2005 Hyundai Sonata Equipment Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 1%of 165 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the equipment of the 2005 Hyundai Sonata, 1% of the 165 complaints for this model year. 1 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, 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 in my own lane doing the right thing and this bus with out lights came and was speeding he cut in front of me so close it scratched my side door and I hit the brakes and I still hit him going 55 speed limit was 70 the car all most exploded there is things that should be recalled with the car.”
NHTSA complaint #10691998, filed 2015-03“2005 Hyundai Sonata. Consumer writes in regards to AC compressor electrical problems. According to the repair invoice, the AC compressor had an electrical meltdown. The AC clutch came apart and the clutch melted onto the compressor.”
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Equipment: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 1 | 1% |
| 2019 | 1 | 1% |
| 2016 | 1 | 0% |
| 2015 | 4 | 0% |
| 2013 | 3 | 0% |
| 2012 | 7 | 0% |
| 2011 | 13 | 0% |
| 2010 | 2 | 1% |
| 2009 | 6 | 1% |
| 2008 | 4 | 1% |
| 2007 | 8 | 1% |
| 2006 | 12 | 1% |
| 2005 | 2 | 1% |
| 2004 | 2 | 1% |
| 2003 | 2 | 1% |
| 2002 | 2 | 1% |
| 2001 | 2 | 1% |
| 2000 | 2 | 1% |
| 1999 | 2 | 2% |
| 1998 | 1 | 2% |
| 1997 | 1 | 2% |
| 1996 | 3 | 13% |
| 1995 | 3 | 5% |
| 1992 | 1 | 5% |
| 1990 | 1 | 6% |
| 1989 | 1 | 9% |
Other parts of the 2005 Hyundai Sonata
55 complaintsBody and structure
30 complaintsSuspension
26 complaintsElectrical system
19 complaintsExterior lighting
17 complaintsBrakes
12 complaintsEngine
6 complaintsOther or unknown
6 complaintsSteering
6 complaintsVehicle speed control
6 complaintsEngine cooling
5 complaintsFuel system
5 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2005 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.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology