Wheel Related Problems of the 2002 Hyundai Sonata

Table 1 shows two common wheel related problems of the 2002 Hyundai Sonata. The number one most common problem is related to the wheel (eight problems). The second most common problem is related to the wheel cover/hubcaps (three problems).

Table 1. Wheel related problems of Hyundai Sonata

Problem Category Number of Problems
Wheel problems
8
Wheel Cover/hubcaps problems
3

Recently reported Wheel problems of the 2002 Hyundai Sonata

The Wheel problem

The vehicle started making a noise and driving weird. It looked like one tire was pointed straight and the other tire turned slightly. I stopped at a gas station to see what was wrong and they said the a frame was almost rusted into.   Read details...

The Wheel Cover/hubcaps problem

Factory installed hub caps turn on wheels with acceleration and braking, causing pressure on tire valve stems. This leads to piercing of tire valve stem and rapid deflation of tire. Hub caps have jagged edges on hub cap where contact is made with tire valve stem.   Read details...


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