Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2001 Hyundai Sonata
NHTSA data on file today
The 2001 Hyundai Sonata has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns and 205 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
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Structure 69 complaints
- Air Bags 47 complaints
- Suspension 29 complaints
- Engine and Engine Cooling 23 complaints
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic 19 complaints
- Power Train 17 complaints
Of the 205 complaints on file, 27 report a crash; across all 205 complaints, owners report 21 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $5,000–$9,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The reliability of the 2001 Hyundai Sonata is below-average, based on complaint data and recalls. The vehicle received 205 NHTSA complaints and was subject to 3 recall campaigns, notably for suspension and airbag issues. Structural and airbag complaints were particularly high, indicating potential areas of concern. The frequency of complaints suggests potential reliability issues.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| structure | Unknown | $300–$800 | very common |
| air bags | Unknown | $400–$1,000 | common |
| suspension | Unknown | $300–$700 | occasional |
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 system check and fluid replacement
- Tire rotations and balancing
- Cooling system maintenance
- Transmission fluid change
- Spark plug replacement
- Fuel system cleaning
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Airbag warning light
- Excessive body rust
- Unusual suspension noises
- Brake pedal softness
- Engine overheating signs
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2001 Hyundai Sonata at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.