1999 Hyundai Sonata electrical system problems
11 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the electrical system on the 1999 Hyundai Sonata — 9% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Dt: consumer owned a 1999 hyundia sonata. Consumer had taken vehicle to the dealer because it was overheating. They flushed radiator, cleaned the inside and outside, and replaced the coolant. Also, put a new draining plug in the radiator. The dealer said that there was nothing wrong with the…”
filed Jul 27, 2005
“Upon starting the vehicle, all the warning lights on the dashboard stayed illuminated. The vehicle shut off and didn't restart for 2 days. The dealership performed a diagnostic test, but no failure code was found. *ak the check engine light had come on three times since the consumer had the…”
filed Dec 19, 2003
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SOME SONATA VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 2.5 LITER V-6 ENGINES AND ALL…Campaign 00V259001 · Sep 11, 2000
Electrical System problems in other Sonata years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 Sonata | 17 | 40% |
| 2023 Sonata | 12 | 14% |
| 2022 Sonata | 15 | 16% |
| 2021 Sonata | 16 | 13% |
| 2020 Sonata | 35 | 21% |
| 2019 Sonata | 12 | 8% |
| 2018 Sonata | 60 | 16% |
| 2017 Sonata | 65 | 9% |
| 2016 Sonata | 88 | 12% |
| 2015 Sonata | 166 | 15% |
| 2014 Sonata | 135 | 18% |
| 2013 Sonata | 260 | 14% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1999 Hyundai Sonata
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.