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.
2004 Hyundai Sonata suspension complaints
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I was driving at 35 MPH on himilaya &came to a slight curve in the road when all of a sudden my car pulled hard to the left almost hitting the car in the left lane next to me, it dropped to the ground and I heard a very loud scraping noise.I got out of the vehicle to find the front passenger side tire completely detached from the lower control arm & the bolt & pin meant to keep the lower control arm from detaching was gone. There is extensive damage to the wheel well, front right panel of the vehicle, fluid is leaking & the car is no longer operational/capable of driving. My vehicle was manufactured in maryland which is one of the states included in recall #09v124000.
There was not a crash, having major issues with the front suspension, have taken to numerous mechanics for inspection and they can not find anything wrong..feels like the wheels are going to fold under and when going around a corner with pavement level changes, it pulled dramatically..its going to cause an accident, and surely cause for recall. A recall for the suspension for vehicles in the salt states only...does not make sense when im reading some of the issues folks are having issues can be caused just by faulty workmanship, very poor quality. And after contacting hyundai they mentioned mine can not be part of it cause im not located on the east coast. This sounds odd, im having same issues ..
Car failed pa inspection because of run on the sub frame dealer says its not covered under recall.
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that while the vehicle was being inspected, the independent mechanic discovered that the front passenger side suspension control arm was corroded and cracked. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 65,000.
My sub frame is rotting away and poses a grave safety issue to myself and other motorists on the road if my engine should fall out of my vehicle
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that while at the dealer for routine maintenance, the technician stated that there was a hole corroded in the sub frame. The contact referenced the federal safety agency campaign number: 09v124000 (suspension) but was advised by the manufacturer that the VIN was not included in the recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 120,000. Updated 11/30/13
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken for state inspection but did not pass because the su b frame was rusted. The contact spoke to the manufacturer regarding the federal safety agency campaign id number: 09v124000(suspension) and was advised that the vehicle was not included in the recall campaign. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 78,000.
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.
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that while driving approximately 55 MPH, she noticed a vibration from the front end of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnosis. The mechanic stated that the front suspension was corroded. The contact referenced the federal safety agency campaign number: 09v124000 (suspension) but was advised by the manufacturer that the VIN was not included in the recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 90,000.
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.
Our car was excessively vibrating; we were told that the harmonic stabilizer needed to be fixed and that hyuandi cars were known for having this problem.
18 months after purchasing my 2004 hyundai sonata brand new. The rear wheel bearing seized causing my tire to drag while driving and the tire then popped. I was able to have the wheel bearing replaced under warranty. However, they would not cover the tire.
Dt*: the contact stated when the road slanted to the right, the vehicle pulled to the right. The dealership where the vehicle was purchased, as well as another dealership, aligned the vehicle. This has not repaired the problem. Updated 03/15/06
While driving at highway speeds the vehicle pulled to the left. The dealer stated the vehicle needed a front alignment. Please provide additional information.
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