2004 Hyundai Sonata steering problems
13 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the steering on the 2004 Hyundai Sonata — 6% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“2004 Hyundai Sonata GLS front sub frame (K Frame) has rusted out but I guess for certain VIN numbers there was a recall. Mine has the same issue and has caused suspension issues with the control arms and axles, subframe has snapped due to rusting in Michigan.”
filed Apr 29, 2026
“NHTSA Campaign 09V124000 (Hyundai Recall #089) - excessive corrosion, thinning of the metal and perforation of the front sub-frame steel, due to road salt, resulting in separation of the forward mounting of the lower control arm increasing the risk of a crash. The recall was issued in 2009 for…”
filed Apr 18, 2023
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Steering problems in other Sonata years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 Sonata | 2 | 5% |
| 2023 Sonata | 2 | 2% |
| 2021 Sonata | 2 | 2% |
| 2020 Sonata | 7 | 4% |
| 2019 Sonata | 6 | 4% |
| 2018 Sonata | 9 | 2% |
| 2017 Sonata | 173 | 23% |
| 2016 Sonata | 33 | 5% |
| 2015 Sonata | 74 | 7% |
| 2014 Sonata | 65 | 9% |
| 2013 Sonata | 340 | 18% |
| 2012 Sonata | 301 | 19% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2004 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.