2010 Hyundai Sonata Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 164about this part
- Share
- 48%of 345 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 68,000miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 164 complaints about the body and structure of the 2010 Hyundai Sonata, 48% of the 345 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 68,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I've had to replace 3 door handles, transmission, lick seat belt, sunroof motor, since buying this car. It is 9 years old and the seals on the doors are going bad. Air and pests are getting in the car. And the noise level is horrible. I was told 2 weeks ago that the rattling I keep hearing is the universal joints and frame and will cost about $1000 to fix. Car was ok until it just hot 100000 mile mark.”
NHTSA complaint #11209465, filed 2019-05, 45,000 miles“I attempted to open my unlocked left rear door and the plastic door handle broke off in my hand. Now I cannot open this door from the outside. - on 02/10/2014 at 1200 pm - approximately 30 degrees f - no force of any kind used, the pull handle just broke off from the linkage which locks my rear door please give me a confirmation number. Thank you”
NHTSA complaint #10563785, filed 2014-02, 72,000 miles“Passenger side rear door handle was broken (tear off) when my 11 year old kid opened the door while it is in my garage. Looks like to me door handles made with inferior material. I would like to bring this issue to your notice. Hyundai should replace the parts and labor at free of cost. I have preserved the broken door handle part.”
NHTSA complaint #10621050, filed 2014-08, 54,500 miles“I purchased a used 2010 Hyundai Sonata gls.one year ago with 60,000 miles on it. In this time I have had 3 different plastic door handles break off when trying to open the car doors. Each incident costing me $200.00. For a total of $600.00. With no reimbursement from Hyundai. They said it wasn't a problem and were not responsible. There should be a recall on this.”
NHTSA complaint #10535533, filed 2013-08, 61,000 miles“2010 Hyundai Sonata. The rear passenger driver side door handle just snapped off. I went to open the door in a normal fashion and the handle stayed in the open position so I had to push it back in to the closed position. When I pulled on the handle again the handle fell off in my hand. The rear door never did open, now I need to reach through the driver side door to open the rear door from the inside.”
NHTSA complaint #10743538, filed 2015-07, 162,200 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10235566Apr 24, 2023Hyundai applies a Paint Protection Film (PPF) on new vehicles before delivery to dealerships. It provides a barrier between the paint and contaminants, such as rail dust, acid…
- 10057844Jan 1, 2015Hyundai models :sonata, elantra , genesis & genesis coupe: on certain vehicles the interior chrome plated door handles may wear due to consistent use.
- 10034492Jun 1, 2010Hyundai: alarm self activates; hood switch pad replacement. Vehicle alarm system may intermittently sound due to light contact of the hood switch pad with the hood switch…
Body and structure: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 5 | 11% |
| 2023 | 4 | 5% |
| 2022 | 3 | 3% |
| 2021 | 4 | 3% |
| 2020 | 17 | 9% |
| 2019 | 7 | 4% |
| 2018 | 17 | 5% |
| 2017 | 37 | 5% |
| 2016 | 31 | 4% |
| 2015 | 52 | 5% |
| 2014 | 17 | 2% |
| 2013 | 50 | 3% |
| 2012 | 39 | 3% |
| 2011 | 73 | 2% |
| 2010 | 164 | 48% |
| 2009 | 40 | 9% |
| 2008 | 15 | 4% |
| 2007 | 21 | 3% |
| 2006 | 44 | 4% |
| 2005 | 30 | 18% |
| 2004 | 47 | 23% |
| 2003 | 38 | 19% |
| 2002 | 88 | 28% |
| 2001 | 69 | 34% |
| 2000 | 109 | 39% |
| 1999 | 36 | 29% |
| 1998 | 2 | 4% |
| 1996 | 2 | 9% |
| 1995 | 5 | 8% |
| 1992 | 2 | 9% |
| 1990 | 1 | 6% |
| 1989 | 1 | 9% |
Other parts of the 2010 Hyundai Sonata
37 complaintsBrakes
30 complaintsEngine
29 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
21 complaintsAir bags
20 complaintsElectrical system
16 complaintsSteering
15 complaintsElectronic stability control
13 complaintsFuel system
12 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
11 complaintsVehicle speed control
11 complaintsExterior lighting
10 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2010 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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