Electrical System Related Problems of the 2008 Hyundai Sonata

Table 1 shows nine common electrical system related problems of the 2008 Hyundai Sonata. The number one most common problem is related to the electrical system (15 problems). The second most common problem is related to the alternator/generator/regulator (eight problems).


Recently reported Electrical System problems of the 2008 Hyundai Sonata

The Electrical System problem

Car has a b1448 (active) passenger occupant detecting system (pods) circuit fault related to the passenger detecting pad in the front passenger seat problems started at 120,000 miles   Read details...

The Alternator/generator/regulator problem

Oil leaks from front valve cover gasket drips onto the alternator causes electrical system to shut down causing engine to shut down in traffic while in motion   Read details...

The Car Will Not Start problem

Car will not start. It's not battery related. I've found several complaints from Sonata owners of model years 2006-08. People have come to find out that it's ignition switch related. My car was parked, it has a brand new battery in it.   Read details...


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