2005 Hyundai Sonata Problems and Repair Histories
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2005 Hyundai Sonatas for which no problems have been reported are not displayed. So the 2005 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 December 31, 2012
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 | |
| 2005 | Hyundai Sonata | 13 Sonatas, 7.2 months of data per Sonata, average 82700 miles Small sample size. Join or 13 Sonatas, 7.2 months of data per Sonata, average 82700 miles Small sample size. sign in to view |
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2005 Hyundai Sonata 4dr Sedan
138-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Hyundai Sonata in Indiana, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2012 | 80000 | First odometer entry | |
| May | 2012 | 81000 | 0 | Timing belt/chain module Dealer repaired same issue. |
| Jun | 2012 | 82000 | 150 | # 1 spark plug wire failure to # 4 coil. |
| Mar | 2013 | 90000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Hyundai Sonata in Kazakhstan | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2010 | 57040 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2011 | 58860 | 240 | Timing belt replaced under scheduled maintenance at 60,000. All drive and accessory belts were replaced at the same time as long as the balance shaft belt and pulleys and tensioners. All parts purchased for $120, dealer charged 120 for work |
| Jun | 2011 | 65100 | 150 | Engine was knocking under load after cold start. Replaced main and rod bearings. Were really worn. Mechanic indicated oil starvation. Will soon check oil pressure. Probably engine abused by previous owner - run low on oil or used bad filter |
| Dec | 2012 | 76260 | 0 | Ball joint (right) replaced due to wear |
| Hyundai Sonata in Ohio, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2007 | 0 | Dome light quit working; dealer tightened electrical contacts free under warranty and it has been working fine since. | |
| Jan | 2011 | 59500 | 650 | Replaced timing belt per recommended mileage interval; replaced water pump while they had it apart |
| Jun | 2011 | 62000 | 770 | Increasing frequency of rough idle/misfire problem, finally threw code, replace EGR, replaced spark plug wires and coil packs as preventative measure. |
| Mar | 2013 | 74000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Hyundai Sonata in Texas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2012 | 85000 | First odometer entry | |
| Nov | 2012 | 93000 | 1100 | Oil Leak at valves. Transmission fluid needed change. Spark Plugs and Drive belt change. valve cover replacement After this repair, car started having a thermostat problem. Engine was going hot and car was stalling on the road and hesitating to move. |
| Mar | 2013 | 97000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2005 Hyundai Sonata 4-door
4-cylinder automatic 2WD
| Hyundai Sonata in Tennessee, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2010 | 86000 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2011 | 96000 | 100 | A crank shaft sensor was out, causing mistiming on engine. Car would stall and die. This might have been caused by an old timing belt problem (which was also replaced, but not listed above - routine maintenance). Sensor replaced. All good. |
| Mar | 2013 | 113000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
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