2003 Hyundai Sonata wheels problems
10 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the wheels on the 2003 Hyundai Sonata — 5% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“03 hyundai sonata gls (v6). Driving 55mph hit pothole and lost steering. Pulled over, removed rf wheel to discover control arm bolts ripped out of the subframe from rust. Heard about recall and investigated. Car was inspected for recall in 2010 passed then at dealer in marlton, nj. Waiting for call…”
filed Apr 14, 2015
“When I replaced the tires with the specified size tire after having the car for about 23,000 miles, I had the problem with the hubcaps shifting and shearing off the valve stem. I took the car back to the tire dealership (bf goodrich tires) and they tried to solve the problem. They called the…”
filed Sep 16, 2008
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Wheels problems in other Sonata years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 Sonata | 3 | 3% |
| 2020 Sonata | 2 | 1% |
| 2017 Sonata | 3 | 0% |
| 2016 Sonata | 2 | 0% |
| 2015 Sonata | 15 | 1% |
| 2014 Sonata | 5 | 1% |
| 2013 Sonata | 12 | 1% |
| 2012 Sonata | 27 | 2% |
| 2011 Sonata | 33 | 1% |
| 2010 Sonata | 3 | 1% |
| 2009 Sonata | 6 | 1% |
| 2008 Sonata | 1 | 0% |
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.