1999 Hyundai Sonata problems
The Hyundai Sonata (Korean: 현대 쏘나타) is a mid-size car that has been manufactured by Hyundai since 1985. The first generation Sonata, which was introduced in 1985, was a facelifted version of the Hyundai Stellar with an engine upgrade, and was withdrawn from the market in two years due to poor customer reaction. While the nameplate was originally only sold in South Korea, the second generation of 1988 was widely exported.
The Sonata is currently manufactured in South Korea where their headquarters are located, China and Pakistan. It was named after the musical term, sonata.
First generation (Y1; 1985)
The first Sonata was introduced to compete with the Daewoo Royale series and was a more luxurious version of the Stellar. It included cruise control, power seats, head lamp washers, power brakes, electric operated adjustable side mirrors and chrome bumper trims. The Sonata was available with two trim options in Korea: Luxury and Super (the latter only available with a 2.0-liter engine). In the domestic market Hyundai attempted to sell the Sonata as an executive car using catchphrases like "Luxury car for VIP"; however, as the Sonata was based on the Stellar without any major changes, it was seen by the public as no more than a luxury version of the Stellar. In 1987 Hyundai added two tone color schemes and a trip computer option, but sales soon went down and the car was discontinued in December of that year. The Sonata was sold only in the South Korean domestic market. The vehicle was unveiled in South Korea on 4 November 1985.
Engine choices included 1.6-liter Mitsubishi Saturn (only available outside the domestic market), 1.8- and 2.0-liter Mitsubishi Sirius inline-fours. The latter unit also found its way into the 1987 and later Stellar, and in MPI form the 1986 Hyundai Grandeur. The body was a largely unchanged Hyundai Stellar.
It was sold in New Zealand (right hand drive) with the 1.6-liter Mitsubishi engine with the five-speed manual gearbox; an automatic transmission was an optional extra. The original importer was a unit of the Auckland-based Giltrap Motor Group.
The final version of the Stellar was known as the Stellar 88 and was launched to celebrate the 1988 Summer Olympics in Seoul. Afterwards, Hyundai discontinued the Stellar and replaced it with the all-new Sonata.
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Common 1999 Hyundai Sonata problems
The Hyundai Sonata 1999 is known for several common problems that have been reported by owners. One of the most common issues is related to the engine, specifically bent valves.
Another common problem with the Hyundai Sonata 1999 is related to the transmission. Some owners have reported that the transmission won't shift or that the check engine light (CEL) is on due to failed speed sensors in the transmission. This issue can cause the car to be difficult to drive and may require expensive repairs.
The Hyundai Sonata 1999 also has issues with the electrical system, specifically related to the parking lights. Some owners have reported that the parking lights don't turn off, which can be a safety hazard and can also drain the car's battery.
In addition to these specific issues, the Hyundai Sonata 1999 has also had several recalls due to various problems. The most common recalls are related to the parking brake indicator, which may not illuminate, and the sunroof panel, which may detach and become a hazard to other drivers.
Overall, the Hyundai Sonata 1999 has several common problems that can be costly to repair. These issues include problems with the engine, transmission, electrical system, and various recalls. If you are considering purchasing a Hyundai Sonata 1999, it is important to be aware of these potential issues and to budget accordingly for any necessary repairs.
What is the common problem of Hyundai Sonata?
Old and new Sonata model years had similar issues with their timing chain tensioner, which produced rattling noises upon engine startup. Many owners also reported a broken timing belt, which damaged the crankshaft position sensor.
What year did Hyundai Sonata have engine problems?
2011-2014
Hyundai Sonata Engine Failure Lawsuit. Our attorneys filed a federal class action lawsuit on behalf of 2011-2014 model year Hyundai Sonata owners whose vehicles suffered premature and catastrophic engine failures.
Is Hyundai Sonata high maintenance?
A Hyundai Sonata will cost about $5,998 for maintenance and repairs during its first 10 years of service. This beats the industry average for popular sedan models by $1,098. There is also a 17.73% chance that a Sonata will require a major repair during that time.
Is the Hyundai Sonata a reliable car?
2005 Hyundai Sonata
The 2005 Sonata is a safe and reliable car without major mechanical problems. It's not the most stylish sedan, but it will take you places. The majority of the feedback from used car buyers is that this car keeps going.
1999 Hyundai Sonata car problems categorized by type of issue
After analyzing all complaints sent to the NHTSA and researching popular Hyundai Sonata problems, we found that the most common problems with these 2023 model year vehicles are:
- Structure problems
- Air bags problems
- Engine and engine cooling problems
- Suspension problems
- Power train problems
The graph below shows statistics for all 1999 Hyundai Sonata vehicle components and the number of complaints received.
Latest 25 complaints 1999 Hyundai Sonata
The NHTSA has received 135 complaints about various vehicle components related to the 1999 Hyundai Sonata. Below are the 25 most recent complaints reported for 1999 Hyundai Sonata vehicles.
