Hyundai Sonata / 2005
2005 Hyundai Sonata problems
Owners have filed 217 complaints about the 2005 Hyundai Sonata with NHTSA. Air bags account for 26.3% of them — the clear leader, ahead of structure at 13.8%.
Complaints217
Crashes44
Fires6
Injuries36
Deaths0
What owners report breaking
Air bags 26.3% · 57
Structure 13.8% · 30
Suspension 12.0% · 26
Electrical system 8.8% · 19
Exterior lighting 7.8% · 17
Engine 2.8% · 6
Service brakes 2.8% · 6
Vehicle speed control 2.8% · 6
Severity
Of those complaints, 44 describe a crash, 6 describe a fire and 36 report an injury.
Reading the numbers
Across the 25 model years of the Hyundai Sonata in this data, 2005 sits 20th by complaint volume. 2011 draws the most.
Filings have fallen off, 8 in the last three years against 20 in the three before. That is normal as a generation leaves the road.
The median odometer reading at the time of complaint was 80,000 miles.
In owners' own words
The contact owns a 2005 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated the air bag light illuminated continuously on the instrument panel. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the contact was told the light was illuminating due to wet paper towels under the seat causing corrosion. The paper towels were removed but the failure continued. The failure mileage was 18 and the current mileage was 71,000. Air bags · reported at 18 miles
The contact owns a 2005 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated that while driving 25 mph, the air bag warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnosis where it was stated that the wiring to the passenger seat was damaged and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired but the problem persisted. The manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 80,000. Air bags · reported at 80,000 miles
Takata recall. The contact owned a 2005 Hyundai Sonata. The contact was involved in a fender bender while driving approximately 10 mph. The air bags deployed and released a lot of tiny metal crystals. A police report was not filed and there were no injuries. The vehicle was towed to a nearby dealer and deemed destroyed. The vin was unknown. The approximate failure mileage was 120,000. Air bags · reported at 120,000 miles
Verbatim from NHTSA filings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
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