Tl* the contact owns a 2004 hyundai sonata. While driving 10 MPH, subframe fractured. The failure caused the front axle to fracture and separate from the vehicle. The front axle was cut away from the subframe to have the vehicle towed. The vehicle was towed to the dealer to be diagnosed, but was not repaired. The vehicle was included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 09v124000 (suspension). The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 164,000.
2004 Hyundai Sonata body complaints
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Tl* the contact owns a 2004 hyundai sonata. Upon taking the vehicle to a mechanic for inspection, it was diagnosed that there was internal corrosion on the front subframe and the seal was deteriorating. The dealer and the manufacturer stated that there was no recall to address the repair. The manufacturer provided no repair solution. The VIN was not available. The approximate failure mileage was 104,000.
Paint is falling off around the exterior door handles. Passenger side door is rarely used and this is the worst side of it. Vehicles are supposed to receive multiple coats of paint at time of manufacture it appears that this is not the case with many of the 2004 sonata models, I have noticed many of the same model cars around town with peeling paint around the door handles. This vehicle has barely over 100k miles.
Front sub frame rusted. Crack in the sub frame near the right front wheel. Car has 70,000 miles on it. Danger of subframe breaking and control arm disconnect.
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 hyundai sonata. While a fuel line was being replaced on the vehicle, the technician noticed a hole on the front passenger side subframe. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 09v124000 (suspension). The failure mileage was 112,000.
Severe rust affecting undercarriage. Vehicle was part of recall for sub frame assembly and had to have entire engine cradle replaced. Remaining sections of undercarriage not included in recall, fuel lines, brake lines, suspension are also severely corroded as well as large portions of the passenger rear side body panels. Brake lines in rear portion of vehicle corroded so badly they failed and had to be replaced. Top portion of fuel pump located in top of gas tank also severely corroded.
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that there was premature rusting on the undercarriage and subframe of the vehicle, which progressed over time in the front and the rear. The vehicle failed inspection. The mechanic found holes, extensive rust, and corrosion to the point that the frame could fracture. The frame needed to be replaced due to the failure. The vehicle was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 09v124000 (suspension). The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The VIN was unavailable. The failure mileage was not available.
The chrome plating on the interior door latches is peeling off causing passengers to cut their hands/fingers when opening the door.
Took car to mechanic for fuel pump work. He informed us that the engine cradle is rusted beyond repair and is un-safe to drive. I found the recall online and called hyundai. They informed me that remediation had been done in 2009. (a new hole for drainage had been drilled in the engine cradle frame and a sealant applied). Evidently this did not stop the corrosion of the frame and caused a weakening of the frame and a crack in the structural area of the frame. Is hyundai liable to repair this defect? I can supply pictures of the defect and crack in frame if necessary.
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that the frame of the vehicle was corroded. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who stated that the frame needed to be repaired. The VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 09v124000 (suspension). The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The approximate failure mileage was 90,000.
When having my car aligned, a technician showed me that the right front subframe is rusted through. Supposedly hyundai fixed this 5 years ago, with one of two fixes: either replacement or drilling drainage holes and apply a rust protector. One can see a hole drilled on the left subframe but not the right side. Besides my car, one has to ask: did hyundai really do anything to fix this situation or did they act like they did? A car rusting through the frame in five years is unheard of, and I fear others might have this same problem. Hyundai does not want to talk to me.
My wife somehow got her foot caught in her sandal and trying to get it unstuck hit a concrete light pole. The airbag shot white powder out ,light went on to show air bag went off but it never deployed. Had it been a worse accident fatal injury could have occurred because of faulty airbag not deploying yet showing it did by all symptoms such as the light, white powder and the seat belt cannot be moved and will not operate. This is a safety issue no matter if under warranty or not.
Car failed pa inspection because of run on the sub frame dealer says its not covered under recall.
