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2000 Hyundai SonataProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 276 owner complaints about the 2000 Hyundai Sonata, most often about the structure. It is covered by 4 safety recalls.

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CarFlaw IndexSolid year1.2× the Sonata median · #15 of 35 years by complaints
Safety recalls4Free fix at dealersOwner complaints27639 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage116kStructure, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through March 24, 2022. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2000 Hyundai Sonata has problems

276 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Structure1090
Suspension642
Air bags4315
Electrical system377
Engine and engine cooling311
Power train190
Service brakes, hydraulic103
Steering80
Vehicle speed control70
12 other systems353

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

4 recalls

2000 Hyundai Sonata recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

–no report yet

Suspension

Recall 09V-124 · Apr 16, 2009 · 188,282 vehicles

Risk. IF THAT HAPPENS, THE VEHICLE MAY LOSE DRIVE POWER TO THE WHEELS, AND THE FRONT WHEEL MAY MAKE CONTACT WITH THE FENDER OR WHEEL WELL, THEREBY INCREASING THE…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Air bags: side/window

Recall 02V-105 · Apr 9, 2002 · 145,355 vehicles

Risk. NON-DEPLOYMENT OF THE SRS SIDE IMPACT AIR BAG COULD INCREASE THE RISK OF INJURY DURING A SIDE IMPACT CRASH.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Air bags

Recall 01V-347 · Nov 6, 2001 · 86,513 vehicles

Risk. THIS CONDITION COULD PREVENT SEAT MOUNTED SIDE IMPACT AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT DURING AN ACCIDENT WHERE SUCH DEPLOYMENT SHOULD OCCUR.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Hyundai.

Mileage at failure

When do structure problems start?

116kmiles, median

Based on the odometer reading in 96 structure complaints. 34% were reported before 100,000 miles.

median0k50k100k150k200k+
4under 30k miles33under 100k miles63100k miles or more
Owner-reported costs

What owners say repairs cost

Dollar amounts owners wrote in their complaints when describing a repair or a quote. These are not price estimates; a system is shown only when at least 8 owners mentioned a cost.

Structure

10 owners mentioned a cost

$1,700median

Middle half: $1,325 – $1,971

If a problem is covered by a recall, the dealer fixes it for free. Some manufacturers also reimburse owners who paid for a repair before a recall was announced.

Best & worst years

2000 vs. every other Sonata year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Sonata median. How we score

'89'90'91'92'93'94'95'96'97'98'99'00'01'02'03'04'05'06'07'08'09'10'11'12'13'14'15'16'17'18'19'20'21'22'23'24'25'26
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
NHTSA crash tests

2000 Hyundai Sonata safety ratings

2000 Hyundai Sonata 4-DR. w/SAB in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.

2000 Hyundai Sonata side barrier test, NHTSA
Side barrierNot rated
  • Stability control: No
  • Forward collision warning: No
  • Lane departure warning: No
2 investigations

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 2000 Hyundai Sonata, and the recalls they led to.

  1. FRONT SUB-FRAME CORROSIONEA08016 · closed Apr 20, 2009
    Led to recall 09V-124
  2. FRONT SUB-FRAME CORROSIONPE08029 · closed Aug 21, 2008
    No recall
In owners' words

What Sonata owners report

Recent structure complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

STEERING AND STABILITY UNSTABLE. MECHANIC TELLS ME THAT THE REAR SUB FRAME IS RUSTY AND CRACKED. THE ENTIRE FRAME WAS REPLACED AROUND 2010 BECAUSE OF A RECALL. WHEN YOU HIT A BUMP LOSE TRACTION AND BECOMES UNSTABLE. WANT TO KNOW IF THE REPLACEMENT FRAME HAS A WARRANTY. WANT TO KEEP THE CAR STILL…
Complaint 11185436 · Mar 8, 2019 · 170,000 miles
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 HYUNDAI SONATA. WHILE DRIVING 5 MPH, THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE WHEEL DETACHED FROM THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN AUTO SHOP WHERE THE FAILURE WAS DIAGNOSED AS A CONTROL ARM FAILURE AND RUSTED SUBFRAME. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE…
Complaint 10960047 · Mar 10, 2017 · 140,000 miles
WHILE SLOWING DOWN TO MAKE A TURN ON SIDE ROAD, THE LOWER LEFT CONTROL ARM PULLED COMPLETELY OUT OF THE FRAME. INSPECTION AFTER FOUND LARGE HOLE RUSTED COMPLETELY THROUGH THE FRAME RAIL. INSPECTED RIGHT SIDE AND FRAME HAS SAME TYPE OF RUSTED AND MISSING FRAME SEGMENTS. THANKFULLY THIS HAPPENED AT…
Complaint 10702994 · Mar 31, 2015 · 173,000 miles

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