Three problems related to latches/locks/linkage 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.
The contact owns a 2002 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated that the driver front door handle failed and the chrome coating fractured and separated from the door handle. The vehicle was recently repaired under NHTSA campaign number: 09v171000 (latches/locks/linkages) but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure and current mileage was 180,000.
I have a Sonata 2. 7 v6 (2002 model) automatic transmission. The major 2 problems that I have faced with the car are: 1. The front door latches are badly lacerated and I have already injured my finger once. The parts need to be replaced. 2. The tcs display comes on and stays on forever and the gear does not move beyond the first. This is in spite of switching the tcs lever off. This is used to happen twice a day earlier. But now it is a permanent feature.
The door handle on my 2002 Hyundai Sonata cut my hand when getting out of the vehicle and once when I put my arm up on it while driving. I eventually filed down the sharp edge of the chrome to prevent it from happening again. I realize that this has been recalled.
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