2003 Hyundai Sonata Body and structure Problems

“I took my 2003 Hyundai Sonata in for a routine inspection and found out that the engine cradle had rusted through and was no longer drivable. The engine cradle had to be replaced, which is no small feat on this vehicle. I have read several other complaints of this and know it's under investigation, but wanted to log my complaint as well.”

“Nhtsa action # ea08016 my 2003 Sonata which was purchased in ny operated there until 06/2008 was not recalled under the above action #. I feel this is a mistake as this car is showing symptoms described in the recall # 09v124000. I called Hyundai america with negative results.”

“The interior door handles of my 2003 Hyundai Sonata went under a recall in july 2009 because the chrome plating was splitting open and cutting people. Three door handles were replaced and one was rewrapped to fix the problem. In september 2013 the same issue arose when my wife and brother-in-law cut their hands on the door handles, whose chrome plating has again begun to split. Hyundai has said that no repairs will be made, since the handles were treated and the 2009 recall has finished.”

“Two of the inside door handles have a silver metallic foil that has split and come loose. My son cut his finger opening the door. Now the driver door inside handle also has the silver foil coming loose. We have had to put tape on it to prevent getting another cut finger.”

“Had problems with the brakes for over a year now. Had both front brakes replaced costing about $200. They still squeak when turning the wheel , and sometimes when driving. Also, pant has completely come off the door handles, and there was rust on different spots of the car hood. I had the door handles replaced inside the car because the silver was peeling, causing us to cut our hands, but that didn't cost me anything.”