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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