MYRModel Year Report

1992 Hyundai Sonata

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1992 Hyundai Sonata
RENDERED 2026-09-17T01:54:45.780Z

Only 22 complaints 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 22 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Hyundai Sonata Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1992 highlighted. 1987: 1 complaints 1987 1988: 0 complaints 1989: 11 complaints 1990: 16 complaints 1991: 29 complaints 1992: 22 complaints 1992 1993: 26 complaints 1994: 3 complaints 1995: 68 complaints 1996: 23 complaints 1997: 49 complaints 1997 1998: 49 complaints 1999: 124 complaints 2000: 276 complaints 2001: 205 complaints 2002: 319 complaints 2002 2003: 199 complaints 2004: 202 complaints 2005: 165 complaints 2006: 1047 complaints 2007: 696 complaints 2007 2008: 425 complaints 2009: 460 complaints 2010: 345 complaints 2011: 3376 complaints 2012: 1556 complaints 2012 2013: 1908 complaints 2014: 744 complaints 2015: 1144 complaints 2016: 722 complaints 2017: 762 complaints 2017 2018: 372 complaints 2019: 161 complaints 2020: 177 complaints 2021: 129 complaints 2022: 91 complaints 2022 2023: 85 complaints 2024: 46 complaints 2025: 16 complaints 2026: 2 complaints 2026
1992: 22 complaints
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YearComplaints
19860
19871
19880
198911
199016
199129
199222
199326
19943
199568
199623
199749
199849
1999124
2000276
2001205
2002319
2003199
2004202
2005165
20061047
2007696
2008425
2009460
2010345
20113376
20121556
20131908
2014744
20151144
2016722
2017762
2018372
2019161
2020177
2021129
202291
202385
202446
202516
20262

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 22 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

POWER TRAIN

5 of 22 total reports mention: power train, most commonly citing automatic transmission and gear position indication (prndl).

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TRANSMISSION FAILURE. REPAIR PLACE SAYS IT WAS A PREMATURE MECHANICAL FAILURE. POSSIBLE DEFECTIVE PARTS.*AK

NHTSA ODI report, 20030705

SERVICE BRAKES

5 of 22 total reports mention: service brakes, most commonly citing hydraulic.

CRASH
SUSPENSION

4 of 22 total reports mention: suspension, most commonly citing lower arm and control arm.

SEAT BELTS

4 of 22 total reports mention: seat belts, most commonly citing anchorage.

INJURY
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AUTOMATIC SEAT BELT BROKE LOOSE FROM TRACK DURING COLLISION, RESULTING IN INJURY/AFTER RECALL REPAIRS.

NHTSA ODI report, 19970325

UPON IMPACT SEATBELT SEPARATED FROM TRACK/ANCHOR, CAUSING INJURY.

NHTSA ODI report, 19970128

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

4 of 22 total reports mention: engine and engine cooling, most commonly citing gasoline and engine.

SAFETY TIMELINE

I 19930708 — PE (closed 19931130)

PASS.RESTRAINT SYSTEM FAIL

R 19940214 — seat belts

THE MOTORIZED SHOULDER BELT CAN TRAVEL SLOWLY OR CHATTER IN THE TRACK AND MAY EVENTUALLY STOP TRACKING AND BECOME INOPERATIVE.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL LUBRICATE THE TRACK ASSEMBLY AND, IF ANY SYSTEMS ARE FOUND INOPERATIVE, THE SYSTEM WILL BE REPAIRED OR REPLACED, AS REQUIRED.

Campaign 93V196000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1992 Hyundai Sonata — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for power train issues (5 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for service brakes issues (5 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for suspension issues (4 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 93V196000 (seat belts) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

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FAQ

Is the 1992 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 1992 Hyundai Sonata?

The most-reported component is power train, accounting for 23% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1992 Hyundai Sonata have?

1 recall on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-09-16 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.