2002 Hyundai Sonata suspension problems
62 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the suspension on the 2002 Hyundai Sonata — 19% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2002 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated that while his girlfriend was driving at a slow speed, the sub frame snapped and fractured the axle. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, and the contact was made aware of NHTSA Campaign Number: 09V124000 (Suspension). The…”
filed Aug 20, 2025
“The contact owns a 2002 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated while driving approximately 15 MPH and slowing for a right turn, the contact heard an abnormal popping sound coming from the front end of the vehicle. The contact was in the middle of the turn when the vehicle lost motive power. The contact…”
filed Aug 21, 2024
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- SuspensionCampaign 09V124000 · Apr 16, 2009
Suspension problems in other Sonata years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 Sonata | 1 | 1% |
| 2022 Sonata | 2 | 2% |
| 2021 Sonata | 1 | 1% |
| 2019 Sonata | 1 | 1% |
| 2018 Sonata | 4 | 1% |
| 2017 Sonata | 4 | 1% |
| 2016 Sonata | 3 | 0% |
| 2015 Sonata | 17 | 2% |
| 2014 Sonata | 7 | 1% |
| 2013 Sonata | 48 | 3% |
| 2012 Sonata | 36 | 2% |
| 2011 Sonata | 148 | 4% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2002 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.