2002 Hyundai Sonata structure problems
88 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the structure on the 2002 Hyundai Sonata — 28% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl* the contact owns a 2002 hyundai sonata. While driving approximately 5 mph, the engine fell through the cradle assembly and crushed the axle. There was no warning indicator illuminated. Prior to the failure, the contact heard a lot of squeaking while driving various speeds and making turns. The…”
filed Aug 1, 2018
“Tl* the contact owns a 2002 hyundai sonata. While making a right turn, the contact heard an abnormal noise underneath the vehicle. The contact stated that the vehicle started to wobble and then stalled without warning. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the…”
filed Jul 9, 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 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.