2004 Hyundai Sonata Wheels Problems
- Complaints
- 13about this part
- Share
- 6%of 202 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 128,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 13 complaints about the wheels of the 2004 Hyundai Sonata, 6% of the 202 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 128,500 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
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 at 35 MPH on himilaya &came to a slight curve in the road when all of a sudden my car pulled hard to the left almost hitting the car in the left lane next to me, it dropped to the ground and I heard a very loud scraping noise.I got out of the vehicle to find the front passenger side tire completely detached from the lower control arm & the bolt & pin meant to keep the lower control arm from detaching was gone. There is extensive damage to the wheel well, front right panel of the vehicle, fluid is leaking & the car is no longer operational/capable of driving. …”
NHTSA complaint #10649799, filed 2014-10, 126,000 miles“I got this car a Hyundai sonata 2004 about 2 to 3 years ago. At first I didn't notice the problem until a couple months into me having the car I was on the freeway and it suddenly felt like I was out of control of my car and the back end was like swerving like I was pulling a trailer. And ever since then it's gotten worse now my front right tire goes flat randomly. A friend mechanic of mine looked at it and said that it is a suspension He just doesn't know what part of the suspension. This is dangerous because I could lose control of my car I have at any time. …”
NHTSA complaint #11681163, filed 2025-08“18 months after purchasing my 2004 Hyundai Sonata brand new. The rear wheel bearing seized causing my tire to drag while driving and the tire then popped. I was able to have the wheel bearing replaced under warranty. However, they would not cover the tire.”
NHTSA complaint #10164343, filed 2006-08“I have had several valve stem failures after the replacement of tires on my 2004 Hyundai Sonata. The wheel covers shift and cut the valve stems and have left us with rapid air loss. Please refer to your case number pe05-059. I have even had new wheel covers placed on the vehicle, but they have also slipped over the valve stems. This is a concern because at highway speeds this could cause a blow out and an accident, leading to injury or death.”
NHTSA complaint #10157395, filed 2006-05“The painted alloy wheels on my 2004 Hyundai Sonata are bubbling, pitting and corroding resulting in regular and unexpected loss of air. The paint is coming off in large pieces. The damage is necessitating air fill-up prior to moving vehicle on numerous occasions. Numerous trips to tire shop to fix flats have resulted in bead leaks due to the corrosion. Dealer acknowledges problems in this area but will not replace wheels or offer solution (I offered to accept regular steel wheels and wheel covers) even under extended warranty. …”
NHTSA complaint #10277596, filed 2009-07Related service bulletins
- 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.
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 2004 Hyundai Sonata
56 complaintsBody and structure
47 complaintsAir bags
46 complaintsElectrical system
17 complaintsBrakes
16 complaintsSteering
13 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
12 complaintsOther or unknown
12 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
10 complaintsFuel system
8 complaintsEngine
5 complaintsEngine cooling
5 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2004 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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