The Lemon IndexAll cars · Hyundai Sonata · 2005
2005 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 / 27 / 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 40,000 and 120,000 miles. Median 80,000, from 127 complaints with a mileage.
| System | Median | Middle half | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|
| Airbags | 68,500 | 39,600–102,200 | 44 |
| Body structure | 105,000 | 39,000–130,000 | 23 |
| Suspension | 129,000 | 100,100–150,000 | 15 |
| Electrical | 69,000 | 19,000–120,200 | 12 |
| Lights | 80,000 | 26,500–123,000 | 13 |
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 | 38% |
| Electrical | 28% |
| Engine | 14% |
| Visibility | 10% |
| Brakes | 10% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 165 | 26 | 2 | 19 | 0 | 5 |
As reported by owners to NHTSA. Not verified.
Recall campaigns 1
09V280000 Jul 2009 Exterior Lighting
Defect. HYUNDAI IS RECALLING 3,011 MODEL YEAR 2005-2007 ELANTRA, TUCSON, SONATA, AZERA AND ACCENT VEHICLES. A MALFUNCTIONING STOP LAMP SWITCH MAY CAUSE THE BRAKE LIGHTS TO FAIL TO ILLUMINATE WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL IS DEPRESSED OR MAY CAUSE THE BRAKE LIGHTS TO REMAIN ILLUMINATED WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL IS RELEASED. A DEFECTIVE STOP LAMP SWITCH MAY ALSO AFFECT THE OPERATION OF THE BRAKE-TRANSMISSION SHIFT INTERLOCK FEATURE SO THE TRANSMISSION WOULD NOT BE ABLE TO BE SHIFT OUT OF THE "PARK" POSITION. IT MAY ALSO CAUSE THE ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) MALFUNCTION LIGHT TO ILLUMINATE, AND IT MAY NOT DE
Risk. ANY OF THESE MALFUNCTIONS COULD LEAD TO A CRASH.
Remedy. DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE STOP LAMP SWITCH FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 2, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HYUNDAI OF PUERTO RICO CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-787-999-4310.
Manufacturer communications 49
Hyundai filed 49 service communications for this car with NHTSA.
- This SKU is an Air Conditioning Bypass Pulley
- Higher-than-expected engine oil
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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