2008 Hyundai Sonata Problems and Repair Histories
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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 | |
| 2008 | Hyundai Sonata | 29 Sonatas, 9.0 months of data per Sonata, average 68200 miles28 |
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2008 Hyundai Sonata 4dr Sedan
234-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Hyundai Sonata in North Carolina, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2011 | 18000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2011 | 19000 | 0 | Driver's side sunvisor replaced. |
| Apr | 2013 | 26000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Hyundai Sonata in Florida, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2008 | 1000 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2010 | 10000 | 0 | Visor wouldn't stay up. Replaced under recall |
| Apr | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Hyundai Sonata in Texas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2011 | 41000 | First odometer entry | |
| Aug | 2011 | 48000 | 0 | Had power seat switch replaced. Six hours later car would start, but not accelerate. Had to be towed to nearest dealer. Accelerator switch had broken. Picked up car the next day, but the A/C would not cool adequately. Picked it up the next day, but A/C still broken. Replaced commpressor. |
| Mar | 2013 | 62000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Hyundai Sonata in Vermont, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2011 | 38000 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2011 | 41000 | 0 | emergency flasher did not work. repaired-n/c |
| Jun | 2012 | 50000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Hyundai Sonata in Pennsylvania, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2012 | 89000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2012 | 91000 | 75 | Replacement of Driver's Sun Visor |
| Hyundai Sonata in Massachusetts, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2009 | 32000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2010 | 33000 | 0 | Replace interior sunglass holder door. |
| May | 2010 | 36700 | 55 | All four steel wheels were rusting from the outside. Dealership resurfaced and repainted the wheels with black rust resistant paint, then rebalanced all four wheels. |
| Jul | 2010 | 40000 | 320 | Front brakes were pulsating, front pads and rotors replaced. |
| Sep | 2010 | 43000 | 0 | Front passenger side door window regulator replaced under warranty Replaced valve cover gasket. |
| Nov | 2010 | 43700 | 0 | Dealer replaced two trunk struts under warranty. |
| Sep | 2011 | 59000 | 59700 | Rack and pinion replaced, tires rotated and balanced, 4 wheel alignment. Car brought back for original issue with popping noises either coming from the front or rear end while making low to moderate speed turns. Dealer was unable to fix issue, saying that one of the wheels were bent, which it wasn't. Reported that problem still exists with popping noise. Reported this JUST after car hit 60K, Advised dealer that this issue is still a warranty repair because the issue was not resolved BEFORE the warranty expired. |
| Dec | 2011 | 65000 | 0 | Brought car back with popping noise. Driver seat track replaced. Will see if noise reoccurs. Returned to dealer in June 2012 regarding popping noise. After a test drive, my mechanic determined that the front left lower ball joint needed replacement. Dealer replaced it under warranty. After ball joint was replaced, noise was still audible. My mechanic test drove car and confirmed noise. Inspected rear part of car and found that the bolt bushings on both rear rotors need replacement. Waiting for dealer to approve. |
| Jul | 2012 | 71000 | 0 | They replaced the front sway bar links....I took it for a test drive after I got the car and the noise was still there....left it at the dealer.... |
| Aug | 2012 | 71500 | 0 | This is related to the ongoing popping noise. After dealer replaced front left axle, drove home and noise reappeared. Called service manager, who test drove car with me and verified noise. Dealer replaced transmission. When leaving dealership, I felt a clunk from the transmission and the check engine went and stayed on. |
| Oct | 2012 | 72000 | 0 | The same day the check engine went on, I heard a loud banging noise when I made a left turn onto a highway on ramp. Check engine light code showed an internal failure of the transmission, transmission replaced again. |
| Hyundai Sonata in Ontario, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2010 | 24800 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2010 | 28520 | 280 | Car idled rough during a warm engine stat-up. Revved high briefly also exhaust smoke noticed. Car made a metallic noise during start-up. Dealer found no problems. Car has been running fine since. Brakes serviced. Intermitent squeal backing |
| Sep | 2012 | 52700 | 0 | driver's window squealing while being raised or lowered. Lubed tracks, seems ok now. |
| Mar | 2013 | 57660 | 0 | Insufficient cabin heat. Replaced ventilation door actuator. |
| Hyundai Sonata in Kansas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2007 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2008 | 10000 | 0 | My engine developed a knocking noise that sounded "deep". I took the car to the dealer and they agreed that it shouldn't be driven. The dealer called me the next day and told me that it needed a new engine. The dealer replaced the entire long block. |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Hyundai Sonata in Alabama, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2008 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2008 | 2000 | 0 | Transmission low of fluid. Dealer added fluid. |
| Jun | 2009 | 16000 | 0 | Windshield washer pump failed |
| Sep | 2009 | 22000 | 0 | Seat belt warning light stays on all the time. |
