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 | |||||
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| SUSPENSION | ||||||||||||||||
| 09V124000 | HYUNDAI-KIA AMERICA TECHNICAL CENTER INC | from 09/15/1998 to 11/20/2003 | V (Vehicle) | 188282 | 07/17/2009 | ODI | HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY | 04/16/2009 | 04/16/2009 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | 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 sub-frame steel. the corrosion is frequently visible and often discovered during inspection or routine maintenance, and owners may also hear noises or notice tire misalignment and steering pull. if these signals are undetected or unheeded, the corrosion may progress and the forward mounting of the lower control arm may detach from the sub-frame. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | 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-proofing material to stop the corrosion process. this procedure will be performed free of charge. the recall is expected to begin during april 2009. owners may contact the hyundai customer assistance center at 1-800-633-5151. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Hyundai recall no. 089.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov . | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
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| SUSPENSION - FRONT - WHEEL BEARING | |||||
| 010999 | 09/01/1999 | 607896 | Some vehicles may emit a noise from the front wheel bearings. *tt | 10/15/1999 | |
| 9950004 | 04/01/1999 | 605005 | Vehicles may emit a noise from the front wheel bearings. *tt | 05/24/1999 | |
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SUSPENSION | ||||||
| PE08029 | HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY | 04/22/2008 | 08/21/2008 | FRONT SUB-FRAME CORROSION | ||
| The office of defects investigation (odi) opened preliminary evaluation, pe08-029, on april 22, 2008, based on 40 consumer complaints alleging front sub-frame corrosion in model year (my) 1999 through 2002 hyundai sonata vehicles.complaints describe severe corrosion of the vehicle sub-frame in the area where the right-front lower control arm is attached.in some vehicles, sub-frame corrosion has caused complete or partial detachment of the control arm, resulting in wheel collapse or separation. in response to odi's information request letter for pe08-029, hyundai provided owner complaints, field reports, and warranty claim data for approximately 197,906 my 1999 through 2002 subject vehicles sold or leased in the united states.the base warranty for the subject vehicles is 60 months or 60,000 miles, whichever occurs first.according to hyundai, prolonged exposure to the road salts may result in corrosive damage to the subframe.hyundai redesigned the sub-frame early in the my 2004 production (november 2003) to address problems with premature corrosion of the crossmember near the right-front suspension attachment. odi's analysis of both complaint and warranty data for the my 1999 through 2002 sonata vehicles shows that the failure rates are significantly higher in salt belt states, which account for approximately 50 percent of vehicle sales and over 90 percent ofcomplaints and warranty claims related to the alleged defect (note:for purposes of this investigation the salt belt includes connecticut, delaware, the district of columbia, illinois, indiana, iowa, maine, maryland, massachusetts, michigan, minnesota, missouri, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, vermont, west virginia and wisconsin).according to hyundai, the alleged defect results in a progressive loss of structural integrity of the subframe and there is ample opportunity for the problem to be detected (by inspection, steering feel or tire wear anomalies) and repaired before it reaches a state where a safety related incident may occur.hyundai identified 4 allegations of vehicle disablement and 1 allegation of a crash; where the lower control arm broke from the vehicle while driving at 55 mph and the driver lost control and drove into a yard.there were no reported injuries.odi received a separate allegation of a crash, where the complainant alleged that while driving around a slight curve at 65 mph on a freeway, the vehicle sub-frame fractured and the driver lost control of the vehicle and went off the road.again, no injuries were reported.approximately one-third of the complaints to odi allege that the sub-frame corrosion resulted in a loss of control and/or a vehicle disablement due to wheel collapse or separation.this investigation has been upgraded to an engineering analysis (ea08-016) covering my 1999 through early-2004 hyundai sonata vehicles in salt-belt states and equipped with the subject sub-frame design to further assess the frequency and safety consequences of the alleged defect. | ||||||
| EA08016 | HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY | 08/21/2008 | 04/20/2009 | FRONT SUB-FRAME CORROSION | 09V124000 | |
