1992 Hyundai SONATA: complaints, problems and recalls
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
15 owner complaints analyzed
1 distinct recall campaigns
94,600 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 1992 model year. Data snapshot: . 1 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Power Train:Automatic Transmission is the most frequently named component, appearing in 4 of 15 complaints (26.7%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Transmission and shifting | 5 | 33.3% |
| Braking behavior | 2 | 13.3% |
| Steering behavior | 2 | 13.3% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Power Train:Automatic Transmission | 4 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 2 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline | 2 |
| Suspension:Front:Control Arm:Lower Arm | 2 |
| Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery | 1 |
| Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner | 1 |
| Equipment:Electrical:Radio/Tape Deck/Cd Etc. | 1 |
| Exterior Lighting:Headlights:Switch | 1 |
Power Train:Automatic Transmission: 4; Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine: 2; Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline: 2; Suspension:Front:Control Arm:Lower Arm: 2; Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery: 1; Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner: 1; Equipment:Electrical:Radio/Tape Deck/Cd Etc.: 1; Exterior Lighting:Headlights:Switch: 1
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 0 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 0 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 0 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 1 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 0 |
| 150,000 and above | 0 |
Under 25,000: 0; 25,000 to 49,999: 0; 50,000 to 74,999: 0; 75,000 to 99,999: 1; 100,000 to 149,999: 0; 150,000 and above: 0
75,000 to 99,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (1). 14 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 1995 | 12 |
| 1996 | 1 |
| 2000 | 1 |
| 2003 | 1 |
1995: 12; 1996: 1; 2000: 1; 2003: 1
Pattern summary
Power Train:Automatic Transmission leads the component reports. Transmission and shifting appears in 5 complaint narratives. Braking behavior appears in 2 complaint narratives. Steering behavior appears in 2 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Examples from the source records
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10025438 · 2003-07-05 (July 5, 2003)
TRANSMISSION FAILURE. REPAIR PLACE SAYS IT WAS A PREMATURE MECHANICAL FAILURE. POSSIBLE DEFECTIVE PARTS.*AK
Owner-reported narrative. 94,600 miles reported. Look up ODI 10025438 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 480802 · 1995-01-24 (January 24, 1995)
TIMING BELT FAILED TWICE, ONCE DUE TO EXPLOSION OF BALANCE SHAFT BELT. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 480802 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 484355 · 1995-07-24 (July 24, 1995)
TRANSMISSION DOWNSHIFTS VIOLENTLY, THEN SHIFTS BACK INTO HIGHER GEAR WITH A VIOLENT JERK, CAUSING TEMPORARY LOSS OF CONTROL. *DSH
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 484355 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 484704 · 1995-08-13 (August 13, 1995)
TRANSMISSION PULSE GENERATOR FAILED, CAUSING CAR TO DOWNSHIFT HARD WHILE DRIVING, JERK HARD WHEN ACCELERATING. *SD
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 484704 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 487789 · 1995-11-01 (November 1, 1995)
POWER STEERING PUMP REPLACED. *SD
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 487789 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 488328 · 1995-09-22 (September 22, 1995)
HOOD WON'T OPEN.
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 488328 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 489595 · 1995-05-01 (May 1, 1995)
TRANSMISSION FAILED. *SKD
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 489595 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 864538 · 2000-06-29 (June 29, 2000)
WHEN PRESSING ON THE GAS PEDAL AUTOMATIC SEAT BELT WOULD ENGAGE. HOWEVER, WHEN PRESSING THE BRAKE PEDAL AUTOMATIC SEAT BELT WOULD DISENGAGE. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 864538 at NHTSA ↗
Recall history
1 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.
93V196000 · Seat Belts
Reported: 1993-11-29 (November 29, 1993)
THE MOTORIZED SHOULDER BELT CAN TRAVEL SLOWLY OR CHATTER IN THE TRACK AND MAY EVENTUALLY STOP TRACKING AND BECOME INOPERATIVE.
Consequence: SLOWING, CHATTERING, OR FAILURE OF THE MOTORIZED SHOULDERBELT MAY DISCOURAGE USE OF THE RESTRAINT SYSTEM, INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURYIN THE EVENT OF A SUDDEN STOP OR ACCIDENT.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL LUBRICATE THE TRACK ASSEMBLY AND, IF ANY SYSTEMS ARE FOUND INOPERATIVE, THE SYSTEM WILL BE REPAIRED OR REPLACED, AS REQUIRED.
NHTSA campaign record ↗