While driving our 2000 hyundai sonata my husband's sonata came to an screeching halt in which he almost lost complete control of the vehicle. Fortunately, he was able to pull the vehicle over to the side of the road. Once out of the vehicle, it was very apparent that the axle had broken and the drivers front wheel had detached from the vehicle. The vehicle was relocated to the nearest hyundai dealer. It was determined that the damage was from hyundai's front sub frame corrosion treatment (corrosion class action cc1) group-campaign, number 11-01-038 date-october, 2011. The dealer could not find any record that this recall notice was sent to our home of address.
2000 Hyundai Sonata suspension complaints
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Tl* the contact owns a 2000 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that while the vehicle was at a local mechanic for tire maintenance, the front subframe lower control arm was found to be corroded. The manufacturer denied assistance with the repair, because the vehicle was not included in the federal safety agency campaign id number: 09v124000 (suspension). The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and the current mileage was 220,000.
Car has bad rust out problems. On the metal frame and suspension parts. Total rust out on rear frame, also the upper control arms. The front cradle frame was repaired previously. Updated 10/20/11
Tl*the contact owns a 2000 hyundai sonata. The contact was driving approximately between 10-12 MPH attempting to make a left turn, suddenly the vehicle stopped without warning. The contact inspected the vehicle and observed that the front driver side axle completely separated. Also, the sub-frame exhibited excessive corrosion. The vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer for diagnosis. There was a recall associated with the federal safety agency campaign id number 09v124000 (suspension). The VIN was not included in the recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 193,165.
Tl*the contact owns a 2000 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that the front sub frame on his vehicle was corroded, covered with rust and had a hole the size of a baseball in it. He contacted the hyundai service manager and stated that he would check with hyundai USA and follow up with him regarding the failure. The federal safety agency recall campaign id number 09v124000, suspension is related to his year, make, and model. The current and failure mileages were 116,491. The VIN was unknown.
Rear crossmember rusted out. Passenger rear tire turned out to right and cause me to veer into the right lane, nearly causing an accident.
2000 hyundai sonata when I purchased he car january 30,2010 it was running fine now it runs terrible. I've purchased two new sets of tires because something keeps wearing my tires out. I sounds like something underneath is scrubbing. No pressure or suspension, especially on the highway.
Tl*the contact owns a 2000 hyundai sonata. The contact received a recall notification regarding the federal safety agency campaign id number was 09v124000 (suspension). The contact attempted to notify the manufacuturer on several occassions which there were no resolutions. There were three appointments scheduled for the recall repair which were rescheduled by the dealer. The vehcile had not been repaired under the recall. The contact was concerned about the safety risk. The current mileage is 83,032.
Backing out of drive, right front fell. I am told the sub frame is rusted
2000 hyundai sonata recall*cw the consumer stated the subframe failed.
2000 hyundai sonata. The federal safety agency campaign no. 09v124000 hyundai campaign no. 089. *nj the consumer's daughter was driving when the front frame broke causing the body of the vehicle to fall to the pavement, which also caused the front wheel to become disconnected from the transaxle. The vehicle was towed to a collision center. The collision center contacted the dealership to get an estimate for the repair of the vehicle and it was determined that the estimate was roughly equal to the value of the vehicle and therefore, repairs were not recommended. The vehicle was subsequently scrapped. The consumer purchased another vehicle on march 14,2009. On january 12, 2010, the consumer received a recall notice for the vehicle that had previously been deemed as not cost effective to repair. The consumer is seeking reimbursement under the recall noting the vehicle was not repaired because the damage caused by the frame collapse while driving caused more damage to the vehicle than its value. *jb updated 04/02/10.
Tl*the contact owns a 2000 hyundai sonata. While driving at speeds of less than 2 MPH, the passenger's side front wheel separated from the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to a nearby service station in which they stated that they could not repair the vehicle. The vehicle was then taken to their independent mechanic where they stated that the wheel separated from the vehicle due to corrosion on the wheel well and sub-frame. The sub-frame axle was replaced under recall. (see the federal safety agency campaign id number: 09v124000-suspension, the federal safety agency action number: ea08016). The current and failure mileages were under 108,000. Updated 02/02/10. *lj updated 02/05/10
Tl*the contact owns a 2000 hyundai sonata. The contact was driving approximately 7 MPH on normal road conditions and heard a loud noise outside of the vehicle. Suddenly, the front end of the vehicle collapsed with the detachment of the front passenger tire. The subframe exhibited severe rust corrosion. The vehicle was towed to the residence. The federal safety agency recall campaign id number 09v124000, suspension was related to the failure and the VIN was included. The manufacturer will not take the responsibility of the towing and repair cost of damages associated to the consequence of the recall defect. The failure mileage was 140,000.
