2000 Hyundai Sonata body problems

109 complaints (39% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 116,844.

owner complaints: 109
of this car's complaints: 39%
typical mileage: 116,844
crashes: 0
recalls: 0

Which part fails

Frame and members
89
Frame and members: underbody shields
7
Body
6
Body: trunk lid
1
Body: door
1

At what mileage

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Hyundai Sonata body problems in other years

Related recalls

No recalls on record for this model year.

Related investigations

Front sub-frame corrosionOpened August 21, 2008, closed April 20, 2009

In a letter dated april 14, 2009, hyundai-kia america technical center, inc (hyundai) notified the federal safety agency that hyundaiis conducting a safety recall of model year (my) 1999 through 2004 hyundai sonata vehicles manufactured prior to november 20, 2003 that are registered and operated in the following salt belt states and the district of columbia: connecticut, delaware, illinois, indiana, iowa, maine, maryland, massachusetts, michigan, minnesota, missouri, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, vermont, west virginia, and wisconsin.hyundai is recalling the vehicles to remedy a condition where internal corrosion of the front subframe may lead to separation of the lower control arm at the forward mounting point and/or separation of the axle from the transaxle.this could result in a loss of vehicle control and/or vehicle disablement. The subframes will be inspected in the recalled vehicles using a procedure developed by hyundai to measure metal thickness.parts with perforations from corrosion or with metal below the specified thickness will be replaced with redesigned subframes.if the minimum metal thickness is met, drainage holes and rust proofing material will be added to the existing subframe. Odi's analysis of complaint data revealed that 98% of the consumer complaints were from vehicles either originally sold or operated in saltbelt states. Similarly 99.7% of the warranty claims were from vehicles originally sold or operated in saltbelt states.odi identified 105 reports of lower control arm detachment and/or axle separation from the transaxle through analysis of warranty and complaint information and consumer interviews.one hundred three (103) of the 105 incidents involved vehicles in states covered by the recall.in addition to the subject vehicles, hyundai also noted in the april 14, 2009 letter that my 2001 through 2004 xg300 and xg350 were also being recalled as they were manufactured with subframes similar in design the subject vehicles.based on hyundai's decision to conduct a safety recall this engineering analysis is closed.

EA08016

Front sub-frame corrosionOpened April 22, 2008, closed August 21, 2008

The office of defects investigation (odi) opened preliminary evaluation, pe08-029, on april 22, 2008, based on 40 consumer complaints alleging front sub-frame corrosion in model year (my) 1999 through 2002 hyundai sonata vehicles.complaints describe severe corrosion of the vehicle sub-frame in the area where the right-front lower control arm is attached.in some vehicles, sub-frame corrosion has caused complete or partial detachment of the control arm, resulting in wheel collapse or separation. In response to odi's information request letter for pe08-029, hyundai provided owner complaints, field reports, and warranty claim data for approximately 197,906 my 1999 through 2002 subject vehicles sold or leased in the united states.the base warranty for the subject vehicles is 60 months or 60,000 miles, whichever occurs first.according to hyundai, prolonged exposure to the road salts may result in corrosive damage to the subframe.hyundai redesigned the sub-frame early in the my 2004 production (november 2003) to address problems with premature corrosion of the crossmember near the right-front suspension attachment. Odi's analysis of both complaint and warranty data for the my 1999 through 2002 sonata vehicles shows that the failure rates are significantly higher in salt belt states, which account for approximately 50 percent of vehicle sales and over 90 percent ofcomplaints and warranty claims related to the alleged defect (note:for purposes of this investigation the salt belt includes connecticut, delaware, the district of columbia, illinois, indiana, iowa, maine, maryland, massachusetts, michigan, minnesota, missouri, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, vermont, west virginia and wisconsin).according to hyundai, the alleged defect results in a progressive loss of structural integrity of the subframe and there is ample opportunity for the problem to be detected (by inspection, steering feel or tire wear anomalies) and repaired before it reaches a state where a safety related incident may occur.hyundai identified 4 allegations of vehicle disablement and 1 allegation of a crash; where the lower control arm broke from the vehicle while driving at 55 MPH and the driver lost control and drove into a yard.there were no reported injuries.odi received a separate allegation of a crash, where the complainant alleged that while driving around a slight curve at 65 MPH on a freeway, the vehicle sub-frame fractured and the driver lost control of the vehicle and went off the road.again, no injuries were reported.approximately one-third of the complaints to odi allege that the sub-frame corrosion resulted in a loss of control and/or a vehicle disablement due to wheel collapse or separation.this investigation has been upgraded to an engineering analysis (ea08-016) covering my 1999 through early-2004 hyundai sonata vehicles in salt-belt states and equipped with the subject sub-frame design to further assess the frequency and safety consequences of the alleged defect.

