1989 HYUNDAI SONATA — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
18
Owner Complaints
3
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1989 HYUNDAI SONATA
The 1989 HYUNDAI SONATA has received a total of 18 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 3 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with SEAT BELTS, ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:HOSES/LINES/PIPING/FITTINGS, LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH. The most commonly reported problems involve the Engine And Engine Coolingengine (3 complaints), Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemradiator Assembly (2 complaints), and Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline (2 complaints).
Recalls for the 1989 HYUNDAI SONATA
NHTSA has recorded 3 recalls for the 1989 HYUNDAI SONATA, potentially affecting up to 182,951 vehicles.
Recall 93V196000 — SEAT BELTS
| 100,000 vehicles affected
Defect: THE MOTORIZED SHOULDER BELT CAN TRAVEL SLOWLY OR CHATTER IN THE TRACK AND MAY EVENTUALLY STOP TRACKING AND BECOME INOPERATIVE.
Consequence: SLOWING, CHATTERING, OR FAILURE OF THE MOTORIZED SHOULDERBELT MAY DISCOURAGE USE OF THE RESTRAINT SYSTEM, INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURYIN THE EVENT OF A SUDDEN STOP OR ACCIDENT.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL LUBRICATE THE TRACK ASSEMBLY AND, IF ANY SYSTEMS ARE FOUND INOPERATIVE, THE SYSTEM WILL BE REPAIRED OR REPLACED, AS REQUIRED.
View full details →Recall 90V037000 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:HOSES/LINES/PIPING/FITTINGS
| 43,590 vehicles affected
Defect: THE SPRING CLAMP TANGS ON THE COOLANT BYPASS HOSE MAY CONTACT AND POSSIBLY DAMAGE THE ENGINE FUEL SUPPLY HOSE.
Consequence: FUEL COULD LEAK FROM THE DAMAGED HOSE INTO THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT AND COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
Remedy: ROTATE SPRING CLAMP TO PREVENT CONTACT WITH FUEL HOSE; REPLACE DAMAGED HOSES.
View full details →Recall 90V038000 — LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH
| 39,361 vehicles affected
Defect: INSUFFICIENT CLEARANCE COULD CAUSE THE SAFETY CATCH ON THE SECONDARY HOOD LATCH STRIKER TO BIND.
Consequence: IF PRIMARY LATCH IS RELEASED OR IF HOOD IS NOT COMPLETELY CLOSED, HOOD COULD FLY OPEN WHILE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION; THIS WOULD BLOCK DRIVER'S VISION AND COULD RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT.
Remedy: REPLACE HOOD LATCH STRIKER ASSEMBLY.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 1989 HYUNDAI SONATA
18 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1989 HYUNDAI SONATA. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine And Engine Coolingengine | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemradiator Assembly | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Latcheslockslinkageshoodlatch | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Trainautomatic Transmission | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical Systemignition | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Traindrivelinedriveshaft | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Seat Beltsfrontanchorage | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Structureframe And Members | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Unknown Or Other | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
ENGINE STALLS IN MORNING WHEN COLD, TRANSMISSION SLIPS,POOR GAS MILAGE. *AK
ENGINE STALLS IN MORNING WHEN COLD, TRANSMISSION SLIPS,POOR GAS MILAGE. *AK
MOTORIZED SEAT BELTS STICK.
DURING A FRONTAL IMPACT ACCIDENT AT 35 MPH. THE FRONT AUTOMATIC SEAT BELT SYSTEM DID NOT HOLD THE DRIVER IN PLACE, UPON IMPACT. *AK
CONSUMER WAS DRIVING AND CAR STALLED, CONSUMER GOT OUT CAR TO MAKE PHONE CALL AND CAR CAUGHT ON FIRE. PLEASE DESCRIBE . *AK
Safety Rating for the 1989 HYUNDAI SONATA
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1989 HYUNDAI SONATA in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1989 HYUNDAI SONATA
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 1989 HYUNDAI SONATA
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the HYUNDAI SONATA
- 1987 HYUNDAI SONATA — 4 complaints
- 1989 HYUNDAI SONATA (current)
- 1990 HYUNDAI SONATA — 25 complaints
- 1991 HYUNDAI SONATA — 41 complaints
- 1992 HYUNDAI SONATA — 43 complaints
- 1993 HYUNDAI SONATA — 46 complaints
- 1994 HYUNDAI SONATA — 7 complaints
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- HYUNDAI PALISADE — 2,456 total complaints
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