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Hyundai Sonata

2000–2004 only

669 classified complaints

2000–2004 Hyundai Sonata models have 669 classified complaints on record for these years specifically. The most common issue in this range is Subframe, cradle and frame corrosion, typically surfacing around 131,000 miles.

Computed directly from stored federal records for 2000–2004 model years only — not blended with the rest of this vehicle's production run. See the full Hyundai Sonata report for every year combined.

Where this range fits

2000–2004

2005–2009

2010–2014

2015–2019

2020–2024

Complaints filed per 5-year model-year window — highlighted bars link to their own dedicated page.

What breaks, and when — 2000–2004 only

Subframe, cradle and frame corrosion · Suspension 280 complaints

Median onset: 131,000 miles. 2.9% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

More common in older model years.

Airbags, seatbelts and restraints · Body and interior 112 complaints

Median onset: 100,000 miles. 18.8% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

Doors, windows, latches, seats and trim · Body and interior 53 complaints

Median onset: 93,000 miles. 41.5% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

Tank, lines and filler · Fuel system 38 complaints

Median onset: 130,000 miles.

Control arms, ball joints and bushings · Suspension 28 complaints

Median onset: 126,975 miles. 3.6% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

More common in older model years. · Typical repair: $230–$700 nationally.

Body and panel corrosion · Body and interior 22 complaints

Median onset: 109,215 miles. 4.5% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

Wiring harness, grounds and connectors · Electrical 16 complaints

Median onset: 126,500 miles.

Body control and other modules · Electrical 15 complaints

Median onset: 99,549 miles.

From owner-filed complaints to NHTSA, not independently verified. Federal mileage reporting on recent complaints is sparse — see how it works. Cost ranges are national estimates from book labor hours and parts pricing, not this vehicle's actual repair history — they don't account for your location or shop type.

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How does 2000–2004 compare with other Sonata years? Every model year ranked by complaints per 10,000 sold. See years →

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation — complaints and recalls, scoped to 2000–2004 model years. See the full Hyundai Sonata report for every year and full specs/safety data.