| 1 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 |
2008 Hyundai Sonata repairs by problem area
Engine (23%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (4%)
Brakes and Traction Control (8%)
Suspension and Steering (12%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (32%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (15%)
Other (6%)
Chart based on 160 repairs.
2008 Hyundai Sonata engine repair cost distribution
$2500+ (3%)
$1000 - $2499 (3%)
$500 - $999 (19%)
$100 - $499 (28%)
< $100 (47%)
Chart based on 32 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2008 Hyundai Sonata
Engine not specified
| 67000 mi US $394 |
A flap or gasket was not opening properly to let air out so engine can turn over. They replaced it. I can't remember the exact price but it was over $300 |
2008 Hyundai Sonata 4dr Sedan
234-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 48000 mi | Six hours later car would start, but not accelerate. Had to be towed to nearest dealer. Accelerator switch had broken. |
| 43000 mi | Replaced valve cover gasket. |
| 114000 mi US $3487 |
Head gasket leaked, water pump leaked, Idler pulley failed, valve cover leaked oil, rear brakes needed pads and rotors, |
| 68000 mi US $200 |
Hoses are leaking. |
| 80000 mi US $300 |
throttle paddle replaced |
| 10000 mi | My engine developed a knocking noise that sounded "deep". I took the car to the dealer and they agreed that it shouldn't be driven. The dealer called me the next day and told me that it needed a new engine. The dealer replaced the entire long block. |
| 28620 mi C $280 |
Car idled rough during a warm engine stat-up. Revved high briefly also exhaust smoke noticed. Car made a metallic noise during start-up. Dealer found no problems. Car has been running fine since. Brakes serviced. Intermitent squeal backing |
| 63120 mi | Engine leaking oil - Timing chain cover. Flushed cooling system and replaced engine oil and filter as well. |
| 67820 mi C $635 |
Fuel either spills-out or is literally "thrown-out" towards the fuel pump operator during full tank fill-ups when pump detects a full tank and stops filling. Still, inadequate cabin heat! Previous reported repairs under Factory Warranty included the malfunction of the temperature regulating damper door. Dealer had found a missing clip. Dealer replaced thermostat and coolant this time. |
| 101060 mi C $575 |
Oil pan, transmission pan and timing belt front cover leaking motor oil. Total repair costs would be over $2,600. The worst leak was due to the oil pan and was replaced. |
| 101680 mi C $1600 |
Oil pan and front timing chain cover replaced. |
2008 Hyundai Sonata 4dr Sedan
162-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 120000 mi US $130 |
Replaced thermostat. Replaced drivebelt and idler pulleys. |
| 115940 mi C $314 |
replace front flex exhaust pipe |
| 116560 mi C $55 |
the key wouldn't work so they replaced the key only. i payed for the key no lablour great job |
| 117000 mi | has problem start the car occasionally. Repair shop can't find the reason. When it happens, engine stalls while roaming for a few seconds. Update: repair shop cleaned fuel injection/induction part and car has been working fine for 2 months. |
| 256000 mi | engine check light came on required new gas cap (Factory original only |
| 117000 mi US $781 |
#3 connecting rod bent, catastrophic failure. |
| 92360 mi | Check Engine Light Came on. Went off later on its own. |
| 98880 mi C $900 |
Replaced Fuel pump |
| 110360 mi C $700 |
Oil leak, replaced oil pan. |
| 111600 mi C $210 |
Ignition coil replacement |
| 19300 mi | the engine was missing |
| 78600 mi US $700 |
Fuel pump was too weak to start vehicle. Pump needed replacement, and car needed to be towed to dealer. |
| 146200 mi | During safety inspection, it was determined that the car needed an exhaust pipe. |
| 55000 mi | Replaced fuel pump |
| 49500 mi | Engine noise like valve lifters since 22K miles when cold. The colder the temperature the louder the noise. Took three trips to dealer. Manufacturing defect. Poor oil supply to #4 cylinder (4 cyl. engine). Replaced short block. |
| 41000 mi | Check engine light came on. Warranty repair- camshaft position sensor indicated overadvanced timing. Corrected. |
| 48500 mi | Check engine light, oil pressure regulator faulty, replaced. Transmission was not going into "OD" (torque converter lockup)and mileage dropped noticeably as a result. Transmission was reprogrammed preventing former premature "lockup" condition since new and OD seems to be working correctly again |
| 55000 mi | Since new, car prematurely upshifted into OD, causing engine lugging, poor throttle response and an objectionably loud booming sound within the cabin. Reprogramming the shift point almost eliminated these issues, netting better overall mpg |
| 11000 mi | Replaced thermostat because of low heat. |
2008 Hyundai Sonata 4-door
4-cylinder automatic 2WD
| 144240 mi $300 |
Engine sensor light came on. Fault rectified by replacement of all spark plugs |
| 101680 mi $150 |
Belt replacement due to worn out |
See TrueDelta's information for all Sedans
See TrueDelta's information for all Hyundai models.