STEERING,SUSPENSION PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2015-01-30
- Components: STEERING,SUSPENSION
- Summary: I WAS DRIVING HOME FROM WORK ON JAN 30TH, 2015 AND THE CAR STARTED PULLING TO THE RIGHT. THE NEXT DAY, SAT THE 31ST, I JACKED UP THE RIGHT FRONT OF THE CAR TO SEE WHY THE CAR STEERED TO THE RIGHT. I FOUND THE LOWER WHEEL ASSEMBLY ATTACHMENT TO THE FRAME HAD COME LOOSE. THAT WAS BECAUSE THE FRAME HAD THREE OF FOUR SIDES RUSTED THRU. THE CONDITION COULD HAVE CAUSED A MORE SEVERE ACCIDENT IF THE ATTACHMENT TO THE FRAME HAD PULLED COMPLETELY APART. I WILL CHECK WITH HYUNDAI TO SEE WHAT THEY CAN DO ABOUT IT. THANKS FOR LISTENING. [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR
STEERING,SUSPENSION,STRUCTURE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2014-03-19
- VIN: KMHWF25S2XA
- Components: STEERING,SUSPENSION,STRUCTURE
- Summary: AFTER REMOVING THE DRIVERS FRONT WHEEL I NOTICED THE CONTROL ARM ATTACHMENT POINT SEVERELY RUSTED, & THE SUB FRAME CRACKED READY TO BREAK. I KNOW ABOUT THE RECALL. UNFORTUNATELY NEBRASKA ALONG WITH OTHER STATES WERE NOT INCLUDED. THIS CAR WAS WELL MAINTAINED BY THE ORIGINAL OWNER, & DRIVEN VERY LITTLE IN SALT/ SNOW CONDITIONS. SHE PURCHASED @ APPROX. 80 YEARS OF AGE. NHTSA SHOULD TAKE A LOOK AT THIS AGAIN. WATER BEING TRAPPED IN THE SUB FRAMES IS THE REAL PROBLEM, SALT MAY HAVE ONLY MADE THE FAILURE HAPPENED A BIT SOONER. I HAVE TALKED WITH HYUNDAI CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE, & WAS TOLD THE CAR WOULD NOT BE COVERED BY THE RECALL. I LIVE 8 MILES AWAY FROM IOWA, WHICH IS COVERED BY THE RECALL. OMAHA DOES USE SALT ON THE STREETS. 14 -15 YEARS FOR A SUB FRAME TO ROT AWAY SEEMS QUITE SHORT. THE PROBLEM IS A DESIGN DEFECT NOT ALLOWING THE WATER TO GET OUT. NO STATES SHOULD HAVE BEEN LEFT OUT! WHO DOESN'T WASH THEIR CAR REGULARLY? HOW MANY 1999-2004 MODELS OF THIS CAR ARE STILL ON THE ROAD? FORTUNATELY FOR OUR FAMILY WE NOTICED THE STEERING WHEEL SIGNIFICANTLY OUT OF POSITION, & BOTH FRONT WHEELS LEANING IN AT THE TOP. SEPARATION OF THE CONTROL ARM FROM THE FRAME WOULD NOT PRETTY AT A HIGHER RATE OF SPEED. PEOPLE THAT HAVE LOOKED AT THE PICTURES I TOOK OF BOTH SIDES ON THIS CAR SEEM TO AGREE, WE WERE PROBABLY ONLY A FEW MORE CHUCK HOLES AWAY! WILL HYUNDAI NOTIFY CURRENT OWNERS OF ANY OF THESE CARS REGARDLESS OF WHICH STATE & REMEDY CORRECTLY?? WILL HYUNDAI, OR GOVERNMENT PUT OUT TSB'S OR PSA'S ALERTING ANY CURRENT OWNERS OF THE POTENTIALLY CATASTROPHIC CONDITION WHICH MAY COST SOMEONE THEIR LIFE? *TR
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2014-01-04
- Number Of Injuries: 1
- Crash: 1
- VIN: KMHWF25S5XA
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: L WAS STOPPED ON TRAFFIC ON HIGH WAY ,AND SOME ONE, HIT ME ON THE BACK ,THE GUY WAS SO FAST PROBLEM MORE THAN 75 MPH ,THAN MY CAR FLOAT 20 FOOT ,AND HIT THE CAR ON MY FRONT AND MY AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY OR OPEN , SO THE QUESTION IS HYUNDAI SONATA 1999 USUALLY HAVE THIS PROBLEM , ???? *TR
STRUCTURE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2013-11-01
- VIN: KMHWF25V1XA
- Components: STRUCTURE
- Summary: THE SUB FRAME/K FRAME ON MY 99 HYUNDAI SONATA RUSTED OUT CAUSING MY DRIVER SIDE REAR TIRE AND PASSENGER SIDE REAR TIRE TO FACE OUTWARDS ALMOST COMING OFF AND DAMAGING MY LEFT CONTROL ARM. I HEARD A LOUD POP AND COULDN'T FIGURE OUT WHAT IT WAS THEN REALIZED THE STEERING WHEEL WAS COCKED AT 180. I HAD TO DRIVE IT HOME WHICH WAS LUCKILY ONLY 2 MINUTES DOWN THE ROAD, I HAD TO DRIVE 10MPH SMELLING BURNING RUBBER. *TR
SUSPENSION,STRUCTURE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2013-08-05
- VIN: KMHWF35V4XA
- Components: SUSPENSION,STRUCTURE
- Summary: I WAS PULLING IN A SHOPPING CENTER TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL TO THE RIGHT, I HEARD A LOUD BANG AND GOT OUT OF CAR, THE DRIVERS SIDE WHEEL WAS CAVED IN, HAD CAR TOWED TO MECHANIC, HE SAID THE SUBFRAME WAS COMPLETELY RUSTED AND BROKE AWAY FROM THE CAR, AND I WAS LUCKY THAT I WASN'T GOING AT A HIGHER SPEED. *TR