Tl*the contact owns a 2000 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that she received recall notice 09v124000 for the suspension on january 5, 2010. The contact found that the manufacturers report date was 4/14/09 and that the first recall letter mailing started in july. The contact stated that due to the severity of the potential failure it should not have taken hyundai six months to send her the recall notice. No failure has occurred at this time. The consumer would like to be contacted. Updated 01/27/10
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 hyundai sonata. He received recall id number 09v124000 (suspension). The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer. The technician stated the front sub frame required replacement. The front end suspension was replaced. However, the technician stated they would not be responsible for accidental damages that may possibly occur on other components during the recall remedy repair performed on the vehicle. The failure mileage was unavailable. The current mileage was 83,000. Updated 01/29/10 *bf updated 01/29/10.
I was using the as normal, then the car began to pull to the right. My first thought was that I needed an alignment, but as I was pulling into a store I heard a pop and then the right wheel would not roll. I then contacted a tow truck to have it towed. I got the car a hyundai sonata lifted on jacks and jack stands an noticed rust and corrosion on the subframe and seen that the arms connecting the wheel components to the frame had broken.
Consumer wants to be reimbursed for the recall repairs on 2000 hyundai sonata. *nj the consumer stated he spent $600 2 years ago to fix the sub-frame before he knew about a recall.
I own a 2000 hyundai sonata. While driving my car at about 20-30 MPH my sub-frame collapsed which caused my front drivers side tire to come completely off. When the subframe collapsed it fell on my axle which damaged. While there was a recall on the subframe my axle was not covered even thought the subframe collapsing is a direct result of my tire and axle detaching from my car. After voicing my concern hyundai stated to me that they do not cover subsequently damage and that was nothing else to be said or done. This to me is a bunch of crap! If the subframe was not defective I would of never endured these problems with my vehicle. I have not had any major problems with my car until now. I have contacted hyundai's consumer relations and they have done nothing no one is taking responsibility. I will contact my attorney general about this. This is not fair! Thank god I was not seriously hurt because I would have been on my own. As they said they do not cover subsequently damages.
2000 hyundai sonata engine cradle rusted out, no accident, one owner, nj. Hyundai covers repair for years 2001-2004 for the same exact defect but will not cover the year 2000.
I have a 2000 hyundai sonata that the front right subframe has completely rusted through and there is another huge hole on the other side as well. I know hyundai has issued a recall, but it does not affect my state-tn. I am a single mother and student who has put a lot of money in that car. Transmission, axles, timing belt, alternator, starter, both ball joints, both tie rod ends, both wheel bearings, air flow sensor - twice. This problem is one hyundai needs to fix. Even for those not in the salt belt states.
Hi I'm an owner of a 2000 hyundai sonata who resides in the state of iowa. I'm writing in regards to the hyundai recall #089. The lower control arm has detached from the sub-frame on my vehicle rendering it undriveable. I haven't received a notification letter about the recall yet. Do I need to actually receive the letter before I can contact a dealer/service center for repairs?
Tl*the contact owns a 2000 hyundai sonata. While driving between 44-55 MPH, the vehicle began pulling to the left without assistance. The contact experienced difficulty steering the vehicle and had to exert great effort to turn the steering wheel. The vehicle steered only in one direction without warning. The contact made several attempts to correct the steering before it resumed normal operation. In addition, the contact heard a metal noise outside of the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer and they stated that the front subframe detached from the body due to rust corrosion. The federal safety agency campaign id number 09v124000 (suspension) was referenced. The vehicle is in the process of being repaired. The contact was displeased to know that a wheel alignment was required in conjunction to the recall repair. The authorized dealer would not assume financial responsibility for the wheel alignment. The failure mileage was 105,000 and the current mileage was unavailable. Updated 10/21/09. *lj the consumer stated the remedy was not sufficient without a front wheel alignment. The consumer stated the vehicle was fine until the frame broke. The consumer paid for the alignment out of pocket. Updated 10/20/09
Frame rusted out on right front passenger side. Right front wheel came loose collapsed, breaking trans axle.....repair costs over $2000.00...not...including possible damage to transmission, if I did get frame repaired...many conversations with hyundai, never told there was a recall on this problem with this vehicle... Junked car....found out about recall nbr-78622 after getting rid of the car....hyundai told me, since I no longer own the car....I am out of luck....
