2005 Hyundai Sonata suspension problems
26 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the suspension on the 2005 Hyundai Sonata — 16% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“My car's engine cradle, cross member or subframe is rusted out and the OEM replacement for my VIN number won't fit it correctly I'm getting really upset because this could be dangerous for me and my two young kids. I've already paid the mechanic $600 for the replacement part when it really only…”
filed Dec 19, 2023
“Severely rusted out and corroded front subframe, only noticed it on accident very recently, and my car is the last year of a generation that was recalled for this very issue within the Salt Belt- I live right at the bottom outskirts of the Salt Belt in NKY, and my car is the only year not recalled…”
filed Aug 7, 2023
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
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 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.