2003 HYUNDAI SONATA Tires Problems

3 NHTSA complaints on file

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Tires Issues in the 2003 HYUNDAI SONATA

3 tires complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2003 HYUNDAI SONATA. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.

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Deaths

All Tires Complaints

#10286523 |
I HAVE A 2003 HYUNDAI SONATA. I HAVE HAD NOTHING BUT TROUBLE WITH THIS VEHICLE. I PURCHASED 2 SETS OF NEW TIRES IN THE PAST 4 YEARS AND HAVE HAD ROUGHLY 15 FLAT TIRES. I ALSO MOST RECENTLY ALMOST KILLED MYSELF AND MY 3 KIDS W/ HAVING THE TIRE ROD ALMOST CRACK. I HAD A BILL OF $385 TO HAVE JUST THAT ONE PART TO BE FIXED. I HAVE BEEN ON HOLD FOR OVER AN HOUR NOW FOR THE RECALL NUMBER I RECEIVED IN THE MAIL. I AM A SINGLE PARENT AND NEED TO BE REIMBURSED FOR MY TROUBLES AS THIS WAS DIRECTLY RELATED TO THE RECALL LETTER I JUST RECEIVED. PLEASE CONTACT ME. *TR
#10242449 |
WHEN I REPLACED THE TIRES WITH THE SPECIFIED SIZE TIRE AFTER HAVING THE CAR FOR ABOUT 23,000 MILES, I HAD THE PROBLEM WITH THE HUBCAPS SHIFTING AND SHEARING OFF THE VALVE STEM. I TOOK THE CAR BACK TO THE TIRE DEALERSHIP (BF GOODRICH TIRES) AND THEY TRIED TO SOLVE THE PROBLEM. THEY CALLED THE DEALERSHIP WHO TOLD THEM IT WAS THE TIRES, BUT THAT WAS ILLOGICAL. THEY WOUND UP PUTTING METAL STEMS ON ALL FOUR TIRES AS IT WAS HAPPENING ON THE FRONT TIRES BUT ROTATION WOULD REQUIRE METAL STEMS IN ALL TIRES. THIS KEPT THE HUB CAPS FROM SHEARING THE STEM, BUT THE CAPS WOULD SLIDE UP OVER THE STEMS SO AS TO MAKE IT IMPOSSIBLE FOR ME TO CHECK THE AIR IN MY TIRES. FINALLY AFTER ABOUT A YEAR AND HALF OF HEADACHE, I FINALLY BOUGHT NEW WHEELS FOR THE CAR. THIS COMPLETELY SOLVED THE PROBLEM. HYUNDAI WOULD...
#10140617 |
I PURCHASED A 2003 HYUNDAI SONATA IN JUNE 2003. AT 18,000 I HAD TO REPLACE MY FRONT TIRES DUE TO WEAR. I HAD THE CORRECT SIZE MOUNTED AND IT WENT FLAT APPROXIMATELY 5-6 TIMES. MY DEALER KEPT SAYING IT WAS THE TIRE DEALERS FAULT HOWEVER, IF THE CORRECT SIZE TIRE IS USED IT COULD NOT BE THEIR FAULT. CAR DEALER REFUSED TO LOOK AT UNTIL ABOUT THE FIFTH TIME. I BECAME IRATE AND THEY TOOK IT IN. I WAS TOLD MY CAR WILL ONLY USE THE EXACT SAME TIRE THAT CAME ON IT FROM FACTORY. THIS IS NOT IN ANY OF THE CAR INFORMATION OR OWNERS MANUAL. ANY OTHER TIRE USED CAUSES FRICTION ON THE WHEEL COVER CAUSING IT TO MOVE AND CUT THE TIRE VALVE. I FEEL THIS IS A HUGE SAFETY ISSUE. IF THE TIRE HAD GONE FLAT IN HEAVY TRAFFIC OR AT HIGHER SPEEDS IT COULD HAVE...

Other 2003 HYUNDAI SONATA Problem Areas

Air Bags 34 complaints Electrical System 17 complaints Structurebodydoor 13 complaints Suspension 13 complaints Structure 9 complaints Structurebody 9 complaints Air Bagsfrontal 8 complaints Fuel System Gasoline 8 complaints Fuelpropulsion System 8 complaints Latcheslockslinkages 8 complaints Steering 8 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingengine 7 complaints Power Trainautomatic Transmission 7 complaints Wheelshub 7 complaints Engine And Engine Cooling 6 complaints Unknown Or Other 6 complaints Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch 5 complaints Service Brakes 5 complaints Structureframe And Members 5 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor 4 complaints Engine 3 complaints Exterior Lighting 3 complaints Seat Belts 3 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulic 3 complaints Tiresvalve 3 complaints Wheels 3 complaints Air Bagssidewindow 2 complaints Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly 2 complaints Power Train 2 complaints Seat Beltsfront 2 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip 2 complaints Vehicle Speed Control 2 complaints Visibilitysunmoon Roof Assembly 2 complaints Air Bagsfrontalsensorcontrol Module 1 complaint Electrical System12v24v48v Battery 1 complaint Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System 1 complaint Equipment 1 complaint Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner 1 complaint Fuel System Other 1 complaint Power Trainmanual Transmission 1 complaint Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly 1 complaint Seat Beltsfrontretractor 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisccaliper 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicpower Assisthydraulichoses Linespiping And Fittings 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicpower Assistvacuum 1 complaint Steeringcolumn 1 complaint Structurebodydoorhinge And Attachments 1 complaint Structureframe And Membersunderbody Shields 1 complaint Suspensionrear 1 complaint Tirestemporaryemergency Spare Tire 1 complaint Vehicle Speed Controlcruise Control 1 complaint Visibility 1 complaint Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls 1 complaint Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevices 1 complaint Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevicesinterior 1 complaint Visibilitywindshield 1 complaint Wheelsrim 1 complaint
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