2004 Hyundai Sonata suspension problems
56 complaints about suspension have been filed for the 2004 Hyundai Sonata, which is 19% of all its NHTSA complaints. It is the most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 56 19% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 105,000 miles 43 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 1 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When suspension problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 3 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 2 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 1 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 7 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 5 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 5 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 6 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 7 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 2 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 5 |
What the data shows
Of the 43 suspension complaints that report mileage, the median is about 105,000 miles, and 14% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 1 crash.
What owners wrote
Driving on clear paved street @ approximately 20 MPH when loud crackling noise of front right fell to pavement. No loss of control, merely steered vehicle off main lane of street. No structure or object found on paved street for approximately 50 yds to final point of exiting off of street. Witness in car with driver can attest to no pot holes or other noted objects anywhere in area of tire markings on paved street. Auto required full tow to closest dealership.
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that the steering wheel had to be slightly turned to the left in order for the vehicle to drive straight. The contact referenced NHTSA campaign number: 09v124000 (suspension). The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the contact was informed that the a-rod was rusted. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer for diagnostic testing or repairs.
Other problems reported for the 2004 Hyundai Sonata
- Body & structure 48 complaints
- Air bags 46 complaints
- Electrical system 17 complaints
- Brakes 16 complaints