Front Suspension problems of the 2002 Hyundai Sonata

Four problems related to front suspension have been reported for the 2002 Hyundai Sonata. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2002 Hyundai Sonata based on all problems reported for the 2002 Sonata.

1 Front Suspension problem

Failure Date: 05/28/2009

All four original equipment struts factory installed on a 2002 Hyundai Sonata 4 cylinder, have failed. Vehicle has 51,000 miles and the struts have not been doing their job for 15000 miles. When looked into, at the dealership (vehicle has extended warranty) the dealerships position is they will not replace the struts unless they are leaking. And if 1 was leaking they would only replace that one strut. . . . Have the same issue with a 2004 Hyundai santa fe 2. 7 awd vehicle also. That vehicle has 79,000 miles and have the same drivibilty condition. And was told the same exact thing about the dealership/ manufacturer's position.

2 Front Suspension problem

Failure Date: 01/28/2009

My wife owns a 2002 Hyundai Sonata, and last week she noticed that the car was pulling hard to the right. She drives 60 miles round trip to her job 5 days a week. Once she told me about it, I took it in for service thinking it was in need of a wheel alignment. My technicians called me back to the service area and showed me where the sub frame had rusted completely through on the right front side. Also the right front wheel as tilted to the side slightly. I told them to begin repairs immediately, as my wife's safety is my top priority. I called Hyundai on 2/3/09 and informed them of the problem. I was given a case number, and told that they would contact me in 3 to 4 business days. I expect full reimbursement, as I now understand that this a common problem on this particular vehicle.

3 Front Suspension problem

Failure Date: 07/16/2008

My right front wheel didn't feel right , took it to a service station to be looked at. They brought me in to see that the whole frame under the car is rusted. The bolts that hold up the axle and suspension were completely gone and there was a hole in the under carriage. The wheel was tilted and the inside of the tire was worn all the way down . There was nothing there to support the wheel.

4 Front Suspension problem

Failure Date: 06/22/2006

While driving to maryland to visit my daughter, the right front end of my car began to vibrate so hard that I thought I had a flat tire. I was going about 65 mph and as soon as I could I pulled over to look at the car. There was no flat however, the vibration continued. It was vibrating so hard my glove compartment came open. I took the car to a dealership in maryland only to be told that my tires had dead spots in them and I should return them to the store. I have been driving on these tires for six months without a problem. When I returned home I went to the store where I purchased the tires. They examined them and said there was nothing wrong with the tires. I had the car completely checked out by the dealer before I took this trip. They told me there was nothing wrong with the car. The vibration continues but it is especially bad when driving a higher rates of speed. I am worried now about taking the car on trips. Believe me, you do not want to have a sudden breakdown or control loss on the DC beltway. Although the car is 4 years old I only have 29500 miles on it. I should not be having major problems with so few miles on the car.




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