1996 HYUNDAI SONATA — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
N/A
Safety Rating
37
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
2
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1996 HYUNDAI SONATA
The 1996 HYUNDAI SONATA has received a total of 37 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR. 2 technical service bulletins have been issued by Hyundai Motor America for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline (5 complaints), Power Trainautomatic Transmission (4 complaints), and Air Bags (3 complaints).
Recalls for the 1996 HYUNDAI SONATA
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 1996 HYUNDAI SONATA, potentially affecting up to 74,965 vehicles.
Recall 97V026000 — VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR
| 74,965 vehicles affected
Defect: THE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR CIRCUIT BREAKER ELECTRICAL CONTACTS WERE CONTAMINATED DURING ASSEMBLY.
Consequence: THIS CONTAMINATION INTERFERES WITH THE ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT CONTINUITY AND PREVENTS THE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR FROM OPERATING. INOPERATIVE WINDSHIELD WIPERS CAN CONTRIBUTE TO REDUCED VISIBILITY DURING INCLEMENT WEATHER INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REMOVE THE CONTAMINANTS FROM THE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR CIRCUIT BREAKER CONTACTS.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 1996 HYUNDAI SONATA
37 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1996 HYUNDAI SONATA. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
Most Recent Complaints
A CONSUMER?S FIVE YEAR STEP DAUGHTER WAS KILLED BY THE AIR BAG THAT DEPLOYED IN A 5 MPH COLLISION ACCIDENT. THE CONSUMER INDICATED THAT THE AIR BAG WAS DEFECTIVE, THIS REPORT WAS WRITTEN IN BY CLARENCE DITLOW, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR FOR THE CENTER FOR AUTO SAFETY, 202-328-7700, 1825 CONNECTICUT AVE NW, STE 330, WASHINGTON, DC 20009. *YH
WHILE TRAVELING ON HIGHWAY AND WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING AIRBAG LIGHT APPEARED ON DASHBOARD. DEALERSHIP IS AWARE OF PROBLEM.*AK
MY ENGINE QUITE AT A LIGHT. THERE WAS NO WARNING, THE CAR HAD BEEN RUNNING FINE. IT HAD BEEN ABOUT 4,000 MILES SINCE MY LAST OIL CHANGE. *AK
FRONT PASSENGER DOOR HANDLE BROKE. NLM
CONSUMER WAS CHARGED FOR RECALL REPAIR 97V-026 FOR THE INOPERATIVE WINDSHIELD WIPERS, CONSUMER REQUEST REIMBURSEMENT. NLM
View all Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline complaints →
Safety Rating for the 1996 HYUNDAI SONATA
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1996 HYUNDAI SONATA in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1996 HYUNDAI SONATA
Hyundai Motor America has issued 2 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 1996 HYUNDAI SONATA. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
9730001 — VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR ADJUSTMENT PROCEDURE. *TW
9640023 — POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
MILD ENGINE SURGE AT HIGHWAY SPEED. *TW
NHTSA Investigations for the 1996 HYUNDAI SONATA
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the HYUNDAI SONATA
- 1991 HYUNDAI SONATA — 41 complaints
- 1992 HYUNDAI SONATA — 43 complaints
- 1993 HYUNDAI SONATA — 46 complaints
- 1994 HYUNDAI SONATA — 7 complaints
- 1995 HYUNDAI SONATA — 93 complaints
- 1996 HYUNDAI SONATA (current)
- 1997 HYUNDAI SONATA — 74 complaints
- 1998 HYUNDAI SONATA — 68 complaints
- 1999 HYUNDAI SONATA — 187 complaints
- 2000 HYUNDAI SONATA — 378 complaints
- 2001 HYUNDAI SONATA — 293 complaints
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