1995 Hyundai Sonata: problems, recalls and reliability
2 recalls and 66 owner complaints on record; the weakest area is air bags (21% of complaints); the 1993 and 1996 model years look more trouble-free.
Data updated weekly · latest recall Aug 1995
All counts are reports filed with NHTSA in the United States - US market only, not worldwide totals.
Common problems
Computed from 66 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
“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.”Owner report · Vehicle Speed Control · Aug 2010
“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”Owner report · Power Train · Jan 2004
“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”Owner report · Power Train · Sep 2001
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“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”Owner report · Engine And Engine Cooling · Jun 2001
“Consumer has 2 sonatas, same year, that have experienced complete transmission failures, one occurred at 96266 miles and the other at 130294 miles. *slc”Owner report · Power Train · Aug 2000
“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”Owner report · Structure · May 2000
“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”Owner report · Engine And Engine Cooling · Mar 2000
“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.”Owner report · Air Bags · Jan 2000
“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”Owner report · Air Bags · Aug 1999
“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”Owner report · Air Bags · Jan 1999
When filing, owners marked a crash in 13 of these complaints and injuries in 12 - self-reported to NHTSA, not verified accident statistics.
Recalls - 2 campaigns
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."
Remedy: HYUNDAI WILL PROVIDE OWNERS WITH A NEW LABEL SHOWING THE CORRECT VEHICLE CAPACITY WEIGHT WITH INSTRUCTIONS FOR APPLICATION.
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.
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.
Specifications
Factory options offered for the 1995 model year, decoded from the NHTSA vPIC database. Individual vehicles have one of each.
How other years compare
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Is the 1995 Hyundai Sonata reliable?
NHTSA has 66 owner complaints and 2 recall campaigns on record for the 1995 Hyundai Sonata. The most complained-about area is air bags (21% of complaints).
At what mileage do 1995 Hyundai Sonata problems usually appear?
Half of the complaints that mention mileage were filed at 125,000 miles or less.
Does the 1995 Hyundai Sonata have open recalls?
2 recall campaigns have been issued, the latest concerning equipment:other:labels. Check your specific vehicle by VIN - recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.
Source: NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints (public domain). Counts reflect reports on file and are not a defect rate.