2002 Hyundai Sonata suspension problems

Filed Oct 13, 2026 · Suspension · 73,000 miles · OH

The contact owns a 2002 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated that while her husband was driving, the vehicle stopped independently. Upon inspecting the vehicle, it was observed that the front subframe had detached. A bystander assisted the driver in moving the vehicle off the road. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, where it was diagnosed with a detached front subframe, right front axle, right front control arm, and front sway links. The contact was informed that the front subframe replacement was covered under a recall; however, the detached right front axle, right front control arm, and front sway links were not covered under the recall repair. The contact received notification for the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 09V124000 (Suspension). The manufacturer was contacted, and a case was filed. The failure mileage was approximately 73,000.

Filed Aug 20, 2025 · Suspension · 86,000 miles · OH

The contact owns a 2002 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated that while his girlfriend was driving at a slow speed, the sub frame snapped and fractured the axle. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, and the contact was made aware of the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 09V124000 (Suspension). The vehicle was towed to the local dealer, who confirmed that the part had been discontinued. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and confirmed that the part had been discontinued. No additional assistance was provided. The failure mileage was approximately 86,000.

Filed Aug 21, 2024 · Suspension · 204,000 miles · KS

The contact owns a 2002 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated while driving approximately 15 MPH and slowing for a right turn, the contact heard an abnormal popping sound coming from the front end of the vehicle. The contact was in the middle of the turn when the vehicle lost motive power. The contact stated that the engine was still running, but the vehicle was not responding as needed. The contact turned off the vehicle and observed that the passenger’s side control arm had detached and fallen onto the street. The contact had the vehicle towed to an independent mechanic. The vehicle was diagnosed, and it was determined that the entire front end was extremely corroded. The contact was informed that the vehicle was not drivable. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The contact researched online and related the failure to the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 09V124000 (Suspension). The failure mileage was approximately 204,000.

Filed Sep 12, 2022 · Suspension · 145,000 miles · MD

The contact owns a 2002 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle was shaking and made abnormal sounds. The vehicle then lost motive power. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the failure was related to the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 09V124000 (Suspension) however, the VIN was not included in the recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 145,000.

Filed Oct 20, 2020 · Suspension · 179,000 miles · OK

Rear subframe rusted away and trailing arms both fell off. Was traveling and when I was making a left turn the right trailing arm broke off and instantly made the car almost swerve off the road. I continued home a block further and looked to see the damage. Right side trailing arm completely detached and the left side barely hanging on. Sent to hyundai to have looked at and given a quote. Nothing yet...

Filed Aug 21, 2019 · Suspension · 155,000 miles · VA

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 hyundai sonata. While exiting the freeway at approximately 45 MPH, the passenger side axle failed and damaged the wheel without warning. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the front suspension needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was also towed to malloy hyundai (1880 opitz blvd, woodbridge, va 22191, (703) 490-8170) for another diagnostic test, but the results were not yet available. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and did not assist. The failure mileage was approximately 155,000.

Filed Sep 22, 2018 · Suspension · 111,000 miles · PA

I purchased this 2002 hyundai sonata and had it inspected in pennsylvania, the vehicle fails due to rotted/rusted out front subframe, this component was supposed to be replaced under recall the federal safety agency campaign id number : 09v124000, manufacturer campaign number: 089 however hyundai said it was inspected and recall was closed.

Filed Jan 9, 2018 · Body, Suspension · 94,724 miles · VA

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that premature rust and corrosion occurred on the front subframe. The rust went through the front subframe, causing it to fracture. The vehicle was serviced by checkered flag hyundai (3033 virginia beach blvd, virginia beach, va 23452, (757) 687-3462) for the federal safety agency campaign number: 09v124000 (suspension). The dealer had to disassemble the vehicle. Other parts were damaged. The dealer refused to replace the damaged parts and stated that they would only service the recall, which was completed. Also, the vehicle was included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 09v317000 (latches/locks/linkages). The contact was not notified by the manufacturer of the two recalls. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The parts were damaged from the completion of the recall repair. The manufacturer refused to provide coverage for the replacement of the damaged parts, stating that the dealer provided the remedy for the recall repair. The dealer and the manufacturer expected the contact to replace the parts that were damaged. The approximate failure mileage was 94,724.

Filed Feb 8, 2017 · Suspension · 260,000 miles · MD

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 hyundai sonata. While driving 65 MPH, the rear passenger side tire buckled and ended up under the vehicle. The upper control arm rusted in half, which caused the vehicle to spin out of control. There was no crash. The vehicle was towed, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 260,000.

Filed Jul 1, 2016 · Suspension · 86,000 miles · CT · 1 injury

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 hyundai sonata. While driving 40 MPH, the front driver side lower control arm fractured and damaged the front axle, strut, front fender, and front tire. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic. The contact sustained injuries to the neck and lower back, but did not require medical attention. The vehicle was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 09v125000 (suspension). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 86,000.