Visibility Problems of Hyundai Sonata Hybrid

Hyundai Sonata Hybrid owners have reported 8 visibility related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 5 most common visibility problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's sun roof (3 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's wiper (2 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.

Table 1. Visibility related problems of Hyundai Sonata Hybrid


Recently reported Visibility problems of Hyundai Sonata Hybrid

The Sun Roof problem

I was driving south on interstate 79 in pennsylvania near the wexford exit. It was approximately 8:15am. No one else was around me and the sunroof on my vehicle exploded. That is the only way I can describe it. Nothing hit it, no rock, nothing from an overpass nothing.   Read details...

The Wiper problem

The Sonata Hybrid has a major flaw and it's the gas mileage. I was told I would get at least 45 mpg with sensible driving and that was a lie. On cold damp morning and after a cold fog there would be condensation all over the front and back windshields to the point where water droplets would run   Read details...

The Side/rear Glass problem

Front section of panoramic glass roof exploded while driving on highway. Immediately pulled over and looked at roof, after recovering from the shock of the sound from explosion, and found that the glass had a hole in the center, approximately 8" x 8".   Read details...

The Visibility problem

The contact owns a 2016 Hyundai sonata. The contact stated that while driving approximately 55 mph, the sunroof exploded without impact. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified about the failure.   Read details...

The Sun/moon Roof Assembly problem

The contact owns a 2016 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the driver's side sunroof detached. The contact stated that the sunroof was caught up on the netting in front of the sunroof. The contact stated that the tracks were fractured.   Read details...




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