2000 Hyundai Sonata Wheels Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 2%of 276 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 108,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the wheels of the 2000 Hyundai Sonata, 2% of the 276 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 108,000 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 was approaching a red light and when I pressed my brakes my driving axle separated from my front driver's side tire. After that happened a mechanic lifted my car up and we saw that the frame was almost completely covered with rust. I called the customer service number for the company that makes the vehicle where I was informed that the vehicle frame is under recall and is to be replaced. …”
NHTSA complaint #10282787, filed 2009-09, 129,060 miles“When driving to work the wheel start to pull. When I got to work I took a look at the frame there was a 2 inch crack in one side and a 1/4 inch by 20 inch crack in the other side. When I touch it the frame was rotten.”
NHTSA complaint #10595385, filed 2014-06, 16,200 miles“Right front wheel became detached and car skidded to a halt on busy road. The same thing happened 8 weeks ago to the left front wheel. I have since seen on the internet that this is a known issue with this make/model of Hyundai.”
NHTSA complaint #10244479, filed 2008-10, 174,417 miles“While driving extended distance, the consumer noticed a dragging noise coming from under vehicle. Consumer had vehicle towed to dealership technician noticed worn wheel bearings. Vehicle is now on it's sixth repair. Please provide details.”
NHTSA complaint #10074348, filed 2004-05, 70,000 miles“Right front wheel bearing has had to be replace 2 times in under 110k miles! First time at approximately 85k miles and now at 108k. A period of less that 8 months has passed since having the bearing replaced the first time. Now, since its been more than 12k miles since the replacement - I am stuck with the repair bill! Shouldnt a wheel bearing last a little longer than 23k miles?!?!”
NHTSA complaint #10058513, filed 2004-02Related service bulletins
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- 10176182May 6, 2020This bulletin provides information on tire maintenance best practices and procedures for dealers and customers to maximize tire life and performance.
Wheels: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 6% |
| 2022 | 3 | 3% |
| 2020 | 2 | 1% |
| 2017 | 3 | 0% |
| 2016 | 2 | 0% |
| 2015 | 15 | 1% |
| 2014 | 5 | 1% |
| 2013 | 12 | 1% |
| 2012 | 27 | 2% |
| 2011 | 33 | 1% |
| 2010 | 3 | 1% |
| 2009 | 6 | 1% |
| 2008 | 1 | 0% |
| 2007 | 6 | 1% |
| 2006 | 10 | 1% |
| 2005 | 4 | 2% |
| 2004 | 13 | 6% |
| 2003 | 10 | 5% |
| 2002 | 11 | 3% |
| 2001 | 6 | 3% |
| 2000 | 6 | 2% |
| 1999 | 1 | 1% |
| 1995 | 4 | 6% |
| 1991 | 1 | 3% |
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 complaintsVehicle speed control
7 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
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 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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