1992 Hyundai Sonata
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.
- Complaints
- 22
- Recalls
- 1
- Investigations
- 1
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
Campaigns on file for 1992
Opened by NHTSA
Not enough data
Complaints per year
1992: 22 complaints
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 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).
Show complaint excerpts
Transmission failure. Repair place says it was a premature mechanical failure. Possible defective parts.
NHTSA ODI report, 2003-07-05
Service brakes
5 of 22 total reports mention: service brakes, most commonly citing hydraulic.
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.
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Automatic seat belt broke loose from track during collision, resulting in injury/after recall repairs.
NHTSA ODI report, 1997-03-25
Upon impact seatbelt separated from track/anchor, causing injury.
NHTSA ODI report, 1997-01-28
Engine and engine cooling
4 of 22 total reports mention: engine and engine cooling, most commonly citing gasoline and engine.
Safety timeline
1 recall · 1 investigation · oldest first
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1993-07-08Preliminary evaluationClosed 1993-11-30 Pass.restraint system fail
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1994-02-14Seat belts93V196000 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.
Buy-smart checklist
1992 Hyundai Sonata — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Power train: 5 reports on file for this year.
- Service brakes: 5 reports on file for this year.
- Suspension: 4 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 93V196000 · Seat belts
Other years of this model
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- 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 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.