2002 HYUNDAI SONATA Wheelshub Problems
3 NHTSA complaints on file
Wheelshub Issues in the 2002 HYUNDAI SONATA
3 wheelshub 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
0
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
All Wheelshub Complaints
2002 HYUNDAI SONATA EXPERIENCED A FLAT TIRE DUE TO A LEAKY VALVE. *TS TWO DAYS AFTER THE TIRES WERE REPLACED THE DRIVER'S SIDE FRONT TIRE WENT FLAT DUE TO A LEAKY STEM VALVE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK TO THE TIRE DEALER AND THE TIRE WAS REMOUNTED WITH A NEW STEM VALVE. THREE DAYS LATER THE SAME TIRE WAS FLAT AGAIN AND A FEW DAYS LATER THE FRONT PASSENGER'S SIDE TIRE WAS FLAT ALSO. AFTER INSPECTING THE WHEELS THE CONSUMER OBSERVED THAT THE TIRE BULGE WAS CAUSING THE WHEEL COVER TO SPIN. THE COVER WOULD SPIN UNTIL THE STEM VALVE WAS PRESSED AGAINST THE EDGE OF THE ACCESS HOLE IN THE WHEEL COVER. EVENTUALLY THE WHEEL COVER WOULD CUT INTO THE STEM VALVE AND CAUSE A FLAT TIRE. IT WAS LATER DETERMINED THAT THE HUB CAPS HAD BEEN INSTALLED INCORRECTLY. AFTER REMOVING ALL FOUR HUB CAPS THE VEHICLE HAD NO...
FACTORY INSTALLED HUB CAPS TURN ON WHEELS WITH ACCELERATION AND BRAKING, CAUSING PRESSURE ON TIRE VALVE STEMS. THIS LEADS TO PIERCING OF TIRE VALVE STEM AND RAPID DEFLATION OF TIRE. HUB CAPS HAVE JAGGED EDGES ON HUB CAP WHERE CONTACT IS MADE WITH TIRE VALVE STEM. THERE IS NO MECHANISM TO PREVENT THE HUB CAPS FROM MOVING.*AK
GOODRICH CONTROL PLUS TIRES CAUSED PROBLEMS WITH 2002 HYUNDAI SONATA. *MR THIS PROBLEM HAS BEEN PRESENT SINCE THE FIRST DAY OF OWNERSHIP. WITH 25 MILES ON THE TIRES, A FLAT TIRE WAS PRESENT. THE TIRE DEALER INFORMED THE CONSUMER THAT THE VALVE STEM HAD BEEN CUT AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. TWO DAYS LATER ANOTHER FLAT TIRE WAS PRESENT. THE LEFT FRONT TIRE EACH TIME. IT WAS RECOMMENDED TO CHANGE FROM A "T" SERIES RATED TO TIRE TO AN "H" RATED TIRE. SOON AFTER PLACING THE "H" RATED TIRE, AND USING A SHORTER VALVE STEM, THE HUB CAPS CONTINUED TO ROTATE ON THE RIM, CAUSED BY THE TIRE FLEXING AGAINST THE HUB CAP. *SC
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
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