2004 Hyundai Sonata Hyundai Sonata 2004

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2004 Hyundai Sonata repairs by problem area

Engine (42%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (8%)

Brakes and Traction Control (7%)

Suspension and Steering (14%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (25%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (1%)

Other (1%)

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2004 Hyundai Sonata electrical repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (5%)

$500 - $999 (16%)

$100 - $499 (26%)

< $100 (53%)

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Chart based on 19 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2004 Hyundai Sonata

Engine not specified

90000 mi

US $500
Open close vent burn out. 

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2004 Hyundai Sonata 4dr Sedan

170-horsepower 2.7L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD

90000 mi

US $16
Replace door lock relay- self. Cost is for part. 
76000 mi

US $900
replaced air conditioner compressor. AC had not worked in a few years. 
85000 mi

US $200
Air condition system recharge. it had drained completely and was not cooling . Had the system checked thoroughly for any leaks none found. the air condition fluid was refilled properly. 
55000 mi

US $80
speedo & c.control worked intermittently.replaced vehicle speed sensor 
63000 mi Door locks not working electricly(to unlock,locking worked O.K.)The lights flash and I could hear the lock relay click,but no action.Solution;the door lock relays are located behind the fuse block by drivers seat.R&R the relay,clean contact. 
170000 mi

US $220
coolant replaced and AC charged found leak in compressor. estimate $1,400 debating whether it is worth to get it done with the high mileage. 
178000 mi

US $1000
Total AC assembly with timing belt kit and water pump replaced 
181000 mi

US $54
AC started blowing warm air. Mechanic diagnosed it as a compressor leak. ~$850 estimated replacement charge. I declined to have it repaired as the car isn't worth that much. 
150000 mi tape deck won't accept a tape cartridge 
169000 mi Single stoke windshield wiper button doesnot work anymore. Alos the car self loks the doors . Like it's haunted. 
193000 mi

US $550
compressor bad 
186000 mi

US $350
Alternator failed 

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2004 Hyundai Sonata 4dr Sedan

138-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD

69500 mi Driver's side headlight failed- again. 
61700 mi

US $256
Auto car button in driver door panel shorted out and locks would only lock, not open with the FOB or button inside the car. 
70000 mi

US $20
Drivers side headlight burnt out and owners manual states to remove the headlight assembly to replace bulb. The repair was quite easy with the right tools, but took almost an hour. 
19220 mi Windshield Wipers stalling after a few seconds of use 
68700 mi blower motor resistor went out. after some research I repaired it myself relatively easily 

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2004 Hyundai Sonata Electrical Problems

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