2001 Hyundai Sonata suspension problems
29 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the suspension on the 2001 Hyundai Sonata — 14% 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
“Recently I had a situation where I was driving on county road way and my car suddenly collapsed and came to an immediate stop. To say the least, I was a little shook up. I got out the car and noticed that the driver side wheel had lodged against the wheel well. The car would go into gear but it was…”
filed Jun 14, 2019
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- SuspensionCampaign 09V124000 · Apr 16, 2009
Suspension problems in other Sonata years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 Sonata | 1 | 1% |
| 2022 Sonata | 2 | 2% |
| 2021 Sonata | 1 | 1% |
| 2019 Sonata | 1 | 1% |
| 2018 Sonata | 4 | 1% |
| 2017 Sonata | 4 | 1% |
| 2016 Sonata | 3 | 0% |
| 2015 Sonata | 17 | 2% |
| 2014 Sonata | 7 | 1% |
| 2013 Sonata | 48 | 3% |
| 2012 Sonata | 36 | 2% |
| 2011 Sonata | 148 | 4% |
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.