The Lemon IndexAll cars · Hyundai Sonata · 2004
2004 Hyundai Sonata. Advanced data.
The raw numbers: engines, recall campaign numbers, failure mileage and manufacturer communications.
Engines and drivetrains 4
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | City / hwy / combined | Fuel | Fuel cost/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.4L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | FWD | 20 / 28 / 23 | Regular | $2,700 |
| 2.4L 4-cyl | Auto 4-spd | FWD | 19 / 28 / 22 | Regular | $2,850 |
| 2.7L 6-cyl | Auto 4-spd | FWD | 17 / 25 / 20 | Regular | $3,100 |
| 2.7L 6-cyl | Manual 5-spd | FWD | 18 / 25 / 20 | Regular | $3,100 |
EPA test versions for this model year. Fuel cost is the EPA's current estimate, not the price in that year.
Failure mileage by system
Half of owners who gave a mileage reported the problem between 51,600 and 120,000 miles. Median 85,500, from 154 complaints with a mileage.
| System | Median | Middle half | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 105,000 | 75,000–148,000 | 43 |
| Body structure | 98,000 | 73,000–124,000 | 39 |
| Airbags | 74,000 | 53,800–110,900 | 35 |
| Electrical | 98,000 | 57,900–110,400 | 13 |
| Wheels | 128,500 | 80,300–176,500 | 6 |
Mileage owners typed into their NHTSA complaint, all complaints for this model year. People report some problems late, so read it as a range.
Complaints by system
| System | Share of complaints |
|---|---|
| Airbags | 21% |
| Brakes | 18% |
| Wheels | 18% |
| Transmission & drivetrain | 14% |
| Suspension | 11% |
One complaint can name more than one system, so shares can add to more than 100%.
Severity, all complaints
| Total | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths | Tows |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 202 | 22 | 2 | 23 | 0 | 4 |
As reported by owners to NHTSA. Not verified.
Recall campaigns 1
09V124000 Apr 2009 Suspension
Defect. HYUNDAI IS RECALLING 188,282 MY 2001-2004 SONATA AND MY 2001-2004 XG300 AND XG350 VEHICLES ORIGINALLY SOLD IN OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN THE STATES OF CONNECTICUT, DELAWARE, ILLINOIS, INDIANA, IOWA, MAINE, MARYLAND, MASSACHUSETTS, MICHIGAN, MINNESOTA, MISSOURI, NEW HAMPSHIRE, NEW JERSEY, NEW YORK, OHIO, PENNSYLVANIA, RHODE ISLAND, VERMONT, WEST VIRGINIA, WISCONSIN, AND THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. ROAD SALT APPLIED IN THESE JURISDICTIONS DURING THE WINTER MONTHS MAY RESULT IN PROGRESSIVE, INTERNAL CORROSION OF THE FRONT SUB-FRAME ON THE VEHICLES, AND MAY RESULT IN THINNING OR PERFORATION OF THE S
Risk. IF THAT HAPPENS, THE VEHICLE MAY LOSE DRIVE POWER TO THE WHEELS, AND THE FRONT WHEEL MAY MAKE CONTACT WITH THE FENDER OR WHEEL WELL, THEREBY INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy. DEALERS WILL MEASURE THE THICKNESS OF THE FRONT SUB-FRAME AND INSPECT THE FRONT SUB-FRAME FOR CORROSION DAMAGE AND, IF NECESSARY, THE FRONT SUB-FRAME WILL BE REPLACED WITH A NEW SUB-FRAME THAT INCORPORATES ADDITIONAL HOLES IN THE UPPER AND LOWER PANELS. IF THE FRONT SUB-FRAME DOES NOT REQUIRE REPLACEMENT, THE DEALER WILL ADD DRAINAGE HOLES TO THE SUB-FRAME AND WILL TREAT THE SUB-FRAME WITH RUST-P
NHTSA investigations
| Status | Subject | Opened | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Closed | Front sub-frame corrosion | 2008 | 2009 |
Manufacturer communications 54
Hyundai filed 54 service communications for this car with NHTSA.
- Water leak between the taillight lenses and the body, resulting in a leak into the trunk area
- Abs pump self check noise
Safety equipment
| Electronic stability | Forward collision warning | Lane departure warning |
|---|---|---|
| No | No | No |
Nearby model years
Sources: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer communications; EPA fuel economy data; YouTube video titles. Complaints are owner reports, not proof of a defect.
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