The drivier side seat retractor sometimes doesn't retract, sometimes the retractor lock you in. *ak consumer states belt locks so hard one can not move. Power steering pump replaced, hard to turn and noisy. Door window would not come up intermittently, window switch works intermittently. Driver side seat moves while driving. Antenna would not go up all the way.
The worst 1994 Hyundai Sonata problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Seats2
- Engine1
- Seat belts1
- Steering1
- Visibility1
Problems by type
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- Seats2
- Engine1
- Seat belts1
- Steering1
- 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
Technical service bulletins for the 1994 Hyundai Sonata 14
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
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- 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...
- Hyundai: all sonata hybrids
- Subject regarding diagnostic guide for clifford and dei security system
- Shop manual on dohc spark plug wire routing
1994 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 | 18-19 | 24-26 | 20-21 |
| 3.0L 6‑cyl | FWD | 16 | 22 | 18 |
What 1994 Hyundai Sonata owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Both front seat rails are weakening allowing seat to rock back and forth. Please describe details. Tt
Oil is disappearing with cause unknown. Dealer has had vehicle for months trying to detect cause. Please describe details. Tt
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Questions about the 1994 Hyundai Sonata
Is the 1994 Hyundai Sonata reliable?
Owners have filed 3 complaints about the 1994 Hyundai Sonata, fewer than a typical Sonata model year.
What is the most common problem with the 1994 Hyundai Sonata?
Seats, with 2 complaints. Next is engine (1).
How many recalls does the 1994 Hyundai Sonata have?
1 recall, covering seat belts.
What year does the Hyundai Sonata have bad seats?
The Hyundai Sonata model years with the most seats complaints are 2007 (19 complaints), 2020 (16 complaints) and 2011 (15 complaints).
What gas mileage does the 1994 Hyundai Sonata get?
Official estimates for the 1994 Hyundai Sonata range from 18 to 21 mpg combined. The most efficient version (2.0L 4-cyl, FWD) gets 18-19 city and 24-26 highway.
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