2008 Ford Crown Victoria vs 2008 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 | 2008 Ford Crown Victoria | 2008 Hyundai Sonata |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 50 | 425 |
| Recall campaigns | 3 | 3 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 18 | 53 |
| Investigations | 3 | 4 |
| Crash reports | 11 | 19 |
| Fire reports | 3 | 11 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 18 | 22–25 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 100,500 mi | 65,250 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Ford Crown Victoria | Hyundai Sonata |
|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 1 | 137 |
| Visibility | 0 | 67 |
| Engine | 1 | 48 |
| Electrical System | 5 | 32 |
| Steering | 25 | 6 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 30 |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 0 | 30 |
| Visibility/wiper | 0 | 30 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Airbag warning light | 0 | 79 |
| Rust / corrosion | 0 | 21 |
| Check engine light | 0 | 13 |
| Stalling | 0 | 12 |
| Clunking / rattling | 0 | 9 |
| Brake problems | 0 | 8 |
| Hesitation / surging | 0 | 6 |
| Overheating | 0 | 6 |
2008 Ford Crown Victoria
2008 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.