The car was parked in a residential parking area. It had been backed into the space. After starting the car and putting the transmission in drive, the car accelerated uncontrollably. This occurred so quickly the driver was unable to control the vehicle. Brakes did not stop the vehicle. It appeared that the accelerator was stuck. The vehicle hit a car in the next row of cars. Because of rain, the car then skidded 180 degrees and struck two cars in the same line of cars from which it had departed. Only at this time by turning getting the car out of gear and turning the key could the car be stopped. The driver believes this was the result of either a the accelerator sticking on its own or a thick rubber winter mat slid up and jammed the accelerator.
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that the sub frame was rusted on the passenger's side. The vehicle was taken to the dealer but was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 118,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that the front passenger's side exterior door handle became fractured while the contact attempted to access the door. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 83,954.
Thin coating of chrome peeled/broke off causing razor sharp edge. My hand was lacerated on this handle.
I took my 2004 sonata for inspection and was told that it would not pass due to a large hole from corrosion in front passenger subframe near control arm bolt costing $1200 to fix. After finding out that this was recalled and I was never notified, I contacted hyundai and was told that my car was covered (I am in so-called "salt belt"). When I called the dealer back, I was told that my VIN is not included in the recall. The dealer then called hyundai and dealer called me back stating that hyundai would not cover. This hole can get larger and potentially cause the wheel to fall off while driving. My approx mileage is only 42k. Why is it not covered?!?!?!? I'm getting the run around.
The right side of the engine cradle broke (due to corrosion); the result of this broke the right front half axle, and detroyed right front tire.
Driving on clear paved street @ approximately 20 MPH when loud crackling noise of front right fell to pavement. No loss of control, merely steered vehicle off main lane of street. No structure or object found on paved street for approximately 50 yds to final point of exiting off of street. Witness in car with driver can attest to no pot holes or other noted objects anywhere in area of tire markings on paved street. Auto required full tow to closest dealership.
The frame to the car has a hole rusted thru the lower control arm bolt and is no longer drivable. The car was stranded on the highway and someone could have been killed hyundai says its not covered under the recall but its the exact same problem as all the rest.
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that he discovered internal corrosion of the front sub-frame on the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnosis but the vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified but offered no assistance. The vehicle had not been repaired. The failure and current mileages were 124,000.
The chrome on the inside door handles are cracking & peeling. I have cut my finger twice now on the sharp edges. Also, the paint is coming off the molding around the outside door handle on the rear driver side. *tr
+the interior door levers chrome is peeling off causing the levers to have sharp edges which cut your fingers.
The internal floor on driver side shows obvious erosion from normal salt exposure in the winter. Dealer ignored my complaint of the erosion when I went to address another recall regarding salt erosion. Me and a family member received cuts on the finger from peeling covering on interior door handle. Paint near exterior handles scratches easily and eventually reveals the color of the second layer of paint which is a drastically different color from the car's exterior paint color.
Interior chrome door handle crack, causing the chrome plating to separate. After separation the handle becomes extremely sharp and cut my hand.
Tl*the contact owns a 2004 hyundai sonata. The vehicle had water damaged due to a defective air conditioning hose sealant that allowed water to penetrate which caused mildew to form on the interior of the vehicle. The dealer stated that the instrumental panel will need to be removed in order to replace the damaged wiring and sealant. The contact stated that a year ago water penetrated the interior of the vehicle due to the sealant around the brake lights. The VIN information wasn't available. The manufacturer will be contacted. The failure mileage was 39,000 and the current mileage was 69,000.
Interior door handle chrome peeling off causing sharp metal that can cut fingers or hands.
Inside door handles thin covering (appears to be aluminum) is peeling apart and I have cut my hand on the sharp edge which came apart. Dealer will not replace the handle because hyundai has not recalled the 2004 models which has the ***same problem**as the 2003 model.
Chrome is peeling off the interior door handles causing cuts to hands/fingers on my 2004 hyundai sonata.
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