2005 Hyundai Sonata: headlights failing or too dim

Filed May 27, 2014 · Electrical · 130,000 miles · GA

There is an electrical problem in my auto, which manifest itself when I switch on the electrical system. My headlights would come on normally, but inside the cabin the dashboard and all the other lights would start blinking on/off like the hazard light. The power door locks would also come unlock and when I checked on the external lights, the headlights would be steady, but the indicator (amber) lights and brake lights would be blinking. I have taken the car to a dealer but they were unable to diagnose the problem, because as they say, there are no diagnostic codes showing for electrical faults. I would appreciate any help you can give. [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

Filed May 8, 2013 · Lights · SC

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that they had to change the headlights three times in the last 6 months. The high beams continued to function, but the low beams failed sporadically. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer and the dealer replaced the bulbs, but did not discover any type of electrical failure. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was unknown and the current mileage was 98,000.

Filed Dec 27, 2010 · Lights · 10,000 miles · NY

Tl*the contact owns a 2005 hyundai sonata. Both front headlights and fog lights turned off intermittently. The bulbs were constantly changed but the failure continued. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 10,000 and the current mileage was approximately 57,000.

Filed Jul 20, 2010 · Lights · 80,000 miles · OH

I have replaced passenger side headlights twice in the past six months. Now both brake lights not working. The fuse is fine and the bulbs are fine. I found recall on other models of sonatas for this specific problem of brake lights but hyundai says that my car is not part of the recall. They say that my VIN number was not negotiated in the recall.

Filed Jul 4, 2010 · Lights · VA

Low beam headlamps blow out approx. Every 3 to 4 months. No one has been able to give any reason for this. Auto parts personnel state that headlamps should last for years. Lamps in the 2005 sonata have to be replaced at least 3 or 4 times per year. Dealership could not provide any information concerning headlamp failures. This seems to be a common problem with the 2005 sonata. Replacement lamps are very weak unless sylvania silverstar ultra night vision lamps are used, but they are about $50 for a pack of two. That is at least $150 to $200 per year for low beam headlamps. Does anyone have a solution to this problem. This has been happening every three to four months since we bought the car new in june 2005.

Filed Mar 4, 2010 · Lights · 10 miles · GA

My 2005 hyundai sonata has very weak low beam headlights, this has been ongoing since the car has been brand new.

Filed Sep 21, 2009 · Lights · 75,000 miles · WI

1)no changes or events that lead to this concern. 2)headlights continue to go out. It usually starts with the passenger side and then onto the drivers side. I have to replace the headlight bulbs every month if not more. 3)these bulbs are purchased brand new. Dealer states no recall. I replaced the blown passenger bulb on a tuesday, it blew out two days later and then the drivers side blew out; we were in the middle of a road trip late at night! Not the first time this had happened. Safety issue. I have friends who are having the same occurrences.

Filed Jul 25, 2008 · Electrical, Lights · 15,000 miles · NY

Tl*the contact owns a 2005 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that she has repeatedly experienced failures with the electrical system. On nine occasions, she had to replace the bulbs for the headlights and brake lights. The vehicle has been inspected by numerous dealers, but none of the technicians could determine the cause of the failure or provide a sufficient remedy. The failure mileage was 15,000 and current mileage was 83,000.

Filed Sep 24, 2007 · Electrical, Lights · 81,000 miles · OR

Head lamps and fog lamps burn out all at the same time, possible short in wiring.

Filed Jul 31, 2007 · Body, Electrical · 22,000 miles · KY

Tl*the contact owns a 2005 hyundai sonata. When it rains, water enters into the vehicle and collects on the step plates. As a result, the screws have rusted. The contact stated that the paint has removed from her vehicle in three different places. She also stated that the steering wheel cover has detached and her door is experiencing electrical failure. If someone were to lean against the door, all of the interior lights would illuminate. The dealer had to change the switch inside the door. The contact stated that the hood smashes the headlights and also contains a gap. The vehicle fails to start intermittently and the turn signals and interior lights on the instrument panel illuminate due to electrical failure. The dealer does not know why all of the failures are occurring. The current mileage was 26,000 and failure mileage was 22,000. Updated 02-01-08 *bf the consumer stated no one is able to inform her about the defect due to the fact the vehicle being in hurricane katrina. The consumer stated the vehicle's windshield has been replaced but to no avail. Updated 02/01/08