2005 Hyundai Sonata electrical system problems
19 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the electrical system on the 2005 Hyundai Sonata — 12% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Complaint involves problems with the electrical system. I have been to at least 4 different places to attempt get this diagnosed- the problem has been going on over 5 months. Car has been excellent until the past few months. Engine is fine. What happens is that when you drive the vehicle there is…”
filed Feb 2, 2017
“Air bag dash light is on for seemingly no reason. It used to be intermittent, but it eventually stayed on. Mechanics and hyundai dealership have no answers. It comes on as soon as I start the car and doesn't turn off until the car is off. I was told my airbags will not deploy in an accident. How…”
filed Jan 29, 2017
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Electrical System problems in other Sonata years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 Sonata | 17 | 40% |
| 2023 Sonata | 12 | 14% |
| 2022 Sonata | 15 | 16% |
| 2021 Sonata | 16 | 13% |
| 2020 Sonata | 35 | 21% |
| 2019 Sonata | 12 | 8% |
| 2018 Sonata | 60 | 16% |
| 2017 Sonata | 65 | 9% |
| 2016 Sonata | 88 | 12% |
| 2015 Sonata | 166 | 15% |
| 2014 Sonata | 135 | 18% |
| 2013 Sonata | 260 | 14% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2005 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.