2007 Hyundai Sonata: doors won't lock, open or latch

Filed Aug 8, 2018 · Brakes, Engine · 113,980 miles · NY

Rear cross member , not good , transmission , and engine oil pan podrido , air conditioner not to good , door handler problem ,,, etc

Filed Apr 21, 2018 · Body · FL

Door handles have all fallen off the outside of the car

Filed Jul 18, 2017 · Body · IL

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.

Filed Jul 4, 2017 · NC

The power door locks frequently fail to work with the fob or the interior switch. I travel with my grandchildren and an unlocked door could let them open the door with the vehicle moving at speed.

Filed Jan 26, 2017 · Airbags · 150,000 miles · FL · 1 injury

On dec. 10, 2016 , while waiting for a traffic light (stationary) .. .there was an experience of a very loud explosion...while waiting for the traffic light.. Not knowing if I was hit by another vehicle or the unknown, I covered my head ...because of the parts from inside my car, was flying forward, and also smelled a slight burning smell inside. I continued to cover my head... Parts from inside the car was...--the SRS cover (driver's side, front) --the upper door handle(driver's side,rear) . Not seeing any indications of another vehicle hitting me..and also had the right of way , when the light turned green to turn left..I pulled over to further check my vehicle.... My driver's side interior headliner had been damaged (driver's side) all the way to the (driver's side rear) and/middle( headliner). Also passenger rear back headline border cracked and found the dome light cover also blown off...and on the passenger floor...updated 02/14/17 *bf

Filed Sep 21, 2016 · Body · FL

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.

Filed Jun 18, 2016 · 80,200 miles · FL

3 of my four exterior door handles broke off in my hand while trying to open the doors. I bought the car in nj. I searched to see if there was a recall after the second one broke and seeing many other sonatas with missing door handles but there wasn't one. I read they are made of plastic. I also read of people being told it was from the cold. However I moved to florida 2 yrs ago and 2 more handles have broken off in my hand since moving here. One in july of 2015 and one last week in june. Its been 85-90 degrees. So the cold weather is clearly not the cause. If im ever in an accident or anyone else and have to get my children out of the back seat. It would be an issue for anyone and extremely dangerous. There are hundrends if not thousands of complaints about this exact problem all over the internet. Something really needs to be done to fix this. Its not just the exterior door handle that has to be replaced its the whole assembly the door has to be taken apart and it is not cheap for all the parts needed to fix just one handle and the cost of paying a shop is not affordable for most people, and I cant drive around with children in the car and no door handles.

Filed Jan 8, 2014 · Body · TX

Both outside door handles broke off.

Filed Oct 26, 2013 · Body · TX

The door handle on the outer passenger side broke loose. Now the door cannot be open from outside. I find so many complains on the website for the similar problems.

Filed Sep 5, 2012 · Body · 84,586 miles · NC

I have had three door handles break off of this car. The first was 3/12/2012; the second 3/26/2012; and the third was 9/4/2012. The break was the same on the last two cause me not to access entry. The handle has a defect at a mold point that snaps off leaving the handle in the hand of the owner completely detached. The dealer and corp offices refuse to assist claiming it is out of warranty.

Filed Mar 28, 2011 · Locks · 40,000 miles · NY

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that while attempting to open the passenger side door, the door handle completely fractured. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer where he was advised that because the door handle was designed from plastic, the cold weather would cause the plastic to break. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 40,000.

Filed Feb 20, 2011 · Body, Locks · 72,000 miles · FL

Both visors on my 2007 sonata do not stay in place, I have contacted hyundai and they are unsympathetic to my situation due to the mileage, 72,000, out of warranty. Also, both of my rear door handles have broken. I have to reach around to inside of door to open rear door.