brakes it veered off of the road. He contacted the manufacturer. The manufacturer stated that they would not pay for the vehicle alignment. The failure and the current mileages were 154,000.
Same issue as existing case # pe080291999 hyundai sonata was traveling on highway when passenger side frontengine cradle support cracked and car became undrivable.
The contact owns a 1999 hyundai sonata.for more than two months, the contact felt the vehicle pulling to the right.on november 11, 2008, while slowing down for a traffic light at 5 mph, the frame detached from the front end of the vehicle and the front passenger side tire bent.the contact noticed that the frame and tire bolts were corroded.the vehicle will be taken to the dealer for repair.the current and failure mileages were 119,000.
The contact owns a 1999 hyundai sonata. While driving out of a parking space at 5 mph theengine cradle fell down, broke the control arm and tore the axle apart. The steering wheel would only move to the right. When the vehicle was shifted in reverse, it would also move to the right. He noticed that the axle bushing, cv boot and grease were on the ground. The vehicle was towed to a mechanic who stated that the engine cradle was corroded which caused the engine to fall. The manufacturer and the dealer were not notified about the failure. The failure and current mileages were 185,000.
The lower control are separated from the frame on the front passenger side of the car as i was turning a corner, tearing up a brand new tire and the fender.
Vehicle was taken in for tire wear and squeaking/rubbing noise issue. The service station that checked it out, noticed the front part of the lower control arm was completely detached from the engine cradle/subframe. They said that the engine cradle/subframe had rusted out so bad that the control arm just ripped apart from it. Only damage that was done is tire wear, but could of been worse if not caught in time.
While driving my 1999 hyundai sonata( vin# kmhwf35v5xa04162) on south avenue in staten island the passenger side front wheel fell off.dealer said the cause was cracked k frame, then later upon asking for damage estimat said that it was due to bent k frame. Since there was no accident involved decided to take car to my own mechanic. Upon examination he showed methat the k frame was neither cracke nor bent, it was simply rusted throughout and the wheel assembly just fell off when the rust could no longer hold it to the frame.caleed back both deale and corporate hyundai not only for redress but also to examine for defect that could resulting injury to others in similar situation. Their response was that the car was not under warrant for the k frame and that any problem whether due to rot, rust, or otherwise was not their responsibility. They would not send any service representative to examine the car period.if this incident had happened at highway speed it could have resulted in injury or death, hyundai's refusal to even take a time out to see if this is a real problem indicates a callous disregard for the safety of others who may be driving same make and model. The car is atill intact and available for whatever you might advise me to do with it. Please respond as soon as possible as i can't leave it where it is forever. Thank you very much annette hyland
Front subframe prematurely rusted and vehicle is not safe to use.
Took my vehicle to the dealership. Upon inspection there was a rusted hole in the frame that went almost completely through the frame. I was told that hyundai would not repair the vehicle. I bought a new car and traded in the old vehicle, and was only given the minimum amount for a junk vehicle instead of the blue book value of several thousand dollars.
My husband was driving my hyundai sonata 1999 with 61000 miles and suddenly the car was completely disabled. He was parked in the middle of the road. We call a tow truck andtookthe car to the mechanic. The mechanic said thathe never ever ever saw a frame with so much rust and corrosion not even cars older and much miles than mine. The frame have holes all over. With all the extreme corrosion and rustthe right sub frame is broken in half. The mechanic told me that he doesn'tknow how me and my children didn't have an accident because i'm the one who drives that car.after the mechanic saw my car we called another tow truck andwe sentthe car to the dealership. I'mwaiting for a response fromthe dealership and see if hyundaiwill take responsibility of the damage this is causing mebecause i know that car is defected. In the meantime i don't have a car which gives a lot problems to me and my family.
Hi, i bought my 1999 hyundai sonata from a private person nov.2007. I was driving the car to the store when all of a sudden the right front wheel went back into the wheel well. I had it towed to a garage to lift it to see what happened. The engine cradle was so rotted that my half shaft pulled out and broke. The control arm completely rotted off the cradle. This is what i can plainly see as a safety hazard. I could have had a wreck had i been going any faster.
Severe right side subframe rust problem on a 99 hyundai sonatanothing has been done to correct the problem .
I found that i could hardly control the steering of my car, and the tires were squealing even when going straight.i got the car to a shop and was told and shown that the sub frame has rusted through, making the car undriveable.i have contacted used parts dealers all over ny, nj and ma and have been told that this part is in high demand for my model car, because this seems to be a very common problem with this make and model car. Despite this, hyundai dealers tell me it is not covered under their 10 year 100,000 mile warranty.it is a 9 year old car with 85,000 miles.
