1995 Hyundai Sonata
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
2 recalls name the 1995 Hyundai Sonata. Newest first.
One or both of the rear suspension lower spring seats are not securely attached to the shock absorber and can slide lower onto the shock absorber than intended. The rear spring would no longer function to support the vehicle body at its normal height.
Risk and remedy
Risk
Loss of rear spring support can increase the potential for a vehicle accident if it occurs while the vehicle IS moving.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect the vehicle to determine whether the rear shock absorbers are from the suspect production. If the shock absorbers are from the suspect production, the shock absorber/spring seat assemblies will be replaced.
The tire inflation pressure label affixed to the left rear door states that the vehicle capacity IS "1,100 pounds". This information IS incorrect. The correct vehicle capacity weight IS 860 pounds. This does not conform to the requirements of fmvss no. 110, "tire selection and rims."
Risk and remedy
Risk
Consequence of non-compliance: loading of the vehicle beyond the capacity weight can cause tire and vehicle damage that can result in a vehicle crash.
Remedy
Hyundai will provide owners with a new label showing the correct vehicle capacity weight with instructions for application.
Owner complaints
66 complaints13 involved a crash1 involved a fire12 injuries
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Vehicle speed control
TL* the contact owns a 1995 hyundai sonata GL. The contact was driving with the cruise control set to 60 mph when the throttle would not release. The contact applied the brakes but the cruise control would not deactivate. The contact moved off the roadway and shifted into park. The contact manually…
TL* the contact owns a 1995 hyundai sonata GL. The contact was driving with the cruise control set to 60 mph when the throttle would not release. The contact applied the brakes but the cruise control would not deactivate. The contact moved off the roadway and shifted into park. The contact manually disconnected the cruise control and the vehicle resumed normal operation. The manufacturer would not provide any assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 125,000.
- Power train › Automatic transmission › Control module (tcm/pcm/tecm)
I'm the owner of a 1995 hyundai sonata, 2.0L DOHC, automatic. Driving on a icy road in michigan the tranny downshifted by itself from 4th(od) to 1ST gear and locked in 1ST gear throwing me in a snow bank! If it wasn't for the snow bank to stop the car, I would've ended in front of a incoming semi!…
I'm the owner of a 1995 hyundai sonata, 2.0L DOHC, automatic. Driving on a icy road in michigan the tranny downshifted by itself from 4th(od) to 1ST gear and locked in 1ST gear throwing me in a snow bank! If it wasn't for the snow bank to stop the car, I would've ended in front of a incoming semi! The transmission has had harsh shifts/downshifts since I purchased the car, but I never had anticipated locking up while driving. After doing some research I found a hynudai technical service bulletin stating that 1995 model transmissions control units may need to be reflashed with newer version software or replaced with newer units. Apparently hyundai didn't make a priority in notifying the owners about the transmission computer causing erratic shifts/downshifts! After talking to a hyundai dealership about the issue I got the following answer: "the 1995 model sonata IS known for random transmission problems, and limping mode issues? .." I was speechless knowing other people own and drive this model and that same thing may happen to them. Please, somebody needs to do something about this issue. *tr
- Structure › Frame and members
1995 hyundai sonata sub-frame broke in half while moving. *Kb the consume stated the replacement cross member has now formed a crack. *Jb
- Vehicle speed control · Vehicle speed control › Accelerator pedal · Vehicle speed control › Linkages · Vehicle speed control › Springs
Speed control issue: the vehicle idle IS rough & irregular, stalls without warning, $$$..expensive repairs-same problems. The stallings accounts for several near rear-end collisions. Finally,on nov.8,2004. I press down on the accelerator,the vehicle accelerate from 0 to 40 mph in a matter of…
