1995 Hyundai Sonata Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Sonata years
- Far fewer complaints than other years 26th of 32 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 66 complaints with NHTSA about the 1995 Hyundai Sonata. That ranks 26th out of 32 Sonata model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is air bags (15 complaints, 23%). Complaints mention 13 crashes, 1 fire, 12 injuries. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year.
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- 66owner complaints
- 2safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 13complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1995 Hyundai Sonata problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 15 | 23% | — | — | — |
| Power Train | 15 | 23% | 142,000 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 9 | 14% | — | — | — |
| Electrical System | 8 | 12% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 8 | 12% | — | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 6 | 9% | 116,132 | — | — |
| Structure | 5 | 8% | — | — | — |
| Visibility | 5 | 8% | — | — | — |
| Wheels | 4 | 6% | — | — | — |
| Equipment | 3 | 5% | — | — | — |
| Steering | 2 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Fuel System, Other | 1 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 2% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1995 Hyundai Sonata recalls (2)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Suspension:rear:shock absorber
Problem: 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: Loss of rear spring support can increase the potential for a vehicle accident if it occurs while the vehicle is moving.
Fix: 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.
Equipment:other:labels
Problem: 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: 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.
Fix: Hyundai will provide owners with a new label showing the correct vehicle capacity weight with instructions for application.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
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…
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!…
1995 hyundai sonata sub-frame broke in half while moving. *kb the consume stated the replacement cross member has now formed a crack. *jb
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…
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…
Other Hyundai Sonata years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Sonata | 3 | 1 |
| 2025 Sonata | 17 | 0 |
| 2024 Sonata | 46 | 1 |
| 2023 Sonata | 87 | 2 |
| 2022 Sonata | 94 | 3 |
| 2021 Sonata | 134 | 4 |
| 2020 Sonata | 179 | 4 |
| 2019 Sonata | 162 | 0 |
| 2018 Sonata | 374 | 1 |
| 2017 Sonata | 765 | 3 |
| 2016 Sonata | 727 | 6 |
| 2015 Sonata | 1,151 | 9 |
| 2014 Sonata | 749 | 7 |
| 2013 Sonata | 1,915 | 9 |
| 2012 Sonata | 1,557 | 8 |
| 2011 Sonata | 3,377 | 14 |
| 2010 Sonata | 345 | 2 |
| 2009 Sonata | 460 | 2 |
| 2008 Sonata | 425 | 3 |
| 2007 Sonata | 696 | 5 |
| 2006 Sonata | 1,047 | 9 |
| 2005 Sonata | 165 | 1 |
| 2004 Sonata | 202 | 1 |
| 2003 Sonata | 199 | 6 |
| 2002 Sonata | 319 | 7 |
| 2001 Sonata | 205 | 3 |
| 2000 Sonata | 276 | 4 |
| 1999 Sonata | 124 | 4 |
| 1998 Sonata | 49 | 1 |
| 1997 Sonata | 49 | 2 |
| 1996 Sonata | 23 | 1 |
| 1995 | 66 | 2 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1995 Hyundai Sonata?
Owners most often report air bags, power train, engine and engine cooling problems. The top one, air bags, accounts for 15 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1995 Hyundai Sonata?
Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 1995 Hyundai Sonata a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Sonata model years, the 1995 has far fewer complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.