| In a letter dated april 14, 2009, hyundai-kia america technical center, inc (hyundai) notified nhtsa that hyundaiis conducting a safety recall of model year (my) 1999 through 2004 hyundai sonata vehicles manufactured prior to november 20, 2003 that are registered and operated in the following salt belt states and the district of columbia: connecticut, delaware, illinois, indiana, iowa, maine, maryland, massachusetts, michigan, minnesota, missouri, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, vermont, west virginia, and wisconsin.hyundai is recalling the vehicles to remedy a condition where internal corrosion of the front subframe may lead to separation of the lower control arm at the forward mounting point and/or separation of the axle from the transaxle.this could result in a loss of vehicle control and/or vehicle disablement. the subframes will be inspected in the recalled vehicles using a procedure developed by hyundai to measure metal thickness.parts with perforations from corrosion or with metal below the specified thickness will be replaced with redesigned subframes.if the minimum metal thickness is met, drainage holes and rust proofing material will be added to the existing subframe. odi's analysis of complaint data revealed that 98% of the consumer complaints were from vehicles either originally sold or operated in saltbelt states. similarly 99.7% of the warranty claims were from vehicles originally sold or operated in saltbelt states.odi identified 105 reports of lower control arm detachment and/or axle separation from the transaxle through analysis of warranty and complaint information and consumer interviews.one hundred three (103) of the 105 incidents involved vehicles in states covered by the recall.in addition to the subject vehicles, hyundai also noted in the april 14, 2009 letter that my 2001 through 2004 xg300 and xg350 were also being recalled as they were manufactured with subframes similar in design the subject vehicles.based on hyundai's decision to conduct a safety recall this engineering analysis is closed. | ||||||
| SUSPENSION - FRONT | ||||||
| EA08016 | HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY | 08/21/2008 | 04/20/2009 | FRONT SUB-FRAME CORROSION | 09V124000 | |
| In a letter dated april 14, 2009, hyundai-kia america technical center, inc (hyundai) notified nhtsa that hyundaiis conducting a safety recall of model year (my) 1999 through 2004 hyundai sonata vehicles manufactured prior to november 20, 2003 that are registered and operated in the following salt belt states and the district of columbia: connecticut, delaware, illinois, indiana, iowa, maine, maryland, massachusetts, michigan, minnesota, missouri, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, vermont, west virginia, and wisconsin.hyundai is recalling the vehicles to remedy a condition where internal corrosion of the front subframe may lead to separation of the lower control arm at the forward mounting point and/or separation of the axle from the transaxle.this could result in a loss of vehicle control and/or vehicle disablement. the subframes will be inspected in the recalled vehicles using a procedure developed by hyundai to measure metal thickness.parts with perforations from corrosion or with metal below the specified thickness will be replaced with redesigned subframes.if the minimum metal thickness is met, drainage holes and rust proofing material will be added to the existing subframe. odi's analysis of complaint data revealed that 98% of the consumer complaints were from vehicles either originally sold or operated in saltbelt states. similarly 99.7% of the warranty claims were from vehicles originally sold or operated in saltbelt states.odi identified 105 reports of lower control arm detachment and/or axle separation from the transaxle through analysis of warranty and complaint information and consumer interviews.one hundred three (103) of the 105 incidents involved vehicles in states covered by the recall.in addition to the subject vehicles, hyundai also noted in the april 14, 2009 letter that my 2001 through 2004 xg300 and xg350 were also being recalled as they were manufactured with subframes similar in design the subject vehicles.based on hyundai's decision to conduct a safety recall this engineering analysis is closed. | ||||||
| PE08029 | HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY | 04/22/2008 | 08/21/2008 | FRONT SUB-FRAME CORROSION | ||