Speed control issue: the vehicle idle IS rough & irregular, stalls without warning, $$$..expensive repairs-same problems. The stallings accounts for several near rear-end collisions. Finally,on nov.8,2004. I press down on the accelerator,the vehicle accelerate from 0 to 40 mph in a matter of seconds,almost crashed into some parked vehicles. The vehicle transmission shifter was placed in neutral & brakes applied to stop this out-of -control vehicle. A non-experience driver would of crashed, injuring self,other(s) & property. The vehicle was pushed into a parking spot were it will remain until examined. now,the throttle linkage IS stuck in the open-position. Resolution: what must be done to resolve this "death-trap" issue?? Should the hyundai company be notified??*ak
- Power train › Automatic transmission
My transmission will not pull forward only in reverse and I have been doing a lot of research on this transmission and theres a numerous amount of people who own the exact same car as I do that had the exact same problems. you cant find local mechanics to work on them because the transmission IS…
My transmission will not pull forward only in reverse and I have been doing a lot of research on this transmission and theres a numerous amount of people who own the exact same car as I do that had the exact same problems. you cant find local mechanics to work on them because the transmission IS so complex. And beings that so many people across america are haveing the same problems with the same car the company should honor their company and admit the transmissions are faulty and recall them. *Ak
- Power train › Automatic transmission
Consumer has 2 sonatas, same year, that have experienced complete transmission failures, one occurred at 96266 miles and the other at 130294 miles. *slc
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine
Vehicle was leaking oil . Took vehicle to mechanic and had vehicle repaired. However, problem reoccurred. took vehicle again to dealer who indicated vehicle could not be repaired. *ak consumer states camshaft seals was the cause for the oil leak. *slc
- Power train › Automatic transmission · Visibility › Windshield wiper/washer › Motor
Windshield wipers work intermittently, come on and off without prior warning. Also, transmission roars up high, and when shifting gears in place it IS hard to steer. dealership IS aware of problem.*ak
- Power train › Automatic transmission
Trasmission failed--lasted 1 month failed gain--needed new computer board and transmission a 2ND time. *Ak
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine
Timing belt broke at 50,739 in jun 99, still was under warranty. replaced timing belt, along with head, valves, pistons. timing belt broke again in jun 2001 at 80,000. hyundai service says that the same problems again. will costs 3300.00. *Ak
- Structure › Body › Door
Driver and passenger doors cannot be opened from inside. This may cause an occupant to be trapped in vehicle in an emergency situation. common problem. *ak
- Electrical system › Horn · Power train › Automatic transmission · Visibility › Defroster/defogger/hvac system
2 auto transmission failures, 1 idle assembly failure, loss of front defroster due to broken plenum linkage, total loss of horn operation, 1 failure of headlights at twilight due to fuse meltdown
- Electrical system › Ignition · Electrical system › Ignition › Module · Power train › Automatic transmission · Vehicle speed control
The rpms go haywire starting at any speed and even stalls when car IS at a stop or going at a low speed. This car has had alot of work done to it to fix this ongoing problem but never corrected and none of the things they said they were fixed the ongoing problem. We had two transmissiions, 2 distrubter caps plus a new distrubitor and replaced new computer boards put in and nothing has solved this ongoing problem
- Air bags › Frontal
I was in a front end collision, both cars was doing about 35 mph, neither one of my airbags ejected. they were supposedly serviced back in june, and I was told that they were fine.
- Air bags · Seat belts › Front › Anchorage
During vehicle collision no deployment of air bags and seat belt failed resulting in injuries.
- Air bags
Sitting at a traffic light, hit in the rear by a large truck which pushed me into a BMW sitting in front of me. Front of car destroyed. No air bag deployment on driver or passasnger side.
