2003 Hyundai Sonata suspension problems
15 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the suspension on the 2003 Hyundai Sonata — 8% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2003 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated that while the vehicle was at Valvoline for a service appointment, the contact was made aware of NHTSA Campaign Number: 09V124000 (Suspension). The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who informed the contact that the subframe assembly and…”
filed Jun 11, 2026
“The contact owns a 2003 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated that upon taking the vehicle to an independent mechanic, the mechanic discovered severe corrosion on the suspension. Upon investigation, the contact discovered NHTSA Campaign Number: 09V124000 (Suspension). The vehicle was taken to a…”
filed Sep 4, 2025
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 2003 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.