2003 Hyundai Sonata latches/locks/linkages problems
13 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the latches/locks/linkages on the 2003 Hyundai Sonata — 7% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The chrome on the interior door handle of driver side exhibited a crack and separated. My wife cut her finger on the cracked chrome plating. I contacted hyundai customer assistance center at 1-800-633-5151 and was told that my vehicle was not included in the door handle recall (I.e., nhtsa campaign…”
filed Mar 2, 2013
“Vehicle had been recalled in 2009 (pe08071) due to defective chrome on door handles. This vehicle had been taken to dealership, chrome was repaired as it had caused a small laceration. Chrome is again defective, caused laceration on hand again today when attempted to open door. This occurred on the…”
filed Jun 8, 2012
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- Latches/locks/linkagesCampaign 09V317000 · Aug 7, 2009
- Latches/locks/linkagesCampaign 09V171000 · May 21, 2009
Latches/locks/linkages problems in other Sonata years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 Sonata | 1 | 1% |
| 2018 Sonata | 8 | 2% |
| 2017 Sonata | 17 | 2% |
| 2016 Sonata | 4 | 1% |
| 2015 Sonata | 2 | 0% |
| 2014 Sonata | 4 | 1% |
| 2013 Sonata | 2 | 0% |
| 2012 Sonata | 1 | 0% |
| 2011 Sonata | 11 | 0% |
| 2010 Sonata | 11 | 3% |
| 2009 Sonata | 6 | 1% |
| 2008 Sonata | 4 | 1% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2003 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.