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2008 Hyundai Sonata Brakes Problems

Brakes complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2008 Hyundai Sonata has 47 NHTSA brakes complaints and 0 brakes-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2008 Hyundai Sonata

Airbags
123
Visibility
90
Brakes
47
Other
31
Engine
31
Electrical
28
Lights
15
Powertrain
14
Speed Control
13
Structure
9
Suspension
7
Steering
6
Tires
4

47

Complaints

0

Recalls

0

Injuries Reported

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

All Brakes Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Nov 4, 2024SERVICE BRAKESOn November 4, 2024 while coming to a stop in traffic, the brake pedal went to the floor without any...
Jul 6, 2021SERVICE BRAKESHello, I recently purchased a 2008 Hyundai Sonata in Germany and entered the VIN on your website. I ...
May 2, 2017SERVICE BRAKESAS OTHERS HAVE REPORTED, THE BRAKE LINES ON MY 2008 SONATA RUSTED THROUGH CAUSING BRAKE FAILURE WHIL...
Mar 27, 2017SERVICE BRAKESWE RETURNED TO THE CHICAGO AIRPORT FROM A VACATION AND WERE GOING TO DRIVE THE REST OF THE WAY HOME,...
Feb 22, 2016SERVICE BRAKESI BOUGHT A USED 2008 HYUNDAI SONATA WITH APPROX 50,000 MILES ON IT IN 2012. SINCE PURCHASING IS ALL...
Jan 16, 2016SERVICE BRAKESBRAKES FAILED WHILE DRIVING DOWN AN INCLINE IN PARKING LOT IN TYSONS CORNER, VIRGINIA. HAD TO PUMP ...
Jan 6, 2015SERVICE BRAKESI'VE HAD THE BREAKS GRINDING NOISE COMING FROM THE FRONT BREAKS WHEN DRIVING AND USE BRAKING. IT SEE...
May 10, 2013SERVICE BRAKESTHE FRONT BRAKE SYSTEM FAILED. *TR
Jan 9, 2013SERVICE BRAKESGRINDING NOISE ON REAR DRIVER'S SIDE BRAKES--DISCOVERED MISSING BOLT ON CALIPER FRAME, BRAKE PADS BA...
Dec 22, 2012SERVICE BRAKESTHE FOLLOWING IS AN EMAIL THAT I SENT TO THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT I RECENTLY WENT TO FOR RECURRING BRA...
Sep 6, 2012SERVICE BRAKESMY REAR BRAKE CALIPERS WERE FROZEN/ CORRODED INTO THE PADS. THE REAR BRAKES WERE INOPERABLE. THIS CO...
Oct 1, 2011SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICREAR BRAKES WORE OUT. FRONT BRAKES 'LIKE NEW'. SHOULDN'T FRONT BRAKES WEAR OUT FIRST AS THAT IS WH...
Sep 4, 2011SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICWHEN I BOUGHT A NEW 2008 HYUNDAI SONATA, I SOON EXPERIENCED A SQUEALING SOUND FROM THE REAR BRAKES. ...
Jul 11, 2011SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 HYUNDAI SONATA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS BEING INSPECTED ...
Apr 30, 2011SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICI HAVE BEEN CONCERNED ABOUT THE REAR BRAKES DUE TO THE NUMEROUS COMPLAINTS ON MYCARSTATS.COM. OFTEN ...
Mar 13, 2011SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICTL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 HYUNDAI SONATA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE ENGAGING THE BRAKES IT PROD...
Jan 24, 2011SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,WHEELSTOOK CAR TO DEALER FOR ANNUAL STATE VEHICLE INSPECTION AND TO HAVE "CHIRPING" NOISE FROM BRAKES CHEC...
Jan 10, 2011SERVICE BRAKESREAR DRIVER SIZE PADS AND ROTORS HAD TO BE REPLACE WHEN THE CAR ONLY HAD 14K MILES. REAR PADS AND R...
Dec 23, 2010SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 HYUNDAI SONATA GLS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE LEFT REAR BRAKES WERE GR...
Dec 16, 2010SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICNO FAILURE OCCURRED. THE PROBLEM WAS DETECTED BEFORE FAILURE. I HAD THE BRAKES CHECKED AT JUST U...

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