2002 Hyundai Sonata body & structure problems
88 complaints about body & structure have been filed for the 2002 Hyundai Sonata, which is 22% of all its NHTSA complaints. It is the most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 88 22% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 105,000 miles 77 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 2 and 1
- Injuries and deaths
- 12 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When body & structure problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 1 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 2 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 8 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 7 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 13 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 14 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 9 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 9 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 7 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 4 |
| 200k+ miles | 3 |
What the data shows
Of the 77 body & structure complaints that report mileage, the median is about 105,000 miles, and 14% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 2 crashes, 1 fire, 12 injuries.
What owners wrote
The chrome plating on the interior door handles peeled away and cut passenger's hands. In 2009 the handles were "repaired" by a hyundai dealer, but by 2013 the chrome plating was again beginning to peel away and cut passenger hands. Hyundai america and the dealer both claim the problem is resolved, and there is only a 12 month warranty. I believe it is improper to claim an issue subject to a recall would be "fixed" by creating the same hazard with the same parts. This issue is referred to as "hyundai recall no.
Tl*the contact owns a 2002 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that there was rust under the frame of his vehicle. The dealer stated that they have never seen any other vehicles with rust under the frame. The contact welded the rusted frame onto to the vehicle over a year ago. The contact received a recall notice; however, the dealer informed him that since he did such a good job welding the frame back together they didn't have to work on it. They also informed him that they are not going to replace the frame.
Other problems reported for the 2002 Hyundai Sonata
- Suspension 67 complaints
- Air bags 53 complaints
- Brakes 26 complaints
- Fuel system 26 complaints
- Steering 24 complaints
- Electrical system 23 complaints
- Engine 19 complaints