1992 HYUNDAI SONATA — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
43
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
3
Service Bulletins
1
Investigation
Overview of the 1992 HYUNDAI SONATA
The 1992 HYUNDAI SONATA has received a total of 43 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. 3 technical service bulletins have been issued by Hyundai Motor America for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Power Trainautomatic Transmission (4 complaints), Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline (3 complaints), and Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components (3 complaints).
Recalls for the 1992 HYUNDAI SONATA
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 1992 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 1992 HYUNDAI SONATA
43 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1992 HYUNDAI SONATA. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
Most Recent Complaints
TRANSMISSION FAILURE. REPAIR PLACE SAYS IT WAS A PREMATURE MECHANICAL FAILURE. POSSIBLE DEFECTIVE PARTS.*AK
WHEN PRESSING ON THE GAS PEDAL AUTOMATIC SEAT BELT WOULD ENGAGE. HOWEVER, WHEN PRESSING THE BRAKE PEDAL AUTOMATIC SEAT BELT WOULD DISENGAGE. *AK
WHILE DRIVING THE DRIVER'S BASE CRACKED HORIZONTALLY, CAUSING THE DRIVER'S SEAT TO FALL BACKWARDS UNEXPECTEDLY, ALMOST CAUSING LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL. *AK
HOOD LATCH FAILED.
CONSUMER STATES THAT WHILE DRIVING AT OR ABOUT 25-35 MPH LOWER CONTROL ARM SHEERED ON DRIVER'S SIDE BEHIND THE BALL JOINT BENDING UPPER STRUT PULLING THE AXEL CLEAN OUT OF TRANSMISSION. CON NOT CONTACT THE MANF.
Safety Rating for the 1992 HYUNDAI SONATA
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1992 HYUNDAI SONATA in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1992 HYUNDAI SONATA
Hyundai Motor America has issued 3 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 1992 HYUNDAI SONATA. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
0020001 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
SUBJECT REGARDING CYLINDER BANK AND OXYGEN SENSOR ORIENTATION / LOCATION. *TT
97110120014 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
PROVIDED PROCEDURES FOR THE INSTALLATION OF A BLOCK HEATER. *YC
9390011 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN
COOLING/CONDENSER FAN STAYS ON. *TW
NHTSA Investigations for the 1992 HYUNDAI SONATA
NHTSA has opened 1 investigation into potential safety defects in the 1992 HYUNDAI SONATA.
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 — 41 complaints
- 1992 HYUNDAI SONATA (current)
- 1993 HYUNDAI SONATA — 46 complaints
- 1994 HYUNDAI SONATA — 7 complaints
- 1995 HYUNDAI SONATA — 93 complaints
- 1996 HYUNDAI SONATA — 37 complaints
- 1997 HYUNDAI SONATA — 74 complaints
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