The contact owns a 1999 hyundai sonata. He stated that he took the vehicle to the dealer for recall 09v124000 suspension front sub-frame. The vehicle has not driven straight since the repair was performed instead it veers from side to side. He contacted the manufacturer who stated that hey would not pay for thealignment. The failure and the current mileages were 154,000.
Iown a 1999 hyundai sonata. Whiledriving30 mphthepassengerrightside wheelcollapsedandvehiclestopped. Vehiclewastowedtolocal mechanic andhestatedthatupper controlarmwasrusted fromtheinsideout andthebolts separated fromtheframe. Thevehiclewastowedtothedealerandtheywereunabletodiagnosethecauseoffailure. Thecurrent mileagewas 69,000. Itwas clearlyamanufacture defect. Imadeover30 phonestotryandresolvethismatter iwaspreparedtogotothemediawithstory. Themanufacturer fixed mycaraftermanyweeks. Idofeelthatthereshouldbearecallon thisvehicle.
The contact owns a 1999 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that the front passenger side axle fractured while driving 25 mph. The vehicle was towed to his residence where he noticed that the sub frame was also rusted. The vehicle was not repaired or inspected. The dealer was contacted and stated that the vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign id number: 09v124000 (suspension) and any repairs would be at the contact's expense. The contact called the manufacturer who offered no assistance. The current and failure mileage was approximately 113,000.
Engine cradle (part of frame which supports front suspension) rusted through on front passenger side.frame failed while driving approximately five miles per hour.this failure damaged cv shaft. Total repair bill was $1,270.00.
Dt*: the contact stated while driving 50 mph, a small bump in the road was hit and the steering malfunctioned, causing the steering wheel not to work properly.the vehicle was towed to a service dealer, who determined that the sub frame was rotting.the manufacturer was notified.
While driving the vehicle, there was a loud thump and it began pulling severely to the right. I drove it straight to my mechanic. He told me that there was a problem with the frames on hyundai sonata vehicles, and that mine exhibited the same kind of problems that others had reported. He said i was lucky i was not traveling on a freeway, as i could have lost control of the vehicle.the frame was badly rusted and. In his words, "the frame was so bad i could not get bolts out of control arm, had to cut frame apart and press out bushings, replace sway link." the control arm was barely attached after the frame failed.he replaced the complete crossmember assembly (part #'s 62405-38101, 54561-38000, 265-2197) and suggested i follow up with hyundai, since this was a common problem. The repairs were finished on 7/2/2008.i contacted hyundai, provided all the information they requested and i was told they would get back to me within a week. I have talked with them several times, and each time i have been told a different story about why i have not been reimbursed yet. I have been in touch with several other people who have had their cars repaired by hyundai, or been reimbursed for repairs, and provided one person's case number as an example.as of 8/6/2008, i have yet to talk to the same person twice at hyundai, and i have not been reimbursed. The case number with hyundai's consumer department is 3340021.
While driving close to home my hyundai sonata 1999 started pulling to the right , getting more severe by the minute. I decided to go home. By the time i got home the front right wheelwas leaning towards the outside of car. I took the wheel off and discovered thatthe lower front control arm separated from the frame because of severe corrosion in the sub frame of car.
Dt*:the contact stated while driving 40 mph, there was a noise coming from the front right wheel area.upon inspection of the wheel, the wheel was observed to be angled slightly inward.the tread on the tire was also worn to the point of pressing the tread inward. The vehicle was towed to a service dealer, where it was determined that the sub frame was rusted, and had fractured due to the rust.the manufacturer was also notified.
Hyundai sonata 1999 right side sub frame rusted and car became non drivable, took car to crown hyundai st pete fla for oil change, dealership advised that sub frame had rusted through, and advised to contact hyundai america for repair authorization at 1-800-633-5151 did this, current case #54326 car at dealership waiting for repair authorization from hyundai america.
Last fall, driving along, all was fine, going only 15 mph, hit small bump, clunk, the front frame broke. The engine cradle as it is commonly called had rusted and broken through on the right side near the front wheel. The car sits undrivable still today. Contacted hyundai consumer affairs - they were no help.
I have a 1999 hyundai sonata.today i took it in for an oil change and they noticed that the motor cradle is rusted out and needs to be replaced.in looking through the internet i have discovered that this is a consistent problem.