| The office of defects investigation (odi) opened preliminary evaluation, pe08-029, on april 22, 2008, based on 40 consumer complaints alleging front sub-frame corrosion in model year (my) 1999 through 2002 hyundai sonata vehicles.complaints describe severe corrosion of the vehicle sub-frame in the area where the right-front lower control arm is attached.in some vehicles, sub-frame corrosion has caused complete or partial detachment of the control arm, resulting in wheel collapse or separation. in response to odi's information request letter for pe08-029, hyundai provided owner complaints, field reports, and warranty claim data for approximately 197,906 my 1999 through 2002 subject vehicles sold or leased in the united states.the base warranty for the subject vehicles is 60 months or 60,000 miles, whichever occurs first.according to hyundai, prolonged exposure to the road salts may result in corrosive damage to the subframe.hyundai redesigned the sub-frame early in the my 2004 production (november 2003) to address problems with premature corrosion of the crossmember near the right-front suspension attachment. odi's analysis of both complaint and warranty data for the my 1999 through 2002 sonata vehicles shows that the failure rates are significantly higher in salt belt states, which account for approximately 50 percent of vehicle sales and over 90 percent ofcomplaints and warranty claims related to the alleged defect (note:for purposes of this investigation the salt belt includes connecticut, delaware, the district of columbia, illinois, indiana, iowa, maine, maryland, massachusetts, michigan, minnesota, missouri, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, vermont, west virginia and wisconsin).according to hyundai, the alleged defect results in a progressive loss of structural integrity of the subframe and there is ample opportunity for the problem to be detected (by inspection, steering feel or tire wear anomalies) and repaired before it reaches a state where a safety related incident may occur.hyundai identified 4 allegations of vehicle disablement and 1 allegation of a crash; where the lower control arm broke from the vehicle while driving at 55 mph and the driver lost control and drove into a yard.there were no reported injuries.odi received a separate allegation of a crash, where the complainant alleged that while driving around a slight curve at 65 mph on a freeway, the vehicle sub-frame fractured and the driver lost control of the vehicle and went off the road.again, no injuries were reported.approximately one-third of the complaints to odi allege that the sub-frame corrosion resulted in a loss of control and/or a vehicle disablement due to wheel collapse or separation.this investigation has been upgraded to an engineering analysis (ea08-016) covering my 1999 through early-2004 hyundai sonata vehicles in salt-belt states and equipped with the subject sub-frame design to further assess the frequency and safety consequences of the alleged defect. | ||||||
| SUSPENSION - FRONT - CONTROL ARM | ||||||
| PE08029 | HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY | 04/22/2008 | 08/21/2008 | FRONT SUB-FRAME CORROSION | ||
| The office of defects investigation (odi) opened preliminary evaluation, pe08-029, on april 22, 2008, based on 40 consumer complaints alleging front sub-frame corrosion in model year (my) 1999 through 2002 hyundai sonata vehicles.complaints describe severe corrosion of the vehicle sub-frame in the area where the right-front lower control arm is attached.in some vehicles, sub-frame corrosion has caused complete or partial detachment of the control arm, resulting in wheel collapse or separation. in response to odi's information request letter for pe08-029, hyundai provided owner complaints, field reports, and warranty claim data for approximately 197,906 my 1999 through 2002 subject vehicles sold or leased in the united states.the base warranty for the subject vehicles is 60 months or 60,000 miles, whichever occurs first.according to hyundai, prolonged exposure to the road salts may result in corrosive damage to the subframe.hyundai redesigned the sub-frame early in the my 2004 production (november 2003) to address problems with premature corrosion of the crossmember near the right-front suspension attachment. odi's analysis of both complaint and warranty data for the my 1999 through 2002 sonata vehicles shows that the failure rates are significantly higher in salt belt states, which account for approximately 50 percent of vehicle sales and over 90 percent ofcomplaints and warranty claims related to the alleged defect (note:for purposes of this investigation the salt belt includes connecticut, delaware, the district of columbia, illinois, indiana, iowa, maine, maryland, massachusetts, michigan, minnesota, missouri, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, vermont, west virginia and wisconsin).according to hyundai, the alleged defect results in a progressive loss of structural integrity of the subframe and there is ample opportunity for the problem to be detected (by inspection, steering feel or tire wear anomalies) and repaired before it reaches a state where a safety related incident may occur.hyundai identified 4 allegations of vehicle disablement and 1 allegation of a crash; where the lower control arm broke from the vehicle while driving at 55 mph and the driver lost control and drove into a yard.there were no reported injuries.odi received a separate allegation of a crash, where the complainant alleged that while driving around a slight curve at 65 mph on a freeway, the vehicle sub-frame fractured and the driver lost control of the vehicle and went off the road.again, no injuries were reported.approximately one-third of the complaints to odi allege that the sub-frame corrosion resulted in a loss of control and/or a vehicle disablement due to wheel collapse or separation.this investigation has been upgraded to an engineering analysis (ea08-016) covering my 1999 through early-2004 hyundai sonata vehicles in salt-belt states and equipped with the subject sub-frame design to further assess the frequency and safety consequences of the alleged defect. | ||||||