- Air bags › Frontal
Passenger's side airbag cover IS lifting,as if the airbag IS moving under the cover. Dlr has seen. *ak
- Air bags › Frontal
Passenger's side airbag cover IS lifting up. also the airbag warning light has come on. Dealer has seen vehicle. *ak
- Power train › Automatic transmission
On several occasions transmission failure when shifting out of park or reverse which could have resulted in an rear end collision. *yc
- Air bags › Frontal · Steering
While driving at 20 mph with the windows down, a bird flew into the vehicle, causing the consumer to lose control. vehicle ran into a pole, and the driver's side air bag didn't deploy until after the accident. *ak
- Electrical system › Wiring › Fuses and circuit breakers
While driving headlights began to flicker then went out. After pulling over the driver discovered smoke coming from the fuse box. Dealer could not find the reason for fire. *Ak
- Steering › Linkages › Knuckle › Spindle › Arm
Steering knuckle broke, causing the vehicle to go out of control, resulting in a collision. Vehicle was totalled. the manufacturer has been notified. *ak
- Air bags
Air bag's computer module IS defective, causing the ABS light to stay on. *ak
- Air bags › Frontal
When the vehicle was involved in a head-on crash there was no deployment of the driver's or passenger's air bags. The whole front end of the vehicle was demolished. the vehicle has been totalled.ak
- Air bags › Frontal
Consumer was driving at approximately 50-60 mph ,fell asleep behind the wheel, hit guardrail head-on, dual airbags did not deploy, causing injuries. *ak
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 10230904This bulletin provides information regarding condensation related to the accumulated moisture in the headlamp, rear combination lamp, daytime running lamp (DRL), or fog lamp. This TSB illustrates the various causes of condensation inside the lamp assembly. Lamp assembly replacement is NOT necessary in most cases. This condition can be eliminated by turning on the lamps with the engine running for several minutes or during normal driving operation.
- 10189989This bulletin provides the inspection procedure and repair guidelines for certain vehicles listed below.
- 10183963This bulletin describes the procedure to inspect and identify fluid which may appear around the brake caliper area.
- 10183960This bulletin provides tire vibration service procedures, including how to optimize vehicle vibration performance. For all wheel/tire balance claims, the Tire Balance Data Sheet must be fully completed including imbalance and Road Force Variation (RFV) data. The Data Sheet can be found at the end of this bulletin.
- 10174808This bulletin provides information on identifying dealer stock vehicles with either: A Battery SOC alert - low Battery State of Charge (SOC) at or below 50%. A 30 Day alert - vehicle has not started and reported an SOC in 30 days.
- 10169370The Blind Spot Detection (BSD) or Blind-Spot Collision Warning (BCW) is a system that measures the speed of and distance from the following vehicles by using two magnetic wave radar sensors attached in the rear bumper. The BSD/BCW detects vehicles within the blind spot zone and gives off an alarm (visual and audible). The two magnetic radar sensors provide these functions for BSD/BCW: ? Senses other vehicles in the BSD/BCW zone and turns on the BSD/BCW warning lamp for the driver. The warning lamp starts blinking, along with an audible sound, when the driver turns on the turn signal lamp to enter the lane where another vehicle is driving.
- 10167253This bulletin provides instruction detailing the proper methodology for scanning and uploading captured GDS data files to the Techline Repository. Compliance with this bulletin ensures that the GDS data files are correctly transferred and matched with a Techline Case number.
- 10082725This bulletin provides information on components, attributes, and precautions of the 7-speed dry-type dual clutch transmission (dct).
- 10040957Hyundai: all sonata hybrids. Brake bleeding procedure.
- 633884Subject regarding diagnostic guide for clifford and dei security system.
- 605660Information concerning fault codes caused by the transaxle tester.
- 605659Experiencing mild engine surge at highway speeds.
- 605658Customer may experience harsh shifting under various conditions.
- 604210Subject on airbag repair kit part numbers.
- 602350Shop manual correction on configuration of connectors.
- 601635Shop manual on DOHC spark plug wire routing.
- 601634Specification on rear brake disc minimum thickness.
- 601628Vehicles may experience a wind noise in the area around the right
- 54312Throttle position sensor and idle switch adjustment procedure.
- 54311Modified transaxle control modules.
- 54161Provided procedures for the installation of a block heater.
- 54113Shop manual correction on cylinder head bolt torque specification.
- 52649Audio system connector replacement.
- 51905Shift condition caused by short circuit in inhibitor switch.
- 51894Modified transaxle control modules.
- 50577Mild engine surge at highway speed.
- 45675Campaign to replace rear gas shock absorbers withlot numbers of 5C4 and 5C9 with production dates of 3/2795 through 7/19/95.
- 45047Sonata torque converter fasteners.
- 45045Lower control arm rear bushing and mounting clamp have been changed.
- 44016Unknown
- 43088Unknown
- 43087Unknown
- 42007The fuel gauge needle points to the e mark when 4-5 gallons remain in the fuel tank or the fuel indicator lamp does not illuminate when the fuel gauge approaches the e mark.
- 39745Low engine coolant level.
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