1999 hyundai sonata.driving down the highway at 65 mph and the right front passenger side of my car collapsed due to rusted sub frame which broke the axle and control arm.luckily no one was killed, but this was an alarming incident i have never experienced before with any car.this is dangerous.this is a serious problem.
The contact owns a 1999 hyundai sonata.while driving 40 mph at night, the contact slammed on the brakes to avoid running a red light.afterwards, she noticed that she could no longer place the vehicle into gear.the vehicle was inspected and the contact was informed that the frame on the front passenger side was rusted and detached from the vehicle.the vehicle was towed to the dealer and they stated that several other vehicles experienced the same failure.the dealer thought that the manufacturer would repair the vehicle for free and they faxed papers to them, but the contact has yet to receive any feedback from the manufacturer.the current and failure mileages were approximately 136,000.
The sub frame/k frame on my 99 hyundai sonata rusted out causing my driver side rear tire and passenger side rear tire to face outwards almost coming off and damaging my left control arm. I heard a loud pop and couldn't figure out what it was then realized the steering wheel was cocked at 180. I had to drive it home which was luckily only 2 minutes down the road, i had to drive 10mph smelling burning rubber.
I was pulling in a shopping center turning the steering wheel to the right, i heard a loud bang and got out of car, the drivers side wheel was caved in, had car towed to mechanic, he said the subframe was completely rusted and broke away from the car, and i was lucky that i wasn't going at a higher speed.
Dt*: the contact stated while driving 60 mph on normal road conditions, the right wheel passed over a small dip in the road, and the vehicle began pulling to the right.the vehicle was lifted up, and it was noticed that the frame where the control arm was attached had rusted.the dealership was contacted, who suggested to bring the vehicle to a dealer for repairs.the manufacturer was also contacted, who informed the frame was not covered by the warranty.the vehicle remained inoperable after the incident.the contact expressed concern because the frame should be included in the vehicle's 100000 mile warranty.
I purchased my 1999 sonata from a used car dealer & have had numerous problems with the car, its been a nightmare, one problem after another!!!! the crankshaft sensor had to be completely replaced because the component had severely melted, issues with the transmission, abs/airbag warning light on, & have had to change out the half shaft on both drivers/passenger side, numerous tires, brakes but the most severe of all the problems which puts my safety, my 12 yr old son & fiance's safety, along with family/friend's safety at risk is the complete corrosion of the subframe i too to a mechanic today & he told me to not drive this car for anything because it will result in an accident where i can potentially end up hurting myself or other innocent bystanders because hyundai made a defective subframe especially for us that live & drive in hazardous conditions of the wintry/icy elements for 5+months out of the year in upstate new york!!! i will be calling hyundai's customer assistance ctr & fuccillo hyundai(local dealer)& the attorney general for new york.i cannot imagine what could've happened if i drove over a pot hole resulting in my tire(s) falling off especially if i was on the expressway doing 55mph my loved ones or other's loved ones, & myself could've been severely injured or worse dead due to hyundai using a subframe that would severely corrode the subframe especially in the "snow belt" states!!!!! i just hope that i do not have a difficult time having hyundai fix the problem in a speedy fashion without trying to strong arm me into paying for repairs that i am not responsible for because it is an inconvenience being without a vehicle now until it gets repaired.
After removing the drivers front wheel i noticed the control arm attachment point severely rusted, & the sub frame cracked ready to break. I know about the recall.unfortunately nebraska along with other states were not included.this car was well maintained by the original owner, & driven very little in salt/ snow conditions.she purchased @ approx. 80 years of age.nhtsa should take a look at this again.water being trapped in the sub frames is the real problem, salt may have only made the failure happened a bit sooner.i have talked with hyundai customer assistance, & was told the car would not be covered by the recall.i live 8 miles away from iowa, which is covered by the recall. Omaha does use salt on the streets.14 -15 years for a sub frame to rot away seems quite short. The problem is a design defect not allowing the water to get out.no states should have been left out!who doesn't wash their car regularly?how many 1999-2004 models of this car are still on the road?fortunately for our family we noticed the steering wheel significantly out of position, & both front wheels leaning in at the top.separation of the control arm from the frame would not pretty at a higher rate of speed.people that have looked at the pictures i took of both sides on this car seem to agree, we were probably only a few more chuck holes away! will hyundai notify current owners of any of these cars regardless of which state & remedy correctly??will hyundai, or government put out tsb's or psa's alerting any current owners of the potentially catastrophic condition which may cost someone their life?