| EA08016 | HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY | 08/21/2008 | 04/20/2009 | FRONT SUB-FRAME CORROSION | 09V124000 | |
| In a letter dated april 14, 2009, hyundai-kia america technical center, inc (hyundai) notified nhtsa that hyundaiis conducting a safety recall of model year (my) 1999 through 2004 hyundai sonata vehicles manufactured prior to november 20, 2003 that are registered and operated in the following salt belt states and the district of columbia: connecticut, delaware, illinois, indiana, iowa, maine, maryland, massachusetts, michigan, minnesota, missouri, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, vermont, west virginia, and wisconsin.hyundai is recalling the vehicles to remedy a condition where internal corrosion of the front subframe may lead to separation of the lower control arm at the forward mounting point and/or separation of the axle from the transaxle.this could result in a loss of vehicle control and/or vehicle disablement. the subframes will be inspected in the recalled vehicles using a procedure developed by hyundai to measure metal thickness.parts with perforations from corrosion or with metal below the specified thickness will be replaced with redesigned subframes.if the minimum metal thickness is met, drainage holes and rust proofing material will be added to the existing subframe. odi's analysis of complaint data revealed that 98% of the consumer complaints were from vehicles either originally sold or operated in saltbelt states. similarly 99.7% of the warranty claims were from vehicles originally sold or operated in saltbelt states.odi identified 105 reports of lower control arm detachment and/or axle separation from the transaxle through analysis of warranty and complaint information and consumer interviews.one hundred three (103) of the 105 incidents involved vehicles in states covered by the recall.in addition to the subject vehicles, hyundai also noted in the april 14, 2009 letter that my 2001 through 2004 xg300 and xg350 were also being recalled as they were manufactured with subframes similar in design the subject vehicles.based on hyundai's decision to conduct a safety recall this engineering analysis is closed. | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| SUSPENSION | |||
| 11/03/2012 | 157000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 1999 hyundai sonata. the contact stated that while driving 35 mph, he heard noises and noticed that the tire was misaligned causing the steering wheel pulling abnormally. the vehicle was taken to the mechanic and after inspection, they found that the front sub-frame was rusted and corroded. there were also holes next to the bolts that held the sub frame in place. the dealer was notified who advised the contac that there was a recall for the failure but his vin was not included (nhtsa campaign id number: 09v124000: suspension). the manufacturer was notified who confirmed that the contact's vin was not included in the recall. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 157,000. kmj | |||
| 11/03/2012 | 157000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 1999 hyundai sonata. the contact stated while driving 35 mph he heard noises and notice the tire misalignment, also the steering pulling. the vehicle was taken to the mechanic shop and after inspection they found the front sub-frame rusted and corroded. there was holes next to the bolts that held the sub frame. the dealer was notified who stated there was a recall but his vin was not included. the recall nhtsa campaign id number: 09v124000: suspension. the manufacturer was notified who stated the vin was not included in the recall. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 157,000. mw | |||
| 05/22/2012 | 125764 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 1999 hyundai sonata. the contact stated that the vehicle was being examined by an independent repair shop and she was informed that the front sub-frame was corroded. the manufacturer was then notified and the contact was informed that the vehicle was not included in the recall associated with nhtsa campaign id number 09v124000 (suspension). the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 125,764. kmj | |||
