2004 Hyundai Sonata Problems and Repair Histories
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2004 Hyundai Sonatas for which no problems have been reported are not displayed. So the 2004 Hyundai Sonata problems and repair histories you see here should not be used to infer car problem frequency.
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Hyundai Sonata Reliability through March 31, 2013
General NotesModels and statistics marked with an asterisk (*) have very low sample sizes. These results, visible only to logged-in members, provide only a rough estimate of car reliability.Any result under 20 repair trips per 100 cars is likely a result of the small sample size, and should be expected to increase to 20 or so in future updates.
New models often start out with high repair rates, and then improve as the manufacturer identifies and addresses common problems. MethodologyOnly successfully completed repairs are currently included in the analysis. Routine maintenance, most wear items, recalls, and problems fixed with just a reflash or warning light reset are not included.
| Year | Make/Model | Trips/Year/100 Cars | Compared to all models for the same year | |
| 2004 | Hyundai Sonata | 20 Sonatas, 9.7 months of data per Sonata, average 106400 miles Small sample size. Join or 20 Sonatas, 9.7 months of data per Sonata, average 106400 miles Small sample size. sign in to view |
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2004 Hyundai Sonata 4dr Sedan
170-horsepower 2.7L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Hyundai Sonata in New York, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2011 | 83000 | First odometer entry | |
| May | 2012 | 90000 | 500 | body damage do to collision. brake line rot thru. rear brake backer plate rot out. Vacuum line rot thru. Wheel bearing wear out. Open close vent burn out. |
| Hyundai Sonata in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2011 | 77000 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2012 | 81000 | 0 | oil pan leak |
| Hyundai Sonata in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2011 | 96000 | First odometer entry | |
| Nov | 2012 | 120000 | 60 | Both upstream oxygen sensors developed faults, and were replaced. |
| Hyundai Sonata in Texas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2013 | 186000 | First odometer entry | |
| May | 2013 | 186000 | 350 | Water pump replacement Alternator failed Timing belt replacement |
| Hyundai Sonata in New York, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2009 | 16 | Replace door lock relay- self. Cost is for part. | |
| Nov | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Hyundai Sonata in Pennsylvania, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2004 | 0 | replaced steering rack due to a leaking seal under warranty | |
| Hyundai Sonata in Colorado, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2011 | 47000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2011 | 55000 | 80 | speedo & c.control worked intermittently.replaced vehicle speed sensor |
| Sep | 2012 | 63000 | 0 | Door locks not working electricly(to unlock,locking worked O.K.)The lights flash and I could hear the lock relay click,but no action.Solution;the door lock relays are located behind the fuse block by drivers seat.R&R the relay,clean contact. |
| Mar | 2013 | 67000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Hyundai Sonata in Florida, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2010 | 107000 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2011 | 151000 | 0 | Paint on door handles peeled |
| Jan | 2012 | 152000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Hyundai Sonata in New Jersey, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2010 | 164000 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2011 | 170000 | 220 | coolant replaced and AC charged found leak in compressor. estimate $1,400 debating whether it is worth to get it done with the high mileage. |
| Jun | 2011 | 178000 | 1000 | Total AC assembly with timing belt kit and water pump replaced |
| Jul | 2011 | 179000 | 235 | Passenger side fan was replaced for $235 by Craig Radiator |
| Nov | 2011 | 187000 | 550 | Replaced front and rear brakes with rotors |
| Jan | 2012 | 192000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Hyundai Sonata in New York, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2009 | 35000 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2009 | 81000 | 0 | Replaced timing belt for maintanance. |
| Jan | 2012 | 102000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Hyundai Sonata in Ontario, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2008 | 0 | Replace fuel sending unit | |
| Oct | 2008 | 0 | Replace rear sway bar bushings due to loud squeeking noise. | |
