MYRModel Year Report

2000 Hyundai Sonata

● Typical for this model
2000 Hyundai Sonata
BUILT 2026-10-10

This year's complaint volume is within 30% of 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.

How is this computed?

Complaints
276
Recalls
4

Campaigns on file for 2000

Investigations
2

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Structure

41% of complaints

Complaints per year

1987: 1 complaint 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 1998: 49 complaints 1999: 124 complaints 2000: 276 complaints 2000 276 2001: 205 complaints 2002: 319 complaints 2003: 199 complaints 2004: 202 complaints 2005: 165 complaints 2006: 1,047 complaints 2007: 696 complaints 2007 2008: 425 complaints 2009: 460 complaints 2010: 345 complaints 2011: 3,377 complaints 2012: 1,557 complaints 2012 2013: 1,912 complaints 2014: 746 complaints 2015: 1,148 complaints 2016: 726 complaints 2017: 764 complaints 2017 2018: 374 complaints 2019: 162 complaints 2020: 178 complaints 2021: 133 complaints 2022: 93 complaints 2022 2023: 87 complaints 2024: 46 complaints 2025: 17 complaints 2026: 3 complaints
1987: 1 complaint 1987 1988: 0 complaints 1989: 11 complaints 1990: 16 complaints 1990 1991: 29 complaints 1992: 22 complaints 1993: 26 complaints 1993 1994: 3 complaints 1995: 68 complaints 1996: 23 complaints 1996 1997: 49 complaints 1998: 49 complaints 1999: 124 complaints 2000: 276 complaints 2000 276 2001: 205 complaints 2002: 319 complaints 2003: 199 complaints 2004: 202 complaints 2005: 165 complaints 2005 2006: 1,047 complaints 2007: 696 complaints 2008: 425 complaints 2008 2009: 460 complaints 2010: 345 complaints 2011: 3,377 complaints 2011 2012: 1,557 complaints 2013: 1,912 complaints 2014: 746 complaints 2014 2015: 1,148 complaints 2016: 726 complaints 2017: 764 complaints 2017 2018: 374 complaints 2019: 162 complaints 2020: 178 complaints 2020 2021: 133 complaints 2022: 93 complaints 2023: 87 complaints 2023 2024: 46 complaints 2025: 17 complaints 2026: 3 complaints 2026
1987: 1 complaint 1987 1988: 0 complaints 1989: 11 complaints 1989 1990: 16 complaints 1991: 29 complaints 1991 1992: 22 complaints 1993: 26 complaints 1993 1994: 3 complaints 1995: 68 complaints 1995 1996: 23 complaints 1997: 49 complaints 1997 1998: 49 complaints 1999: 124 complaints 2000: 276 complaints 2000 276 2001: 205 complaints 2002: 319 complaints 2003: 199 complaints 2003 2004: 202 complaints 2005: 165 complaints 2005 2006: 1,047 complaints 2007: 696 complaints 2007 2008: 425 complaints 2009: 460 complaints 2009 2010: 345 complaints 2011: 3,377 complaints 2011 2012: 1,557 complaints 2013: 1,912 complaints 2013 2014: 746 complaints 2015: 1,148 complaints 2015 2016: 726 complaints 2017: 764 complaints 2017 2018: 374 complaints 2019: 162 complaints 2019 2020: 178 complaints 2021: 133 complaints 2021 2022: 93 complaints 2023: 87 complaints 2023 2024: 46 complaints 2025: 17 complaints 2025 2026: 3 complaints

2000: 276 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
19860
19871
19880
198911
199016
199129
199222
199326
19943
199568
199623
199749
199849
1999124
2000276
2001205
2002319
2003199
2004202
2005165
20061,047
2007696
2008425
2009460
2010345
20113,377
20121,557
20131,912
2014746
20151,148
2016726
2017764
2018374
2019162
2020178
2021133
202293
202387
202446
202517
20263

Known problem areas

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

Structure

41% · 113 reports

Most commonly citing frame and members and underbody shields.

Show complaint excerpts

Steering and stability unstable. Mechanic tells me that the rear sub frame is rusty and cracked. The entire frame was replaced around 2010 because of a recall. When you hit a bump lose traction and becomes unstable.