SUSPENSION PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2012-11-03
- VIN: KMHWF35VXXA
- Components: SUSPENSION
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 HYUNDAI SONATA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, HE HEARD NOISES AND NOTICED THAT THE TIRE WAS MISALIGNED CAUSING THE STEERING WHEEL PULLING ABNORMALLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE MECHANIC AND AFTER INSPECTION, THEY FOUND THAT THE FRONT SUB-FRAME WAS RUSTED AND CORRODED. THERE WERE ALSO HOLES NEXT TO THE BOLTS THAT HELD THE SUB FRAME IN PLACE. THE DEALER WAS NOTIFIED WHO ADVISED THE CONTAC THAT THERE WAS A RECALL FOR THE FAILURE BUT HIS VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED (NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 09V124000: SUSPENSION). THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED WHO CONFIRMED THAT THE CONTACT'S VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 157,000.
SUSPENSION PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2012-05-22
- VIN: KMHWF25V6XA
- Components: SUSPENSION
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 HYUNDAI SONATA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS BEING EXAMINED BY AN INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP AND SHE WAS INFORMED THAT THE FRONT SUB-FRAME WAS CORRODED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS THEN NOTIFIED AND THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL ASSOCIATED WITH NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 09V124000 (SUSPENSION). THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 125,764.
STEERING,SUSPENSION,SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,POWER TRAIN,AIR BAGS,STRUCTURE,TIRES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2009-10-01
- VIN: KMHWF35V2XA
- Components: STEERING,SUSPENSION,SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,POWER TRAIN,AIR BAGS,STRUCTURE,TIRES
- Summary: I PURCHASED MY 1999 SONATA FROM A USED CAR DEALER & HAVE HAD NUMEROUS PROBLEMS WITH THE CAR, ITS BEEN A NIGHTMARE, ONE PROBLEM AFTER ANOTHER!!!! THE CRANKSHAFT SENSOR HAD TO BE COMPLETELY REPLACED BECAUSE THE COMPONENT HAD SEVERELY MELTED, ISSUES WITH THE TRANSMISSION, ABS/AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT ON, & HAVE HAD TO CHANGE OUT THE HALF SHAFT ON BOTH DRIVERS/PASSENGER SIDE, NUMEROUS TIRES, BRAKES BUT THE MOST SEVERE OF ALL THE PROBLEMS WHICH PUTS MY SAFETY, MY 12 YR OLD SON & FIANCE'S SAFETY, ALONG WITH FAMILY/FRIEND'S SAFETY AT RISK IS THE COMPLETE CORROSION OF THE SUBFRAME I TOO TO A MECHANIC TODAY & HE TOLD ME TO NOT DRIVE THIS CAR FOR ANYTHING BECAUSE IT WILL RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT WHERE I CAN POTENTIALLY END UP HURTING MYSELF OR OTHER INNOCENT BYSTANDERS BECAUSE HYUNDAI MADE A DEFECTIVE SUBFRAME ESPECIALLY FOR US THAT LIVE & DRIVE IN HAZARDOUS CONDITIONS OF THE WINTRY/ICY ELEMENTS FOR 5+MONTHS OUT OF THE YEAR IN UPSTATE NEW YORK!!! I WILL BE CALLING HYUNDAI'S CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE CTR & FUCCILLO HYUNDAI(LOCAL DEALER)& THE ATTORNEY GENERAL FOR NEW YORK. I CANNOT IMAGINE WHAT COULD'VE HAPPENED IF I DROVE OVER A POT HOLE RESULTING IN MY TIRE(S) FALLING OFF ESPECIALLY IF I WAS ON THE EXPRESSWAY DOING 55MPH MY LOVED ONES OR OTHER'S LOVED ONES, & MYSELF COULD'VE BEEN SEVERELY INJURED OR WORSE DEAD DUE TO HYUNDAI USING A SUBFRAME THAT WOULD SEVERELY CORRODE THE SUBFRAME ESPECIALLY IN THE "SNOW BELT" STATES!!!!! I JUST HOPE THAT I DO NOT HAVE A DIFFICULT TIME HAVING HYUNDAI FIX THE PROBLEM IN A SPEEDY FASHION WITHOUT TRYING TO STRONG ARM ME INTO PAYING FOR REPAIRS THAT I AM NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR BECAUSE IT IS AN INCONVENIENCE BEING WITHOUT A VEHICLE NOW UNTIL IT GETS REPAIRED. *TR
SUSPENSION PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2010-12-11
- VIN: KMHWF35VXXA
- Components: SUSPENSION
