1991 HYUNDAI SONATA — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
41
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
1
Service Bulletin
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1991 HYUNDAI SONATA
The 1991 HYUNDAI SONATA has received a total of 41 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with SEAT BELTS. 1 technical service bulletin have been issued by Hyundai Motor America for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Seat Belts (7 complaints), Power Trainautomatic Transmission (5 complaints), and Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlcatalytic Convertor (3 complaints).
Recalls for the 1991 HYUNDAI SONATA
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 1991 HYUNDAI SONATA, potentially affecting up to 100,000 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 →Owner Complaints for the 1991 HYUNDAI SONATA
41 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1991 HYUNDAI SONATA. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
Most Recent Complaints
LTR EXPRESSING HIS DISSATISFACTION WITH THE WAY NHTSA PROCESSED HIS PETITION FOR A HEARING...*MR THE CONSUMER SENT A PETITION FOR DEFECTIVE AIRBAGS. *TS. THE CONSUMER STATED THE AIR BAG RECALL WAS PERFORMED ON THE VEHICLE, HOWEVER THE AIR BAG LIGHT CONTINUED TO ILLUMINATE AND THE VEHICLE WAS SERVICED THREE TIMES TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM. THE CONSUMER'S WIFE WAS INVOLVED IN A ONE CAR ACCIDENT IN WHICH THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. *JB
RECALL 93 V 196 000/PASSIVE RESTRAINT BELTS: SHOULDER BELT ON DRIVER'S SIDE HAS STOP TRACKING AND BECAME INOPERATIVE. DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOTIFIED, AND INFORMED CONSUMER THAT VEHICLE WAS NOT COVERED UNDER RECALL DUE TO VIN. *AK *YH
INTERIOR SYSTEM PASSIVE RESTRAINT BELTS FAILED, PRIOR TO RECALL NO #93V196000.*ET
TRANSMISSION HAS FAILED 3 TIMES SINCE OWNERSHIP! TRANSMISSION IS SLIPPING, CONDITION WORSENS WITH COLD WEATHER.*AK
WHILE DRIVING AT 45 MPH TRANSMISSION BLEW OUT, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO SLOW DOWN, AND KEEP CHANGING INTO DIFFERENT GEARS. VEHICLE HAS BEEN IN THE REPAIR SHOP THREE TIMES FOR TRANSMISSION FAILURE. *AK.
Safety Rating for the 1991 HYUNDAI SONATA
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1991 HYUNDAI SONATA in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1991 HYUNDAI SONATA
Hyundai Motor America has issued 1 technical service bulletin (TSBs) for the 1991 HYUNDAI SONATA. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
9401015 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR
1991 CALIFORNIA SPECIFICATION SONATA CATALYTIC CONVERTER EMISSION CAMPAIGN (23). *TW
NHTSA Investigations for the 1991 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 — 18 complaints
- 1990 HYUNDAI SONATA — 25 complaints
- 1991 HYUNDAI SONATA (current)
- 1992 HYUNDAI SONATA — 43 complaints
- 1993 HYUNDAI SONATA — 46 complaints
- 1994 HYUNDAI SONATA — 7 complaints
- 1995 HYUNDAI SONATA — 93 complaints
- 1996 HYUNDAI SONATA — 37 complaints
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