1999 Hyundai Sonata Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 17about this part
- Share
- 14%of 124 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 123,184miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 17 complaints about the suspension of the 1999 Hyundai Sonata, 14% of the 124 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 123,184 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I was pulling in a shopping center turning the steering wheel to the right, I heard a loud bang and got out of car, the drivers side wheel was caved in, had car towed to mechanic, he said the subframe was completely rusted and broke away from the car, and I was lucky that I wasn't going at a higher speed.”
NHTSA complaint #10549738, filed 2013-10, 165,000 miles“I was driving home from work on jan 30th, 2015 and the car started pulling to the right. The next day, sat the 31st, I jacked up the right front of the car to see why the car steered to the right. I found the lower wheel assembly attachment to the frame had come loose. That was because the frame had three of four sides rusted thru. The condition could have caused a more severe accident if the attachment to the frame had pulled completely apart. I will check with Hyundai to see what they can do about it. Thanks for listening. …”
NHTSA complaint #10680767, filed 2015-02, 114,000 miles“I was leaving parking spot in a parking lot, traveling approx 5 MPH. The steering wheel was straight but car was veering to the right. I put it in reverse and had the same issue. I put it back into drive and steering wheel was shaking. I got it towed to the shop, where they told me the engine cradle is completely corroded. The engine had fallen, breaking the control arm and tore apart the axle. The car is currently sitting in the shop waiting for parts.”
NHTSA complaint #10344033, filed 2010-07, 185,000 miles“Hi, I bought my 1999 Hyundai Sonata from a private person nov.2007. I was driving the car to the store when all of a sudden the right front wheel went back into the wheel well. I had it towed to a garage to lift it to see what happened. The engine cradle was so rotted that my half shaft pulled out and broke. The control arm completely rotted off the cradle. This is what I can plainly see as a safety hazard. I could have had a wreck had I been going any faster.”
NHTSA complaint #10209264, filed 2007-11, 123,184 miles“While driving, I noticed the car pulling to the right, the sound of medal rubbing together, and when driving on uneven payment or a hill in the road, I have almost loose control. I took my car to pepboys and the serviceman took me underneath the car and showed me the mass amount of corrosion and rust on the cradle and the control arm was bent. He stated he has never witness such corrosion before on any other body part. He informed me that it was very dangerous to drive . This car is a source of transportation to work and school. …”
NHTSA complaint #10246073, filed 2008-10, 186,000 milesRelated recalls
- 09V124000Apr 16, 2009Hyundai is recalling 188,282 my 2001-2004 sonata and my 2001-2004 xg300 and xg350 vehicles originally sold in or currently registered in the states of…Covers: Hyundai Sonata 1999–2004, XG300 2001–2004, XG350 2001–2004
Related service bulletins
- 10172142Feb 5, 2020This bulletin describes the requirements for all wheel alignment and/or vehicle tracking claims and best practices when diagnosing and conducting alignment-related repairs for…
Suspension: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1 | 1% |
| 2022 | 2 | 2% |
| 2021 | 1 | 1% |
| 2019 | 1 | 1% |
| 2018 | 5 | 1% |
| 2017 | 4 | 1% |
| 2016 | 4 | 1% |
| 2015 | 17 | 1% |
| 2014 | 7 | 1% |
| 2013 | 48 | 3% |
| 2012 | 36 | 2% |
| 2011 | 149 | 4% |
| 2010 | 8 | 2% |
| 2009 | 25 | 5% |
| 2008 | 9 | 2% |
| 2007 | 15 | 2% |
| 2006 | 86 | 8% |
| 2005 | 26 | 16% |
| 2004 | 56 | 28% |
| 2003 | 15 | 8% |
| 2002 | 63 | 20% |
| 2001 | 29 | 14% |
| 2000 | 64 | 23% |
| 1999 | 17 | 14% |
| 1997 | 2 | 4% |
| 1996 | 1 | 4% |
| 1995 | 1 | 2% |
| 1992 | 4 | 18% |
Other parts of the 1999 Hyundai Sonata
36 complaintsAir bags
31 complaintsEngine cooling
23 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
14 complaintsElectrical system
11 complaintsBrakes
6 complaintsSeat belts
6 complaintsSteering
6 complaintsTires
6 complaintsOther or unknown
5 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
5 complaintsVehicle speed control
4 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1999 Hyundai Sonata
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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