Structure Related Problems of the 2003 Hyundai Sonata

Table 1 shows five common structure related problems of the 2003 Hyundai Sonata. The number one most common problem is related to the body (ten problems). The second most common problem is related to the door (nine problems).

Table 1. Structure related problems of Hyundai Sonata


Recently reported Structure problems of the 2003 Hyundai Sonata

The Body problem

Nhtsa campaign id number: 09v124000 NHTSA action number: ea08016 recall calls for repair or replacement of front sub-frame, due to corrosion. Local dealer responded, “ . . . We will not be able to perform recall”. I was told the corrosion was too far gone to repair.   Read details...

The Door problem

The contact owns a 2003 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated that the chrome covering on the interior door handle was corroded and cracked, which created sharp edges on the handle. When using the door handle to exit the vehicle, the contact experienced scratches and small lacerations due to the sharp   Read details...

The Structure problem

The contact owns a 2003 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated that while self-inspecting the vehicle, he noticed the subframe was extremely corroded. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure.   Read details...


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