2000 Hyundai Sonata engine and engine cooling problems
31 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine and engine cooling on the 2000 Hyundai Sonata — 11% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl*the contact owns a 2000 hyundai sonata. The contact was driving approximately 25 mph when the "check engine" warning light indicator illuminated on the instrument panel and immediately, the engine stalled. The vehicle restarted and resumed normal operation. The warning indicator remained…”
filed Jan 11, 2010
“Tl*the contact owns a 2000 hyundai sonata. While driving approximately 45 mph, the engine began to rev excessively high and the vehicle lunged forward unexpectedly. When the accelerator pedal was depressed, the vehicle hesitated and vibrated. In addition, the automatic transmission shifted…”
filed Jul 16, 2009
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
This bulletin provides important checkpoint guidelines when performing engine oil and filter change services.
23-EM-005H · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Oct 13, 2023Follow the guidelines outlined in this bulletin to inspect and clean or replace certain components of the engine intake system accordingly during engine short block or sub-assembly replacement.
22-EM-010H · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jul 28, 2022This bulletin provides the service procedure for engine connecting rod bearing clearance testing. Perform the procedure outlined in this bulletin to fulfill the Bearing Clearance Test inspection requirements to…
21-EM-004H · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Mar 30, 2021This bulletin provides the inspection procedure and repair guidelines for certain vehicles listed below.
21-EM-003H · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Mar 10, 2021
Engine and Engine Cooling problems in other Sonata years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 Sonata | 2 | 2% |
| 2021 Sonata | 1 | 1% |
| 2019 Sonata | 7 | 4% |
| 2018 Sonata | 14 | 4% |
| 2017 Sonata | 18 | 2% |
| 2016 Sonata | 16 | 2% |
| 2015 Sonata | 21 | 2% |
| 2014 Sonata | 21 | 3% |
| 2013 Sonata | 40 | 2% |
| 2012 Sonata | 11 | 1% |
| 2011 Sonata | 45 | 1% |
| 2009 Sonata | 6 | 1% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2000 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.