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2005 Hyundai Sonata repairs by problem area
Engine (49%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (14%)
Brakes and Traction Control (2%)
Suspension and Steering (21%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (12%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (2%)
Other (0%)
Chart based on 43 repairs.
2005 Hyundai Sonata repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (15%)
$500 - $999 (15%)
$100 - $499 (38%)
< $100 (31%)
Chart based on 39 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2005 Hyundai Sonata
Engine not specified
| Hyundai Sonata in India Sep 2014 - Sep 2015 | |||
| Sep 201543400 mi$600 | Radiator Issue - replaced Radiator. Engine still heats occassionally. | ||
2005 Hyundai Sonata 4dr Sedan
170-horsepower 2.7L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Hyundai Sonata in Ohio, United States Dec 2011 - Feb 2017 | |||
| Jul 2014150200 miUS $220 | right outer tie rod end badly worn. replaced, and alignment. | ||
| Nov 2015162000 miUS $1000 | Hole in manifold/catalytic assembly. Replaced. | ||
| Feb 2017174000 miUS $1500 | Tie rod end failed while driving. Lost all steering and brakes. Luckily was the right side so the car came to a stop on the shoulder instead of crossing the centerline into oncoming traffic. Very very bad situation. Mechanic said he suspected possible severe but hidden damage to the transaxle and warned of likely very expensive future repair as a result. We opted to salvage the car instead of the $1500 for repairs. Not happy! | ||
| Hyundai Sonata in South Carolina, United States Mar 2014 - Oct 2014 | |||
| Oct 2014187000 miUS $40 | Car would not start after refueling at the gas station. I replaced the purge solenoid under the hood behind the motor of my V6 Sonata. | ||
| Hyundai Sonata in North Carolina, United States Aug 2014 - Oct 2017 | |||
| Sep 2014101000 miUS $45 | Replaced headlight bulb - passenger side low beam, and wipers | ||
| Sep 2016180000 miUS $250 | AC blower motor and resistor replaced | ||
| Hyundai Sonata in Colorado, United States Feb 2014 - May 2021 | |||
| Apr 201470000 mi | needs to be replaced | ||
| Jul 201471000 miUS $150 | wheel bearing noisy | ||
| Mar 201573000 mi | Bent front control arm, no alignment done | ||
| Sep 201575000 miUS $1200 | Compressor went out | ||
| Hyundai Sonata in California, United States Jan 2015 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Aug 2015118100 miUS $905 | Car would Vibrate when the A/C was on at stop lights in drive and when in reverse. Spark Plugs Wires and Oxygen Sensor were replaced. The 'check engine' light later came on as well and then went off after a week. | ||
| Hyundai Sonata in Tennessee, United States Jun 2016 - Aug 2016 | |||
| Jul 2016128000 miUS $298 | Shift range sensor failed. | ||
| Aug 2016128000 mi | trans would intermittantly "skip" or hesitate regardless of speed or terrain. a friend said that his wife's car did the same thing before the trans failed completely. we got rid of the car. | ||
2005 Hyundai Sonata 4dr Sedan
138-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Hyundai Sonata in Arkansas, United States Jul 2015 - Dec 2016 | |||
| Sep 2015101000 miUS $425 | along w/ 100K maintenance, replaced CV axles, struts, crankshaft sensor (maintenance included timing belt, accessory belts, brake job and stereo upgrades) | ||
| Hyundai Sonata in Virginia, United States May 2013 - Jul 2014 | |||
| Sep 2013173000 miUS $350 | Had crank position sensor and timing belt replaced | ||
| May 2014179900 miUS $1300 | Crankshaft sensor had to be replaced for the second time in less than 6 months. Valves were replaced because oil pump sprocket was left loose causing bent valves. | ||
| Hyundai Sonata in Indiana, United States Mar 2012 - Feb 2018 | |||
| May 201280700 mi | Timing belt/chain module Dealer repaired same issue. | ||
| Jun 201282000 miUS $150 | # 1 spark plug wire failure to # 4 coil. | ||
| Mar 2016110000 miUS $317 | Engine overheat due to radiator leak,replaced radiator and fluid . | ||
| Aug 2016117000 miUS $600 | Hard to accelerate... SCOPE TEST, COMPUTER SCAN,FUEL PRESSURE TEST. Changed spark plugs, spark plug wires,ignition coil. Stored catalytic converter code as a result of misfires. No converter work. | ||
| Feb 2017125000 miUS $214 | Replace trans cooler line. | ||
| Jul 2017129000 miUS $400 | Codes not cleared from previous shop may have caused another sensor to go bad. | ||
| Hyundai Sonata in Ontario, Canada Jul 2010 - Dec 2013 | |||
| Jul 201057040 mi | Transmission replaced under warranty. | ||
| Hyundai Sonata in Kazakhstan Nov 2010 - Nov 2016 | |||
| Jun 201165100 mi$150 | Engine was knocking under load after cold start. Replaced main and rod bearings. Were really worn. Mechanic indicated oil starvation. Will soon check oil pressure. Probably engine abused by previous owner - run low on oil or used bad filter | ||
| Dec 201276260 mi | Ball joint (right) replaced due to wear | ||
| Jul 201485560 mi$75 | Rear right shock absorber replaced due to leak. | ||
| Hyundai Sonata in Texas, United States Mar 2012 - Mar 2013 | |||
| Nov 201292700 miUS $200 | Oil Leak at valves. Transmission fluid needed change. Spark Plugs and Drive belt change. valve cover replacement After this repair, car started having a thermostat problem. Engine was going hot and car was stalling on the road and hesitating to move. | ||
| Hyundai Sonata in Rhode Island, United States Nov 2012 - Jun 2013 | |||
| Jun 201380000 miUS $125 | Radiator seal leaking. Engine overheated. Replaced seal and replaced anti-freeze | ||
| Hyundai Sonata in Ohio, United States Nov 2007 - May 2020 | |||
| Jul 200730000 mi | Dome light quit working; dealer tightened electrical contacts free under warranty and it has been working fine since. | ||
| Jun 201162000 miUS $770 | Increasing frequency of rough idle/misfire problem, finally threw code, replace EGR, replaced spark plug wires and coil packs as preventative measure. | ||
| Jul 201585000 miUS $711 | A/C stopped blowing cold. Shop said compressor had failed, replaced it and recharged system. | ||
| Feb 201893000 miUS $1000 | Left front brake making grinding noise upon application. Mechanic said caliper was stuck and needed rebuild. Asked if it could be due to car sitting for 3 months and they said yes. Also replaced pads. Mechanic noted front struts were leaking and needed replaced. | ||
2005 Hyundai Sonata 4-door
4-cylinder automatic 2WD
| Hyundai Sonata in Tennessee, United States Nov 2010 - Sep 2018 | |||
| Oct 201196200 miUS $100 | A crank shaft sensor was out, causing mistiming on engine. Car would stall and die. This might have been caused by an old timing belt problem (which was also replaced, but not listed above - routine maintenance). Sensor replaced. All good. | ||
| Jul 2013113500 miUS $10 | Chrome-looking trip strip came unglued on the driver's side of the car immediately behind the rear door. | ||
| May 2014123400 miUS $300 | One of the engine mounts had deteriorated and needed to be replaced. | ||
| May 2018154000 miUS $1750 | RPM sensor had broken off. There was other damage as well and required the entire timing system to be replaced including the main timing belt. Front axles replaced. | ||
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