- Summary: TL*THE CONTACT OWNS 1999 HYUNDIA SONATA. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, AND WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS ENGAGED THERE WAS A LOUD POPPING NOISE OUTSIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THE STEERING WHEEL WOULD REQUIRE EXCESSIVE FORCE TO AVOID TURNING IN A 360 DEGREE WHICH ALLOWED THE VEHICLE TO DRIVE STRAIGHT ON THE ROAD. WHEN THE CONTACT REACHED HER DESTINATION, SHE NOTICED THAT THE FRONT PASSENGER TIRE WAS POSITIONED SLIGHTLY INWARD. THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN WITH CAUTION TO AN INDEPENDENT AUTO SALES CENTER, AND THEN TOWED TO THE DEALER. THE TECHNICIAN INFORMED HER THAT THE FRONT SUB-FRAME AND CONNECTING PARTS WERE SIGNIFICANTLY CORRODED. THERE WAS A RECALL ASSOCIATED WITH NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 09V124000 (SUSPENSION). THE DEALER STATED THAT THE REPLACEMENT OF THE SUB-FRAME CROSS MEMBER WOULD BE UNDER THE RECALL AND THAT THE ADDITIONAL REPAIR COST OF $10,000 WAS THE FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY OF THE OWNER. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 95,000.
SUSPENSION,STRUCTURE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2010-10-28
- VIN: KMHWF35V3XA
- Components: SUSPENSION,STRUCTURE
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 HYUNDAI SONATA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE AXLE FRACTURED WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO HIS RESIDENCE WHERE HE NOTICED THAT THE SUB FRAME WAS ALSO RUSTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED OR INSPECTED. THE DEALER WAS CONTACTED AND STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 09V124000 (SUSPENSION) AND ANY REPAIRS WOULD BE AT THE CONTACT'S EXPENSE. THE CONTACT CALLED THE MANUFACTURER WHO OFFERED NO ASSISTANCE. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 113,000.
SUSPENSION PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2010-09-20
- VIN: KMHWF35V1XA
- Components: SUSPENSION
- Summary: TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 HYUNDAI SONATA. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 20 MPH THE CONTACT HEARD A NOISE, THE VEHICLE STOPPED MOVING AND THE ENGINE STAYED ON. SHE ALSO NOTICED FLUID LEAKING FROM THE TRANSMISSION. THE HALF SHAFT ON THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE BROKE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A LOCAL MECHANIC WHO ADVISED HIM THAT THE UNDER CARRIAGE WAS SEVERELY COVERED WITH RUST. THE CONTACT CALLED THE MANUFACTURER AND WAS ADVISED THAT HIS VEHICLE WAS NOT PART OF RECALL 09V124000, SUSPENSION BECAUSE HE DOES NOT LIVE IN ANY OF THE STATES THAT WERE LISTED IN THE RECALL. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE LIVES IN KANSAS WHICH BORDERS MISSOURI. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 158,000.
STEERING,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2009-10-15
- Number Of Injuries: 2
- Crash: 1
- VIN: KMHWF25S4XA
- Components: STEERING,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 HYUNDAI SONATA. THE CONTACT RECEIVED REPAIRS UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 09V124000 (SUSPENSION). THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL MECHANIC BECAUSE THE MOTOR WAS EXCESSIVELY LOUD AFTER THE RECALL REPAIR. IN ADDITION, THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE WOULD SWAY BACK AND FORTH, THE MOTOR WOULD JUMP ABNORMALLY AND THE STEERING WOULD INTERMITTENTLY BECOME HARD. THE CONTACT WAS ADVISED BY THE MECHANIC THAT THE MOTOR MOUNTS WERE LOOSE AND TO TAKE THE VEHICLE BACK TO THE DEALER FOR REPAIRS. THE DEALER ADVISED THAT THE MOTOR MOUNT WAS FRACTURED BUT DID NOT MAKE REPAIRS. ON A SEPARATE OCCASION WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO SWAY ABNORMALLY. A VEHICLE CRASHED INTO THE REAR OF HER VEHICLE BUT DID NOT STOP. THERE WERE TWO PASSENGERS THAT SUSTAINED INJURIES TO THE KNEE, NECK AND BACK. A POLICE REPORT WAS AVAILABLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 125,633 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 130,000.