NHTSA ODI report, 2019-03-08

Also filed under Suspension

Suspension

24% · 65 reports

Most commonly citing front and rear.

CRASH

Air bags

16% · 44 reports

Most commonly citing frontal and side/window.

CRASHINJURY
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I was heading eastbound going about 40 MPH. An SUV was heading westbound and about to make a left turn. The SUV struck my vehicle and totaled the entire front of the vehicle. My airbags did not deploy. I am supposed to have side and front airbags.

NHTSA ODI report, 2012-06-02

I purchased a new 2000 Hyundai Sonata gls from schaumburg Hyundai (Il) in November 2000, and had existing damage or traffic crashes with the vehicle until on 10/07/2002, when I was forced off the roadway by a truck and struck the side of a rocky...

NHTSA ODI report, 2003-05-05

While driving 35 MPH braking system malfunctioned, causing no braking ability, and resulting in a crash. Also, airbag deployed, causing the driver to hit the head restraint which flew into the rear seat. Please provide further information.

NHTSA ODI report, 2000-03-14

Also filed under Service brakes, hydraulic

Electrical system

14% · 38 reports

Most commonly citing wiring and ignition.

FIRE
Show complaint excerpts

For two days while driving smelled strong chemical fumes, after little while vehicle caught on fire. Dealer notified.

NHTSA ODI report, 2003-06-30

The vehicle caught fire while consumer was driving, the flames originated from the dashboard area, possible electrical problems. Ts

NHTSA ODI report, 2002-11-08

Gas light don't work, the odometer don't work, when it rains the car lights dime and the car almost dies...

NHTSA ODI report, 2012-06-25

Also filed under Vehicle speed control

Engine and engine cooling

12% · 33 reports

Most commonly citing gasoline and engine.

FIRE

Safety timeline

4 recalls · 2 investigations · oldest first

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  1. R
    2000-11-18Electrical system00V259001 Vehicle description: some Sonata vehicles equipped with 2.5 liter v-6 engines and all elantra model vehicles may have experienced intermittent low-speed engine stalling, which could occur if the…

    Remedy: Dealers will re-route the maf sensor connector wiring harness.

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  2. R
    2002-05-27Air bags01V347000 Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The supplemental restraint system (SRS) air bag warning light could illuminate due to motion of the side impact air bag wiring harness and side impact air…

    Remedy: Dealers will more securely fasten the front seat side impact air bag wiring harness and connectors to the vehicle's front seat cushion frames. Owner notification will occur in six mailings on may…

    Check if this car was fixed →

  3. R
    2002-05-28Air bags02V105000 On certain passenger vehicles, an intermittent condition that leads to the supplemental restraint system (SRS) air bag warning light illumination could result from motion of the side impact air bag…

    Remedy: Dealers will more securely fasten the side impact air bag wiring harnesses and connectors to the vehicle's front seat cushion frames. Owner notification began May 28, 2002. Owners who take their…

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  4. I
    2008-04-22Preliminary evaluationClosed 2008-08-21 Front sub-frame corrosion
  5. I
    2008-08-21Engineering analysisClosed 2009-04-20 Front sub-frame corrosion
  6. R
    2009-07-17Suspension09V124000 Hyundai is recalling 188,282 my 2001-2004 Sonata and my 2001-2004 XG300 and XG350 vehicles originally sold in or currently registered in the states of Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa…

    Remedy: Dealers will measure the thickness of the front sub-frame and inspect the front sub-frame for corrosion damage and, if necessary, the front sub-frame will be replaced with a new sub-frame that…

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Buy-smart checklist

2000 Hyundai Sonata — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Structure: 113 reports on file for this year.
  • Suspension: 65 reports on file for this year.
  • Air bags: 44 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 00V259001 · Electrical system
  • Recall 01V347000 · Air bags
  • Recall 02V105000 · Air bags
  • Recall 09V124000 · Suspension
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

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FAQ

Is the 2000 Hyundai Sonata reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2000 Hyundai Sonata is rated "typical".
What are the most common problems with the 2000 Hyundai Sonata?
The most-reported component is structure, accounting for 41% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2000 Hyundai Sonata have?
4 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-10-09 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.