2004 Hyundai Sonata Tires Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 1%of 202 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 36,258miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the tires of the 2004 Hyundai Sonata, 1% of the 202 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 36,258 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 driving to arizona from texas on interstate 10 in a rain storm when my car started to fishtail. I thought it was hydroplaning, but it was soon totally out of control and I started to apply the brakes. My car started spinning and spun across the 15 foot grassy median which sloped down about two feet, proceeded across the two lanes of oncoming traffic, continued down a three foot sloped grassy median about three feet wide and finally came to a stop on the frontage road. My back tire had gone flat!! …”
NHTSA complaint #10170461, filed 2006-10“The contact stated after having a flat tire due to a road hazard, the dealer performed an inspection and it was determined the tread depth was depleted. The tires were replaced. The tires were michelin mxd4 plus h 205/165/115. Additionally, the automatic transmission was slipping into gears without warning while driving various speeds. The vehicle was inspected by the dealer who was unable to duplicate the problem. The automatic transmission seized and was towed to the dealer. The vehicle is currently awaiting replacement of the automatic transmission.”
NHTSA complaint #10159949, filed 2006-06, 22,000 milesRelated 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 2004 Hyundai Sonata
56 complaintsBody and structure
47 complaintsAir bags
46 complaintsElectrical system
17 complaintsBrakes
16 complaintsSteering
13 complaintsWheels
13 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
12 complaintsOther or unknown
12 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
10 complaintsFuel system
8 complaintsEngine
5 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2004 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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