The contact owns a 1999 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that while driving 35 mph, he heard noises and noticed that the tire was misaligned causing the steering wheel pulling abnormally. The vehicle was taken to the mechanic and after inspection, they found that the front sub-frame was rusted and corroded. There were also holes next to the bolts that held the sub frame in place. The dealer was notified who advised the contac that there was a recall for the failure but his vin was not included (nhtsa campaign id number: 09v124000: suspension). The manufacturer was notified who confirmed that the contact's vin was not included in the recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 157,000.
I was pulling in a shopping center turning the steering wheel to the right, i heard a loud bang and got out of car, the drivers side wheel was caved in, had car towed to mechanic, he said the subframe was completely rusted and broke away from the car, and i was lucky that i wasn't going at a higher speed.
While driving, i noticed the car pulling to the right, the sound of medal rubbing together, and when driving on uneven payment or a hill in the road, i have almost loose control.i took my car to pepboys and the serviceman took me underneath the car and showed me the mass amount of corrosion and rust on the cradle and the control arm was bent.he stated he has never witness such corrosion before on any other body part.he informed me that it was very dangerous to drive .this car is a source of transportation to work and school.in the mist of looking for used parts on the internet, i came across others who has had this same problem with the same type of vehicle.some who has had accidents.thank god he kept my family safe.i am still looking for the necessary parts for repair.please do whatever you can to enforce a recall this can turn out to be deadly to future drivers and there families.
I was driving home from work on jan 30th, 2015 and the car started pulling to the right. The next day, sat the 31st, i jacked up the right front of the car to see why the car steered to the right. I found the lower wheel assembly attachment to the frame had come loose. That was because the frame had three of four sides rusted thru. The condition could have caused a more severe accident if the attachment to the frame had pulled completely apart. I will check with hyundai to see what they can do about it.thanks for listening.[xxx]information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
The contact owns 1999 hyundia sonata. The contact was driving approximately 35 mph, and when the brake pedal was engaged there was a loud popping noise outside of the vehicle. The steering wheel would require excessive force to avoid turning in a 360 degree which allowed the vehicle to drive straight on the road. When the contact reached her destination, she noticed that the front passenger tire was positioned slightly inward. The vehicle was driven with caution to an independent auto sales center, and then towed to the dealer. The technician informed her that the front sub-frame and connecting parts were significantly corroded. There was a recall associated with nhtsa campaign id number 09v124000 (suspension). The dealer stated that the replacement of the sub-frame cross member would be under the recall and that the additional repair cost of $10,000 was the financial responsibility of the owner. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 95,000.
The contact owns a 1999 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that the vehicle was being examined by an independent repair shop and she was informed that the front sub-frame was corroded. The manufacturer was then notified and the contact was informed that the vehicle was not included in the recall associated with nhtsa campaign id number 09v124000 (suspension). The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 125,764.
The contact owns a 1999 hyundai sonata. While drivingapproximately 25 mph, the contact stated the vehicle began topull in the left direction without engaging in any assistance. Thevehicle was towed to an independent mechanic. The failure wascontributed to severe corrosion of the sub-frame. The technicianrecommended the vehicle be taken to an authorized dealer. Also,he advised of a recall under nhtsa campaign id number 09v124000(suspension). The vehicle was then towed to an authorized dealerwhere the vehicle was repaired under the recall remedy.immediately, after the recall repair the steering wheel wouldnot turn properly and required excessive force when making aturn. The authorized dealer was notified three times in which they informed the telephone call would be returned. However, the manufacturer had not responded. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 150,000.
Iown a 1999 hyundai sonata. Whiledriving30 mphthepassengerrightside wheelcollapsedandvehiclestopped. Vehiclewastowedtolocal mechanic andhestatedthatupper controlarmwasrusted fromtheinsideout andthebolts separated fromtheframe. Thevehiclewastowedtothedealerandtheywereunabletodiagnosethecauseoffailure. Thecurrent mileagewas 69,000. Itwas clearlyamanufacture defect. Imadeover30 phonestotryandresolvethismatter iwaspreparedtogotothemediawithstory. Themanufacturer fixed mycaraftermanyweeks. Idofeelthatthereshouldbearecallon thisvehicle.
