2004 HYUNDAI SONATA — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data

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Safety Rating

285

Owner Complaints

36 Crashes 2 Fires

1

Recall

ACTIVE RECALL

4

Service Bulletins

0

Investigations

Overview of the 2004 HYUNDAI SONATA

The 2004 HYUNDAI SONATA has received a total of 285 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with SUSPENSION. 4 technical service bulletins have been issued by Hyundai Motor America for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Suspension (52 complaints), Air Bags (43 complaints), and Structurebody (22 complaints).

Recalls for the 2004 HYUNDAI SONATA

NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 2004 HYUNDAI SONATA, potentially affecting up to 188,282 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....

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Owner Complaints for the 2004 HYUNDAI SONATA

285 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2004 HYUNDAI SONATA. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.

Suspension
Complaints: 52 1 Crash
Air Bags
Complaints: 43 12 Crashes 1 Fire 11 Injuries
Structurebody
Complaints: 22 2 Crashes
Electrical System
Complaints: 14 1 Crash 1 Fire
Structure
Complaints: 13 9 Injuries
Steering
Complaints: 12
Latcheslockslinkages
Complaints: 11 6 Injuries
Unknown Or Other
Complaints: 11 1 Crash 2 Injuries
Wheels
Complaints: 10 1 Crash
Service Brakes
Complaints: 7 3 Crashes 2 Injuries
Structureframe And Membersunderbody Shields
Complaints: 7
Engine
Complaints: 5 1 Crash
Engine And Engine Cooling
Complaints: 5
Exterior Lighting
Complaints: 5
Service Brakes Hydraulic
Complaints: 5 1 Crash 2 Injuries
Vehicle Speed Control
Complaints: 5 2 Crashes 2 Injuries
Fuel System Gasoline
Complaints: 4
Power Train
Complaints: 4 1 Crash
Power Trainclutch Assembly
Complaints: 4
Fuelpropulsion System
Complaints: 3 1 Crash
Seat Belts
Complaints: 3 1 Crash 2 Injuries
Structurebodydoor
Complaints: 3 2 Injuries
Structureframe And Members
Complaints: 3
Tires
Complaints: 3 1 Injury
Wheelshub
Complaints: 3
Air Bagsfrontal
Complaints: 2 2 Crashes 3 Injuries
Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch
Complaints: 2 1 Injury
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
Complaints: 2 1 Crash
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip
Complaints: 2 2 Crashes
Air Bagssidewindow
Complaints: 1 1 Crash 1 Injury
Electrical Systemhorn
Complaints: 1
Electrical Systemwiring
Complaints: 1
Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash
Complaints: 1
Equipment
Complaints: 1
Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner
Complaints: 1
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryhoses Linespiping And Fittings
Complaints: 1
Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly
Complaints: 1 1 Crash
Seats
Complaints: 1
Seatsmidrear Assembly
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Airsupplyhoses Linespiping And Fittings
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor
Complaints: 1
Suspensionfront
Complaints: 1
Suspensionfrontcontrol Arm
Complaints: 1
Suspensionfrontwheel Bearing
Complaints: 1
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac System
Complaints: 1 1 Crash
Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevicesexterior
Complaints: 1
Visibilitysunmoon Roof Assembly
Complaints: 1
Visibilitywindshield
Complaints: 1
Wheelsrim
Complaints: 1

