Dt: just bought the vehicle used and it started smoking. Also, fluid was coming out of it, had vehicle towed to brother's house. Dealer hasdnot looked at vehicle.
The worst 1993 Hyundai Sonata problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
Problems by type
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- Engine9
- Transmission9
- Electrical7
- Steering3
- Brakes2
- Lights2
- Seat belts2
- Seats1
- Visibility1
Specific symptoms reported on the 1993 Hyundai Sonata
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
Technical service bulletins for the 1993 Hyundai Sonata 14
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...
- Shop manual on dohc spark plug wire routing
- Provided procedures for the installation of a block heater
- Shop manual correction on cylinder head bolt torque specification
1993 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 1993 Hyundai Sonata owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
The engine smokes on start up and the lifters rattle and knock was in and out of the dealership for months. Every 850+ miles burns a quart of oil was told that the way that engine works.the car was kept for four months and came back the same way.
Actually a question re a current recall: 93v196000. I'm getting a runaround from hyundai. They say my VIN is for a canadian vehicle (?) and so they can't assist with the seat belt tracking problem. I wonder if that's legitimate, or bogus. Please advise via email.
Brake system replaced at purchase because of slow reaction and noise, transmission failure on hill in 5 o'clock traffic, valve seals replaced after car continually blew smoke from burning the oil, catalytic converter replaced after failing to work, front cam, lifters and a rocker replaced (no idea if this could be a saftey hazard or not but it is unusual), power steering pump replaced (mechanic said was in poor condition and was pitted and such)car overheated suddenly one day on interstate-replaced water pump and the thermostat but apparently needs a head gasket,front passenger window slid down but not up one day and is propped up inside panel with boards repairs total to nearly three thousand dollars and I paid seven thousand for the car two years ago.
Have replaced transmission, front cam, lifters, rocker, timing belt, catalytic converter, power steering pump, valve seals, water pump, thermostat, brakes. To be repaired engine-wise: rear cam, drive axles, cylinder heads or head gaskets
Took the automobile into dealership to have a vehicle inspection done. When leaving dealership noticed that the directional signals did not work circled around the block and drove the car back to the dealership. I explained that the directional signals were working fine when I brought the vehicle in. Mr. Ray marshall acknowledged that the signals were working when the vehicle was inspected and stated that I could bring the automobile back on tuesday 9/5/00.
No summary
Problems with changing gears. Would go 30mph. Would get no speed. Transmission made grinding noise. Been to dealer & had mechanic change transmission. The 2nd transmission was same as first. Took vehicle back & transmission replaced once again, 3 months later, transmission stopped working. Had vehicle towed home. Finally took vehicle back to dealer & mechanic noticed the motor was defective.
At different times and speeds, the car will skip at times. Some times it surges very bad and check engine light will come on. Other times the car will miss and the check engine light does not come on. Technicans at dealership can not find trouble code from check engine light to solve problem. You may drive 300 miles with no problem, and then you may drive 10 miles and it surges and the check engine light comes numerous times. The car has been serviced, tuned and filters changed and doesn't help the problem. I am afraid I will get in heavy traffic and stall completely, possibly causing an accident.
Starter failed causing driver to keep turning ignition key off and on to get vehicle to start. Nlm
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Questions about the 1993 Hyundai Sonata
Is the 1993 Hyundai Sonata reliable?
Owners have filed 26 complaints about the 1993 Hyundai Sonata, fewer than a typical Sonata model year.
What is the most common problem with the 1993 Hyundai Sonata?
Engine and cooling, with 9 complaints. Next is transmission (9).
How many recalls does the 1993 Hyundai Sonata have?
1 recall, covering seat belts.
What year does the Hyundai Sonata have bad engine?
The Hyundai Sonata model years with the most engine complaints are 2011 (1,012 complaints), 2013 (778 complaints) and 2015 (651 complaints).
What gas mileage does the 1993 Hyundai Sonata get?
Official estimates for the 1993 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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