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 suspension repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (50%)

$100 - $499 (30%)

< $100 (20%)

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Chart based on 10 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
Wheel bearing wear out.  

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2004 Hyundai Sonata 4dr Sedan

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

144200 mi

US $700
rear shock leaking, had to change the struts and do a four wheel alignment. 
500 mi replaced steering rack due to a leaking seal under warranty 
164700 mi

US $400
All four struts and right front ball joint 
57040 mi Replace rear sway bar bushings due to loud squeeking noise. 
78000 mi

US $500
gearwheel right control arm bolt rusted loose. replaced control arm 

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2004 Hyundai Sonata 4dr Sedan

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

123000 mi

US $120
Power steering line ruptured, causing loss of steering (but thankfully still driveable). Turned out line rusted out. 
126000 mi

US $500
While getting 2 new tires put on (firestones which wore out very quickly) it was discovered that a wheel bearing was gone. There had been some shimmy and noise but I thought this was due to the tires being bad. 
117700 mi

US $565
Power steering hose was leaking. Replaced power steering pressure hose 
123000 mi

US $490
Power steering pump squealed every time I started. And would cause steering failure every so often when attempting to steer while squealing. 

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2004 Hyundai Sonata Suspension Problems

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