| Nov | 2009 | 26000 | 0 | Replaced passenger seat belt switch. |
| Jun | 2010 | 39000 | 0 | Car has a shake. Feels like a tire out of balance. Dealer says it is the torque converter locking up and all 08 Sonata's will shake between 40 and 50 mph. |
| Apr | 2011 | 57300 | 0 | Sun visor would not stay up. |
| Apr | 2013 | 93000 | 115 | replaced battery |
2008 Hyundai Sonata 4dr Sedan
162-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| Hyundai Sonata in New York, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2009 | 28000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2009 | 29000 | 0 | Select knob for the heat/air conditioning did not work properly. |
| Jul | 2009 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Hyundai Sonata in Kentucky, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2007 | 1000 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2008 | 4000 | 0 | Reverse light on manual transmission vehicle came on undesirably when shifting into 1st gear or from 1st to 2nd gear. |
| Nov | 2008 | 8000 | 0 | Right side of rear factory spoiler came loose. |
| Dec | 2009 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Hyundai Sonata in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2007 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2008 | 8000 | 0 | Passenger-side sun visor unable to retain position. Front driver's-side window squeaks when raised or lowered. |
| Mar | 2013 | 95000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Hyundai Sonata in Maryland, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2009 | 1000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2009 | 4000 | 0 | Crack in left side mirror window mount |
| Mar | 2012 | 43000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Hyundai Sonata in Washington, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2009 | 0 | Airbag light came on, so dealer replaced underseat wiring and/or sensors. | |
| Jun | 2012 | 65000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Hyundai Sonata in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2009 | 21000 | First odometer entry | |
| Aug | 2009 | 23000 | 0 | Struts made noise when driving over sharp edged bumps. Clunk noise. No difference in handling or ride, service tech suggested replacement as a precaution. No charge. They also gave a free alignment. |
| Mar | 2013 | 86000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2008 Hyundai Sonata 4dr Sedan
162-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Hyundai Sonata in Florida, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2011 | 54000 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2011 | 55000 | 0 | Replaced fuel pump |
| Nov | 2011 | 56500 | 0 | Replaced passenger seat air bag sensor |
| Sep | 2012 | 66000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Hyundai Sonata in Florida, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2011 | 60000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2012 | 60000 | 0 | When I am driving and press my brake the brake lights will not come on. When the car is at rest, they work. |
| Hyundai Sonata in Ohio, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2008 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Feb | 2013 | 105500 | 600 | replaced rotors and pads on all four wheels |
| Mar | 2013 | 106000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Hyundai Sonata in Virginia, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2009 | 30 | Took car in for req'd oil change, noise still in driver's seat and for the airbag sensor light not working. Driver's seat repaired. Could not duplicate airbag problem in shop. Told to bring it back if it happens again. | |
| Aug | 2009 | 0 | Airbag sensor light not working and driver's side window not operating properly. Ordered parts to replaced window regulator. Could not duplicate airbag problem in shop. Customer not notified regualtor arrived and were shipped back. | |
| Sep | 2009 | 0 | Called dealership to reorder parts for window regulator. Window regulator replaced. | |
| Nov | 2009 | 55 | Took car for req'd oil change, state inspection and airbag sensor light not working. Could not duplicate problem in shop. Told to bring it back if it occurs again. This was trip #3 for the airbag sensor light | |
| Dec | 2009 | 0 | Took car for airbag sensor light not working. Could not duplicate problem in shop. Told to bring it back if it happens again. This is the 4th trip for the airbag problem. | |
| May | 2010 | 30 | Took care in for airbag sensor light not working, req'd oil change and now rusting steel wheels. Could not duplicate probelm in shop. Told to bring it back when it occurs again. This is trip #5 for the airbag sensor. | |
| Jul | 2010 | 26000 | 0 | Contacted Hyundai Consumer Affaris concerning the airbag sensor light failure and rusted wheels. We were told the dealership must be able duplicate the sensor problem. Rusting wheels deemed enviromentaly exceptable on 2-year old car. |
| Aug | 2010 | 26000 | 0 | Received copies of visits from dealership. In the process of contacting the NHSTB to file a complaint of non-working airbags after 5 visits to Hyundai dealership for repairs. |
| Jun | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Hyundai Sonata in Iowa, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2011 | 44000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2012 | 53000 | 0 | air bag light is on and been in twice for it. weather stripping around the door. |
| Sep | 2012 | 55000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Hyundai Sonata in Michigan, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2010 | 74000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2010 | 74000 | 125 | REPLACED RH EXTERIOR MIRROR DUE TO SELF-INFLICTED DAMAGE WHILE BACKING OUT OF GARAGE. OBTAINED NEW MIRROR ASSY ONLINE, HAD PAINTED AT COLLISION SHOP, THEN RE-INSTALLED MYSELF. |
| Apr | 2012 | 105300 | 335 | WARPED ROTORS CAUSING LOW-FREQ VIBRATION |
