2007 Hyundai Sonata Hyundai Sonata 2007

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2007 Hyundai Sonata repairs by problem area

Engine (25%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (3%)

Brakes and Traction Control (10%)

Suspension and Steering (7%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (36%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (15%)

Other (6%)

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2007 Hyundai Sonata brake repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (9%)

$500 - $999 (22%)

$100 - $499 (26%)

< $100 (43%)

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Chart based on 23 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2007 Hyundai Sonata 4dr Sedan

234-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD

61000 mi

US $150
Brake calipers needed to serviced, this has been a recurring problem on this vehicle. emergency brake had very minor sticking problem, mechanic/technician demonstrated I told him OK to repair. 
61000 mi Right parking mechanism stuck caused parking brake to drag. This ahs been an on going problem with vehicle 
63000 mi

US $524
Parking brake inside the vehicle was bound up, technician removed and disassembled it, cleaned and lubricated 
64000 mi Bolt came loose on brakes, causing brakes to seize 
75000 mi

US $5
ABS light would come on sometimes 
66300 mi

US $500
Rear brake lines rusted through and needed replaced. 
18600 mi The sensor for the ABS, Brakes & Check engine has to be replaced. 
19840 mi ABS sensor installed. It was completely annoying to have to wait 3 mths. for the work to be done, because they had to order the parts from Korea. I don't really believe it should have taken that long. They can ship a car faster than that. 
35340 mi ESC/ABS light on. Have had my vehicle in for this problem several times. Usually something different, but in this last case, they still haven't resolved the problem. Taking it in AGAIN to find out what the problem is. NOT HAPPY! 
53100 mi Esc., brake, motor display lites continually stayed on. Dealer couldn't repair it after 6 attempts. Finally they had to order a new electrical harness which took 3 mths. to have sent here from Korea. 

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2007 Hyundai Sonata 4dr Sedan

162-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD

19000 mi ABS and ESC light comes on intermittently. Dealer replaced brake light switch under warranty. Problem appears to be corrected. 
90000 mi

US $245
Front. Replaced brake pads, rotors and flush brake fluid. 

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2007 Hyundai Sonata 4dr Sedan

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

147000 mi

US $198
Rear driver side brake seems to have stuck, totally wearing pad which had been replaced 10k miles previously. Repair shop could not find issue causing the brake to stick. replaced rear brake pads and rotors. Lubed sliders. Inspected calipers. Split cost. 
149000 mi Left rear brake had once again worn out completely. Shop replaced pads, rotors and calipers. No charge for repairs. 
160000 mi

US $800
brake line corrosion, replacement of brake lines corroded brake line 
159000 mi

US $1500
brake calipers replacement due corrosion 
168000 mi

US $980
pads, rotors, and calipers 
170000 mi

US $394
brakes 
72500 mi

US $300
Rear brake piston seized, replaced calipers and rotor. 
93200 mi

US $1575
calipers and pads 
91000 mi

US $150
The ABS and ESC OFF lights lit up. Initially, I was good that the ABS sensor is bad on the right front passenger side. I got that replaced on my own cost and that didn't help. Found out a wire came loose at the ABS sensor area. Fixed it. 
18300 mi

US $525
The brake lines burst due to rust and had to be replaced. 
103000 mi

US $60
Brake light switch 

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