2004 Hyundai Sonata latches/locks/linkages problems
12 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the latches/locks/linkages on the 2004 Hyundai Sonata — 6% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl* the contact owns a 2004 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that the chrome handle on the rear passenger door peeled and caused the contact to cut his hand. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who stated his vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign id number: 09v171000 (…”
filed Aug 22, 2011
“Inside door handles thin covering (appears to be aluminum) is peeling apart and I have cut my hand on the sharp edge which came apart. Dealer will not replace the handle because hyundai has not recalled the 2004 models which has the ***same problem**as the 2003 model. *tr”
filed Aug 19, 2010
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
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 2004 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.