2004 Model Year

Hyundai Sonata

NHTSA Complaints & Reliability Data

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Complaints
201
Recalls
1
Crashes
22
Severe
47

Active Recalls

Manufacturer safety recalls

09V124000 Apr 2009

Other

No consequence data available

Recent Complaints

Latest owner reports

Suspension
Feb 2026

On February, 16th 2026, I took my vehicle into the Automotive shop for an oil change. They inspected the car as well and they found that the front pas...

SUSPENSION,WHEELS,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Aug 2025

I got this car a Hyundai sonata 2004 about 2 to 3 years ago. At first I didn't notice the problem until a couple months into me having the car I was o...

UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Mar 2025

My 2004 sonata which was manufactured 05/07/04. has front frame corrosion exactly like the 089 safety recall that hyundia issued already for 1998-2003...

Suspension
May 2024

I currently own a 2004 Hyundai Sonata with a severe sub-fame deterioration, Unfortunately it does not fall under the so called salt belt states, That...

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,AIR BAGS Crash
Nov 2023

The contact owns a 2004 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated her fiance was driving 20-25 MPH on a steep hill with her in the front passenger's side sea...

POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE
Sep 2023

UNKNOWN, I recently purchased it from a dealership in Lemon Grove Cailfornia. Ever since I bought it,it has never had a catalytic converter and only o...

Suspension
Apr 2023

The contact owns a 2004 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated while driving approximately 30 MPH, the accelerator pedal was depressed, and the vehicle st...

STEERING,SUSPENSION,WHEELS
Apr 2023

NHTSA Campaign 09V124000 (Hyundai Recall #089) - excessive corrosion, thinning of the metal and perforation of the front sub-frame steel, due to road...

Air Bags
Mar 2023

Air Bag autolight is on.

Suspension
Nov 2022

The shocks and suspension in my car are almost nonexistent causing multiple almost car accidents

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Data updated: March 4, 2026

Summary

The 2004 Hyundai Sonata has 201 complaints and 1 recalls on record. The most commonly reported issue is Air Bags. 22 crash-related incidents have been reported.

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