| Oct | 2012 | 113000 | 60 | TPMS light on, found TPMS sensor reading zero. Dealer reset all sensors. |
| Dec | 2012 | 115000 | 875 | worn shocks & struts - replaced also replaced bushings, tie rod ends, links |
| Mar | 2013 | 118000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Hyundai Sonata in Michigan, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2008 | 25000 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2010 | 61000 | 0 | Interior front passanger Electric door lock assembly "clacked" very loudly when engaged. Dealer replaced assembly & this fixed the problem. |
| Feb | 2013 | 102000 | 0 | replaced right rear caliper (3rd one on the car) this one was covered under warranty. Googled problem & found massive issues with Hyundia Sonata rear brake calipers, sounds like a design flaw, although Hyundia denies it. |
| Mar | 2013 | 104000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Hyundai Sonata in Pennsylvania, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2008 | 5000 | First odometer entry | |
| May | 2010 | 46000 | 175 | The left rear brake pad had worn down virtually to the rotor. Mechanic called it a "freak" occurrence since the remaining pads were fine. Only the rear pads needed replacement. The rotors were fine. |
| Feb | 2012 | 79300 | 700 | Fuel pump was too weak to start vehicle. Pump needed replacement, and car needed to be towed to dealer. |
| Mar | 2013 | 97000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Hyundai Sonata in New York, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2007 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2009 | 29000 | 300 | Rusty rear brake rotors |
| Dec | 2009 | 35000 | 350 | Brake job |
| May | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Hyundai Sonata in Connecticut, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2009 | 44000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2010 | 49700 | 0 | Engine noise like valve lifters since 22K miles when cold. The colder the temperature the louder the noise. Took three trips to dealer. Manufacturing defect. Poor oil supply to #4 cylinder (4 cyl. engine). Replaced short block. |
| Mar | 2011 | 82000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Hyundai Sonata in Virginia, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2010 | 68000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2010 | 70000 | 0 | passenger side SRS system malfunctions when passenger is in seat. Has been worked on 6 times without success. Still not working. Do not feel safe. Will not allow for rental. It's a lemon! Replaced entire SRS system. Now drivers side air bag does not work. Problem started early with passenger airbag but Hyundai does not want to accept responsibility at all. No calls back to us or dealership since last repair 7/7/2010. |
| Nov | 2010 | 79000 | 0 | Hyundai marked car as lemon. Gave us 2011 model to replace 2008 Sonota. Not sure wat they did with the car hopefully it is crushed! |
| Jan | 2011 | 81000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Hyundai Sonata in Tennessee, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2009 | 29000 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2010 | 41000 | 0 | Check engine light came on. Warranty repair- camshaft position sensor indicated overadvanced timing. Corrected. |
| Oct | 2010 | 41000 | 0 | Check engine light, oil pressure regulator faulty, replaced. Transmission was not going into "OD" (torque converter lockup)and mileage dropped noticeably as a result. Transmission was reprogrammed preventing former premature "lockup" condition since new and OD seems to be working correctly again |
| Aug | 2011 | 55000 | 0 | Since new, car prematurely upshifted into OD, causing engine lugging, poor throttle response and an objectionably loud booming sound within the cabin. Reprogramming the shift point almost eliminated these issues, netting better overall mpg |
| Sep | 2012 | 82000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Hyundai Sonata in Wisconsin, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2008 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2009 | 11000 | 0 | Replaced thermostat because of low heat. |
| Jun | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Hyundai Sonata in Ontario, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2008 | 11160 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2009 | 34720 | 0 | The sunglass holder fitted on the roof no longer opens and closes. Mentioned the problem to service manager who said they would have to order in the part and fix it under warranty when it arrives. |
| Jun | 2011 | 53320 | 0 | Passenger side power mirror would adjust up and down but not left and right. Mirror and switch replaced under warranty and works fine now. |
| Jun | 2012 | 62620 | 80 | Driver side visor would not stay in the closed position and would slowly slide open. Ordered part and fixed myself. Warranty only covers interior to 60,000 kms |
| Mar | 2013 | 74400 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Hyundai Sonata in Illinois, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2008 | 8000 | First odometer entry | |
| Nov | 2010 | 28000 | 0 | Electronic stability control malfunction. Problem was loose wire in brake light system. Wiring replaced. |
| Jul | 2011 | 31300 | 0 | Rear seat back came undone from seat frame. |
| Jun | 2012 | 43000 | 0 | Sunroof visor broke. Hinge would not stay up. |
| Mar | 2013 | 48000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Hyundai Sonata in Texas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2009 | 29000 | First odometer entry | |
| Aug | 2011 | 41000 | 300 | AC was low on freon. a small leak was sealed and the freon replaced. Flopping sun visors were replaced. |
| Jun | 2012 | 49000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
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