I found that I could hardly control the steering of my car, and the tires were squealing even when going straight. I got the car to a shop and was told and shown that the sub frame has rusted through, making the car undriveable. I have contacted used parts dealers all over ny, nj and ma and have been told that this part is in high demand for my model car, because this seems to be a very common problem with this make and model car. Despite this, hyundai dealers tell me it is not covered under their 10 year 100,000 mile warranty. It is a 9 year old car with 85,000 miles.
1999 Hyundai Sonata: grinding or squealing brakes
5 of the 124 complaints about the 1999 Hyundai Sonata describe grinding or squealing brakes.
- owner complaints
- 5
- of this car's complaints
- 4%
- recalls
- 0
Is there a fix? 8 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below
Grinding or squealing brakes by model year
What owners say
Vehicle was taken in for tire wear and squeaking/rubbing noise issue. The service station that checked it out, noticed the front part of the lower control arm was completely detached from the engine cradle/subframe. They said that the engine cradle/subframe had rusted out so bad that the control arm just ripped apart from it. Only damage that was done is tire wear, but could of been worse if not caught in time.
The brakes on this vehicle have squealed since the first few months after I bought the car. I had learned to live with it. I keep my windows up and radio on so I can't hear them squeal. Lately, though, they have become louder and more constant. I haven't gone to the dealer with a new complaint, because they assured the last 2 times I complained that there was nothing wrong and "that's just hyundai brakes. They'll stop you, but they are loud!" whatever, surely there is something that can be done. I have friends with other types of hyundai's and their brakes don't do this. Mr
Consumer states the vehicles brakes were squeaking. Took to dealer and they replaced brakes. Problem still occuring. Please provide any further information.
Engine check light came on. Consumer took vehicle to dealer, and they could not find the problem. A year later, engine check light came back on. This time there was a grinding noise when pressing gas. While on highway with foot on brake, vehicle started to accelerate. When changing from park to drive vehicle would rev really high like it wanted to take off. Please provide any further information.
Service bulletins that may apply
- This bulletin describes the procedure to inspect and identify fluid which may appear around the brake...
- Hyundai: all sonata hybrids
- ABS pump self-check noise
- ABS pump self check noise
- Anti-lock braking system (abs)tcs activation may result from underinflated compact spare tire
- This bulletin involves information relating to a change in the rear drum brakes to reduce brake...
- Subject on the teves anti-lock brake system (ABS)
- Information on parking brake adjustment procedure
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Questions about the 1999 Hyundai Sonata grinding brakes
Is grinding or squealing brakes a common problem on the 1999 Hyundai Sonata?
5 of 124 owner complaints about the 1999 Hyundai Sonata (4%) mention grinding or squealing brakes. The model year with the most reports is 2011.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1999 Hyundai Sonata?
There are 0 recalls and 8 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 1999 Hyundai Sonata
Airbag light 23Ball joint 13Stalling 12No deployment 8Check engine light 7Pulling 7
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