general problems of the 1999 Hyundai Sonata

I own a 1999 Hyundai Sonata and was informed by my mechanic that the front sub frame on the passenger side is rusting through, presenting a severe safety risk to the driver and passengers. There is currently a manufacturer¿s recall showing for the 2001-2004 model from your investigation. Shouldn't the 1999 be included due to it having many complaints due to this corrosion issue. The vehicle was purchased in maryland and owned in virginia for a period of time. It also has been in out of virginia for the last ten years where salt is applied to roadways likely contributing this problem. The vehicle is currently registered in north carolina and the local Hyundai dealership refuses to make the repair.

I own a 1999 Hyundai Sonata and was informed by my mechanic that the front sub frame on the passenger side is rusted through, presenting a severe safety risk to the driver and passengers. There is currently a manufacturers recall due to this corrosion issue. The vehicle was purchased and driven in minnesota for the last ten years where salt is applied to roadways likely contributing this problem. The vehicle is currently registered in georgia and the local Hyundai dealership refuses to make the repair.

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.

The car (1999 Sonata GLS v6) had a front end alignment done by sears July 6, 2008 at kenosha WI. The failure occurred (July 14, 2008) when the car was being driven into the hospital parking garage (waukegan illinois). The car speed was 5 mph when it made a grinding sound and jolted to a stop. Sparks from under the car were witnessed by security guard who it reported to the driver of car. The car would not start and had to be pushed out of road to prevent blocking traffic. Inspection of the vehicle showed the subframe broke from corrosion causing the engine to drop then breaking the axle shaft. The car would not start and had to towed back to home by aaa. Currently have complaint at Hyundai dealer where car was purchased. Working with Hyundai service manager who states first he has heard of it. The auto technician employed at the shop states is a common item. The car has been in the shop several times for intermittent air bag light that would come on and remain on. The air bag light could not be found what was causing the problem.

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.

The contact owns a 1999 Hyundai Sonata GLS. While driving between 5-10 mph, the contact heard a clunking noise and the vehicle suddenly stopped. She could not remember if she was accelerating or braking at the time. The engine was still running. Prior to the failure, the vehicle was pulling to the right as if an alignment was needed. The vehicle was towed. The repair shop stated that the frame under the vehicle rotted and caused the axle to slip. The shop repaired the passenger side front frame rail, reassembled the suspension, and reinstalled the axle. The failure mileage was 73,800 and current mileage was 73,900. Updated 01/29/08 updated 01/29/08.

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.

Consumer was traveling about35mph on a street and another vehicle came to a suddenly stop. When consumer looked up he had hit other vehicle 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.