2004 Hyundai Sonata Suspension Problems

NHTSA component category: SUSPENSION · data through 07/12/2026

53Suspension complaints

26.2%Of all 202 complaints

#1Most-reported category

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

How suspension ranks on this vehicle

SUSPENSION53 · 26.2%

AIR BAGS43 · 21.3%

STRUCTURE:BODY22 · 10.9%

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM14 · 6.9%

STRUCTURE13 · 6.4%

Share of the 202 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2004 Hyundai Sonata overview page.

What owners report

“THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 HYUNDAI SONATA. WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, THE VEHICLE SHOOK. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THAT…”NHTSA complaint 10907097 — filed 09/16/2016

“THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 HYUNDAI SONATA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING, THE STEERING WHEEL VEERED TO THE RIGHT INDEPENDENTLY. THE FAILURE RECURRED NUMEROUS…”NHTSA complaint 10852679 — filed 03/31/2016

“THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 HYUNDAI SONATA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE BECAME VERY DIFFICULT TO CONTROL WHILE DRIVING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO…”NHTSA complaint 10701636 — filed 03/25/2015

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Suspension complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2004 Hyundai Sonata have suspension problems?

Suspension is the most-reported problem area on the 2004 Hyundai Sonata: 53 of 202 complaints on file (26.2%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2004 Hyundai Sonata have in total?

202 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Across all categories, 22 involved a crash, 2 involved a fire, 32 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's suspension category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the SUSPENSION category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/12/2026.