1987 Hyundai Sonata
Only 1 complaint on file — too few for a fair verdict.
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.
Only 1 complaint on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 1
- Recalls
- 0
- Investigations
- 1
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
None on file
Opened by NHTSA
Not enough data
Complaints per year
1987: 1 complaint
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1986 | 0 |
| 1987 | 1 |
| 1988 | 0 |
| 1989 | 11 |
| 1990 | 16 |
| 1991 | 29 |
| 1992 | 22 |
| 1993 | 26 |
| 1994 | 3 |
| 1995 | 68 |
| 1996 | 23 |
| 1997 | 49 |
| 1998 | 49 |
| 1999 | 124 |
| 2000 | 276 |
| 2001 | 205 |
| 2002 | 320 |
| 2003 | 199 |
| 2004 | 202 |
| 2005 | 165 |
| 2006 | 1,047 |
| 2007 | 696 |
| 2008 | 425 |
| 2009 | 460 |
| 2010 | 345 |
| 2011 | 3,380 |
| 2012 | 1,559 |
| 2013 | 1,915 |
| 2014 | 748 |
| 2015 | 1,154 |
| 2016 | 727 |
| 2017 | 767 |
| 2018 | 375 |
| 2019 | 162 |
| 2020 | 182 |
| 2021 | 134 |
| 2022 | 94 |
| 2023 | 88 |
| 2024 | 47 |
| 2025 | 17 |
| 2026 | 3 |
Known problem areas
Only 1 complaint on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Steering
2 of 1 total report mention: steering, most commonly citing rack and pinion and tie rod assembly.
Show complaint excerpts
Motor mount broke.
NHTSA ODI report, 1997-09-04
Also filed under Engine and engine cooling
Structure
1 of 1 total report mentions: structure, most commonly citing frame and members.
Engine and engine cooling
1 of 1 total report mentions: engine and engine cooling, most commonly citing engine.
Safety timeline
No recalls on file for this model year.
0 recalls · 1 investigation · oldest first
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1994-05-27Preliminary evaluationClosed 1994-10-31 Charging system failures
Buy-smart checklist
1987 Hyundai Sonata — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Steering: 2 reports on file for this year.
- Structure: 1 report on file for this year.
- Engine and engine cooling: 1 report on file for this year.
Other years of this model
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- Is the 1987 Hyundai Sonata 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 1987 Hyundai Sonata?
- The most-reported component is steering, accounting for 200% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 1987 Hyundai Sonata have?
- No recalls are on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.