2001 Hyundai Sonata Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 69about this part
- Share
- 34%of 205 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 113,172miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 69 complaints about the body and structure of the 2001 Hyundai Sonata, 34% of the 205 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 113,172 miles. 3 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Passenger side subframe rusted through and created a severe safety problem. My mechanics noticed it doing some work on my car. This must be addressed and something done before people are killed when these frames break. I was lucky it was discovered, because there is no warning lights for this... And can not be seen except if car is on a lift.”
NHTSA complaint #10229749, filed 2008-06, 95,000 miles“I took my car to a mechanic today to have the brake pads replaced and he found a corroded hole in the sub-frame assembly. He mentioned this was recalled by Hyundai last year but I was never notified of such a recall and I'm upset as this could have caused a very serious accident. Why was I not notified of the recall first of all, and what is Hyundai going to do to fix my car?”
NHTSA complaint #10277183, filed 2009-07, 91,200 miles“I own a 20001 Hyundai Sonata. I took it to the repair shop for a front end alignment because the car was pulling badly to the right and was informed that the subframe on the right front is severely rusted. It was recommended that I not continue to drive this car because it is extremely dangerous to do so.”
NHTSA complaint #10267905, filed 2009-05, 120,762 miles“The subframe has rusted out on the right side of vehicle causing it to no longer be drivable until the subframe is replaced. I was pulling into my driveway when the vehicle became inoperable because it turns out subframe had rusted through.”
NHTSA complaint #10478489, filed 2012-10, 118,000 miles“While driving my 2001 Hyundai Sonata, my right front lower control arm broke off, separating my wheel / it collapsed. The tow truck driver told me this and showed me how severe the sub frame was corroded. It broke off, he never saw anything like it. Please help. Is this a recall that I didn't get?”
NHTSA complaint #10241151, filed 2008-09, 86,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10235566Apr 24, 2023Hyundai applies a Paint Protection Film (PPF) on new vehicles before delivery to dealerships. It provides a barrier between the paint and contaminants, such as rail dust, acid…
Body and structure: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 5 | 11% |
| 2023 | 4 | 5% |
| 2022 | 3 | 3% |
| 2021 | 4 | 3% |
| 2020 | 17 | 9% |
| 2019 | 7 | 4% |
| 2018 | 17 | 5% |
| 2017 | 37 | 5% |
| 2016 | 31 | 4% |
| 2015 | 52 | 5% |
| 2014 | 17 | 2% |
| 2013 | 50 | 3% |
| 2012 | 39 | 3% |
| 2011 | 73 | 2% |
| 2010 | 164 | 48% |
| 2009 | 40 | 9% |
| 2008 | 15 | 4% |
| 2007 | 21 | 3% |
| 2006 | 44 | 4% |
| 2005 | 30 | 18% |
| 2004 | 47 | 23% |
| 2003 | 38 | 19% |
| 2002 | 88 | 28% |
| 2001 | 69 | 34% |
| 2000 | 109 | 39% |
| 1999 | 36 | 29% |
| 1998 | 2 | 4% |
| 1996 | 2 | 9% |
| 1995 | 5 | 8% |
| 1992 | 2 | 9% |
| 1990 | 1 | 6% |
| 1989 | 1 | 9% |
Other parts of the 2001 Hyundai Sonata
47 complaintsSuspension
29 complaintsBrakes
24 complaintsEngine cooling
23 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
18 complaintsVehicle speed control
13 complaintsSteering
10 complaintsElectrical system
9 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
9 complaintsFuel system
6 complaintsWheels
6 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
5 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2001 Hyundai Sonata
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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