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2000 Hyundai Sonata Engine Problems

Engine complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2000 Hyundai Sonata has 30 NHTSA engine complaints and 0 engine-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2000 Hyundai Sonata

Structure
78
Suspension
62
Airbags
34
Engine
30
Electrical
25
Powertrain
12
Brakes
10
Steering
8
Visibility
5
Speed Control
4
Seat Belts
4
Fuel System
3

30

Complaints

0

Recalls

0

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 10, 2026

All Engine Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Aug 13, 2009ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEMTL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 HYUNDAI SONATA. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH WHEN THE "CH...
Nov 14, 2008ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEMCAR STALLS OUT IN LOW SPEED DRIVING, IDLING, AND OR WHEN BACK UP. I HAVE BEEN ABLE TO AVOID AN ACCID...
Sep 9, 2008ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGTL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 HYUNDAI SONATA. WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED, THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUM...
May 5, 2008ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGTL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 HYUNDAI SONATA. WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH, THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE TIRE ASSE...
Nov 12, 2007ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,STRUCTURETL*THE CONTACT'S DAUGHTER OWNS A 2000 HYUNDAI SONATA. WHILE THE CONTACT'S DAUGHTER WAS PULLING INTO...
Oct 19, 2006ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,STRUCTUREFRAME OF 2000 HYUNDAI SONATA WAS FOUND DURING OIL CHANGE TO BE SEVERELY RUSTED TO THE POINT WHERE VE...
Sep 18, 2006ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING2000 HYUNDAI SONATA - MASS AIR FLOW SENSOR FAILED AT 45,000 MILES - WAS THIS ITEM REPLACED IN 2000 R...
Sep 1, 2006ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGTHE CRANKSHAFT POSITION SENSOR IS FAULTY. I DON'T UNDERSTAND HOW HYUNDAI CAN HAVE A RECALL FOR THIS ...
Jul 31, 2006ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGI WAS TRAVELING DOWN THE HIGHWAY WHEN WITHOUT WARNING MY ENGINE SIMPLY SHUT OFF, AND THE POWER ASSIS...
May 6, 2005ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEMI HAVE MADE FIVE TRIPS TO THE DEALER WITH THE SAME PROBLEM WITH MY 2000 HYUNDAI SONATA WHICH WAS PUR...
Sep 7, 2004ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGTHE VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE WHILE PARKED. THE CONSUMER CALLED THE FIRE DEPARTMENT TO EXTINGUISHED THE FI...
Jun 25, 2004ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGWHILE DRIVING ENGINE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED, THEN, VEHICLE STALLED. CONSUMER WAS ABLE TO RESTART...
May 5, 2004ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGAIR BAGS LIGHT KEEPS COMING BACK ON AFTER I HAVE TAKEN IT TO THE DEALERSHIP. CHECK ENGINE LIGHT COM...
Apr 21, 2004ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGCAR BEGAN TO HESITATE DURING ACCELERATION. CARS HAVE ALMOST HIT ME FROM THE REAR BECAUSE IT HAPPEN W...
Aug 1, 2003ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EQUIPMENTTL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 HYUNDAI SONATA. THE CONTACT HAS BEEN EXPERIENCING FAILURE WITH THE SENSO...
Jun 6, 2003ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS,STRUCTUREI HAD MY BEARINGS REPLACED, MY REAR HUB BEARINGS. NOW IT IS MAKING TO SAME NOISE AND THEY NOW SAY IT...
May 8, 2002ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROLTL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 HYUNDAI SONATA. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH, THE ENGINE BEGAN TO ...
Apr 14, 2002ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEMVEHICLE WILL STALL WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING. ALSO, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM WAS FAILING. CONSUMER HAD ONE H...
Apr 5, 2002ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGCONSUMER STATES VEHICLE WOULD STALLS OR CUT OFF WHILE DRIVING, VEHICLE BEEN TO DEALER ON THREE OCCAS...
Feb 1, 2002ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGVEHICLE STALLS INTERMITTENTLY. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED, PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS.*AK

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