Nine problems related to structure 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.
The right side of the engine cradle broke (due to corrosion); the result of this broke the right front half axle, and detroyed right front tire.
The internal floor on driver side shows obvious erosion from normal salt exposure in the winter. Dealer ignored my complaint of the ersoin when I went to address another recall regarding salt erosion. Me and a family member received cuts on the finger from peeling covering on interior door handle. Paint near exterior handles scratches easily and eventually reveals the color of the second layer of paint which is a drastically different color from the car's exertior paint color.
Chrome is peeling off the interior door handles causing cuts to hands/fingers on my 2004 Hyundai Sonata.
Interior door handle chrome peeling off causing sharp metal that can cut fingers or hands.
Inside door handles thin covering (appears to be aluminum) is peeling apart and I have cut my hand on the sharp edge which came apart. Dealer will not replace the handle because Hyundai has not recalled the 2004 models which has the ***same problem* the 2003 model.
The contact owns a 2004 Hyundai Sonata. The vehicle had water damaged due to a defective air conditioning hose sealant that allowed water to penetrate which caused mildew to form on the interior of the vehicle. The dealer stated that the instrumental panel will need to be removed in order to replace the damaged wiring and sealant. The contact stated that a year ago water penetrated the interior of the vehicle due to the sealant around the brake lights. The VIN information wasn't available. The manufacturer will be contacted. The failure mileage was 39,000 and the current mileage was 69,000.
2004 Hyundai Sonata. Built iin February 2004, the chrome plating of the interior door handle came loose. Our hands have been cut several times by the sharp edges of the chrome that is peeling back. Finally had to peel the chrome off and sand the edges.
Chipping paint on door handles especially on the ones that are less used. Paint not matching when repairs are done.
Chrome covering is peeling from handles and shifter resulting in pieces being stuck in my hand and cuts.