| Jun | 2009 | 62000 | 1 | |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Hyundai Sonata in Massachusetts, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2010 | 115000 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2010 | 116000 | 0 | Rear passenger brake backing plate totally rusted and was rubbing on rotor. So I removed the portion of the backing plate that was rubbing, since it was rusted through it came off easily. ASked the dealer to look at this 20K miles ago. |
| May | 2012 | 150000 | 0 | tape deck won't accept a tape cartridge |
| Aug | 2012 | 156000 | 116 | Check engine light, scan code showed both oxygen sensors faulty. replaced both sensors.(sensors 1 on banks 1&2) |
| Jan | 2013 | 161000 | 700 | rear shock leaking, had to change the struts and do a four wheel alignment. |
| Mar | 2013 | 165000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2004 Hyundai Sonata 4dr Sedan
138-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| Hyundai Sonata in North Carolina, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2007 | 353 | Replaced transmission. Needed seals to repair, parts were backordered. Kept car almost 4 weeks, eventually Hyundai said to replace entire transmission instead of waiting for parts to rebuild. $3500 job but still under warranty (except for clutch parts). | |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2004 Hyundai Sonata 4dr Sedan
138-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Hyundai Sonata in Arizona, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2010 | 865 | CAR OVERHEATED AND BLEW A HEAD GASKET | |
| Hyundai Sonata in Arizona, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2009 | 62000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2010 | 69000 | 99 | Check engine light reading indicates 'Crankshaft Position sensor not working.' |
| Nov | 2010 | 71000 | 846 | Front Passenger side Engine mount worn out and replaced |
| Hyundai Sonata in British Columbia, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2009 | 17980 | First odometer entry | |
| May | 2009 | 19220 | 0 | Windshield Wipers stalling after a few seconds of use |
| Jun | 2012 | 27280 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Hyundai Sonata in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2011 | 56000 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2011 | 62000 | 0 | Serpentine belt and tensioner replacement. |
| Aug | 2012 | 68500 | 300 | Timing belt replacement. |
| Sep | 2012 | 69000 | 0 | CEL for unknown reason. Reset with no ill effects. |
| Oct | 2012 | 70000 | 0 | Driver's side headlight failed- again. |
| Mar | 2013 | 74000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Hyundai Sonata in Pennsylvania, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2011 | First odometer entry | ||
| Dec | 2011 | 578 | coils, plugs and wires: $578 | |
| Jan | 2012 | 0 | Catalytic converter faulty after having plugs, coils and packs replaced. Thankfully was still under 8y/80k emissions warrantee | |
| Feb | 2012 | 0 | blower motor resistor went out. after some research I repaired it myself relatively easily | |
| Apr | 2012 | 70300 | 800 | Timing belt replaced. Had noticed a lot of shaking and some hesitation before replacement, ran a lot smoother with belt replaced. Was due to be replaced. |
| Sep | 2012 | 76000 | 450 | Needed new brakes and rotors in rear, state inspection |
| May | 2013 | 93000 | 625 | rear brakes were sticking, front brakes were also rusted and needed replaced |
| Hyundai Sonata in Oklahoma, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2010 | 97000 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2010 | 99000 | 305 | Front axle was replaced again. Front axle had been replaced less than a year before by dealer. Very unhappy with dealer. Everytime I take my car to the dealer--they have my car for 2 weeks to a month and the car returns with same problem. |
| Jun | 2011 | 108000 | 30 | Car overheating due to faulty thermostat. Replaced thermostat |
| Aug | 2011 | 109500 | 520 | Car was running very rough. Had 2 bad coils replaced in engine. This had been taken to the dealer previously but they did not diagnose the problem. They fixed sensors and not what was causing the sensors to malfunction. |
| Apr | 2012 | 118300 | 565 | Car was using oil. Replaced valve cover gasket, oil pressure switch. Power steering hose was leaking. Replaced power steering pressure hose |
| Mar | 2013 | 129000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Hyundai Sonata in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2010 | 58000 | First odometer entry | |
| May | 2010 | 60700 | 256 | Auto car button in driver door panel shorted out and locks would only lock, not open with the FOB or button inside the car. |
| Feb | 2011 | 69500 | 20 | Drivers side headlight burnt out and owners manual states to remove the headlight assembly to replace bulb. The repair was quite easy with the right tools, but took almost an hour. |
| Mar | 2013 | 89000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
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