Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2007 Hyundai Sonata
NHTSA data on file today
The 2007 Hyundai Sonata has 7 NHTSA recall campaigns and 696 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #13V354000 Crossmember Corrosion may cause Loose Control Arm NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #13V113000 Stop Lamp Switch may Function Intermittently NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #09V280000 STOP LAMP SWITCH NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #09V122000 STOP LAMP SWITCH ASSEMBLY NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #09E012000 FMVSS 108/AFTERMARKET COMBINATION LAMPS NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #08V161000 AIR BAG SUPPRESSION & ACTIVATION/FMVSS 208 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #08E021000 FMVSS 108/REPLACEMENT HEADLAMP ASSEMBLIES NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Air Bags 257 complaints
- Visibility 107 complaints
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic 62 complaints
- Seat Belts 60 complaints
- Electrical System 51 complaints
- Electronic Stability Control (ESC) 49 complaints
Of the 696 complaints on file, 30 report a crash and 6 a fire; across all 696 complaints, owners report 20 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $4,000–$8,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2007 Hyundai Sonata has a moderate number of owner complaints and seven recall campaigns, pointing to a generally average reliability. Notable issues involve air bags, visibility, and brakes, but the complaint data is not overwhelming in frequency. In summary, while some issues exist, they are not excessively common.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| air bags | Unknown | $500–$1,200 | common |
| brake system | Unknown | $300–$900 | occasional |
| visibility system | Unknown | $150–$500 | 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 pad replacement
- Transmission fluid change
- Coolant flush
- Spark plug replacement
- Tire rotations
- Air filter replacement
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Airbag warning light
- Unusual brake noise
- Brake light failure
- Windshield wiper malfunction
- Check Engine light
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2007 Hyundai Sonata at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.