2004 Hyundai Sonata suspension problems
56 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the suspension on the 2004 Hyundai Sonata — 28% 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
“On February, 16th 2026, I took my vehicle into the Automotive shop for an oil change. They inspected the car as well and they found that the front passenger side of the vehicle subframe has a substantial amount of the metal rusted through. The file attached was a photo of the repair invoice from…”
filed Feb 17, 2026
“I got this car a Hyundai sonata 2004 about 2 to 3 years ago. At first I didn't notice the problem until a couple months into me having the car I was on the freeway and it suddenly felt like I was out of control of my car and the back end was like swerving like I was pulling a trailer. And ever since then it's gotten…”
filed Aug 17, 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 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.