MYRModel Year Report

1999 Hyundai Sonata GLS

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1999 Hyundai Sonata GLS
RENDERED 2026-08-02T12:31:54.123Z

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COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Hyundai Sonata GLS Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1999 highlighted. 1999: 46 complaints 1999
1999: 46 complaints
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YearComplaints
199946

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

STRUCTURE 61%

61% of complaints: structure — 28 distinct reports on file.

INJURY
SUSPENSION 13%

13% of complaints: suspension — 6 distinct reports on file.

SUSPENSION 13%

13% of complaints: suspension — 6 distinct reports on file.

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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, 20150721

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, 20130403

STRUCTURE 11%

11% of complaints: structure — 5 distinct reports on file.

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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, 20130403

AIR BAGS 9%

9% of complaints: air bags — 4 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY DEATH
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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. *NLM

NHTSA ODI report, 20030619

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, 20030503

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

I 20030326 — DP (closed 20030801)

IMPROPER FRONTAL AIR BAG PERFORMANCE

I 20080821 — EA (closed 20090420)

FRONT SUB-FRAME CORROSION

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1999 Hyundai Sonata GLS — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for structure issues (28 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for suspension issues (6 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for suspension issues (6 reports on file for this year).
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

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:frame and members, accounting for 61% 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 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.