1999 Hyundai Sonata GLS
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This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
- Complaints
- 46
- Recalls
- 0
- Investigations
- 2
- Top problem
- Structure
None on file
Opened by NHTSA
78% of complaints
Complaints per year
1999: 46 complaints
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| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1999 | 46 |
Known problem areas
Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.
Structure
78% · 36 reportsMost commonly citing frame and members and body.
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I own a 1999 Hyundai sonata and was informed by my mechanic that the front sub frame on the passenger side is rusting through, presenting a severe safety risk to the driver and passengers.
NHTSA ODI report, 2013-04-03
Also filed under Suspension
Suspension
26% · 12 reportsMost commonly citing front.
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Tl* the contact owns a 1999 Hyundai Sonata GLS. While making a left turn at a traffic light, the front passenger side suspension separated from the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic.
NHTSA ODI report, 2015-07-21
Air bags
15% · 7 reportsMost commonly citing side/window and frontal.
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Many previous problems with the airbag in my 1999 Hyundai, Sonata. My airbag did not deploy in a traffic accident. The car was total June 1, 2003.
NHTSA ODI report, 2003-06-19
Purchased car August 16TH 2001 shortly after purchase about 3 months later the check engine light came on so I took it back to the place of which I purchased it wyatt johnson Hyundai dealership in clarksville tn .
NHTSA ODI report, 2003-05-03
Also filed under Engine and engine cooling
Engine and engine cooling
11% · 5 reportsMost commonly citing engine and gas recirculation valve (egr valve).
Power train
7% · 3 reportsMost commonly citing driveline.
Safety timeline
No recalls on file for this model year.
0 recalls · 2 investigations · oldest first
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2003-03-26Defect petitionClosed 2003-08-01 Improper frontal air bag performance
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2008-08-21Engineering analysisClosed 2009-04-20 Front sub-frame corrosion
Buy-smart checklist
1999 Hyundai Sonata GLS — pre-purchase inspection
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- Structure: 36 reports on file for this year.
- Suspension: 12 reports on file for this year.
- Air bags: 7 reports on file for this year.
FAQ
- Is the 1999 Hyundai Sonata GLS reliable?
- There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
- What are the most common problems with the 1999 Hyundai Sonata GLS?
- The most-reported component is structure, accounting for 78% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 1999 Hyundai Sonata GLS have?
- No recalls are on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-02 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.