SUSPENSION PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2009-09-17
- VIN: KMHWF35V7XA
- Components: SUSPENSION
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 HYUNDAI SONATA. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH, THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO PULL IN THE LEFT DIRECTION WITHOUT ENGAGING IN ANY ASSISTANCE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE FAILURE WAS CONTRIBUTED TO SEVERE CORROSION OF THE SUB-FRAME. THE TECHNICIAN RECOMMENDED THE VEHICLE BE TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER. ALSO, HE ADVISED OF A RECALL UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 09V124000 (SUSPENSION). THE VEHICLE WAS THEN TOWED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHERE THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED UNDER THE RECALL REMEDY. IMMEDIATELY, AFTER THE RECALL REPAIR THE STEERING WHEEL WOULD NOT TURN PROPERLY AND REQUIRED EXCESSIVE FORCE WHEN MAKING A TURN. THE AUTHORIZED DEALER WAS NOTIFIED THREE TIMES IN WHICH THEY INFORMED THE TELEPHONE CALL WOULD BE RETURNED. HOWEVER, THE MANUFACTURER HAD NOT RESPONDED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 150,000.
STEERING,SUSPENSION PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2010-07-15
- VIN: KMHWF25V9XA
- Components: STEERING,SUSPENSION
- Summary: I WAS LEAVING PARKING SPOT IN A PARKING LOT, TRAVELING APPROX 5 MPH. THE STEERING WHEEL WAS STRAIGHT BUT CAR WAS VEERING TO THE RIGHT. I PUT IT IN REVERSE AND HAD THE SAME ISSUE. I PUT IT BACK INTO DRIVE AND STEERING WHEEL WAS SHAKING. I GOT IT TOWED TO THE SHOP, WHERE THEY TOLD ME THE ENGINE CRADLE IS COMPLETELY CORRODED. THE ENGINE HAD FALLEN, BREAKING THE CONTROL ARM AND TORE APART THE AXLE. THE CAR IS CURRENTLY SITTING IN THE SHOP WAITING FOR PARTS. *TR
STRUCTURE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2010-07-15
- VIN: KMHWF25V9XA
- Components: STRUCTURE
- Summary: TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 HYUNDAI SONATA. WHILE DRIVING OUT OF A PARKING SPACE AT 5 MPH THE ENGINE CRADLE FELL DOWN, BROKE THE CONTROL ARM AND TORE THE AXLE APART. THE STEERING WHEEL WOULD ONLY MOVE TO THE RIGHT. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS SHIFTED IN REVERSE, IT WOULD ALSO MOVE TO THE RIGHT. HE NOTICED THAT THE AXLE BUSHING, CV BOOT AND GREASE WERE ON THE GROUND. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A MECHANIC WHO STATED THAT THE ENGINE CRADLE WAS CORRODED WHICH CAUSED THE ENGINE TO FALL. THE MANUFACTURER AND THE DEALER WERE NOT NOTIFIED ABOUT THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 185,000.
STRUCTURE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2010-02-23
- VIN: KMHWF35V1XA
- Components: STRUCTURE
- Summary: TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 HYUNDAI SONATA. HE STATED THAT HE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR RECALL 09V124000 SUSPENSION FRONT SUB-FRAME. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT DRIVEN STRAIGHT SINCE THE REPAIR WAS PERFORMED INSTEAD IT VEERS FROM SIDE TO SIDE. HE CONTACTED THE MANUFACTURER WHO STATED THAT HEY WOULD NOT PAY FOR THE ALIGNMENT. THE FAILURE AND THE CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 154,000.
STRUCTURE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2010-02-23
- VIN: KMHWF35V1XA
- Components: STRUCTURE
- Summary: TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 HYUNDAI SONATA. HE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR RECALL 09V124000 SUSPENSION FRONT SUB-FRAME. THE VEHICLE WAS FUNCTIONING NORMALLY PRIOR TO THE REPAIR. THE VEHICLE CURRENTLY DOESN'T DRIVE STRAIGHT AND WHEN HE ENGAGED THE BRAKES IT VEERED OFF OF THE ROAD. HE CONTACTED THE MANUFACTURER. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THEY WOULD NOT PAY FOR THE VEHICLE ALIGNMENT. THE FAILURE AND THE CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 154,000.
STRUCTURE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2009-09-17
- VIN: KMHWF35V1XA
- Components: STRUCTURE
- Summary: THE LOWER CONTROL ARE SEPARATED FROM THE FRAME ON THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE OF THE CAR AS I WAS TURNING A CORNER, TEARING UP A BRAND NEW TIRE AND THE FENDER. *TR
STRUCTURE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2009-08-17
- VIN: KMHWF25V8XA
- Components: STRUCTURE
- Summary: I HAVE A 1999 HYUNDAI SONATA. TODAY I TOOK IT IN FOR AN OIL CHANGE AND THEY NOTICED THAT THE MOTOR CRADLE IS RUSTED OUT AND NEEDS TO BE REPLACED. IN LOOKING THROUGH THE INTERNET I HAVE DISCOVERED THAT THIS IS A CONSISTENT PROBLEM.
