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2004 Hyundai Sonata Electrical Problems

Electrical complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2004 Hyundai Sonata has 13 NHTSA electrical complaints and 0 electrical-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2004 Hyundai Sonata

Suspension
48
Airbags
40
Structure
31
Electrical
13
Steering
12
Brakes
11
Powertrain
9
Other
6
Latches & Locks
6
Engine
5
Fuel System
5
Speed Control
4
Visibility
3
Wheels
3

13

Complaints

0

Recalls

0

Injuries Reported

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

All Electrical Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Feb 27, 2019ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINELEAKING VALVE COVER IS ALLOWING OIL TO LEAK DOWN ONTO THE ALTERNATOR. CAR CAN BE STATIONARY OR RUNNI...
Jan 27, 2015ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGSTL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 HYUNDAI SONATA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DRIVER SIDE AIR BAG LIGHT ILL...
Sep 5, 2014ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTINGTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 HYUNDAI SONATA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE HEADLIGHTS FAILED TO ILLUMIN...
Jun 25, 2014ELECTRICAL SYSTEMTHE HORN STARTED SOUNDING FOR NO REASON IN OUR DRIVEWAY. THE HYUNDAI DEALERSHIP CONFIRMED THAT THE H...
Mar 3, 2014ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,SERVICE BRAKESI CALLED HYUNDAI REGARDING THE BRAKE LAMP RECALL ISSUE IN MY CAR. I HAVE THE SAME ISSUE OF MY BRAKE ...
Feb 13, 2012ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTINGEMERGENCY FLASHERS ON MY 2004 HYUNDAI SONATA BEGAN FLASHING FOR NO APPARENT REASON AND COULD NOT BE ...
Feb 15, 2010ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS,SEAT BELTS,SEATS,EQUIPMENTAIRBAG SAFETY LIGHT. *TR
Dec 9, 2009ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VISIBILITYTHE AC/HEATING ELECTRIC [FAN] CONTROL COMES ON WHEN IT WANTS TO BUT WILL NOT ACTIVATE WHEN TURNED O...
Jun 15, 2009ELECTRICAL SYSTEM04 HYUNDAI HORN BLOWING ALL THE TIME. *TR
Mar 12, 2009ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGSTL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 HYUNDAI SONATA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG LIGHT REMAINS ILLUMI...
Jul 31, 2008ELECTRICAL SYSTEMBATTERY, THE BATTERY WAS REPLACE IN 12/05/05, THEN AGAIN IN 10/05/06, ON 7/31/08 THE BATTERY THIS T...
Sep 27, 2007ELECTRICAL SYSTEMDROVE CAR 3 MILES FROM POINT A TO POINT B. IT WAS PARKED AT POINT B FOR APPROX 45 MINUTES. THEN DR...
Jan 12, 2007ELECTRICAL SYSTEMTL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 HYUNDAI SONATA. THE WIRES UNDER THE HOOD WERE MELTING IN THE CLIMATE CON...

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