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1996 Hyundai Sonata — Problems, Recalls & Complaints

Aggregated from NHTSA safety recalls and owner complaints. Data updated daily from federal databases.

1
Open Recalls
24
Owner Complaints
0
Reported Injuries
1
Reported Deaths
63
Fair
Reliability Score (0–100)
Aug & Jul
Peak Complaint Months
42% of complaints in these months

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1996 Hyundai Sonata Safety Recalls (1)

97V02600026/02/1997
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR

THE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR CIRCUIT BREAKER ELECTRICAL CONTACTS WERE CONTAMINATED DURING ASSEMBLY.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REMOVE THE CONTAMINANTS FROM THE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR CIRCUIT BREAKER CONTACTS.

Most Common Problems Reported for 1996 Hyundai Sonata

AIR BAGS
3
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
3
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
2
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
2
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
2
VISIBILITY
1
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
1
POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VISIBILITY,EQUIPMENT
1

Based on 24 owner complaints filed with NHTSA

Safety Incident Summary

0
Crash-Involved Complaints
0
Reported Injuries
1
Reported Deaths

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