| 05/22/2012 | 125764 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 1999 hyundai sonata. the contact stated that the vehicle was being examined by an independent repair shop and she was informed that the front sub-frame was corroded. the manufacturer was then notified and the contact was informed that the vehicle was not included in the recall associated with nhtsa campaign id number 09v124000 (suspension). the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 125,764. sm. | |||
| 10/01/2009 | 52500 | ||
| I purchased my 1999 sonata from a used car dealer & have had numerous problems with the car, its been a nightmare, one problem after another!!!! the crankshaft sensor had to be completely replaced because the component had severely melted, issues with the transmission, abs/airbag warning light on, & have had to change out the half shaft on both drivers/passenger side, numerous tires, brakes but the most severe of all the problems which puts my safety, my 12 yr old son & fiance's safety, along with family/friend's safety at risk is the complete corrosion of the subframe i too to a mechanic today & he told me to not drive this car for anything because it will result in an accident where i can potentially end up hurting myself or other innocent bystanders becuase hyundai made a defective subframe especially for us that live & drive in hazardous conditions of the wintery/icy elements for 5+months out of the year in upstate new york!!! i will be calling hyundai's customer assistance ctr & fuccillo hyundai(local dealer)& the attorney general for new york. i cannot imagine what could've happened if i drove over a pot hole resulting in my tire(s) falling off especially if i was on the expressway doing 55mph my loved ones or other's loved ones, & myself couldve been severely injured or worse dead due to hyundai using a subframe that would severely corrode the subframe especially in the snow belt states!!!!! i just hope that i do not have a difficult time having hyundai fix the problem in a speedy fashion without trying to strong arm me inot paying for repairs that i am not responsible for because it is an inconvenience being without a vehicle now until it gets repaired. | |||
| 12/11/2010 | 95000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns 1999 hyundia sonata. the contact was driving approximately 35 mph, and when the brake pedal was engaged there was a loud popping noise outside of the vehicle. the steering wheel would require excessive force to avoid turning in a 360 degree which allowed the vehicle to drive straight on the road. when the contact reached the destination, she noticed that the front passenger tire was positioned slightly inward. the vehicle was driven with caution to an independent auto sales center, and then towed to the dealer. the technician informed that the front sub-frame and connecting parts were significantly corroded. there was a recall associated with nhtsa campaign id number 09v124000 (suspension). the dealer advised that the replacement of the sub-frame cross member would be under the recall and the additional repair cost of $10,000 was the financial responsibility of the owner. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was approximately 95,000. js | |||
| 10/28/2010 | 113000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 1999 hyundai sonata. the contact stated that the right front axle snapped while he was driving at 25 mph. the vehicle was towed to his residence where he noticed that the subframe was rusted. the vehicle had not been repaired at the time of the complaint. the dealer stated that the vehicle was not included in recall 09v124000 (suspension). the contact called the manufacturer who offered no assistance. the current and failure mileages were approximately 113,000-bk | |||
| 10/15/2009 | 125633 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 1999 hyundai sonata. she referenced recall nhtsa campaign id number: 09v124000,component:suspension and stated the failure started after the recall work was performed in april 2010. the contact stated she took the vehicle to her local mechanic after the recall work was performed and he advised her to take the vehicle back to the dealer to have the motor mounts tightened. the contact took the vehicle back to the dealer and the dealer wrote on the invoice that the motor mount was torn. the vehicle has not been repaired. she also stated the vehicle was swaying and the motor jumps when starting the vehicle because of the failure. she also stated that the vehicle was very hard to steer. the contact stated that the vehicle was very loud after the recall work was performed. she stated that because of the failure she can not get the vehicle inspected. while driving 40 mph she stated the vehicle was struck because of the swaying. the contact stated it was a hit and run. a police report was filed. two passenger had minor injuries to the knee, neck and back. she stated there was damages to the rear left side. the failure mileage was 125,633 and the current mileage was 130,000. vwb | |||
