Latches/locks/linkage Related Problems of the 2008 Hyundai Sonata

Table 1 shows three common latches/locks/linkage related problems of the 2008 Hyundai Sonata. The number one most common problem is related to the door latch (two problems). The second most common problem is related to the latches/locks/linkage (one problem).

Table 1. Latches/locks/linkage related problems of Hyundai Sonata


Recently reported Latches/locks/linkage problems of the 2008 Hyundai Sonata

The Door Latch problem

The contact owns a 2008 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated that the latches on the rear passenger and driver side doors fractured. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the door latches needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired.   Read details...

The Latches/locks/linkage problem

The passenger side front door lock does not lock or move and the door remains open while driving. It happened in the last couple of weeks. Noticed when doors were locked remotely and the passenger side front was able to be opened, we see there are a number of door lock linkage recalls and service   Read details...

The Trunk Lid Lock problem

Trunk was opening on its own intermittantly. This was our 55000 mile scheduled service so we reported it. They checked and found nothing wrong but told us they greased the trunk latch and it should be fixed. A few weeks later it is happening again.   Read details...


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