Two problems related to structure have been reported for the 2005 Hyundai Sonata. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2005 Hyundai Sonata based on all problems reported for the 2005 Sonata.
The contact owns a 2005 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated that while driving approximately 45 mph, the passenger side rear molding to the window fractured and detached from the vehicle. The dealer was contacted and they advised him that there was only a one year warranty on the molding. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and the current mileages were approximately 36,500. . . . . Updated 12/03/12 the consumer stated the chrome on top of the molding, above the right rear door, became detached and flew off. Updated 01/10/12.
The contact owns a 2005 Hyundai Sonata. When it rains, water enters into the vehicle and collects on the step plates. As a result, the screws have rusted. The contact stated that the paint has removed from her vehicle in three different places. She also stated that the steering wheel cover has detached and her door is experiencing electrical failure. If someone were to lean against the door, all of the interior lights would illuminate. The dealer had to change the switch inside the door. The contact stated that the hood smashes the headlights and also contains a gap. The vehicle fails to start intermittently and the turn signals and interior lights on the instrument panel illuminate due to electrical failure. The dealer does not know why all of the failures are occurring. The current mileage was 26,000 and failure mileage was 22,000. Updated 02-01-08 the consumer stated no one is able to inform her about the defect due to the fact the vehicle being in hurricane katrina. The consumer stated the vehicle's windshield has been replaced but to no avail. Updated 02/01/08.