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2008 Hyundai Sonata Suspension Problems

Complaints
9about this part
Share
2%of 425 total for the year
Median mileage
105,500miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 9 complaints about the suspension of the 2008 Hyundai Sonata, 2% of the 425 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 105,500 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.

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.

“The airbag light comes on and off from time to time. I notice that there was a recall for this issues on 2008 model. However by my VIN number it won't show that needs an attention on it. Please let me know what to do. Also, there is moose on the front side , passenger side. On the back the car wiggles over 60mph or if I have 3 people on the back. Thanks”

NHTSA complaint #11254025, filed 2019-09, 121,000 miles

“Steering the car became difficult and a loud whining noise would occur turning right or even slightly moving the steering wheel would cause that noise. Parked car in alley to wait on it to be fixed someone drove onto my property and swiped my car. Have recall on crossmember assembly but is the front covered also?”

NHTSA complaint #11252967, filed 2019-09, 169,000 miles

“Refusal of Hyundai to review levels of rear crossmember corrosion on vehicles operated in the salt belt states because owner registered it in city/state adjoining this recall. After further reviewing the survey results, Hyundai has decided to conduct a safety recall in affected salt belt states on 2006-2010 Sonata vehicles. I have notified my local Hyundai service center about this recall. …”

NHTSA complaint #10548379, filed 2013-10, 84,000 miles

“We have a 2008 Hyundai Sonata and we have had this vehicle in the shop 5 times for the same defects. The passenger air bag light unless you sit completely still in the seat it will not come on. They supposedly fixed it the last time it was in but shortly after we got it back it started doing it again, another problem is there is a noise under the front end and every time it hits bumps it sounds like something is broke.”

NHTSA complaint #10278328, filed 2009-07, 21,951 miles

“2008 Hyundai Sonata. Consumer states discontent with denial of a online coupon, unresolved thumping, vibration that occurs when the vehicle is started. In addition the turn signal flasher/clicker is too quiet. The consumer stated the thumping and vibration occurred when he would drive away after the vehicle had been sitting overnight or it had been parked for 4-6 hours. After driving 3-5 miles, the thumping would go away, but not entirely. The thumping and vibration was felt in the steering. …”

NHTSA complaint #10318624, filed 2010-03, 257 miles

Related recalls

Related service bulletins

Suspension: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
202311%
202222%
202111%
201911%
201851%
201741%
201641%
2015171%
201471%
2013483%
2012362%
20111494%
201082%
2009255%
200892%
2007152%
2006868%
20052616%
20045628%
2003158%
20026320%
20012914%
20006423%
19991714%
199724%
199614%
199512%
1992418%

Other parts of the 2008 Hyundai Sonata

Air bags
137 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
96 complaints
Brakes
55 complaints
Engine
48 complaints
Electrical system
32 complaints
Electronic stability control
30 complaints
Other or unknown
21 complaints
Exterior lighting
20 complaints
Seat belts
19 complaints
Body and structure
15 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
14 complaints
Vehicle 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.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology