2001 Hyundai Sonata structure problems
69 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the structure on the 2001 Hyundai Sonata — 34% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Upper rear control arm is connected to the subframe of the car and it’s rotted/ rusted out where the bushing goes to hold the control arm in place. Where am I supposed to mount the bushing now since it’s no longer there.”
filed Dec 25, 2021
“Control arm completely separated/ broke from the subframe. Called hyundai as mechanic said this should have been included under a recall that came out several years ago for "because of a potential corrosion risk involving the front sub-frame...corrosion may progress and the forward mounting of the…”
filed Jul 23, 2018
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
Hyundai applies a Paint Protection Film (PPF) on new vehicles before delivery to dealerships. It provides a barrier between the paint and contaminants, such as rail dust, acid rain, and industrial fallout. In rare…
23-BD-007H · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Apr 24, 2023
Structure problems in other Sonata years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 Sonata | 4 | 9% |
| 2023 Sonata | 4 | 5% |
| 2022 Sonata | 3 | 3% |
| 2021 Sonata | 4 | 3% |
| 2020 Sonata | 16 | 9% |
| 2019 Sonata | 7 | 4% |
| 2018 Sonata | 15 | 4% |
| 2017 Sonata | 37 | 5% |
| 2016 Sonata | 31 | 4% |
| 2015 Sonata | 52 | 5% |
| 2014 Sonata | 16 | 2% |
| 2013 Sonata | 50 | 3% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2001 Hyundai Sonata
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.