Electrical System Related Problems of the 2002 Hyundai Sonata

Table 1 shows 14 common electrical system related problems of the 2002 Hyundai Sonata. The number one most common problem is related to the electrical system (seven problems). The second most common problem is related to the alternator/generator/regulator (three problems).


Recently reported Electrical System problems of the 2002 Hyundai Sonata

The Electrical System problem

On November 30, 2020 after shopping in food store, starting the cat and coming out of a parking lot and driving the car forward, I smell something burning. Stop & open the front hood and saw smoke coming out of the air filter housing and started to burn.   Read details...

The Alternator/generator/regulator problem

My 2002 Hyundai Sonata radio comes on and off when ever it wants to and I notice when it rains it makes a really loud noise. I have to replace an alternator 3 times within the last 3 years. Not sure what could be causing this but it is very annoying. Please help!   Read details...

The Instrument Panel problem

Speedometer on 2002 Hyundai is defective, the dial just stops working dropping to zero for periods of time - I spoke to the dealership if my car had under 65,000 miles they would fix it free (which seemed to be an awareness of the issue in may car & others).   Read details...


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