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2001-04-18
- VIN: KMHWF25S4XA
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 HYUNDAI SONATA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL, WHICH INDICATED THAT THE AIR BAG WAS DEACTIVATED. THE VEHICLE HAD A RECALL REGARDING THE AIR BAGS AND THE DEALER REPLACED THE AIR BAG ASSEMBLY AND DRIVER'S SIDE AIR BAG, AND ADDED A SCALE TOOL OPERATION AND LT MODULE. EIGHT YEARS LATER, THE AIR BAG LIGHT ILLUMINATED AGAIN. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO ANOTHER DEALER TO INSPECT THE AIR BAG LIGHT AND INQUIRE ABOUT ANOTHER RECALL. WHILE THE DEALER WAS INSPECTING THE VEHICLE, THEY REALIZED THAT THERE WERE NO AIR BAGS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE PREVIOUS DEALER WAS SUPPOSED TO REPLACE THE AIR BAGS AND HE HAS PAPERWORK STATING THAT THE AIR BAGS WERE REPLACED. HE STATED THAT IT WAS UNSAFE TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE FOR EIGHT YEARS WITHOUT ANY AIR BAGS. THE NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER WAS UNKNOWN. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 76,000 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 12,825.
POWER TRAIN,STRUCTURE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2009-03-14
- VIN: KMHWF25V1XA
- Components: POWER TRAIN,STRUCTURE
- Summary: WHILE DRIVING CLOSE TO HOME MY HYUNDAI SONATA 1999 STARTED PULLING TO THE RIGHT , GETTING MORE SEVERE BY THE MINUTE. I DECIDED TO GO HOME. BY THE TIME I GOT HOME THE FRONT RIGHT WHEEL WAS LEANING TOWARDS THE OUTSIDE OF CAR. I TOOK THE WHEEL OFF AND DISCOVERED THAT THE LOWER FRONT CONTROL ARM SEPARATED FROM THE FRAME BECAUSE OF SEVERE CORROSION IN THE SUB FRAME OF CAR. *TR
STRUCTURE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2009-02-08
- Number Of Injuries: 1
- VIN: KMHWF25V7XA
- Components: STRUCTURE
- Summary: 1999 HYUNDAI SONATA. DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY AT 65 MPH AND THE RIGHT FRONT PASSENGER SIDE OF MY CAR COLLAPSED DUE TO RUSTED SUB FRAME WHICH BROKE THE AXLE AND CONTROL ARM. LUCKILY NO ONE WAS KILLED, BUT THIS WAS AN ALARMING INCIDENT I HAVE NEVER EXPERIENCED BEFORE WITH ANY CAR. THIS IS DANGEROUS. THIS IS A SERIOUS PROBLEM. *TR
STRUCTURE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2009-01-01
- VIN: KMHWF25S1XA
- Components: STRUCTURE
- Summary: SEVERE RIGHT SIDE SUBFRAME RUST PROBLEM ON A 99 HYUNDAI SONATA NOTHING HAS BEEN DONE TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM . *TR
STRUCTURE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2008-11-13
- VIN: KMHWF25V7XA
- Components: STRUCTURE
- Summary: ENGINE CRADLE (PART OF FRAME WHICH SUPPORTS FRONT SUSPENSION) RUSTED THROUGH ON FRONT PASSENGER SIDE. FRAME FAILED WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY FIVE MILES PER HOUR. THIS FAILURE DAMAGED CV SHAFT. TOTAL REPAIR BILL WAS $1,270.00. *TR
STRUCTURE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2008-11-22
- VIN: KMHWF25V9XA
- Components: STRUCTURE
- Summary: TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 HYUNDAI SONATA. FOR MORE THAN TWO MONTHS, THE CONTACT FELT THE VEHICLE PULLING TO THE RIGHT. ON NOVEMBER 11, 2008, WHILE SLOWING DOWN FOR A TRAFFIC LIGHT AT 5 MPH, THE FRAME DETACHED FROM THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE AND THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE TIRE BENT. THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE FRAME AND TIRE BOLTS WERE CORRODED. THE VEHICLE WILL BE TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR REPAIR. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 119,000.
1999 Hyundai Sonata recalls
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued 4 recalls for different components of the 1999 Hyundai Sonata.
- Manufacturer: Hyundai Motor Company
- Components: SUSPENSION
- Summary: HYUNDAI IS RECALLING 188,282 MY 2001-2004 SONATA AND MY 2001-2004 XG300 AND XG350 VEHICLES ORIGINALLY SOLD IN OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN THE STATES OF CONNECTICUT, DELAWARE, ILLINOIS, INDIANA, IOWA, MAINE, MARYLAND, MASSACHUSETTS, MICHIGAN, MINNESOTA, MISSOURI, NEW HAMPSHIRE, NEW JERSEY, NEW YORK, OHIO, PENNSYLVANIA, RHODE ISLAND, VERMONT, WEST VIRGINIA, WISCONSIN, AND THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. ROAD SALT APPLIED IN THESE JURISDICTIONS DURING THE WINTER MONTHS MAY RESULT IN PROGRESSIVE, INTERNAL CORROSION OF THE FRONT SUB-FRAME ON THE VEHICLES, AND MAY RESULT IN THINNING OR PERFORATION OF THE SUB-FRAME STEEL. THE CORROSION IS FREQUENTLY VISIBLE AND OFTEN DISCOVERED DURING INSPECTION OR ROUTINE MAINTENANCE, AND OWNERS MAY ALSO HEAR NOISES OR NOTICE TIRE MISALIGNMENT AND STEERING PULL. IF THESE SIGNALS ARE UNDETECTED OR UNHEEDED, THE CORROSION MAY PROGRESS AND THE FORWARD MOUNTING OF THE LOWER CONTROL ARM MAY DETACH FROM THE SUB-FRAME.
