2002 HYUNDAI SONATA Power Train Problems
2 NHTSA complaints on file
Power Train Issues in the 2002 HYUNDAI SONATA
2 power train complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2002 HYUNDAI SONATA. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.
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Complaints
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Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
All Power Train Complaints
MY SON WAS OPERATING THE VEHICLE AND WAS MAKING A LEFT TURN. DURING THE TURN, THE RIGHT FRONT WHEEL BUCKLED UNDER AND THE VEHICLE BECAME INOPERABLE. VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A REPAIR FACILITY. THEY FOUND THAT THERE WAS SIGNIFICANT CORROSION IN THE SUB-FRAME WHICH CAUSED IT TO FAIL. I HAVE DONE SOME RESEARCH ON NHTSA SITE AND IT APPEARS THAT CAMPAIGN 09V124000 DESCRIBES THE ISSUE. I HAVE CONTACTED HYUNDAI. THEY HAVE INSTRUCTED ME TO HAVE TO VEHICLE DELIVERED TO LOCAL DEALER FOR INSPECTION TO DETERMINE IF IT IS COVERED UNDER A RECALL PROGRAM. THEIR FIRST RESPONSE WAS TO TELL ME THAT THE RECALL WAS ONLY COVERING CERTAIN STATES, KENTUCKY NOT BEING ONE OF THEM. WHEN I TOLD THEM I HAD PURCHASED THE CAR USED AND HAD NO WAY OF KNOWING WHAT OTHER STATES THE VEHICLE HAD BEEN IN, THEY AGREED TO EXAMINE THE VEHICLE. I BELIEVE THE VEHICLE REPAIR SHOULD...
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 HYUNDAI SONATA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE WOULD VEER TO THE RIGHT AND WOULD ALSO FAIL TO SHIFT INTO GEAR. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC, WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE AXLE WAS FRACTURED DUE TO CORROSION OF THE FRAME. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 184,000. *TR UPDATED 5/7/13 *CN THE CONSUMER STATED THE REPAIR COST WAS REIMBURSED. 05/17/2013 *JS
Other 2002 HYUNDAI SONATA Problem Areas
Structureframe And Members
53 complaints
Suspension
50 complaints
Air Bags
23 complaints
Steering
19 complaints
Electrical System
17 complaints
Structurebody
14 complaints
Air Bagsfrontal
13 complaints
Fuel System Gasoline
13 complaints
Air Bagssidewindow
12 complaints
Unknown Or Other
11 complaints
Structureframe And Membersunderbody Shields
10 complaints
Wheels
8 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulic
7 complaints
Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch
6 complaints
Vehicle Speed Control
6 complaints
Engine
5 complaints
Engine And Engine Cooling
5 complaints
Fuelpropulsion System
5 complaints
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
5 complaints
Service Brakes
5 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor
5 complaints
Structure
5 complaints
Structurebodydoor
5 complaints
Suspensionfront
5 complaints
Tires
5 complaints
Air Bagsfrontalsensorcontrol Module
4 complaints
Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly
4 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingengine
3 complaints
Latcheslockslinkages
3 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip
3 complaints
Suspensionrear
3 complaints
Tirestreadbelt
3 complaints
Wheelshub
3 complaints
Electrical System Instrument Clusterpanel
2 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System
2 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline
2 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasolinebelts And Associated Pulleys
2 complaints
Power Trainclutch Assembly
2 complaints
Power Trainmanual Transmission
2 complaints
Seat Beltsrearother
2 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components
2 complaints
Steeringhydraulic Power Assisthose Piping And Connections
2 complaints
Suspensionfrontcontrol Armlower Arm
2 complaints
Suspensionfrontwheel Bearing
2 complaints
Tiresvalve
2 complaints
Air Bagsfrontaldriver Sideinflator Module
1 complaint
Back Over Preventionwarningsexternalpedestrian Alert
1 complaint
Child Seat
1 complaint
Child Seatlatch Connectorclip
1 complaint
Electrical Systemignitionanti Theftcontrol Module
1 complaint
Electrical Systemignitionmodule
1 complaint
Electrical Systemignitionswitch
1 complaint
Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash
1 complaint
Electronic Stability Control Esc
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemradiator Assembly
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Control
1 complaint
Equipment
1 complaint
Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner
1 complaint
Exterior Lighting
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingheadlights
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinedelivery
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinestorage
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assemblyfiller Pipe And Cap
1 complaint
Lane Departure Assist
1 complaint
Power Trainaxle Assembly
1 complaint
Seat Belts
1 complaint
Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly
1 complaint
Seat Beltsfrontwarning Lightdevices
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisc
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrum
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentshoses Linespiping And Fittings
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicpedals And Linkages
1 complaint
Steeringhydraulic Power Assistpower Steering Fluid
1 complaint
Steeringhydraulic Power Assistpump
1 complaint
Steeringlinkagestie Rod Assembly
1 complaint
Structurebodydoorhinge And Attachments
1 complaint
Suspensionfrontcontrol Arm
1 complaint
Suspensionfrontcontrol Armupper Arm
1 complaint
Suspensionfrontcontrol Armupper Ball Joint
1 complaint
Suspensionsubframemounting Bracket
1 complaint
Traction Control System
1 complaint
Vehicle Speed Controlcables
1 complaint
Vehicle Speed Controllinkages
1 complaint
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher
1 complaint
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwashermotor
1 complaint
Visibilitywiper
1 complaint