1995 Hyundai Sonata
This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year.
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.
- Complaints
- 68
- Recalls
- 2
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- Air bags
Campaigns on file for 1995
None on file
22% of complaints
Complaints per year
1995: 68 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
Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.
Air bags
22% · 15 reportsMost commonly citing frontal.
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During a frontal collision air bag did deploy and drivers seat belt did not retract.
NHTSA ODI report, 1996-03-08
Power train
22% · 15 reportsMost commonly citing automatic transmission and floor shift assembly.
Service brakes
16% · 11 reportsMost commonly citing hydraulic.
Vehicle speed control
13% · 9 reportsMost commonly citing springs and linkages.
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Speed control issue: the vehicle idle is rough & irregular, stalls without warning, $$$..expensive repairs-same problems. The stallings accounts for several near rear-end collisions. Finally,on nov.8,2004.
NHTSA ODI report, 2004-11-09
Engine and engine cooling
13% · 9 reportsMost commonly citing gasoline and engine.
Safety timeline
2 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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1994-10-10Equipment94V166000 The tire inflation pressure label affixed to the left rear door states that the vehicle capacity is "1,100 pounds". This information is incorrect. The correct vehicle capacity weight is 860 pounds.…
Remedy: Hyundai will provide owners with a new label showing the correct vehicle capacity weight with instructions for application.
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1995-08-30Suspension95V163000 One or both of the rear suspension lower spring seats are not securely attached to the shock absorber and can slide lower onto the shock absorber than intended. The rear spring would no longer…
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the vehicle to determine whether the rear shock absorbers are from the suspect production. If the shock absorbers are from the suspect production, the shock absorber/spring seat…
Buy-smart checklist
1995 Hyundai Sonata — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Air bags: 15 reports on file for this year.
- Power train: 15 reports on file for this year.
- Service brakes: 11 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 94V166000 · Equipment
- Recall 95V163000 · Suspension
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- Is the 1995 Hyundai Sonata reliable?
- Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 1995 Hyundai Sonata is rated "better than typical".
- What are the most common problems with the 1995 Hyundai Sonata?
- The most-reported component is air bags, accounting for 22% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 1995 Hyundai Sonata have?
- 2 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.