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2003 Hyundai Sonata Suspension Problems

Suspension complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2003 Hyundai Sonata has 12 NHTSA suspension complaints and 1 suspension-related recall.

Problem Areas for the 2003 Hyundai Sonata

Airbags
38
Structure
31
Electrical
19
Engine
15
Brakes
13
Suspension
12
Fuel System
10
Steering
9
Other
9
Powertrain
9
Tires
9
Latches & Locks
8
Seat Belts
4
Visibility
4
Wheels
4

12

Complaints

1

Recalls

0

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026

Suspension Recalls

09V124000

SUSPENSION

HYUNDAI IS RECALLING 188,282 MY 2001-2004 SONATA AND MY 2001-2004 XG300 AND XG350 VEHICLES ORIGINALLY SOLD IN OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN THE STATES OF...

All Suspension Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Apr 15, 2024SUSPENSIONThe contact owns a 2003 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated that while the vehicle was being serviced...
Jan 1, 2024SUSPENSIONThe contact owns a 2003 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated that upon taking the vehicle to an indepe...
May 8, 2020SUSPENSIONTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 HYUNDAI SONATA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS BEING INSP...
Jun 22, 2017SUSPENSION6-22-17 MY DAUGHTER WAS RETURN TO WORK IN HER 2003 HYUNDAI SONATA, AS SHE WAS LEAVING AN ADJACENT PA...
Oct 20, 2016SUSPENSIONSUBFRAME RUSTING SO MUCH THAT THE DEALER TOLD ME THAT THE CAR IS UNSAFE TO DRIVE AND WON'T LET ME TA...
Jul 3, 2014SUSPENSION,STRUCTUREVERY HEAVY RUST ON RIGHT SIDE ,THE SUB FRAME GAVE WAY AND RIPPED THE CV AXLE OUT OF ITS HOUSING. *T...
Apr 1, 2013SUSPENSIONTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 HYUNDAI SONATA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 55 M...
May 9, 2011SUSPENSIONTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 HYUNDAI SONATA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT DURING ROUTINE MAINTENANCE, THE ...
Feb 26, 2011SUSPENSIONTHE CAR IS NOT MINE, I AM A MECHANIC,A 2003 SONATA I DO A LOT OF WORK ON JUST HAD A RR LOWER CONTROL...
Mar 15, 2010SUSPENSION,POWER TRAIN,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMYOU CAN NOT FILL GAS TANK PASS HALF WITH OUT THE SMELL FILLING THE CAR .THE BACK SUSPENSION WHEN YOU...
Aug 14, 2009SUSPENSION,STRUCTURE,TIRESI HAVE A 2003 HYUNDAI SONATA. I HAVE HAD NOTHING BUT TROUBLE WITH THIS VEHICLE. I PURCHASED 2 SETS O...
Jan 1, 1970SUSPENSIONWHEN COMING TO A STOP, THE CONSUMER HEARD A RUMBLING NOISE. THE VEHICLE VIBRATED SOON AFTER THAT. D...

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