PE08029

What 2000 Hyundai Sonata owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Mar 8, 2019 · Body, Suspension · 170,000 miles · IL

Steering and stability unstable. Mechanic tells me that the rear sub frame is rusty and cracked. The entire frame was replaced around 2010 because of a recall. When you hit a bump lose traction and becomes unstable. Want to know if the replacement frame has a warranty. Want to keep the car still runs great. 170,000 miles

Filed Mar 10, 2017 · Body, Suspension · 140,000 miles · MI

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 hyundai sonata. While driving 5 MPH, the front passenger side wheel detached from the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to an auto shop where the failure was diagnosed as a control arm failure and rusted subframe. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 140,000.

Filed Mar 31, 2015 · Body, Suspension · 173,000 miles · TN

While slowing down to make a turn on side road, the lower left control arm pulled completely out of the frame. Inspection after found large hole rusted completely through the frame rail. Inspected right side and frame has same type of rusted and missing frame segments. Thankfully this happened at low speed and not on the interstate where outcome could have been very bad. Doing some research I have found that this appears to have been a known problem with this model for several years beginning with 1999 model.

Filed Jun 1, 2014 · Body, Suspension · 16,200 miles · NY

When driving to work the wheel start to pull. When I got to work I took a look at the frame there was a 2 inch crack in one side and a 1/4 inch by 20 inch crack in the other side. When I touch it the frame was rotten.

Filed Jul 10, 2013 · Body · 135,136 miles · NY

Rust rear control arm broke from subframe, made noise enough to take to mechanic who found problem why is it that only front subframe & front control arms were included in recall? The rear parts are also rusting.... Parts are made from same material = same problem ... The recall should include both the front and the back. Why would only one side of the car rust and not the other ridiculous!!

Filed Oct 14, 2012 · Body, Electrical · 115,428 miles · NY

My hyundai dealer has refused to honor their 100,000miles, 10 years warranty" many times that I bring the car to be fixed under the warranty since the car was only 8years old and 76,000 miles since 2008. They refuse to fix the problems that I experienced by saying my car is not listed in any recall campaign. Unfortunately this year, on 10/11/12, I took my car for an annual state inspection for 2000 hyundai sonata and it fails the safety inspection. Here is what it says: ***vehicle memo*** vehicle is unsafe to drive...rear sub-frame has hole rotted through... Due to the current financial situation, I don't know how I will get this car fixed because the car is now 115,000miles and 12 years old and I don't know if they will fix it. They have continuously refused to fix my car under warranty even when it was clearly within the warranty period and I was lucky then that I have been able to pay the fixes out of pocket but I don't have the luxury of paying out of pocket this time. I am in need of miracles now.

Filed Nov 9, 2010 · Body, Steering · 162,900 miles · KS

No signs of possible problem prior to being unable to drive the vehicle. The driver lost control of the vehicle when driving in a parking lot and was able to avoid additional damage and injury. The vehicle was then towed to a local auto repair shop that diagnosed the problem as a subframe rust issue on the driver's side, which did not allow the control arms to function.

