2002 Hyundai Sonata service brakes, hydraulic problems
21 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the service brakes, hydraulic on the 2002 Hyundai Sonata — 7% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The brake lines from engine to the back of the car need to be replaced because one of the attachments (holding the brake lines in place underneath the car) got rusted and corrosion. Then it caused the brake line to get rusted and brake fluid started to leak pretty bad. Is it normal for the brake…”
filed Feb 20, 2012
“I was driving my vehicle under normal conditions on a major highway. Upon approaching an exit I applied the brakes to reduce my speed. The brake pedal went all the way to the floor and consequently I engaged my emergency brake to stop the vehicle. The brake warning light did not come on until I…”
filed Sep 9, 2010
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic problems in other Sonata years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 Sonata | 1 | 1% |
| 2018 Sonata | 3 | 1% |
| 2017 Sonata | 2 | 0% |
| 2016 Sonata | 3 | 0% |
| 2015 Sonata | 2 | 0% |
| 2014 Sonata | 3 | 0% |
| 2013 Sonata | 7 | 0% |
| 2012 Sonata | 7 | 0% |
| 2011 Sonata | 27 | 1% |
| 2009 Sonata | 34 | 7% |
| 2008 Sonata | 30 | 7% |
| 2007 Sonata | 62 | 9% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2002 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.