Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2000 Hyundai Sonata
NHTSA data on file today
The 2000 Hyundai Sonata has 4 NHTSA recall campaigns and 276 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #09V124000 FRONT SUB-FRAME CORROSION NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #02V105000 HYUNDAI/AIR BAG WIRING NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #01V347000 HYUNDAI/SRS AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #00V259001 HYUNDAI/ENGINE STALLING NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Structure 109 complaints
- Suspension 64 complaints
- Air Bags 42 complaints
- Electrical System 36 complaints
- Engine and Engine Cooling 31 complaints
- Power Train 19 complaints
Of the 276 complaints on file, 20 report a crash and 9 a fire; across all 276 complaints, owners report 15 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $4,500–$12,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2000 Hyundai Sonata exhibits a below-average reliability profile. The high number of complaints about the structure and suspension indicates recurring issues, and the model has been subject to four recalls, mainly related to airbag and suspension systems.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Structure | 100,000–150,000 miles | $500–$2,000 | very common |
| Suspension | 80,000–120,000 miles | $400–$1,500 | common |
| Airbags | Unknown | $600–$2,000 | common |
| Electrical system | 100,000–140,000 miles | $300–$1,000 | common |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter changes
- Brake inspections and service
- Coolant system check
- Transmission fluid replacement
- Tire rotations and balancing
- Spark plug replacement
- Timing belt inspection
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Illuminated airbag warning light
- Unusual suspension noises
- Frequent stalling
- Prolonged cranking while starting
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2000 Hyundai Sonata at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.