I was pulling out of a gas station into a very busy intersection during rush hour traffic in my 2000 hyundai sonata. I then heard a snap, a grinding noise, and I could no longer accelerate my car. I was almost hit by several cars passing by at high speeds that did not see my car because they were coming around a corner. Two men stopped behind me and pushed my car back into the parking lot of the gas station. I called a tow truck, and they looked at my car the next morning. The mechanic said that it was due to my front subframe being completely rusted away. It resulted in almost a complete suspension control arm detachment from the vehicle, and wheel separation. They are currently waiting for the new part to come in, in order to fix the car, but the bill is estimated to be $1,500.
I have a 2000 sonata with 128,165 miles with a sub-frame rust problem. The right side lower control a-arm is separating from the sub-frame with more than one rust hole evident in the sub-frame. It was discovered by our local alignment shop. Took the car to them for an alignment because the car pulls to the right and tires squeal while negotiating right turns. Upon their inspection they pointed out the rust and a-arm separation from the sub-frame as well as pointed out how the wheel actually was sitting more than an inch rearward. After they pointed that out it was very obvious the wheel was not even close to being centered in the wheel well. Nothing has been repaired as I am researching options available; specifically to see if hyundai will correct this safety issue.
2000 hyundai sonata, 1200000 miles noticed car was pulling to the right ion snow covered roads, did not drive to work next day on highway, son was taking to repair facility, right front wheel collapsed. Lucky was not on highway, repair facility says front suspension/frame was rusted through.
I have a 2000 hyundai sonata. When the car was first purchased in february of 2006 the car had transmission problems where the car would not accelerate past 25 MPH. I had to have the transmission replaced. Then later in that year while driving on the highway at about 65 MPH I noticed the car would sway dramatically when you turned the will right. Taking the car back to the dealer they claimed to be just that the car needed an aliment. Now in 2008 I have had to have the right axle of the car replaced because while pulling away from a stop light the right wheel fell from the car at a 45 degree angle. Taking it to a tire shop to have the car inspected they informed me that the whole front underside of the frame was drastically rusted and that driving the car in the state would lead to a wreck or worse. Now I am lost and don't know what to do I have done research on the problem and I have found over 20 reports of this car model having this problem and it is very upsetting that no recall has been placed on these death traps on wheels. Someone needs to take responsibility for this before some dies.
2000 hyundai sonata, subframe rotted out and lower control arm mounts broke off, it was discovered during a pre-alignment inspection after the car started pulling to the right.
2 weeks ago I noticed the car pulling to the right as if the alignment was off. As I was driving the car started pulling very hard to the right and could hear the tire squealing. I slowed down to turn into a parking lot and the car dropped slightly and wouldn't move. It was making a grinding sound. I noticed the tire on the passenger side wasn't aligned properly. It was broken. After having the car towed to a auto shop. (cv pros) ed told me that the problem happened because the frame rusted out. He showed me where the rust broke the front suspension bar is what I think he called it. He said that was the reason that the wheel came loose and that a car of only 9 years old should not rust completely through in that amount of time. After checking the web sight "lemon laws" I found where there were many complaint of 1999 through 2002 hyundai sonatas prompted a federal probe because of the same problem.
The vehicle started rattling in the steering column and randomly jerking to the right slightly. Over a period of 2 days the jerking to the right frequently (about every 30 seconds or less) made the car almost uncontrollable. The wheel has shifted about 1 inch back on the passenger side. The car is in the shop now and the engine cradle has almost completely rotted out on the passenger side. If it had gone on for any more time, people could have been killed. The fix costs well over $800.00 and I am absolutely outraged to see that this has happened in the same year and model of my vehicle to many other people.
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