2002 HYUNDAI SONATA Unknown Or Other Problems

11 NHTSA complaints on file

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Unknown Or Other Issues in the 2002 HYUNDAI SONATA

11 unknown or other complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2002 HYUNDAI SONATA. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 6 resulted in injury.

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Crashes
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Fires
6
Injuries
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Deaths

All Unknown Or Other Complaints

#11686374 |
I purchased a 2002 Hyundai Sonata from a private seller who represented the car had about 40,000–45,000 miles. However, diagnostics from O’Reilly Auto Parts showed 278,000 miles, and Hyundai’s system confirmed over 302,000 miles. The title is marked “mileage exempt,” and the seller is not the same person listed on the title, suggesting title jumping. I have repair invoices, diagnostic records, and screenshots of the original advertisement. I believe this constitutes odometer tampering and misrepresentation.
#11419507 |
Made right hand turn passenger wheel cocked dead stop. When checked out was told sub frame rust apart on passenger side.
#11397968 |
YOU DID A RECALL A NUMBER OF YEARS AGO ON THE CHROME ON THE INTERIOR DOOR HANDLES PEELING OFF AND BEING HAZARDOUS. NOW THE SAME THING IS HAPPENING TO THE CHROME ON THE GEAR SHIFT HANDLE. IT IS VERY SHARP AND HAS MADE MINOR CUTS TO THE RIGHT HAND WHILE SHIFTING THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY. IT IS AN ONGOING PROBLEM AS THE CHROME KEEPS PEELING OFF A LITTLE AT A TIME.
#11003007 |
RECALL #089 FROM 2009 / FAIRFIELD SUPERIOR HYUNDAI REPORTED THAT THE OWNER HAD THIS "SUB-FRAME" CORROSION TAKEN CARE OF AND IT WAS NOT - OWNER DID NOT RECEIVE A RECALL NOTICE IN THE MAIL AT CURRENT ADDRESS SINCE 2004- OWNER (ME) WAS INFORMED BY ANOTHER CERTIFIED MECHANIC BEFORE MAJOR BRAKE WORK WAS PERFORMED -
#10981406 |
I HAD REPORTED MY VEHICLE STOLEN SINCE JAN OF 2017 BUT THE EL PASO, TX SAID I COULDN'T ACTUALLY REPORT IT STOLEN SINCE I KNEW WHO TOOK IT HOWEVER AFTER THAT MONTH PASSED I COULDN'T LOCATE MY VEHICLE AND I'VE CALLED EVERY WHERE IN NM WHERE IT WAS TAKEN AND NOT ONE AGENCY HAD INFORMATION IF MY VEHICLES WHERE ABOUTS NOW I HAD PURCHASED THE VEHICLE SOMETIME LAST YEAR FOR MY SON AND GETTING THINGS FIXED BEFORE BEING FINANCIALLY ABLE TO GET REGISTERED UNDER HIS OR MY NAME I CURRENTLY STILL OBTAIN THE ORIGINAL TITLE AND REGISTRATION DOCS AND CAN ALSO PROVIDE A NOTORIZED LETTER FROM MY EX'S AUNT WHO SOLD IT TO US I ALSO HAD DOWNLOADED SEVERAL APPS IN REGARDS TO BEING ABLE TO LOCATE MY VEHICLE AND MONTHS LATER I TYPED IN THE VIN AND MY VEHICLE POPS UP REGISTERED TO A JORGE SCOTT IN EL PASO...
#10863135 |
MY DOOR HANDLE HAS BECAME SHARP AND CUT MY FRIENDS FINGER. CALLED DEALERSHIP THEY SAID MY VIN NUMBER WASNT ON THE LIST FOR THE RECALL ABOUT DOOR HANDLES.
#10202484 |
MY 2002 HYUNDAI SONATA THE FINISH IS PEELING OFF THE DOOR HANDLES AND PEOPLE HAVE BEEN CUT AS IT PEELS IT IS VERY SHARP. *JB
#10199633 |
THE DOOR HANDLES ARE PEELING (SILVER COATING) AND IT HAS CAUSED SEVERE CUTS TO ANYONE GETTING OUT OF THE CAR, BOTH ON THE PASSENGER AND DRIVERS FRONT SIDE. *JB
#10176916 |
1) ENGINE LIGHT SEEMS TO COME ON AT LEAST ONCE A MONTH 2) FAN KNOB FOR HEATING/AIR CONDITIONER DOES NOT WORK ON 1 OR 2, IT WILL ONLY WORK ON 3 OR 4. THIS IS A NEW PROBLEM. *JB
#10146965 |
THE PAINT IS PEELING OFF OF ALL 4 DOOR HANDLE ASSEMBLIES OF MY 39 MONTH OLD HYUNDAI SONATA. HYUNDAI REFUSES TO COVER THE OBVIOUS FAILURE. *JB
#10014352 |
RIGHT FRONT SPEAKER POPS ON AND OFF AT A STOP OR MOVING. WHEN YOU USE THE AC BUTTON, WINDSHIELD WIPER, WINDOWS, AND TURN SIGNALS THE SPEAKER EITHER SHUTS OFF OR TURNS ON. THE RADIO WAS REPLACED THREE TIMES, THE SPEAKER TWICE AND THE WIRING AND WIRING HARNESSES WERE REPLACED. THE CAR HAS BEEN IN AND OUT OF THE SHOP WITH AND WITHOUT REPAIRS FOR THE SAME PROBLEM AT LEAST 12 TIMES. THE PROBLEM STARTED THE FIRST NIGHT WHEN I BOUGHT THE VEHICLE IN OCTOBER OF 2001. THE CAR HAS HAD OTHER PROBLEMS WITH THE POWER WINDOW MOTORS, BATTERY, AND REMOTE DOOR LOCKS. I FEEL AS THOUGH I HAVE SPENT MORE TIME AT THE DEALER TRYING TO GET THE CAR FIXED THEN ACTUALLY ENJOYING THE CAR. I HAVE FILED CASES WITH THE HYUNDAI CORPORATE OFFICE, A FACTORY REPRESENTATIVE LOOKED AT THE CAR, HEARD THE PROBLEM, IN FORMED THE DEALER ON HOW...

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 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 Train 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
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