2000 HYUNDAI SONATA — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
378
Owner Complaints
4
Recalls
11
Service Bulletins
2
Investigations
Overview of the 2000 HYUNDAI SONATA
The 2000 HYUNDAI SONATA has received a total of 378 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 4 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with SUSPENSION, AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW, AIR BAGS. 11 technical service bulletins have been issued by Hyundai Motor America for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Structureframe And Members (89 complaints), Suspension (30 complaints), and Suspensionfront (26 complaints).
Recalls for the 2000 HYUNDAI SONATA
NHTSA has recorded 4 recalls for the 2000 HYUNDAI SONATA, potentially affecting up to 586,127 vehicles.
Recall 09V124000 — SUSPENSION
| 188,282 vehicles affected
Defect: HYUNDAI IS RECALLING 188,282 MY 2001-2004 SONATA AND MY 2001-2004 XG300 AND XG350 VEHICLES ORIGINALLY SOLD IN OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN THE STATES OF CONNECTICUT, DELAWARE, ILLINOIS, INDIANA, IOWA, MAINE, MARYLAND, MASSACHUSETTS, MICHIGAN, MINNESOTA, MISSOURI, NEW HAMPSHIRE, NEW JERSEY, NEW YORK, OHIO, PENNSYLVANIA, RHODE ISLAND, VERMONT, WEST VIRGINIA, WISCONSIN, AND THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. ROAD SALT APPLIED IN THESE JURISDICTIONS...
Consequence: 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 RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL MEASURE THE THICKNESS OF THE FRONT SUB-FRAME AND INSPECT THE FRONT SUB-FRAME FOR CORROSION DAMAGE AND, IF NECESSARY, THE FRONT SUB-FRAME WILL BE REPLACED WITH A NEW SUB-FRAME THAT INCORPORATES ADDITIONAL HOLES IN THE UPPER AND LOWER PANELS....
View full details →Recall 02V105000 — AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW
| 145,355 vehicles affected
Defect: ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, AN INTERMITTENT CONDITION THAT LEADS TO THE SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATION COULD RESULT FROM MOTION OF THE SIDE IMPACT AIR BAG WIRING HARNESS AND SIDE IMPACT AIR BAG WIRING HARNESS CONNECTOR WHICH MOUNT TO THE ADJUSTABLE SEAT CUSHION ASSEMBLY. THIS CONDITION ONLY RELATES TO THE SIDE IMPACT AIR BAGS AND COULD...
Consequence: NON-DEPLOYMENT OF THE SRS SIDE IMPACT AIR BAG COULD INCREASE THE RISK OF INJURY DURING A SIDE IMPACT CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL MORE SECURELY FASTEN THE SIDE IMPACT AIR BAG WIRING HARNESSES AND CONNECTORS TO THE VEHICLE'S FRONT SEAT CUSHION FRAMES. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MAY 28, 2002. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON...
View full details →Recall 01V347000 — AIR BAGS
| 86,513 vehicles affected
Defect: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT COULD ILLUMINATE DUE TO MOTION OF THE SIDE IMPACT AIR BAG WIRING HARNESS AND SIDE IMPACT AIR BAG WIRING HARNESS CONNECTOR THAT MOUNT TO THE ADJUSTABLE SEAT CUSHION ASSEMBLY. THIS CONDITION ONLY RELATES TO THE DRIVER AND/OR PASSENGER SEAT-MOUNTED SIDE IMPACT AIR BAG(S).
Consequence: THIS CONDITION COULD PREVENT SEAT MOUNTED SIDE IMPACT AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT DURING AN ACCIDENT WHERE SUCH DEPLOYMENT SHOULD OCCUR. NON-DEPLOYMENT OF THE SRS SIDE IMPACT AIR BAGS COULD INCREASE THE RISK OF INJURY DURING AN ACCIDENT WHERE SIDE IMPACT AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT IS INTENDED.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL MORE SECURELY FASTEN THE FRONT SEAT SIDE IMPACT AIR BAG WIRING HARNESS AND CONNECTORS TO THE VEHICLE'S FRONT SEAT CUSHION FRAMES. OWNER NOTIFICATION WILL OCCUR IN SIX MAILINGS ON MAY 27, JUNE 3, JUNE 10, JUNE 17, JUNE...
View full details →Recall 00V259001 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
| 165,977 vehicles affected
Defect: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SOME SONATA VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 2.5 LITER V-6 ENGINES AND ALL ELANTRA MODEL VEHICLES MAY HAVE EXPERIENCED INTERMITTENT LOW-SPEED ENGINE STALLING, WHICH COULD OCCUR IF THE MAF (MASS AIR FLOW) SENSOR ELECTRICAL SIGNAL IS INTERRUPTED AS A RESULT OF ENGINE VIBRATION TRANSMITTED TO THE MAF SENSOR CONNECTOR WIRING HARNESS.
