2008 Hyundai Sonata Service Brakes, Hydraulic Problems
NHTSA component category: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC · data through 07/12/2026
Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.
How service brakes, hydraulic ranks on this vehicle
Share of the 425 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2008 Hyundai Sonata overview page.
What owners report
“OUR 2008 HYUNDAI SONATA , AT AROUND 25000 MILES BEGAN TO HAVE INTENSE SCREECHING FROM REAR BRAKES. LOCAL MECHANIC INFORMED US HYDRAULIC PISTON WAS STUCK/RUSTED…”NHTSA complaint 10402254 — filed 05/21/2011
“I HAVE BEEN CONCERNED ABOUT THE REAR BRAKES DUE TO THE NUMEROUS COMPLAINTS ON MYCARSTATS.COM. OFTEN WHEN I GET THE CAR SERVICED BY THE DEALER…”NHTSA complaint 10399302 — filed 05/06/2011
“THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 HYUNDAI SONATA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE ENGAGING THE BRAKES IT PRODUCED A GRINDING NOISE. A LOCAL MECHANIC INSPECTED THE…”NHTSA complaint 10393580 — filed 03/29/2011
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Service Brakes, Hydraulic complaints by year filed
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2008 Hyundai Sonata have service brakes, hydraulic problems?
Service Brakes, Hydraulic is the #5 most-reported problem area on the 2008 Hyundai Sonata: 30 of 425 complaints on file (7.1%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.
How many complaints does the 2008 Hyundai Sonata have in total?
425 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Across all categories, 19 involved a crash, 11 involved a fire, 14 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.
What does NHTSA's service brakes, hydraulic category include?
NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.
