Hyundai Sonata GLS Problems by Model Year

NHTSA recorded 46 consumer complaints across the 1 model years of the Hyundai Sonata GLS (1999–1999) that have at least 5 complaints. 1999 has the most, with 46. Across all years, the part named most often is body and structure (35 mentions). Pick a model year below to see its parts, mileage, recalls and service bulletins.

All Sonata GLS model years

Years with fewer than 5 complaints are not listed. The score compares years of the same model, allowing for the era and for how long each year has collected complaints: 50 is a typical year, lower means fewer complaints. It is not adjusted for sales volume.

Parts named most often, all years

Counts add up complaint mentions across the listed years. A complaint can name several parts.

• Body and structure35 55%
• Suspension11 17%
• Air bags6 9.4%
• Engine cooling5 7.8%
• Transmission and drivetrain3 4.7%
• Steering2 3.1%
• Wheels1 1.6%
• Tires1 1.6%

Example complaints

One per model year, chosen for length and detail. Personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

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