Front Suspension Control Arm problems of the 2002 Hyundai Sonata

The contact owns a 2002 Hyundai Sonata. While driving 65 mph, the rear passenger side tire buckled and ended up under the vehicle. The upper control arm rusted in half, which caused the vehicle to spin out of control. There was no crash. The vehicle was towed, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 260,000.

The contact owns a 2002 Hyundai Sonata. While driving 40 mph, the front driver side lower control arm fractured and damaged the front axle, strut, front fender, and front tire. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic. The contact sustained injuries to the neck and lower back, but did not require medical attention. The vehicle was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 09v125000 (suspension). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 86,000.

Rear upper control arms (passenger and driver) had broken during normal driving conditions. The break is where the extensions connect to the bushings. Corrosion seems to be the culprit because the metal had rotted very thin and became perforated.

Was driving down the when I heard a pop sound that had came from the curbside of the vehicle then the car started pulling to the right side of the road and did not really think to much about because thought needed to just have alignment done to the vehicle then next Friday I had take the car to have the alignment done on the vehicle they called me and said that the sub-frame of the vehicle was rusted in half and that it was unsafe to drive. I looked up the recalls on the vehicle and seen where it had a recall for the sub-frame rusting and set up a apt . To have it taken care of but they are saying that since my car is not registered in one of the salt-belt states that they are not going to honor the recall even though the rust is there and the sub-frame is rusted in half and the lower control arm is rusted off. Ref # 645149.

The contact owns a 2002 Hyundai Sonata. While driving approximately 33 mph, the contact's vehicle struck a pothole. As a result, the contact veered to the right and crashed into another vehicle. The air bags deployed. The contact sustained a neck injury that required medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the subframe was rusted and failed to support the control arm. The technician informed that the subframe needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and stated that the VIN was included in NHTSA campaign number: 09v124000 (suspension). The failure mileage was 105,000.

The right side sub-frame of my 02 Hyundai Sonata I just found out has rusted through and the lower control arm has separated causing the axle to pop out, this happened as I was driving and almost caused a wreck. . . I thought I need alignment but, found out that I need replace subframe. The car is very well maintained and even though it was once in a northern state (that's where I bought it. . In new york) I do not think this uneven rusting of the subframe is normal. I checked and found that there was actually a recall of this vehicle for the exact this same reason, I am planning to call Hyundai.

The right side sub-frame of my 02 Hyundai Sonata we just found out has rusted through and the lower control arm has separated causing the axle to pop out, this happened as I was driving and almost caused a wreck. . . The car is very well maintained and even though it was once in a northern state (that's where I bought it. . In s. Dakota) I do not think this uneven rusting of the subframe is normal. I checked and found that there was actually a recall of this vehicle for the exact this same reason, I called Hyundai and the representative lied to my ear that it was not covered by that recall and that I should take to the Hyundai dealership and pay for the repair myself. This is unconscionable and shouldn't be so. I wish I can get some help.

The contact owns a 2002 Hyundai Sonata. While driving approximately 15 mph, the vehicle unexpectedly came to a complete stop after a loud noise emitted outside of the vehicle. The contact inspected the vehicle and noticed the front driver's side collapsed with the tire positioned outwardly. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who stated the sub frame and lower control arm needed to be replaced. The mechanic recommended the vehicle be repaired by an authorized dealer. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing and to be repaired. There was a NHTSA recall campaign id number, 09v124000 (suspension); however the part was unavailable and the consequence occurred while waiting for the part. The manufacturer was not notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 155,000. The VIN was unavailable.

1. Hit a pothole, day or two later noticed car was pulling to the right and making noise when turning. Took it to a mechanic because I thought it needed an alignment 2. Mechanic noticed large hole (2"+ diameter) with significant cracking in the right side subframe behind the wheel by lower control arm 3. Attempting to contact Hyundai motor America.

The contact owns a 2002 Hyundai Sonata. While making a right turn at 5 mph he noticed a loud popping sound from under the vehicle. After examining the vehicle he noticed that the outer arm assembly had separated from the passenger side tire. 5 days prior, recall campaign id number# 09v124000 was performed on his vehicle. After the repair the steering wheel had became more difficult to steer. The vehicle has not been diagnosed by the dealership. The current and failure mileages were 117049. Updated 3/30/2010 updated 05/05/10.

The contact owns a 2002 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for a recall remedy repair under NHTSA campaign id number 09v124000 (suspension). The subframe had excessive damages and corrosion. During the recall service repair the technician detected the front lower control arms exhibited severe rust corrosion. The vehicle has not been repaired at this time for the defect. The failure mileage was 130,000. The current mileage was 133,000. Updated 03/14/10 updated 05/06/10.

Vibration in front right wheel at high speeds. I took my 2002 Sonata to the repair shop and they told me my cradle that involves the half shaft/control arm in the suspension was rusted through with fist size holes. I took it to the auto dealer and they charged me over $500. 00 to replace the half shaft and cradle, also they stated that it would have been covered had my wheel fallen off. That was the most ridiculous thing I've ever heard. After they replaced the half shaft, within 2 days I had a grinding/rattle on the same right side. I took it back to the auto dealer and they told me now it was the bushings in the suspension and they would have to be replaced but it was safe to drive. . This problem was not there until they worked on the car originally. It will now cost me over $300. 00 to have the bushings replaced. I believe they should have done this with the original work. There is a federal probe going on with the NHTSA, it is stated that this is a very serious and dangerous situation. The manufacturer of this car should be standing behind they're product, but instead they are refusing to cover this problem and make the appropriate changes that could in turn save somebody's life if their car would fail due to this flaw.