My hyundai sonata's alignment is substantially out of factory specifications. The right camber was -0.7 (factory specification +/- 0.3). The difference between left and right camber was 1.00 (factory specifications +/- 0.3). After two repair attempts at carousel hyundai, 1360 wilmington pike, west chester, pa 19382, tel. 610-399-1200 the car has now the following specifications right camber -0.5 (factory specifications +/- 0.3) and the difference between left and right camber is 0.7 (factory specifications +/- 0.3). The car currently pulls to the left and is not safe to drive in the long run. The dealership and hyundai motors of america currently show no willingness to get the car into factory specifications even so the item are covered for 12 months 12,000 miles. The car has not suffered any abuse and most of the miles were driven from ut to pa on highway (2,200 miles).
The contact owns a 1999 hyundai sonata. While driving approximately 20 mph the contact heard a noise,the vehicle stopped moving and the engine stayed on.she also noticed fluid leaking from the transmission. The half shaft on the front passenger side broke. The vehicle was towed to a local mechanic who advised him that the under carriage was severely covered with rust. The contact called the manufacturer and was advised that his vehicle was not part of recall 09v124000, suspension because he does not live in any of the states that were listed in the recall. The contact stated that he lives in kansas which borders missouri. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileages were 158,000.
I was leaving parking spot in a parking lot, traveling approx 5 mph.the steering wheel was straight but car was veering to the right.i put it in reverse and had the same issue.i put it back into drive and steering wheel was shaking.i got it towed to the shop, where they told me the engine cradle is completely corroded.the engine had fallen, breaking the control arm and tore apart the axle.the car is currently sitting in the shop waiting for parts.
The contact owns a 1999 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that the front passenger side axle fractured while driving 25 mph. The vehicle was towed to his residence where he noticed that the sub frame was also rusted. The vehicle was not repaired or inspected. The dealer was contacted and stated that the vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign id number: 09v124000 (suspension) and any repairs would be at the contact's expense. The contact called the manufacturer who offered no assistance. The current and failure mileage was approximately 113,000.
Hi, i bought my 1999 hyundai sonata from a private person nov.2007. I was driving the car to the store when all of a sudden the right front wheel went back into the wheel well. I had it towed to a garage to lift it to see what happened. The engine cradle was so rotted that my half shaft pulled out and broke. The control arm completely rotted off the cradle. This is what i can plainly see as a safety hazard. I could have had a wreck had i been going any faster.
The contact owns a 1999 hyundai sonata.while driving 30 mph, the passenger side front wheel collapsed and the vehicle stopped.the vehicle was towed to a local mechanic and he stated that the front upper control arm was rusted and the bolts separated from the frame.the vehicle was towed to the dealer and they were unable to diagnose the cause of failure.the contact felt that the failure was a manufacturer defect.the current and failure mileages were 69,000.
Noise like a helicopter is in the back seat,to dealer and wheel bearing are gone,parts unavaiable the second time(02/01) sec to backorder,same problem again 02/02)check engine light on sec to a cam sensor,sesorreplaced, at 70mph lite come on and car stalls next is airbag light come on after seat is adjusted(driver) have never had to test them so can only hope that whe n car stalls they will deploy
I purchased my 1999 sonata from a used car dealer & have had numerous problems with the car, its been a nightmare, one problem after another!!!! the crankshaft sensor had to be completely replaced because the component had severely melted, issues with the transmission, abs/airbag warning light on, & have had to change out the half shaft on both drivers/passenger side, numerous tires, brakes but the most severe of all the problems which puts my safety, my 12 yr old son & fiance's safety, along with family/friend's safety at risk is the complete corrosion of the subframe i too to a mechanic today & he told me to not drive this car for anything because it will result in an accident where i can potentially end up hurting myself or other innocent bystanders because hyundai made a defective subframe especially for us that live & drive in hazardous conditions of the wintry/icy elements for 5+months out of the year in upstate new york!!! i will be calling hyundai's customer assistance ctr & fuccillo hyundai(local dealer)& the attorney general for new york.i cannot imagine what could've happened if i drove over a pot hole resulting in my tire(s) falling off especially if i was on the expressway doing 55mph my loved ones or other's loved ones, & myself could've been severely injured or worse dead due to hyundai using a subframe that would severely corrode the subframe especially in the "snow belt" states!!!!! i just hope that i do not have a difficult time having hyundai fix the problem in a speedy fashion without trying to strong arm me into paying for repairs that i am not responsible for because it is an inconvenience being without a vehicle now until it gets repaired.
Vehicle repair log states that the right front tires are noisy.
Kumho steel belted radial tire p722p195/70r14 size;tread on front left tire separated while driving.
