MYRModel Year Report

1999 Hyundai Sonata GLS

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1999 Hyundai Sonata GLS
RENDERED 2026-09-17T02:54:33.190Z

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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

Percentages can add to more than 100% -- a complaint can name more than one system.

STRUCTURE 78%

78% of complaints: structure — 36 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing frame and members and body.

INJURY
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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

Also filed under SUSPENSION

SUSPENSION 26%

26% of complaints: suspension — 12 distinct reports on file, most 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, 20150721

AIR BAGS 15%

15% of complaints: air bags — 7 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing side/window and frontal.

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

Also filed under ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 11%

11% of complaints: engine and engine cooling — 5 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing engine and gas recirculation valve (egr valve).

DEATH
POWER TRAIN 7%

7% of complaints: power train — 3 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing driveline.

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 (36 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for suspension issues (12 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for air bags issues (7 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, 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 2026-09-16 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.