- Consequence: IF THAT HAPPENS, THE VEHICLE MAY LOSE DRIVE POWER TO THE WHEELS, AND THE FRONT WHEEL MAY MAKE CONTACT WITH THE FENDER OR WHEEL WELL, THEREBY INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
- Remedy: DEALERS WILL MEASURE THE THICKNESS OF THE FRONT SUB-FRAME AND INSPECT THE FRONT SUB-FRAME FOR CORROSION DAMAGE AND, IF NECESSARY, THE FRONT SUB-FRAME WILL BE REPLACED WITH A NEW SUB-FRAME THAT INCORPORATES ADDITIONAL HOLES IN THE UPPER AND LOWER PANELS. IF THE FRONT SUB-FRAME DOES NOT REQUIRE REPLACEMENT, THE DEALER WILL ADD DRAINAGE HOLES TO THE SUB-FRAME AND WILL TREAT THE SUB-FRAME WITH RUST-PROOFING MATERIAL TO STOP THE CORROSION PROCESS. THIS PROCEDURE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING APRIL 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT THE HYUNDAI CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE CENTER AT 1-800-633-5151.
- Manufacturer: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY
- Components: AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW
- Summary: ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, AN INTERMITTENT CONDITION THAT LEADS TO THE SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATION COULD RESULT FROM MOTION OF THE SIDE IMPACT AIR BAG WIRING HARNESS AND SIDE IMPACT AIR BAG WIRING HARNESS CONNECTOR WHICH MOUNT TO THE ADJUSTABLE SEAT CUSHION ASSEMBLY. THIS CONDITION ONLY RELATES TO THE SIDE IMPACT AIR BAGS AND COULD PREVENT AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT DURING A CRASH WHERE SUCH DEPLOYMENT SHOULD OCCUR.
- Consequence: NON-DEPLOYMENT OF THE SRS SIDE IMPACT AIR BAG COULD INCREASE THE RISK OF INJURY DURING A SIDE IMPACT CRASH.
- Remedy: DEALERS WILL MORE SECURELY FASTEN THE SIDE IMPACT AIR BAG WIRING HARNESSES AND CONNECTORS TO THE VEHICLE'S FRONT SEAT CUSHION FRAMES. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MAY 28, 2002. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT HYUNDAI AT 1-800-633-5151.
- Manufacturer: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT COULD ILLUMINATE DUE TO MOTION OF THE SIDE IMPACT AIR BAG WIRING HARNESS AND SIDE IMPACT AIR BAG WIRING HARNESS CONNECTOR THAT MOUNT TO THE ADJUSTABLE SEAT CUSHION ASSEMBLY. THIS CONDITION ONLY RELATES TO THE DRIVER AND/OR PASSENGER SEAT-MOUNTED SIDE IMPACT AIR BAG(S).
- Consequence: THIS CONDITION COULD PREVENT SEAT MOUNTED SIDE IMPACT AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT DURING AN ACCIDENT WHERE SUCH DEPLOYMENT SHOULD OCCUR. NON-DEPLOYMENT OF THE SRS SIDE IMPACT AIR BAGS COULD INCREASE THE RISK OF INJURY DURING AN ACCIDENT WHERE SIDE IMPACT AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT IS INTENDED.
- Remedy: DEALERS WILL MORE SECURELY FASTEN THE FRONT SEAT SIDE IMPACT AIR BAG WIRING HARNESS AND CONNECTORS TO THE VEHICLE'S FRONT SEAT CUSHION FRAMES. OWNER NOTIFICATION WILL OCCUR IN SIX MAILINGS ON MAY 27, JUNE 3, JUNE 10, JUNE 17, JUNE 24, AND JULY 1, 2002. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT HYUNDAI AT 1-800-633-5151.
- Manufacturer: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
- Summary: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SOME SONATA VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 2.5 LITER V-6 ENGINES AND ALL ELANTRA MODEL VEHICLES MAY HAVE EXPERIENCED INTERMITTENT LOW-SPEED ENGINE STALLING, WHICH COULD OCCUR IF THE MAF (MASS AIR FLOW) SENSOR ELECTRICAL SIGNAL IS INTERRUPTED AS A RESULT OF ENGINE VIBRATION TRANSMITTED TO THE MAF SENSOR CONNECTOR WIRING HARNESS.
- Consequence: THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE THE ENGINE TO STALL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
- Remedy: DEALERS WILL RE-ROUTE THE MAF SENSOR CONNECTOR WIRING HARNESS.