Engine check light came on. Consumer took vehicle to dealer,and they could not find the problem. A year later, engine checklight came back on. This time there was a grinding noise whenpressing gas.while onhighway with foot onbrake, vehicle started to accelerate. When changing from park to drive vehicle would rev really high like it wanted to take off.please provide any further information.
Alternator went out which made the electrical system to go out.entire dashboard was not working,also,absbrakes and engine check lights kept blinking.there was an electrical smell.dealer replaced alternator.
Noise like a helicopter is in the back seat,to dealer and wheel bearing are gone,parts unavaiable the second time(02/01) sec to backorder,same problem again 02/02)check engine light on sec to a cam sensor,sesorreplaced, at 70mph lite come on and car stalls next is airbag light come on after seat is adjusted(driver) have never had to test them so can only hope that whe n car stalls they will deploy
Air bag sensor light comes on and stays on.consumer also stated the seatbelt light and engine light stayed on for 5 days.
Engine check light remains illuminated, indicating a malfunction within the system. Dealer cannot determine the cause . Please give any further details.
Vehicle repair log states that vehicle decelerates too quickly.
Cruise control was activated at 60 mph when applying brakes to avoid an accident, but consumer lost control of vehicle and hit retainer wall head-on. Vehicle still maintained 60 mph, and brakes did not deactivate cruise control.eventually, vehicle stopped after consumer turned it off. Passenger's side air bag did not deploy/ seat belt did not lock up, and cruise control would not deactivate.
Engine check light came on. Consumer took vehicle to dealer,and they could not find the problem. A year later, engine checklight came back on. This time there was a grinding noise whenpressing gas.while onhighway with foot onbrake, vehicle started to accelerate. When changing from park to drive vehicle would rev really high like it wanted to take off.please provide any further information.
"check engine" light comes on and off, no issue for few months, recently while stopping at red light with foot on brake, the rpm started increasing and vehicle tried to move forward, it took me by surprise and i was about to crash into the vehicle in front of me. This happened to me few times already, and everytime it is scary. I had to push hard on the brake to prevent the car from moving.i tired to change the gear from d to n, and that helped preventing the car from moving but the rpm jumped even higher and the engine made laud noise.i took the car to a mechanic, they connect it to the computer and said the coolant temp sensor and crank position sensor need to be replaced, that is $140 parts plus 4 hours of labor.talked to hyundai dealer, they said never heard of this problem, and there is no recall on it, so they have to do their own troubleshoot and i'm responsible for the bill.vehicle has about 90k miles on it, i did not fix it yet, but i'm minimizing my driving on it.
Consumerloss control and hit a solid barrier and none of the airbags deployed.driver sustained a head injury.prior to the accident the vehicle was taken to the dealer because the air bag light illuminated.the dealer removed and replaced the passenger seat air bag module.the dealer also performed recall 02v105000 related to the side impact air bag wiring harness routing.the rear defogger button flashed intermittently and the a/c and defogger were inoperative.the dealer replaced the control head.the outside rearview mirrors would not move right or left.dealer found break in wiring in right kick panel.the check engine light illuminated.the dealer replaced the canister purge valve.* ph
The drivers side window failed to roll down.
Consumerloss control and hit a solid barrier and none of the airbags deployed.driver sustained a head injury.prior to the accident the vehicle was taken to the dealer because the air bag light illuminated.the dealer removed and replaced the passenger seat air bag module.the dealer also performed recall 02v105000 related to the side impact air bag wiring harness routing.the rear defogger button flashed intermittently and the a/c and defogger were inoperative.the dealer replaced the control head.the outside rearview mirrors would not move right or left.dealer found break in wiring in right kick panel.the check engine light illuminated.the dealer replaced the canister purge valve.* ph
Consumer was traveling about35mph on a street andanother vehicle came to a suddenly stop.when consumer looked up he had hit othervehicle from behind. Upon impact,dual airbags didn't deploy, consumer states that airbag light came on 3 times prior to accident and now twice after.consumer hears rattle from trunk.sunroof lining loose.gas pedal vibrates while driving.when riding over bumps, there is a rattle in the right rear of the vehicle.
Rear windshieldcracked without prior warning.dealership is aware of problem.
Vehicle repair log of windshield wipers damaged.
Vehicle repair log of windshield wipers damaged.
Three of the vehicle's wheel rims cracked.the technician discovered one cracked rim in august 2004 and replaced it.on dec 21, 2004 the consumer heard a noise in the front end and took the vehicle to the dealer for a checkup.the technician discovered that two other rims had cracked.two new rims were install the following day.
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