2000 Hyundai Sonata Suspension Problems
Owners have filed 64 complaints with NHTSA about suspension problems on the 2000 Hyundai Sonata, 23% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 118,750 miles. The words owners use most often: “sub frame” (22% of reports).
- 64suspension complaints
- 118,750median miles at failure
- 2mention a crash
- 0mention an injury
- 1related recalls
- $1,300typical repair cost reported by owners
- 11%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Sub frame: mentioned in 14 of 64 complaints (22%)
- Control arm: mentioned in 13 of 64 complaints (20%)
- Engine cradle: mentioned in 7 of 64 complaints (11%)
- Front subframe: mentioned in 6 of 64 complaints (9%)
How much does it cost to fix?
Owners who wrote down what they paid or were quoted put the typical suspension repair on the 2000 Hyundai Sonata at $1,300, and half of them between $1,250 and $2,300.
Based on 5 NHTSA complaints about this problem alone that state a repair bill or quote (2008–2015), converted to 2026 dollars with the U.S. consumer price index. These are owners' own figures, not a quote: they include dealer quotes, and owners who file complaints often faced larger repairs, so they can run higher than typical shop prices. Prices vary by shop, region and warranty coverage. How we calculate this.
At what mileage do suspension problems happen?
Based on 46 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 64 complaints, 2 mention a crash.
Hyundai Sonata suspension complaints by model year
| Model year | Suspension complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 Sonata | 1 | 1% | — |
| 2022 Sonata | 2 | 2% | — |
| 2021 Sonata | 1 | 1% | — |
| 2019 Sonata | 1 | 1% | — |
| 2018 Sonata | 5 | 1% | 86,800 |
| 2017 Sonata | 4 | 1% | — |
| 2016 Sonata | 3 | 0% | 12,500 |
| 2015 Sonata | 17 | 1% | 50,000 |
| 2014 Sonata | 7 | 1% | 33,100 |
| 2013 Sonata | 48 | 3% | 40,000 |
| 2012 Sonata | 36 | 2% | 20,000 |
| 2011 Sonata | 148 | 4% | 64,567 |
| 2010 Sonata | 8 | 2% | 65,000 |
| 2009 Sonata | 25 | 5% | 50,000 |
| 2008 Sonata | 9 | 2% | 105,500 |
| 2007 Sonata | 15 | 2% | 75,800 |
| 2006 Sonata | 86 | 8% | 112,000 |
| 2005 Sonata | 26 | 16% | 129,000 |
| 2004 Sonata | 56 | 28% | 105,000 |
| 2003 Sonata | 15 | 8% | 150,000 |
| 2002 Sonata | 63 | 20% | 129,000 |
| 2001 Sonata | 29 | 14% | 120,000 |
| 2000 Sonata | 64 | 23% | 118,750 |
| 1999 Sonata | 17 | 14% | 123,184 |
| 1997 Sonata | 2 | 4% | — |
| 1996 Sonata | 1 | 4% | — |
| 1995 Sonata | 1 | 2% | — |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (1)
Suspension
Problem: Hyundai is recalling 188,282 my 2001-2004 sonata and my 2001-2004 xg300 and xg350 vehicles originally sold in or currently registered in the states of connecticut, delaware, illinois, indiana, iowa, maine, maryland, massachusetts, michigan, minnesota, missouri, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, vermont, west virginia, wisconsin, and the district of columbia. Road salt applied in these jurisdictions during the winter months may result in progressive, internal corrosion of the front sub-frame on the vehicles, and may result in thinning or perforation of the sub-frame steel. The corrosion is frequently visible and often discovered during inspection or routine maintenance, and owners may also hear noises or notice tire misalignment and steering pull. If these signals are undetected or unheeded, the corrosion may progress and the forward mounting of the lower control arm may detach from the sub-frame.
Risk: If that happens, the vehicle may lose drive power to the wheels, and the front wheel may make contact with the fender or wheel well, thereby increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will measure the thickness of the front sub-frame and inspect the front sub-frame for corrosion damage and, if necessary, the front sub-frame will be replaced with a new sub-frame that incorporates additional holes in the upper and lower panels. If the front sub-frame does not require replacement, the dealer will add drainage holes to the sub-frame and will treat the sub-frame with rust-proofing material to stop the corrosion process. This procedure will be performed free of charge. The recall is expected to begin during april 2009. Owners may contact the hyundai customer assistance center at 1-800-633-5151.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
Rt passenger side wheel clunks when turning, loud noise when moving took to dealer they found nothing wrong. I returned to dealer again a couple weeks later to confirm my a arm needs repairs, safety issues airbagâs light remaining lit told repairs not available for year and make iwas told to deal…
Steering and stability unstable. Mechanic tells me that the rear sub frame is rusty and cracked. The entire frame was replaced around 2010 because of a recall. When you hit a bump lose traction and becomes unstable. Want to know if the replacement frame has a warranty. Want to keep the car still…
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 hyundai sonata. While driving 5 mph, the front passenger side wheel detached from the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to an auto shop where the failure was diagnosed as a control arm failure and rusted subframe. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2000 Hyundai Sonatas have suspension problems?
No. NHTSA has 64 owner complaints about suspension for the 2000 Hyundai Sonata (23% of the 276 complaints for this model year). Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the 2000 Hyundai Sonata suspension?
Yes: 1 safety recall list suspension. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
At what mileage do suspension problems start?
The median reported mileage is 118,750 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
How much does it cost to fix suspension problems on the 2000 Hyundai Sonata?
Owners report a typical cost of $1,300 (half paid between $1,250 and $2,300), from 5 complaints that state a repair bill or quote, in 2026 dollars.
What do owners say about suspension problems on the 2000 Hyundai Sonata?
The most frequent phrase is “sub frame”, in 14 of 64 complaints, followed by “control arm” (13).
Other 2000 Hyundai Sonata problems
- Structure problems (109)
See all 2000 Hyundai Sonata problems or suspension problems across all Sonata years.