2008 Hyundai Sonata service brakes, hydraulic problems
30 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the service brakes, hydraulic on the 2008 Hyundai Sonata — 7% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The braking system on this vehicle is poorly engineered and extremely frustrating to the car owner. After 16,000 miles, my rear brakes began squealing. After inspection, it was determined that the back brakes are sticking on and grinding off against the rotor. This is a recurring problem that can…”
filed Feb 28, 2012
“Rear brakes on my sonata started grinding at 25000 miles. Contacted hyundai headquarters by email and they stated the brakes were out of warranty and no recall on this problem. I was informed by them to take it to the hyundai dealer. Since this should not happen at this mileage I had taken it to my…”
filed Jan 16, 2012
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic problems in other Sonata years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 Sonata | 1 | 1% |
| 2018 Sonata | 3 | 1% |
| 2017 Sonata | 2 | 0% |
| 2016 Sonata | 3 | 0% |
| 2015 Sonata | 2 | 0% |
| 2014 Sonata | 3 | 0% |
| 2013 Sonata | 7 | 0% |
| 2012 Sonata | 7 | 0% |
| 2011 Sonata | 27 | 1% |
| 2009 Sonata | 34 | 7% |
| 2007 Sonata | 62 | 9% |
| 2006 Sonata | 33 | 3% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2008 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.