2000 Hyundai Sonata electrical system problems
Owners reported electrical system problems in 39 complaints for the 2000 Hyundai Sonata, 10% of the complaints on file.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 39 10% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 90,000 miles 21 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 7
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When electrical system problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 1 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 1 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 3 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 4 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 4 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 3 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 3 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 1 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 1 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 21 electrical system complaints that report mileage, the median is about 90,000 miles, and 24% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 7 fires.
What owners wrote
Vehicle had just been parked in garage when it burst into flames. Vehicle and garage burned to the ground. Insurance investigator determined cause was ignition coil that is located right below transmission fluid spout. Reported by insurance agent.
Tl*- the contact owns a 2000 hyundai sonata. The current mileage was 98,140. While driving 60 MPH on the freeway during dry weather conditions, the vehicle lost power without warning. She was able to coast to the side of the road. The vehicle was towed to dealer, who stated that it was the mass air flow sensor that caused the engine to fail. The dealer stated that there was recall 00v259001 for the mass air flow, but that this vehicle was not covered under the recall due to the VIN.
Other problems reported for the 2000 Hyundai Sonata
- Body & structure 113 complaints
- Suspension 65 complaints
- Air bags 44 complaints
- Engine 32 complaints
- Transmission 15 complaints