2003 Hyundai Sonata electrical system problems
Owners reported electrical system problems in 19 complaints for the 2003 Hyundai Sonata, 8% of the complaints on file. It is the 3rd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 19 8% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 45,000 miles 16 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 0
- 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 | 4 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 4 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 2 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 1 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 0 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 2 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 2 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 16 electrical system complaints that report mileage, the median is about 45,000 miles, and 56% were reported before 60,000 miles.
None of the electrical system complaints mention a crash, fire, injury or death.
What owners wrote
I have had multiple wiring problems, and four separate occasions needed to be towed to dealer two of which car died while idling and waiting for green lights.
Air bag light stays on, was intermittent at first but now stays on all the time. Have an appointment at the dealer to check to see if the system is working properly. Also the check engine light is intermittent. Also the antenna has now stopped going up and down.
Other problems reported for the 2003 Hyundai Sonata
- Air bags 45 complaints
- Body & structure 39 complaints
- Fuel system 19 complaints
- Brakes 17 complaints
- Engine 17 complaints
- Suspension 15 complaints