2008 Hyundai Sonata Other or unknown Problems
- Complaints
- 21about this part
- Share
- 5%of 425 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 88,000miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 21 complaints about the other or unknown of the 2008 Hyundai Sonata, 5% of the 425 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 88,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved and 5 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“While driving at approx. 50/55 MPH, all of a sudden the sun visor on the drivers side fell loosely right in front of my vision. As I was in heavy traffic, I grabbed it and held it up while driving with one hand until I could get off at the next off ramp. Luckily, I had some duct tape in the trunk and was able to tape it up. If a woman had this happen while a child was in the car, the outcome could have been really bad!”
NHTSA complaint #10726441, filed 2015-06, 19,550 miles“Car will not start. It's not battery related. I've found several complaints from Sonata owners of model years 2006-08. People have come to find out that it's ignition switch related. My car was parked, it has a brand new battery in it.”
NHTSA complaint #11052099, filed 2017-12, 86,000 miles“The passenger sun visor will not stay up, at all. The driver side will suddenly fall and it's very unpleasant to suddenly not be able to see while driving. They are ridiculously expensive to replace ($200.00) and my understanding is that this is quite common with Hyundai vehicles. This has happened to me while driving on city streets. I have had the vehicle approx. 6 months and it has happened about 5 times. It really is startling. I'm really glad I wasn't on a freeway.”
NHTSA complaint #10930097, filed 2016-12, 96,000 miles“Driving while using cruise control at approximately 65 MPH the check engine, air bag, and e.s.c light illuminated. Also, a simultaneous internal engine explosion resulted in an instant fire as well as a rod thrown from the vehicle damaging block and setting the car on fire from a resulting massive oil leak. There was no prior damage leading up to the incident nor any indication to my knowledge that there were any concerns with my car till it was too late unfortunately.”
NHTSA complaint #10632892, filed 2014-09, 143,056 miles“On july 19, 2016 at or about 1500 hours, I was driving to the store to get some food, on the way out my apartment complex, I believe my Hyundai Sonata 2008 allowed me to go about two blocks down from where I live to shut off in the street right before I approached the stop sign. I also remember hearing two weeks prior to my vehicle shut off, while driving I heard this knocking sound in my engine, I thought it was the new starter that was replaced but then a day or two later it stop making that knocking noise. …”
NHTSA complaint #10888023, filed 2016-07, 131,189 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10026787Sep 1, 2008Hyundai: nf center arm rest; loose material. To inspect the center arm rests of some 2009 sonatas for loose material and to replace the arm rests if necessary.
Other or unknown: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 3 | 18% |
| 2024 | 9 | 19% |
| 2023 | 7 | 8% |
| 2022 | 10 | 11% |
| 2021 | 32 | 24% |
| 2020 | 30 | 16% |
| 2019 | 23 | 14% |
| 2018 | 59 | 16% |
| 2017 | 103 | 13% |
| 2016 | 92 | 13% |
| 2015 | 169 | 15% |
| 2014 | 85 | 11% |
| 2013 | 181 | 9% |
| 2012 | 125 | 8% |
| 2011 | 217 | 6% |
| 2010 | 37 | 11% |
| 2009 | 48 | 10% |
| 2008 | 21 | 5% |
| 2007 | 22 | 3% |
| 2006 | 32 | 3% |
| 2005 | 6 | 4% |
| 2004 | 12 | 6% |
| 2003 | 6 | 3% |
| 2002 | 14 | 4% |
| 2001 | 4 | 2% |
| 2000 | 3 | 1% |
| 1999 | 5 | 4% |
| 1998 | 2 | 4% |
| 1997 | 2 | 4% |
| 1996 | 1 | 4% |
| 1993 | 2 | 8% |
| 1991 | 2 | 7% |
| 1989 | 1 | 9% |
Other parts of the 2008 Hyundai Sonata
137 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
96 complaintsBrakes
55 complaintsEngine
48 complaintsElectrical system
32 complaintsElectronic stability control
30 complaintsExterior lighting
20 complaintsSeat belts
19 complaintsBody and structure
15 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
14 complaintsVehicle speed control
14 complaintsSuspension
9 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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