1995 Hyundai Sonata Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 9about this part
- Share
- 14%of 66 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 9 complaints about the engine cooling of the 1995 Hyundai Sonata, 14% of the 66 complaints for this model year.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Vehicle was leaking oil . Took vehicle to mechanic and had vehicle repaired. However, problem reoccurred. Took vehicle again to dealer who indicated vehicle could not be repaired. Consumer states camshaft seals was the cause for the oil leak.”
NHTSA complaint #8009494, filed 2002-05“Timing belt broke at 50,739 in jun 99, still was under warranty. Replaced timing belt, along with head, valves, pistons. Timing belt broke again in jun 2001 at 80,000. Hyundai service says that the same problems again. Will costs 3300.00.”
NHTSA complaint #748338, filed 2001-07“When the vehicle cut off, the airbag light was on . She contacted the dealer and was informed that it was safe to drive the vehicle. While driving about 15 MPH the passenger's airbag exploded, slightly injuring the passenger. The dealer has been notified.”
NHTSA complaint #819872, filed 1997-12“#1: transmission gives very hard shift when first going from reverse to drive. Also very hard down shift that shakes entire car when slowing to a stop. #2: transmission fails to respond when accelerating during very long distance drives. This has happened once on a 400 mile drive during the mountain portion and a 2nd time on a 90 mile drive. #3: engine light always on. Dealership stated it is a short, ignore it. #4: gas gauge on e when not empty and fuel light never comes on. #5: dealership broke driver door handle when attempting to fix #6. Never replaced. …”
NHTSA complaint #701617, filed 1998-12Related service bulletins
- 10189989Mar 10, 2021This bulletin provides the inspection procedure and repair guidelines for certain vehicles listed below.
Engine cooling: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 2 | 2% |
| 2021 | 1 | 1% |
| 2019 | 8 | 5% |
| 2018 | 14 | 4% |
| 2017 | 19 | 2% |
| 2016 | 17 | 2% |
| 2015 | 21 | 2% |
| 2014 | 21 | 3% |
| 2013 | 40 | 2% |
| 2012 | 11 | 1% |
| 2011 | 45 | 1% |
| 2009 | 6 | 1% |
| 2008 | 2 | 0% |
| 2007 | 8 | 1% |
| 2006 | 30 | 3% |
| 2005 | 5 | 3% |
| 2004 | 5 | 2% |
| 2003 | 14 | 7% |
| 2002 | 16 | 5% |
| 2001 | 23 | 11% |
| 2000 | 31 | 11% |
| 1999 | 23 | 19% |
| 1998 | 4 | 8% |
| 1997 | 7 | 14% |
| 1996 | 6 | 26% |
| 1995 | 9 | 14% |
| 1993 | 9 | 35% |
| 1992 | 4 | 18% |
| 1991 | 6 | 21% |
| 1989 | 5 | 45% |
Other parts of the 1995 Hyundai Sonata
15 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
15 complaintsBrakes
8 complaintsElectrical system
8 complaintsVehicle speed control
6 complaintsBody and structure
5 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
5 complaintsWheels
4 complaintsEquipment
3 complaintsFuel system
2 complaintsSteering
2 complaintsSeat belts
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1995 Hyundai Sonata
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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