2000 Honda Accord vs 2000 Hyundai Sonata
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2000 Honda Accord | 2000 Hyundai Sonata |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 1,183 | 276 |
| Recall campaigns | 8 | 4 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 253 | 87 |
| Investigations | 5 | 2 |
| Crash reports | 100 | 20 |
| Fire reports | 8 | 9 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 21–24 | 20–22 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 92,000 mi | 105,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Honda Accord | Hyundai Sonata |
|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 454 | 43 |
| Power Train | 201 | 19 |
| Electrical System | 171 | 37 |
| Structure | 83 | 109 |
| Suspension | 64 | 64 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 65 | 31 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 64 | 7 |
| Seat Belts | 56 | 5 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Rust / corrosion | 75 | 102 |
| Airbag warning light | 59 | 20 |
| Stalling | 48 | 26 |
| Check engine light | 33 | 11 |
| Hesitation / surging | 28 | 7 |
| Clunking / rattling | 24 | 0 |
| Shifting problems | 13 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 13 | 6 |
2000 Honda Accord
2000 Hyundai Sonata
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.