Negative 1999 Hyundai Sonata car reviews
Positive 1999 Hyundai Sonata car reviews
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The car seemed well designed and reliable so I gave it to my daughter. Unfortunately, she had a fender bender due to black ice and the repair shop found that the engine cradle frame on the right side was almost rusted into. It looks like it will cost more to fix than the car is worth. I wanted to share this experience as a friendly warning to other owners to check out their frames as soon as possible.
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Hi there! I noticed that my car has reached 301,000 miles and unfortunately, the motor has started to make some noise and the transmission is slipping between gears. However, I'm proud to say that all of the original equipment is still intact, except for a few replacements such as the tune-up/filters, a/c compressor, a/c block, inside fan motor (x3), rad., alt., and 1st replacement rotors (1st brake job @ dealer @ 80k miles). The suspension is still the original one and I haven't had any major motor or transmission work done, just normal maintenance and oil changes every 10k miles. Overall, it's been a remarkable car that has kept up with me!
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Hi there! I just wanted to share my experience with my car. It has been absolutely wonderful! I've owned quite a few cars in my lifetime, but this one has been my favorite. I haven't had a single problem with it (it's a 2000 GLS V-6), and I just love the sunroof and the feel of the leather seats. The quiet and smooth ride have made road trips a real pleasure. In fact, just a few months ago, we drove more than 3000 miles on a road trip and my car achieved an impressive 27-28 mpg - even with the Air on and driving between 60-80 mph! I also get a lot of compliments on the looks of the car, especially since I replaced the stock wheels with some shiny 16 inch chrome ones. Thanks for letting me share!
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I drove the 4 banger 1999 Sonata and decided to buy the 1999 GLS V6. It's quirky, reliable, and still fun to drive some 5 years later. Although it did go back to the dealer for warranty repairs early in its life (including a replacement transmission shipped in from Korea in 2000), it's still going strong. The only negative experience I had was with the dealer, as some dealers tend to overprice the car, making it more expensive than lesser Accords. My advice is to play hardball and negotiate for a better deal.
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I'm glad to hear that you had a great experience with your GLS V6 DOHC car! Despite the normal wear and tear that comes with a 60+ K car, it's great to hear that you haven't had any serious problems with it. The suspensions are still more comfortable than some new cars I've ridden in, and the driver's seat is perfect for long drives. It's great to hear that you've taken it on long drives to other states without any issues. It sounds like you really love your car!
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Triston Reilly 2024-11-21
The driving of this car has been normal. It has been reliable wherever I wanted to go.
Robbie Schmitt 2024-11-13
Hi there! I hope you're doing well. I wanted to share my experience with the GLSv6 that my wife and I bought with 50k+ miles on it. After a few trips to get some known problems fixed, everything seems to be running smoothly. I've put over 20k more miles on it and, even though I haven't been the most regular with oil changes, it's still going strong. I have noticed some clunks over bumps and some body lean, but overall it's been a great car. During a road trip, I found that one of the rear wheel bearings was very loose, which could have been disastrous, but thankfully Hyundai paid for everything and there was no deductible required. Thanks for listening!
Brennon Witting 2024-11-02
If you're considering buying this car from the dealer, I would suggest looking elsewhere. In my experience, I had to take it back to the dealer around 10-15 times in the first year alone for various issues such as recalls, peeling paint, wheel bearings in rear, crankshaft sensor, burnt wiring in transmission, carpet falling apart, airbag sensors, and more. Unfortunately, the sensors went out after the warranty expired and it was expensive to replace them. Overall, I would not recommend this car. Currently, I'm letting it sit until I pay it down some because the trade-in value is not great. On the other hand, I've been driving a Honda with 152,000 miles with no major problems. I did have some issues with the dealer I got the car from, as they didn't have a loaner car available 95% of the time and wanted me to sit for four to five hours. I only got a loaner car twice and it was an Accent. I hope this helps you make an informed decision!
Bobby McKenzie 2024-10-23
I bought this car 4 years ago and have been using it to commute to work. In the 50K miles I've driven it, I've only had one issue with a sensor, which was quickly resolved. The previous owner took good care of the car, and I have continued to do the same. Despite its history, I didn't expect it to last this long, but I'm pleasantly surprised that it's still running smoothly. You can actually purchase this car for less than $3K, and if you know it has been well-maintained, I highly recommend giving it a try. I took a chance on it and I'm still driving it several years later!
Justen Roob 2024-09-24
I purchased my Hyundai back in December of 2001. Unfortunately, in January of the following year, I had to take it to the shop because the transmission had fallen out. Although it took until February to get my car back, the dealership called in a specialist to fix it, which I appreciated. In May, my family and I took a trip from Indianapolis to Detroit, but unfortunately, we got stranded. I replaced the battery, but by June, we were back in the shop again. For the next six months, my car would sit in the dealership, and I would only get it back for a few days at a time before it would break down again. However, I am happy to say that I am getting it back tomorrow for the last time. Thank you for your patience and understanding.