Transmission failure. Repair place says it was a premature mechanical failure. Possible defective parts.
The worst 1992 Hyundai Sonata problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Brakes5
- Transmission5
- Engine4
- Seat belts4
- Suspension4
Problems by type
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- Brakes5
- Transmission5
- Engine4
- Seat belts4
- Suspension4
- Body2
- Locks2
- Steering2
- Acceleration1
- Electrical1
- Lights1
- Seats1
- Visibility1
Recalls 1
Seat belts
- What is wrong
- The motorized shoulder belt can travel slowly or chatter in the track and may eventually stop tracking and become inoperative.
- Risk
- Slowing, chattering, or failure of the motorized shoulderbelt may discourage use of the restraint system, increasing the risk of injuryin the event of a sudden stop or accident.
- Remedy
- Dealers will lubricate the track assembly and, if any systems are found inoperative, the system will be repaired or replaced, as required.
Recall number 93V196000 · Recall details
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Defect investigations
Pass.restraint system fail
There is no summary currently available
PE93061
Technical service bulletins for the 1992 Hyundai Sonata 13
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- This bulletin provides information regarding condensation related to the accumulated moisture in the...
- This bulletin provides the inspection procedure and repair guidelines for certain vehicles listed below.
- This bulletin describes the procedure to inspect and identify fluid which may appear around the brake...
- This bulletin provides tire vibration service procedures, including how to optimize vehicle vibration...
- This bulletin provides information on identifying dealer stock vehicles with either: • A Battery SOC alert
- The Blind Spot Detection (BSD) or Blind-Spot Collision Warning (BCW) is a system that measures the speed...
- This bulletin provides information on components, attributes, and precautions of the 7-SPEED dry-type dual...
- Subject regarding cylinder bank and oxygen sensor orientation / location
- Shop manual on dohc spark plug wire routing
- Provided procedures for the installation of a block heater
1992 Hyundai Sonata fuel economy
Official EPA estimates in miles per gallon (MPGe for electric). Ranges cover trims that share the same engine.
| Engine | Drive | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0L 4‑cyl | FWD | 18 | 24-25 | 20 |
| 3.0L 6‑cyl | FWD | 16 | 22 | 18 |
What 1992 Hyundai Sonata owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
When pressing on the gas pedal automatic seat belt would engage. However, when pressing the brake pedal automatic seat belt would disengage.
While driving the driver's base cracked horizontally, causing the driver's seat to fall backwards unexpectedly, almost causing loss of vehicle control.
Hood latch failed.
Consumer states that while driving at or about 25-35 MPH lower control arm sheered on driver's side behind the ball joint bending upper strut pulling the axel clean out of transmission. Con not contact the manf.
Automatic seat belt broke loose from track during collision, resulting in injury/after recall repairs.
Upon impact seatbelt separated from track/anchor, causing injury.
Brakes went to the floor when applied at 30 MPH, resulting in a crash due to brake failure. Please describe details.
Purchased car used, when driving and applying the brakes, they make noise . Please describe .
Fluid leaks developed in power steering unit, causing it to crack.
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Questions about the 1992 Hyundai Sonata
Is the 1992 Hyundai Sonata reliable?
Owners have filed 22 complaints about the 1992 Hyundai Sonata, fewer than a typical Sonata model year.
What is the most common problem with the 1992 Hyundai Sonata?
Brakes, with 5 complaints. Next is transmission (5).
How many recalls does the 1992 Hyundai Sonata have?
1 recall, covering seat belts.
What year does the Hyundai Sonata have bad brakes?
The Hyundai Sonata model years with the most brakes complaints are 2011 (175 complaints), 2012 (158 complaints) and 2013 (150 complaints).
What gas mileage does the 1992 Hyundai Sonata get?
Official estimates for the 1992 Hyundai Sonata range from 18 to 20 mpg combined. The most efficient version (2.0L 4-cyl, FWD) gets 18 city and 24-25 highway.
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