1999 Hyundai Sonata engine problems
Owners reported engine problems in 23 complaints for the 1999 Hyundai Sonata, 12% of the complaints on file. It is the 3rd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 23 12% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 89,000 miles 11 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 3 and 1
- Injuries and deaths
- 4 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When engine problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 0 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 0 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 5 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 0 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 2 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 1 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 2 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 0 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 1 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 11 engine complaints that report mileage, the median is about 89,000 miles, and 45% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 3 crashes, 1 fire, 4 injuries.
What owners wrote
Tl* the contact owns a 1999 hyundai sonata. The contact received repairs under NHTSA campaign id number: 09v124000 (suspension). The vehicle was taken to a local mechanic because the motor was excessively loud after the recall repair. In addition, the contact stated the vehicle would sway back and forth, the motor would jump abnormally and the steering would intermittently become hard. The contact was advised by the mechanic that the motor mounts were loose and to take the vehicle back to the dealer for repairs.
When the check engine light illuminated, vehicle ran sluggish, and then stalled. The dealer replaced the oxygen sensors four times within the last three years. The problem was still occurring and happened more frequently. Based on consumers assumption, the vehicle was having the same problems as described in NHTSA recall 00v259001 concerning stalling. This vehicle was not included in the recall due to VIN.
Other problems reported for the 1999 Hyundai Sonata
- Body & structure 37 complaints
- Air bags 31 complaints
- Suspension 17 complaints
- Electrical system 15 complaints