2018 Hyundai Sonata Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 1%of 375 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 86,800miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the suspension of the 2018 Hyundai Sonata, 1% of the 375 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 86,800 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.
“ABS module stopped working and the ABS module light is on. Car automatically brakes by its self sometimes or locks up at stop lights creating dangerous driving situations”
NHTSA complaint #11556945, filed 2023-11, 157,000 miles“Was driving a brand new Hyundai Sonata 2018 vehicle for a week with 300 miles on it and was about to exit on a freeway ramp, but suddenly lost control of the steering. …”
NHTSA complaint #11064539, filed 2018-01, 300 miles“The contact owns a 2018 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle lost motive power. The check engine warning light was illuminated. Additionally, engine oil was leaking onto the ground while the vehicle was parked. The contact stated that the dealer had previously replaced the spark plugs, and cylinders #3 and #4 twice, and an independent mechanic had replaced the front driver's side CV axle. The vehicle was towed back to the dealer, who determined that the engine had internal defects. …”
NHTSA complaint #11639130, filed 2025-01, 86,800 miles“Vehicle has been making a clunking noise (front passenger area). Brought to independent service center where they determined that the strut tower is failing. Current mileage 66000. Appt set for Checkered Flag Hyundai to evaluate on 9/11/2026.”
NHTSA complaint #11762770, filed 2026-09Related service bulletins
- 10172142Feb 5, 2020This bulletin describes the requirements for all wheel alignment and/or vehicle tracking claims and best practices when diagnosing and conducting alignment-related repairs for…
Suspension: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1 | 1% |
| 2022 | 2 | 2% |
| 2021 | 1 | 1% |
| 2019 | 1 | 1% |
| 2018 | 5 | 1% |
| 2017 | 4 | 1% |
| 2016 | 4 | 1% |
| 2015 | 17 | 1% |
| 2014 | 7 | 1% |
| 2013 | 48 | 3% |
| 2012 | 36 | 2% |
| 2011 | 149 | 4% |
| 2010 | 8 | 2% |
| 2009 | 25 | 5% |
| 2008 | 9 | 2% |
| 2007 | 15 | 2% |
| 2006 | 86 | 8% |
| 2005 | 26 | 16% |
| 2004 | 56 | 28% |
| 2003 | 15 | 8% |
| 2002 | 63 | 20% |
| 2001 | 29 | 14% |
| 2000 | 64 | 23% |
| 1999 | 17 | 14% |
| 1997 | 2 | 4% |
| 1996 | 1 | 4% |
| 1995 | 1 | 2% |
| 1992 | 4 | 18% |
Other parts of the 2018 Hyundai Sonata
212 complaintsElectrical system
60 complaintsOther or unknown
59 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
40 complaintsFuel system
34 complaintsExterior lighting
22 complaintsVehicle speed control
19 complaintsBrakes
17 complaintsBody and structure
17 complaintsEngine cooling
14 complaintsSteering
9 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
8 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2018 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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