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2004 Hyundai Sonata Structure Problems

Structure complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2004 Hyundai Sonata has 31 NHTSA structure complaints and 0 structure-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

31

Complaints

0

Recalls

11

Injuries Reported

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

All Structure Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Jun 10, 2022STRUCTURE,UNKNOWN OR OTHERThe front subframe has a hole in it it rusted for some reason and upon research there was a recall o...
Apr 1, 2021STRUCTURETL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 HYUNDAI SONATA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE AT THE LOCAL DEALER FAULKN...
Sep 15, 2017STRUCTURE,WHEELSWORN REAR TIRES PROMPTED PURCHASE OF NEW TIRES. TIRE TECHNICIANS NOTED THAT THE FRAME WAS CRACKED AN...
Dec 22, 2016STRUCTURETL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 HYUNDAI SONATA. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS UNDERGOING ROUTINE SERVICE, THE TE...
Aug 15, 2016STRUCTUREFRONT LOWER CONTROL ARM BROKE DUE TO RUST WHILE BEING DRIVEN. PULLED OFF THE ROAD AND CALLED TOW TRU...
Aug 1, 2016STRUCTURETL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 HYUNDAI SONATA. UPON TAKING THE VEHICLE TO A MECHANIC FOR INSPECTION, IT...
Aug 25, 2015STRUCTURETL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 HYUNDAI SONATA. WHILE A FUEL LINE WAS BEING REPLACED ON THE VEHICLE, THE...
Jun 11, 2015STRUCTURETL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 HYUNDAI SONATA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS PREMATURE RUSTING ON T...
Jan 19, 2015STRUCTURETHE CHROME PLATING ON THE INTERIOR DOOR LATCHES IS PEELING OFF CAUSING PASSENGERS TO CUT THEIR HANDS...
Oct 1, 2014STRUCTURETL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 HYUNDAI SONATA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRAME OF THE VEHICLE WAS COR...
Jul 19, 2014STRUCTUREWHEN HAVING MY CAR ALIGNED, A TECHNICIAN SHOWED ME THAT THE RIGHT FRONT SUBFRAME IS RUSTED THROUGH. ...
Mar 6, 2014STRUCTURETL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 HYUNDAI SONATA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SUB FRAME WAS RUSTED ON THE...
Dec 5, 2013STRUCTURETL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 HYUNDAI SONATA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT PASSENGER'S SIDE EXTER...
Jun 18, 2013STRUCTURETHIN COATING OF CHROME PEELED/BROKE OFF CAUSING RAZOR SHARP EDGE. MY HAND WAS LACERATED ON THIS HAN...
Jan 1, 2013STRUCTUREPAINT IS FALLING OFF AROUND THE EXTERIOR DOOR HANDLES. PASSENGER SIDE DOOR IS RARELY USED AND THIS I...
Sep 19, 2012STRUCTURETL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 HYUNDAI SONATA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE DISCOVERED INTERNAL CORROSION...
Mar 9, 2012STRUCTURETHE CHROME ON THE INSIDE DOOR HANDLES ARE CRACKING & PEELING. I HAVE CUT MY FINGER TWICE NOW ON THE ...
Jun 10, 2011STRUCTURETHE INTERNAL FLOOR ON DRIVER SIDE SHOWS OBVIOUS EROSION FROM NORMAL SALT EXPOSURE IN THE WINTER. D...
Oct 2, 2010STRUCTUREINTERIOR CHROME DOOR HANDLE CRACK, CAUSING THE CHROME PLATING TO SEPARATE. AFTER SEPARATION THE HAN...
Jul 25, 2010STRUCTURE,LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGESCHROME IS PEELING OFF THE INTERIOR DOOR HANDLES CAUSING CUTS TO HANDS/FINGERS ON MY 2004 HYUNDAI SON...

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