Hyundai Sonata 1989
Model Sonata made in 1989 by Hyundai got 21 consumer complains, 2 investigations there are 3 recalls as well as 3 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to electrical system, engine and engine cooling and equipment. Technical service bulletines regarding engine and engine cooling, power train. The car had some investigations: electrical system, seat belts. There were some recalls concerningengine and engine cooling, latches/locks/linkages and seat belts. The car has 2 modeles with engines 2.4l, 3.0l.
Model 1989
| Engine [L] | Cylinders | Transmission | Drive | Estimate MPG (city/highway/combined) | Unadjusted MPG (city/highway/combined) | Fuel | Fuel cost | Class | Release date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ( 2.4L) | 4 | FWD | 21/28/23 | 23/36/27 | Regular | $ 620 | 5 | 881003 | |
| ( 2.4L) | 4 | Lockup/automatic, 4 gears | FWD | 20/25/22 | 22/32/26 | Regular | $ 648 | 5 | 881003 |
| ( 3.0L) | 6 | Automatic, 4 gears | FWD | 18/24/20 | 20/30/24 | Regular | $ 712 | 5 | 890501 |
Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM - HOSE | ||||||||||||||||
| 90V037000 | HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA | from 09/01/1988 to 01/01/1990 | V (Vehicle) | 43590 | 02/26/1990 | MFR | HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY | 02/21/1990 | 02/28/1990 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | The spring clamp tangs on the coolant bypass hose may contact and possibly damage the engine fuel supply hose. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Fuel could leak from the damaged hose into the engine compartment and could result in a fire. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Rotate spring clamp to prevent contact with fuel hose; replace damaged hoses. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: engine cooling hose clamp.vehicle description: passenger cars with 2.4l engines. | |||||||||||||||
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES - HOOD - LATCH | ||||||||||||||||
| 90V038000 | HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA | from 09/01/1988 to 10/01/1989 | V (Vehicle) | 39361 | 02/26/1990 | MFR | HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY | 02/21/1990 | 02/28/1990 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Insufficient clearance could cause the safety catch on the secondary hood latch striker to bind. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | If primary latch is released or if hood is not completely closed, hood could fly open while vehicle is in motion; this would block driver's vision and could result in an accident. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Replace hood latch striker assembly. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: secondary hood latch.vehicle description: passenger cars. | |||||||||||||||
| SEAT BELTS | ||||||||||||||||
| 93V196000 | HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA | V (Vehicle) | 100000 | 02/14/1994 | ODI | HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY | 11/29/1993 | 12/01/1993 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | The motorized shoulder belt can travel slowly or chatter in the track and may eventually stop tracking and become inoperative. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Slowing, chattering, or failure of the motorized shoulderbelt may discourage use of the restraint system, increasing the risk of injuryin the event of a sudden stop or accident. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will lubricate the track assembly and, if any systems are found inoperative, the system will be repaired or replaced, as required. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: interior systems; passive restraint; belts.vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with motorized passiverestraint systems.note: if your vehicle is presented to an authorized dealer on an agree uponservice date and the remedy is not provided within a reasonable time or freeof charge or the remedy does not correct the defect or noncompliance, pleasecontact hyundai service at 1-313-747-6600. also, contact the national highwaytraffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393. | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||||
| 97110120014 | 11/01/1997 | 54161 | Provided procedures for the installation of a block heater. *yc | 03/30/1998 | |
| 97100120012 | 10/01/1997 | 54113 | Shop manual correction on cylinder head bolt torque specification. *yc | 03/30/1998 | |
| POWER TRAIN - DRIVELINE - DRIVESHAFT | |||||
| 9740002 | 01/01/1997 | 51905 | Shift condition caused by short circuit in inhibitor switch. *tw | 07/17/1997 | |
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | ||||||
| PE94043 | HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY | 05/27/1994 | 10/31/1994 | CHARGING SYSTEM FAILURES | ||
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||
| SEAT BELTS | ||||||
| PE93061 | HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY | 07/08/1993 | 11/30/1993 | PASS.RESTRAINT SYSTEM FAIL | 93V196000 | |
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION | |||
| 04/02/1996 | |||
| Consumer was driving and car stalled, consumer got out car to make phone call and car caught on fire. please describe . *ak | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM - RADIATOR ASSEMBLY | |||
| 11/29/1995 | |||
| There is a temperature sensor that has failed causing high rpm's in the vehicle. tt | |||
| 04/03/1995 | 3 | ||
| Radiator leak. | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||
| 11/29/1995 | 9 | ||
| Engine failed. *sd | |||
| 04/03/1995 | 3 | ||
| Motor mounts replaced. | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | |||
| 06/01/2000 | |||
| Engine stalls in morning when cold, transmission slips,poor gas milage. *ak | |||
| 12/30/1994 | 1 | ||
| Engine fire. | |||
| EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - AIR CONDITIONER | |||
| 04/03/1995 | 3 | ||
| A/c receiver dryer failed. *aw | |||
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES - DOORS - LATCH | |||
| 12/01/1993 | 1 | ||
| Outside door lock failed. | |||
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES - HOOD - LATCH | |||
| 08/01/1995 | 1 | ||
| Bolts holding hood fell out, causing hood to fly up obscuring vision. *dsh | |||
| 06/10/1995 | |||
| Recall related,90v038000 went for appointment of 5/27/95 dealership has notification letter, never received part, experience problem on 6/11/95 hood fly up. | |||
| OTHER | |||
| 12/30/1994 | 1 | ||
| Hood release failed. *skd | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||
| 06/01/2000 | |||
| Engine stalls in morning when cold, transmission slips,poor gas milage. *ak | |||
| 04/03/1995 | 3 | ||
| Transmission failed. | |||
| POWER TRAIN - CLUTCH ASSEMBLY | |||
| 12/01/1993 | 1 | ||
| Clutch failure. *aw | |||
| POWER TRAIN - DRIVELINE - DRIVESHAFT | |||
| 04/03/1995 | 3 | ||
| Driveshaft failed. | |||
| SEAT BELTS | |||
| 10/10/1996 | 1 | 04/01/1989 | |
| Motorized seat belts stick. | |||
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - ANCHORAGE | |||
| 10/10/1996 | |||
| During a frontal impact accident at 35 mph. the front automatic seat belt system did not hold the driver in place, upon impact. *ak | |||
| STRUCTURE - BODY - DOOR | |||
| 12/01/1993 | 1 | ||
| Outside door handle failed. | |||
| STRUCTURE - FRAME AND MEMBERS | |||
| 04/01/1992 | 1 | ||
| Bolt on frame that controls the chassis wear out trough the frame. tt | |||