Filed Sep 22, 2010 · Body · 137,588 miles · VA

2000 hyundai sonata, VIN: [xxx]mfg date: 06/18/1999 sub-frame failure. Condition found by tire retailer during installation and alignment. Lower control arm separated from sub-frame. Fortunately, condition found before catastrophic failure occurred while driving. Less than 1 week prior to discovery, experienced drive axle failure. Right drive axle replaced but technician failed to notice or make me aware for separation of sub-frame. This was the apparent cause of the drive axle failure. The sub-frame separation allowed the drive axle to shift and slip from transmission case. Lower connection for control arm separated from sub frame. The condition that occurred is identical to recall on 2001-2004 hyundai sonata models and the recall issued for 1999 and 2000 models in the "salt belt" states. We have experienced heavy winter weather here in va over the past 10 years. Large amounts of salt have been used on our roads. The richmond area has exceeded salt use several times since I have owned this vehicle! But salt isn't a requirement for a condition such as this. The build up of water alone will create this condition! Rust occurs any time that water with no drainage combines with steel/iron. My vehicle is currently in dealer service having the sub-frame replaced! Had I been notified of this potential condition, I would have taken steps to resolve it before it threatened personal injury to me. I can only thank the staff at merchant's tire for finding it before it failed on the road! Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

Filed Sep 15, 2010 · Body · 140,000 miles · MO

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 hyundai sonata. The contact stated while driving 5 MPH and the front passenger side control arm broke off the sub frame due to corrosion on the sub frame, causing the vehicle to come to a complete stop. The contact had the vehicle towed to a dealer to have the sub frame repaired under the suspension recall (09v124000). Previously the contact took the vehicle to a local mechanic to have the sub frame inspected, at the time the mechanic did not find any rust or corrosion on the frame. The contact stated the manufacturer never informed her about the suspension recall. The failure mileage was 140,000.

Filed Sep 7, 2010 · Body · 165 miles · AZ

I am writing in regard to my 2000 hyundai sonata and its sub frame corrosion and the frustration I am feeling from this situation. I was driving to work on friday august 27th around 520 a.m. And had been on the I-10 freeway about 5 miles going around 65 miles an hour, the road soon has a speed limit of 75 MPH ' it's a 25 mile stretch of desert and very heavily traveled by 18 wheelers making the haul to california (los angeles). Anyway, I had just passed a semi and was about to pass another (with one behind me) when I felt something like metal on pavement and thought something was terribly wrong with my front right tire... I did all I could to get off the freeway (on the left hand side) the semi behind me almost rear ended me along with several other vehicles on their way to work ' all I heard was horns, tires squealing, and saw people flipping me off all while I was trying to get off the freeway. I was somehow able to get the car off the road (barely over the yellow line). I tried to look at the front right side but the car was so close to the freeway I would have gotten hit. I didn't know whether to stay in the car or stand outside (if the car would have been hit either way would have been deadly). A police man came by about 10 minutes later and asked if I was okay and had me try to start the car ' the car would not move as if the gears were gone ' he used his patrol car to move the car from the roadway and down into the desert median. It was at this point that we took a look and could see that the right front tire was facing out approximately 45 degrees with wheel housing and fender damage. I called a friend, and a tow truck and went to work. The car was taken to a mechanic's house and I was told after his inspection that the lower control arm completely separated/detached from the sub frame, with chunks of the frame still attached to the control arm hardware (noticeable severe rust/corrosion) when the lower control arm detached from the sub frame.

Questions about the 2000 Hyundai Sonata body

Does the 2000 Hyundai Sonata have body problems?

Owners have filed 109 complaints about the body of the 2000 Hyundai Sonata, 39% of all its complaints, more than any other problem.

At what mileage do 2000 Hyundai Sonata body problems start?

The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 116,844 miles.

Was there a recall on the 2000 Hyundai Sonata body?

There is no recall for this problem on this model year.

What year does the Hyundai Sonata have the most body problems?

The Hyundai Sonata model years with the most body complaints are 2010 (164 complaints), 2000 (109 complaints) and 2002 (88 complaints).