2002 Hyundai Sonata problems by component
319 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2002 Hyundai Sonata, grouped by the component owners reported. Each component links to a detailed breakdown with mileage, severity and owner reports.
| Component | Complaints | Share | Median mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Structure → | 88 | 28% | 105,000 mi |
| Suspension → | 62 | 19% | 129,500 mi |
| Air Bags → | 51 | 16% | 67,500 mi |
| Steering → | 24 | 8% | 104,613 mi |
| Electrical System → | 23 | 7% | 77,000 mi |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic → | 21 | 7% | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline → | 20 | 6% | 88,000 mi |
| Engine and Engine Cooling → | 16 | 5% | 55,000 mi |
| Power Train → | 11 | 3% | 72,832 mi |
| Wheels → | 11 | 3% | — |
| Tires → | 10 | 3% | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 9 | 3% | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 8 | 3% | — |
| Engine | 5 | 2% | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 5 | 2% | — |
| Seat Belts | 5 | 2% | — |
| Service Brakes | 5 | 2% | — |
| Child Seat | 2 | 1% | — |
| Equipment | 2 | 1% | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 2 | 1% | — |
| Visibility | 2 | 1% | — |
| Back Over Prevention | 1 | 0% | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 1 | 0% | — |
| Lane Departure | 1 | 0% | — |
| Traction Control System | 1 | 0% | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 0% | — |
Component groups as classified by NHTSA. A complaint can name more than one component, so shares may sum to more than 100%.