| 10/15/2008 | 186000 | 1 | |
| While driving, i noticed the car pulling to the right, the sound of medal rubbing together, and when driving on uneven payment or a hill in the road, i have almost loose control. i took my car to pepboys and the serviceman took me underneath the car and showed me the mass amount of corrosion and rust on the cradle and the control arm was bent. he stated he has never witness such corrosion before on any other body part. he informed me that it was very dangerous to drive . this car is a source of transportation to work and school. in the mist of looking for used parts on the internet, i came across others who has had this same problem with the same type of vehicle. some who has had accidents. thank god he kept my family safe. i am still looking for the necessary parts for repair. please do whatever you can to enforce a recall this can turn out to be deadly to future drivers and there families. *tr | |||
| 08/15/2007 | 69000 | 1 | |
| I own a 1999 hyundai sonata. while driving 30 mph the passenger right side wheel collapsed and vehicle stopped. vehicle was towed to local mechanic and he stated that upper control arm was rusted from the inside out and the bolts separated from the frame. the vehicle was towed to the dealer and they were unable to diagnose the cause of failure. the current mileage was 69,000. it was clearly a manufacture defect. i made over 30 phones to try and resolve this matter i was prepared to go to the media with story. the manufacturer fixed my car after many weeks. i do feel that there should be a recall on this vehicle. *tr | |||
| SUSPENSION - FRONT | |||
| 09/20/2010 | 158000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 1999 hyundai sonata. while driving approximately 20 mph the contact heard a noise the vehicle stopped with the engine running. she notice fluid leaking from the transmission. the half shaft on the vehicle front passenger side had snapped. the vehicle was towed to a local repair shop. the local mechanic advised him that the under carriage has severely rusted out. the contact called the manufacture and was advised that his vehicle was not part of recall 09v124000, suspension because he does not live in any of the states that the recall stated. the contact stated he lives in kansas and kansas borders missouri. the vehicle has not been repaired. the failure and current mileage were 158,000. vwb | |||
| 11/18/1999 | 3 | 06/01/1999 | |
| My hyundai sonata's alignment is substantially out of factory specifications. the right camber was -0.7 (factory specification +/- 0.3). the difference between left and right camber was 1.00 (factory specifications +/- 0.3). after two repair attempts at carousel hyundai, 1360 wilmington pike, west chester, pa 19382, tel. 610-399-1200 the car has now the following specifications right camber -0.5 (factory specifications +/- 0.3) and the difference between left and right camber is 0.7 (factory specifications +/- 0.3). the car currently pulls to the left and is not safe to drive in the long run. the dealership and hyundai motors of america currently show no willingness to get the car into factory specifications even so the item are covered for 12 months 12,000 miles. the car has not suffered any abuse and most of the miles were driven from ut to pa on highway (2,200 miles). *ak | |||
| SUSPENSION - FRONT - CONTROL ARM - LOWER ARM | |||
| 11/18/2007 | 123184 | 2 | 11/15/2007 |
| Hi, i bought my 1999 hyundai sonata from a private person nov.2007. i was driving the car to the store when all of a sudden the right front wheel went back into the wheel well. i had it towed to a garage to lift it to see what happened. the engine cradle was so rotted that my half shaft pulled out and broke. the control arm completely rotted off the cradle. this is what i can plainly see as a safety hazard. i could have had a wreck had i been going any faster. *tr | |||
| SUSPENSION - FRONT - CONTROL ARM - UPPER ARM | |||
| 08/06/2007 | 69000 | 1 | 06/01/2006 |
| Tl*the contact owns a 1999 hyundai sonata. while driving 30 mph, the passenger side front wheel collapsed and the vehicle stopped. the vehicle was towed to a local mechanic and he stated that the front upper control arm was rusted and the bolts separated from the frame. the vehicle was towed to the dealer and they were unable to diagnose the cause of failure. the contact felt that the failure was a manufacturer defect. the current and failure mileages were 69,000. | |||
| SUSPENSION - FRONT - WHEEL BEARING | |||
| 02/01/2000 | 4 | 12/01/2099 | |
| Noise like a helicopter is in the back seat,to dealer and wheel bearing are gone,parts unavaiable the second time(02/01) sec to backorder,same problem again 02/02)check engine light on sec to a cam sensor,sesor replaced, at 70mph lite come on and car stalls next is airbag light come on after seat is adjusted(driver) have never had to test them so can only hope that whe n car stalls they will deploy | |||