2008 Hyundai Sonata Latches, locks and linkages Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 1%of 425 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 71,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the latches, locks and linkages of the 2008 Hyundai Sonata, 1% of the 425 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 71,500 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.
“Trunk was opening on its own intermittantly. This was our 55000 mile scheduled service so we reported it. They checked and found nothing wrong but told us they greased the trunk latch and it should be fixed. A few weeks later it is happening again. We think its an electronic defect, but by the time they figure it out we'll be out of warranty. We don't dare put anything of value in the car.”
NHTSA complaint #10444056, filed 2012-01, 55,000 miles“The passenger side front door lock does not lock or move and the door remains open while driving. It happened in the last couple of weeks. Noticed when doors were locked remotely and the passenger side front was able to be opened, we see there are a number of door lock linkage recalls and service notices.”
NHTSA complaint #10360852, filed 2010-10, 88,000 miles“The contact owns a 2008 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated that the latches on the rear passenger and driver side doors fractured. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the door latches needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 70,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10925308, filed 2016-11“The contact owns a 2008 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated that the ignition switch failed to work when attempting to turn the key over. The vehicle failed to start randomly on several occasions. In addition, the door latches failed to open from outside and inside the vehicle. The dealer and an independent mechanic were notified. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The VIN and failure mileage were not available.”
NHTSA complaint #10852964, filed 2016-04Latches, locks and linkages: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 1 | 1% |
| 2018 | 8 | 2% |
| 2017 | 17 | 2% |
| 2016 | 4 | 1% |
| 2015 | 2 | 0% |
| 2014 | 4 | 1% |
| 2013 | 2 | 0% |
| 2012 | 1 | 0% |
| 2011 | 11 | 0% |
| 2010 | 11 | 3% |
| 2009 | 6 | 1% |
| 2008 | 4 | 1% |
| 2007 | 3 | 0% |
| 2006 | 6 | 1% |
| 2005 | 1 | 1% |
| 2004 | 12 | 6% |
| 2003 | 13 | 7% |
| 2002 | 9 | 3% |
| 2001 | 5 | 2% |
| 1998 | 7 | 14% |
| 1997 | 1 | 2% |
| 1996 | 1 | 4% |
| 1992 | 2 | 9% |
| 1990 | 1 | 6% |
| 1989 | 2 | 18% |
Other parts of the 2008 Hyundai Sonata
137 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
96 complaintsBrakes
55 complaintsEngine
48 complaintsElectrical system
32 complaintsElectronic stability control
30 complaintsOther or unknown
21 complaintsExterior lighting
20 complaintsSeat belts
19 complaintsBody and structure
15 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
14 complaintsVehicle speed control
14 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2008 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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