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1998 Hyundai Sonata

Owners have filed 68 complaints with NHTSA about the 1998 Hyundai Sonata. Fuel system is the most reported problem area, at 19% of complaints. Next are transmission (18%) and wipers, windshield & visibility (15%).

At a glance

Complaints
68 filed with NHTSA
Most reported
Fuel system 19% of complaints
Recalls
1
Fuel economy
18 to 21 MPG combined

Sources: NHTSA complaints, recalls and 5-Star ratings; U.S. EPA

Problems owners report

Owners have filed 68 complaints with NHTSA about the 1998 Hyundai Sonata. Fuel system is the most reported problem area, at 19% of complaints. Next are transmission (18%) and wipers, windshield & visibility (15%).

  • Fuel system 19%
  • Transmission 18%
  • Wipers, windshield & visibility 15%
  • Latches & locks 10%
  • Air bags 9%

Mileage, severity and owner comments for the 1998 Hyundai Sonata

Recalls

The 1998 Hyundai Sonata is affected by 1 safety recall campaign in NHTSA's records.

All 1 recall campaigns for the 1998 Hyundai Sonata

Fuel economy

The EPA lists 3 versions of the 1998 Hyundai Sonata. Combined fuel economy ranges from 18 to 21 MPG; the most efficient version is rated 19 city / 25 highway.

Every version and its yearly fuel cost

Other model years of the Sonata