Most Recent Complaints

#11718609 | SUSPENSION | | N/A miles
On February, 16th 2026, I took my vehicle into the Automotive shop for an oil change. They inspected the car as well and they found that the front passenger side of the vehicle subframe has a substantial amount of the metal rusted through. The file attached was a photo of the repair invoice from Luke’s Auto in Upper Arlington, OH. I see that there is an open safety recall for this exact issue on the 2004 Hyundai Sonata. Although this recall was sent out in 2009, am I able to take this to a local Hyundai dealership to have this fixed?
#11681163 | SUSPENSION | | N/A miles
I got this car a Hyundai sonata 2004 about 2 to 3 years ago. At first I didn't notice the problem until a couple months into me having the car I was on the freeway and it suddenly felt like I was out of control of my car and the back end was like swerving like I was pulling a trailer. And ever since then it's gotten worse now my front right tire goes flat randomly. A friend mechanic of mine looked at it and said that it is a suspension He just doesn't know what part of the suspension. This is dangerous because I could lose control of my car I have at any time. That could be detrimental and there is a recall in it seems like almost every other state but Utah. For the exact issue that I'm having and I don't think that's right. I've had issues with this car ever since I got it. If you guys could look into this that would be great Also this form asks the approximate date that something happened it happens all of the time. To the point where I'm afraid to drive it at all. I also it's gotten so bad that sometimes when I'm going only 35 mph and I hit like a pothole it will severely swerve and I will lose control of my car or if I turn my car I turn my car my steering wheel the right way and I lost control of my car it started swerving and I was on a mountain..
#11681163 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | | N/A miles
I got this car a Hyundai sonata 2004 about 2 to 3 years ago. At first I didn't notice the problem until a couple months into me having the car I was on the freeway and it suddenly felt like I was out of control of my car and the back end was like swerving like I was pulling a trailer. And ever since then it's gotten worse now my front right tire goes flat randomly. A friend mechanic of mine looked at it and said that it is a suspension He just doesn't know what part of the suspension. This is dangerous because I could lose control of my car I have at any time. That could be detrimental and there is a recall in it seems like almost every other state but Utah. For the exact issue that I'm having and I don't think that's right. I've had issues with this car ever since I got it. If you guys could look into this that would be great Also this form asks the approximate date that something happened it happens all of the time. To the point where I'm afraid to drive it at all. I also it's gotten so bad that sometimes when I'm going only 35 mph and I hit like a pothole it will severely swerve and I will lose control of my car or if I turn my car I turn my car my steering wheel the right way and I lost control of my car it started swerving and I was on a mountain..
#11681163 | WHEELS | | N/A miles
I got this car a Hyundai sonata 2004 about 2 to 3 years ago. At first I didn't notice the problem until a couple months into me having the car I was on the freeway and it suddenly felt like I was out of control of my car and the back end was like swerving like I was pulling a trailer. And ever since then it's gotten worse now my front right tire goes flat randomly. A friend mechanic of mine looked at it and said that it is a suspension He just doesn't know what part of the suspension. This is dangerous because I could lose control of my car I have at any time. That could be detrimental and there is a recall in it seems like almost every other state but Utah. For the exact issue that I'm having and I don't think that's right. I've had issues with this car ever since I got it. If you guys could look into this that would be great Also this form asks the approximate date that something happened it happens all of the time. To the point where I'm afraid to drive it at all. I also it's gotten so bad that sometimes when I'm going only 35 mph and I hit like a pothole it will severely swerve and I will lose control of my car or if I turn my car I turn my car my steering wheel the right way and I lost control of my car it started swerving and I was on a mountain..
#11650911 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | | N/A miles
My 2004 sonata which was manufactured 05/07/04. has front frame corrosion exactly like the 089 safety recall that hyundia issued already for 1998-2003. My car was manufactured a few months later and they are denying the repair because it doesn’t fall in their production dates.

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Safety Rating for the 2004 HYUNDAI SONATA

NHTSA has not yet tested the 2004 HYUNDAI SONATA in its New Car Assessment Program.

Technical Service Bulletins for the 2004 HYUNDAI SONATA

Hyundai Motor America has issued 4 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2004 HYUNDAI SONATA. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.

19-BE-011H-1 — LANE DEPARTURE

The Blind Spot Detection (BSD) or Blind-Spot Collision Warning (BCW) is a system that measures the speed of and distance from the following vehicles by using two magnetic wave radar sensors attached in the rear bumper. The BSD/BCW detects vehicles within the blind spot zone and gives off an alarm...

0380002 — STRUCTURE:BODY

WATER LEAK BETWEEN THE TAILLIGHT LENSES AND THE BODY, RESULTING IN A LEAK INTO THE TRUNK AREA. *TT

04400062 — POWER TRAIN

2-3 SHIFT FLARE IMPROVEMENT TCM REPROGRAMMING INSTRUCTIONS. *NM

0450001 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

FRONT BRAKE DISC MINIMUM THICKNESS SHOP MANUAL CORRECTION. *MR

NHTSA Investigations for the 2004 HYUNDAI SONATA

There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.

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