2000 Hyundai Sonata Vehicle speed control Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 3%of 276 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 61,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the vehicle speed control of the 2000 Hyundai Sonata, 3% of the 276 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 61,000 miles.
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 have had numerous problems with my vehicle, ex. Power failure, speed control sensors being replaced constantly and too much to list. My vehicle is constantly in the shop some incidents could be accident causing. I have reported to the better business bureau, and the attorney general, my next step is filing a personal lawsuit against the dealership that the sold me the vehicle. Can you please help me, I fear that my children are not safe in this vehicle.”
NHTSA complaint #10112540, filed 2005-03, 50,000 miles“There was an erratic operation when the accelerator pedal is applied. The dealer could not duplicate the problem. The horn malfunctioned, the door(s) closed by themselves, and when the vehicle was driven pass the 40 MPH mark, the transmission operated as if were catching up. Scc”
NHTSA complaint #8020548, filed 2002-10, 61,000 miles“While driving wheels locked as if the consumer was jamming the brakes. Transmission was replaced three times,but vehicle slowed down on its own. Then, vehicle accelerated without the pedal being depressed.”
NHTSA complaint #10089879, filed 2004-08, 151,071 miles“The contact owns a 2000 Hyundai Sonata. While driving approximately 45 MPH, the engine began to rev excessively high and the vehicle lunged forward unexpectedly. When the accelerator pedal was depressed, the vehicle hesitated and vibrated. In addition, the automatic transmission shifted violently into gear. There was no power response during acceleration, which resulted in the engine stalling intermittently. The warning indicator also illuminated on the instrument panel intermittently. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for inspection, but they were unable to duplicate the failures. …”
NHTSA complaint #10277024, filed 2009-07, 13,559 miles“2000 Hyundai Sonata with 42,000 miles stalls intermittently at red lights, stop signs, low speed deceleration, and at acceleration. Also, during accelleration, the car intermittently lurches or jerks as if it's going to stall. Septemer 1 2003, while traveling about 35mph it stalled and had to be towed to the dealership. The power steering won't work when it stalls. On 8/29/03 the vehicle had been taken to the first team auto mall dealership for stalling 8-10 times the previous week. I was told there was nothing wrong with the car. …”
NHTSA complaint #10037012, filed 2003-09Vehicle speed control: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 4 | 24% |
| 2024 | 6 | 13% |
| 2023 | 4 | 5% |
| 2022 | 9 | 9% |
| 2021 | 2 | 1% |
| 2020 | 7 | 4% |
| 2019 | 3 | 2% |
| 2018 | 19 | 5% |
| 2017 | 20 | 3% |
| 2016 | 30 | 4% |
| 2015 | 61 | 5% |
| 2014 | 22 | 3% |
| 2013 | 86 | 4% |
| 2012 | 84 | 5% |
| 2011 | 95 | 3% |
| 2010 | 11 | 3% |
| 2009 | 31 | 7% |
| 2008 | 14 | 3% |
| 2007 | 20 | 3% |
| 2006 | 39 | 4% |
| 2005 | 6 | 4% |
| 2004 | 5 | 2% |
| 2003 | 3 | 2% |
| 2002 | 8 | 3% |
| 2001 | 13 | 6% |
| 2000 | 7 | 3% |
| 1999 | 4 | 3% |
| 1997 | 3 | 6% |
| 1996 | 1 | 4% |
| 1995 | 6 | 9% |
| 1992 | 1 | 5% |
| 1991 | 1 | 3% |
| 1990 | 1 | 6% |
Other parts of the 2000 Hyundai Sonata
109 complaintsSuspension
64 complaintsAir bags
43 complaintsElectrical system
37 complaintsEngine cooling
31 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
19 complaintsBrakes
12 complaintsSteering
8 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
6 complaintsWheels
6 complaintsSeat belts
5 complaintsTires
5 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2000 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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