Six problems related to frame rust have been reported for the 2004 Hyundai Sonata. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2004 Hyundai Sonata based on all problems reported for the 2004 Sonata.
Tl the contact owns a 2004 Hyundai Sonata. The contact noticed that the subframe was rusted, which caused the front driver and passenger tires to detach. The vehicle was taken to reliable Hyundai (438 s ingram mill rd, springfield, mo 65802) where they informed the contact the vehicle was too old and unable to be repaired. The front tires were replaced; however, the subframe remained rusted. The tires needed to be replaced four times. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that the VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 09v124000 (suspension). The approximate failure mileage was 207,000.
Front sub frame rusted. Crack in the sub frame near the right front wheel. Car has 70,000 miles on it. Danger of subframe breaking and control arm disconnect.
The contact owns a 2004 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated that the vehicle had severe rust on the subframe. The VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 09v124000 (suspension). After contacting the dealer and the manufacturer on multiple occasions, the contact was informed that the remedy needed to repair the vehicle had not yet been determined. The contact indicated that the manufacturer took too long to provide the remedy. The contact experienced the failure listed in the recall. The failure mileage was 75,000. Parts distribution disconnect.
The contact owns a 2004 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated that the sub frame was rusted on the passenger's side. The vehicle was taken to the dealer but was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 118,000.
Recall on 2004 Hyundai. I called 5 dealers to have them inspect my car, due to the recall I received about possible frame rusting. The wait is any where from 10 days to a month, just to have them look at the frame. I explained that my car is showing the signs of damaged rusted frame. I requested that they either. Pay for my room or pay for my car rental.
Hyundai '04 Sonata - bought new at key Hyundai branford CT received recall notice re rusting subframes. Issues I've had over last 12 months: steering wheel pulling to one side - alignment way off - fixed, problem recurred. Intermittent noises coming from ?wheels steering column, esp. When turning corners - seems to be two separate distinct noises. Recently steering wh. With rhythmic shimmy, intermittent. Took car into key h. For inspection - told it needs new subframe (6 hr. Job) but no alignment will be done, no loaner or rental would be given. Called Hyundai cust. Center. Told that an alignment, rental ". . Wasn't part of the deal" they put the onus on NHTSA - says you didn't tell them they had to do any more than replace the s. F. My regular mechanic says that it is worrisome that no alignment will be done. "how can they do all that front end work and not realign the wheels?" regarding a replacement vehicle for the day, considering the subfr. Has turned out to be major 'lemon', you'd think as a gesture of good will, Hyundai would pay another $25 - 30 for a rental. Their cust. Assis. Centre is a joke. The girl handling calls knows nothing about mechanics, has no authority and just keeps saying she's sorry but this is NHTSA's deal, not Hyundai. Another issue- with the s. F. Recall notice, I received a 2nd notice chrome handles peeling on inside door. Mine peeled the first year I had the car - abrasion to my finger. I taped the handle and didn't complain. The service manager last week told me recall goes to '03 models (why did I get the notice?) and says I can pay $90 for chrome replacement. And by the way, also handed me $2500 worth of other work I need - I don't, according to my mechanic. Guess h. Trying to recoup money some way, since they have to replace the s. F. Free. Bottom line: this is my 2nd h. And my last-lost faith& worried that they will not do proper job on recall work. Will pay for rental and alignment myself. Any suggestions?.