Consequence: THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE THE ENGINE TO STALL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL RE-ROUTE THE MAF SENSOR CONNECTOR WIRING HARNESS.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2000 HYUNDAI SONATA
378 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2000 HYUNDAI SONATA. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
Most Recent Complaints
Rt passenger side wheel clunks when turning, loud noise when moving took to dealer they found nothing wrong. I returned to dealer again a couple weeks later to confirm my a arm needs repairs, safety issues airbag’s light remaining lit told repairs not available for year and make iwas told to deal with it by dealer even if it was a safety issue, driving car doesn’t matter what speed my back end sounds like it is falling apart and my car will slam out or into gear I have reviewed recalls and safety issues and I have been told that they have been closed even if my car is currently having issues with the vehicle recalls ie..slamming in and out of gear, arm issues and clunky noises on turns and driving,rear end clunk sounds like no shocks or struts
Rt passenger side wheel clunks when turning, loud noise when moving took to dealer they found nothing wrong. I returned to dealer again a couple weeks later to confirm my a arm needs repairs, safety issues airbag’s light remaining lit told repairs not available for year and make iwas told to deal with it by dealer even if it was a safety issue, driving car doesn’t matter what speed my back end sounds like it is falling apart and my car will slam out or into gear I have reviewed recalls and safety issues and I have been told that they have been closed even if my car is currently having issues with the vehicle recalls ie..slamming in and out of gear, arm issues and clunky noises on turns and driving,rear end clunk sounds like no shocks or struts
Rt passenger side wheel clunks when turning, loud noise when moving took to dealer they found nothing wrong. I returned to dealer again a couple weeks later to confirm my a arm needs repairs, safety issues airbag’s light remaining lit told repairs not available for year and make iwas told to deal with it by dealer even if it was a safety issue, driving car doesn’t matter what speed my back end sounds like it is falling apart and my car will slam out or into gear I have reviewed recalls and safety issues and I have been told that they have been closed even if my car is currently having issues with the vehicle recalls ie..slamming in and out of gear, arm issues and clunky noises on turns and driving,rear end clunk sounds like no shocks or struts
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 RUNS GREAT. 170,000 MILES
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 RUNS GREAT. 170,000 MILES
Safety Rating for the 2000 HYUNDAI SONATA
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2000 HYUNDAI SONATA in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2000 HYUNDAI SONATA
Hyundai Motor America has issued 11 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2000 HYUNDAI SONATA. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
0650003 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
ABS PUMP SELF-CHECK NOISE. *TT
0240005 — POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
SUBJECT REGARDING DUAL MASS FLYWHEEL, BOLT, CLUTCH AND STARTER MOTOR PARTS INFORMATION. *SLC
0136016 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE
SUBJECT REGARDING ECM NON-INTERCHANGEABILITY. *YH
0136009 — VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL
INFORMATION REGARDING SHOP MANUAL CORRECTION FOR IDLE SPEED ACTUATOR RESISTANCE CHECK. *YH
061101 — POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
SUBJECT REGARDING FINAL DRIVE GEAR WHINE NOISE. *YH
01500041 — WHEELS
SUBJECT REGARDING NOISE FROM REAR WHEELS. *YH
0140015 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
SUBJECT REGARDING DUAL MASS FLYWHEEL, CLUTCH AND STARTER MOTOR PARTS INFORMATION. *YH
010101 — EQUIPMENT
INFORMATION ON THE ACUOSTIC WARNING SYSTEM. *TT
0050006 — SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS
SOME OWNERS MAY EXPERIENCE A METALLIC RUBBING NOISE HEARD FROM THE REAR SUSPENSION WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE OVER BUMPS OR AN UNEVEN ROUGH ROAD WITH OCCUPANTS IN THE REAR SEAT. *TT
061000 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL
HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA IS CONDUCTING A VOLUNTARY CUSTOMER NOTIFICATION (SAFETY RECALL) ON CERTAIN VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 2.5L V-6 ENGINES PRODUCED FROM THE START OF PRODUCTION THROUGH JULY 4, 2000 INCLUSIVE, TO MAKE REPAIRS AFFECTING THE MAF SENSOR ELECTRICAL CONNECTION. *TT
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NHTSA Investigations for the 2000 HYUNDAI SONATA
NHTSA has opened 2 investigations into potential safety defects in the 2000 HYUNDAI SONATA.
Other Model Years of the HYUNDAI SONATA
- 1995 HYUNDAI SONATA — 93 complaints
- 1996 HYUNDAI SONATA — 37 complaints
- 1997 HYUNDAI SONATA — 74 complaints
- 1998 HYUNDAI SONATA — 68 complaints
- 1999 HYUNDAI SONATA — 187 complaints
- 2000 HYUNDAI SONATA (current)
- 2001 HYUNDAI SONATA — 293 complaints
- 2002 HYUNDAI SONATA — 407 complaints
- 2003 HYUNDAI SONATA — 247 complaints
- 2004 HYUNDAI SONATA — 285 complaints
- 2005 HYUNDAI SONATA — 217 complaints
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- HYUNDAI TUCSON — 7,920 total complaints
- HYUNDAI ACCENT — 2,733 total complaints
- HYUNDAI PALISADE — 2,456 total complaints
- HYUNDAI VELOSTER — 1,738 total complaints
- HYUNDAI GENESIS — 1,702 total complaints
- HYUNDAI IONIQ 5 — 1,636 total complaints