Engine problems of the 1999 Hyundai Sonata

Three problems related to engine have been reported for the 1999 Hyundai Sonata. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Engine problem

Failure Date: 04/12/2008

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.

2 Engine problem

Failure Date: 03/07/2007

Hyundai Sonata GLS engine cradle rust one side. Tire dealer found and declared car unsafe to drive. 1999 v6 89500 miles - never wrecked or off road - driver side looks clean passenger side has a large hole in it. 861968 Hyundai complaint #861968.

3 Engine problem

Failure Date: 04/17/2003

The vehicle caught on fire while parked in front of the consumers home.




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