2008 Hyundai Sonata body problems

Filed Dec 14, 2020 · Airbags, Body · 150,000 miles · CA

The front driver side door handle has came off and so has the passenger side. The inside door handle on the driver side has came off and the driver side door is totally inoperable. This s a total safety hazard in the event of an emergency, a car crash god forbid or even the car catching fire. Getting to safety would be very difficult. I cant afford to continuing fixing an issue that is defected to begin with. The brake lights doesn't illuminate all time when engaged and my air bag lights are on and my car sways in the back due to the control arm being rusted

Filed Oct 28, 2019 · Body · 73,000 miles · FL

Front driver's door handle and front passenger's door handle have fallen off. To get into car to drive anywhere I must climb through car from back seat. Recalls do exist for later years of this make and model.

Filed Jul 29, 2019 · Body, Suspension · 90,000 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 hyundai sonata. While the contact's son was driving or making turns at various speeds, an abnormal thumping noise was heard and the rear of the vehicle shimmied. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who stated that the rear control arm was rusted. The dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and did not assist. The failure mileage was 90,000.

Filed Jan 11, 2018 · Body · 40,000 miles · FL

This evening at our local news channel wflx I saw a story about hyundai sonatas's door handles falling off.this lady had all 4 outside door handles break off. The news station said hyundai told them this is an isolated case. Not true. I have replaced all outside door handles and two of the inside handles on my vehicle. Just like the one the news showed. My sister in law who lives in jacksonville fl. Had the same issue. So it's not an isolated issue. First time my door handle broke. I took it to my local hyundai dealer (napleton's hyundai) and it cost me $600 to get it fixed. Since then I've been fixing it myself. Guess what, the door handle broke off again. This will be my 5th time fixing the door handles. Someone needs to look at this issue. If you need a picture I can upload one tomorrow. Thanks for your time.

Filed Jul 31, 2017 · Body · 110,000 miles · VA

A couple of weeks ago, my driver-side inner door handle began to become loose and pop out. It is still partially functional so that I can open the door from the inside. The other day, the exterior door handle broke off when I was opening the car door. I now have to enter from the passenger side. Nothing traumatic happened to cause this, and I don't use excessive force on my door.

Filed Nov 29, 2016 · Body · 176,523 miles · NJ

Exterior door handles are shearing off. Left rear door handle came off on 4/24/2016. Right front door handle came off today 11/29/2016. Handles both came off when I pulled on them to open the door. No unusual force involved. Handles are completely plastic. Shear point is narrow piece which connects handle to interior connector to door latch. I have never before heard of car door handles failing.

Filed Apr 13, 2016 · Body · 46,000 miles · NY

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that the cross member of the vehicle was severely corroded. The contact mentioned that the failure occurred after the vehicle was remedied under the federal safety agency campaign number: 13v354000 (suspension). Instead of replacing the cross member on the vehicle, the technician applied a wax coating to prevent corrosion. The vehicle was not taken back to the dealer to be diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 46,000.

Filed Apr 1, 2016 · Body, Engine · 40,000 miles · FL

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 hyundai sonata. While driving at various speeds, the engine stalled without warning. The contact stated that the door became inoperable and failed to open using the key. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the cause of the failure was not determined. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 40,000. The VIN was not available.

Filed Aug 7, 2014 · Airbags, Body · 31,000 miles · OH

I am #84 having the seat belt buckle failure and the $300 repair so the air bag will work in case of a crash.

Filed Mar 22, 2014 · Body · 128,000 miles · TX

Rear driver side door handle found lying on the ground with plastic extension that activates door latch broken--had fallen inside door. Three weeks later, front passenger side door handle experienced identical failure. Purchased replacements from local hyundai dealer in each case. They did not acknowledge what is obviously a systemic design failure. Obvious safety issue due to inability of emergency responders to open door from outside in case of occupant incapacitation.