1999 Hyundai Sonata Tires Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 5%of 124 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 51,434miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the tires of the 1999 Hyundai Sonata, 5% of the 124 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 51,434 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
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.
“I purchased my 1999 Sonata from a used car dealer & have had numerous problems with the car, its been a nightmare, one problem after another!!!! The crankshaft sensor had to be completely replaced because the component had severely melted, issues with the transmission, ABS/airbag warning light on, & have had to change out the half shaft on both drivers/passenger side, numerous tires, brakes but the most severe of all the problems which puts my safety, my 12 yr old son & fiance's safety, along with family/friend's safety at risk is the complete corrosion of the subframe I too to a mechanic…”
NHTSA complaint #10439345, filed 2011-12, 52,500 miles“While driving on i75 from naples, fl to ft. Lauderdale, fl, the driver side left front tire blew at 70 MPH. The tread that meets the pavement separated from the sidewall. This tire is a kuhmo 195/70 r14 90h model 722 original factory tire on my 1999 Hyundai Sonata with only 25,000 miles on the tires. Before any road trip, I check tire pressure for safety purposes. My car body hit the pavement a few times before coming to a stop resulting in left front fender damage. This fender will cost around $700 to replace. …”
NHTSA complaint #10014057, filed 2003-04, 25,175 miles“Vehicle's passenger side rear tire blewout resulting in a seven car accident. The vehicle tire only had 11263 miles on them and the tread wear was lf and rf 55%, lr and rr was 45%. The insurance company deemed the vehicle a total loss. This is a cc to NHTSA”
NHTSA complaint #10053542, filed 2003-12, 50,367 miles“The contact owns a 1999 Hyundai Sonata. The vehicle has firestone p195 tires. While driving 65 MPH, the front end of the vehicle began to shake. The contact decelerated and then heard a loud bang. The vehicle became very difficult to control. She pulled to the side of the road and called Hyundai roadside assistance. The vehicle was going to be towed to the dealer; however, it was sunday and they were closed. The vehicle was towed to pep-boys instead and they replaced the tire. The mechanic stated that both front tires needed to be replaced. The failure and current mileages were 103,000. …”
NHTSA complaint #10235979, filed 2008-07, 103,000 miles“Consumer states that the vehicle's power locks malfunction, keyless entry not working, cd player inoperative, speakers fade in and out, left front window disabled.”
NHTSA complaint #563893, filed 2001-01Related service bulletins
- 10217258Jul 14, 2022Effective June 2, 2008, Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 110 (FMVSS 110) established a threshold for correcting load carrying capacity information indicated on tire placards…
- 10183960Nov 19, 2020This bulletin provides tire vibration service procedures, including how to optimize vehicle vibration performance. For all wheel/tire balance claims, the âTire Balance Data…
- 10176182May 6, 2020This bulletin provides information on tire maintenance best practices and procedures for dealers and customers to maximize tire life and performance.
Tires: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1 | 2% |
| 2022 | 1 | 1% |
| 2019 | 1 | 1% |
| 2018 | 4 | 1% |
| 2017 | 3 | 0% |
| 2016 | 3 | 0% |
| 2015 | 4 | 0% |
| 2014 | 3 | 0% |
| 2013 | 9 | 0% |
| 2012 | 12 | 1% |
| 2011 | 27 | 1% |
| 2010 | 5 | 1% |
| 2009 | 6 | 1% |
| 2008 | 8 | 2% |
| 2007 | 8 | 1% |
| 2006 | 8 | 1% |
| 2005 | 1 | 1% |
| 2004 | 3 | 1% |
| 2003 | 7 | 4% |
| 2002 | 10 | 3% |
| 2001 | 4 | 2% |
| 2000 | 5 | 2% |
| 1999 | 6 | 5% |
| 1997 | 1 | 2% |
| 1996 | 1 | 4% |
Other parts of the 1999 Hyundai Sonata
36 complaintsAir bags
31 complaintsEngine cooling
23 complaintsSuspension
17 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
14 complaintsElectrical system
11 complaintsBrakes
6 complaintsSeat belts
6 complaintsSteering
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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