Airbag on the passage side won't go off, seatbelt get stuck at time, paint peeling off the body back ,side and top and the window on the passage side won't go down
2007 Hyundai Sonata body problems
21 complaints (3% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 82,000. 3 crashes reported.
- owner complaints
- 21
- of this car's complaints
- 3%
- typical mileage
- 82,000
- crashes
- 3
- recalls
- 0
Which part fails
- Body12
- Body: door3
- Frame and members: underbody shields1
- Frame and members1
At what mileage
Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.
Hyundai Sonata body problems in other years
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
What 2007 Hyundai Sonata owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Door handles have all fallen off the outside of the car
Rear passenger side handle fell off, rear drivers side handle stopped working. Electrical goes in and out (I.e. Windows, lock and unlock, cruise control) vehicle was stationary when handles stopped working or came off in hand attempting to open door. Electrical happens when vehicle is on and off stationary and in motion.
Driver door latch weakens over time and fails to fully seal. Door will not fully stay fully closed. 'door open' chime and lights will go off while driving when gravity and inertia affect the door. Door does not swing open while driving but is nonetheless a safety issue. This part should be considered a lifetime part able to handle much more stress than the typical life of a car.
One morning on my way to work, I placed the key in the ignition switch and tried to start the vehicle, but it would not start. I turned the key over several times and it finally started up. This happened on several different occasions whether I was at home, work, or anywhere in public. I thought it was the starter based on my experience with other vehicles and I was going to have it replaced. Then I started having issues getting into the car. I would try to unlock the driver's door with the key and it would not unlock the first time. I would have to unlock it again (essentially unlocking all of the doors) and then they would lock. I also started having issues locking the car doors from inside the car. I would press the lock switch on the driver's door and all of the doors would lock except for the driver's door. It only locks if I manually push the lock switch. I decided to research the issue so I went and read some online discussion boards. There were hundreds of people who had the same issue and I figured that perhaps it was a bad sensor so I took the car to a hyundai dealer. I asked them to diagnose the problem and they came back and said that the electrical system needed to be replaced. They told me that eventually I would not be able to use the key and that I might not be able to get in the car or start it again because of this issue. On a separate issue, whenever it rains water gets in the trunk gate. When I lift the trunk gate up water comes running down into the trunk. I have had to lift it up one quarter, then half way, then three quarters way allowing water to run down along the track and out of the trunk gate. If I am luck only a handful of water ever makes it into the trunk.
Hyundai has a problem with "sudden unexpected acceleration" I had my first problem with my 2005 elantra , and now again with my 2007 sonata. The hyundai dealership here in st. George utah is not doing any thing about this, the sonata was in motion when the car accelerated on its own, this has taken place more than once, the last time the car was stopped by a fence...what will it take for hyundai to do something abut this?
Last week, I had to have the fourth door handle (all, now) replaced because the plastic breaks off. The vehicle has 65455 miles. The first handle replaced was when the car was still under warranty. This defect is unacceptable. The federal safety agency should force a recall notice on these. The latest broken handle was on the driver side. In the event the car was submerged, or a child or pet was left in a hot car, a rescuer would not be able to open the door to rescue those inside. This is a serious safety concern, and a needless expense for vehicle owners.
The car was involved in an accident in city streets of hialeah florida on a 4 way stop(my son was driving) and was declared total loss by insurance company none of the airbags deployed. He hit mid drivers side of a a flat bed truck and front of my car was crushed. Thank god my son is ok. With the amount of damage on the car one of the airbags should have deployed. I have reported this incident to hyundai and have not received any comment from them yet
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 hyundai sonata. While driving at an unknown speed, the passenger side sun visor became detached and obstructed the view of the driver. After resetting the visor in the upward position, the visor continued to detach. The dealer stated that the visor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was notified. The failure mileage was 30,000.
On may 17th, 2014 I was in an accident on interstate 95 in broward county, fl. A drunk driver hit me on the left side of my trunk then hit the cement median then came back and hit me in the middle of my driver side and back driver side door, then hit the median again came back towards my car and flipped and hit the front left side of my vehicle. So basically the whole left driver side of my car is smashed in. I was wearing my seat belt when this accident did occur. What my concern is, I did some research and it states the notable features included on this vehicle is six airbags standard. Not one airbag deployed and if I wasn't wearing my seat belt I would have been through the front windshield and probably lost my life. My entire left side of my body is damaged and the more severe injury is to my left leg and foot. With the exception of my left big toe, all other four toes have no feeling in them and my foot is deformed. I do plan on taking this issue to my attorney that is handling the accident case for me and hopefully hyundai has a very clear explanation for why not one of the 6 airbags deployed.
Questions about the 2007 Hyundai Sonata body
Does the 2007 Hyundai Sonata have body problems?
Owners have filed 21 complaints about the body of the 2007 Hyundai Sonata, 3% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 2007 Hyundai Sonata body problems start?
The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 82,000 miles.
Was there a recall on the 2007 Hyundai Sonata body?
There is no recall for this problem on this model year.
What year does the Hyundai Sonata have the most body problems?
The Hyundai Sonata model years with the most body complaints are 2010 (164 complaints), 2000 (109 complaints) and 2002 (88 complaints).
Other 2007 Hyundai Sonata problems
Airbags 257Visibility 141Brakes 103Seat belts 60Electrical 51Driver assistance 49Engine 49Lights 37Acceleration 20Seats 19Suspension 15Steering 12Fuel system 9Transmission 9Tires 8Wheels 6Locks 3
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