2005 Hyundai Sonata Hyundai Sonata 2005

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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%)

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2005 Hyundai Sonata transmission repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (17%)

$500 - $999 (0%)

$100 - $499 (50%)

< $100 (33%)

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Chart based on 6 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2005 Hyundai Sonata 4dr Sedan

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

128000 mi

US $298
Shift range sensor failed. 
128000 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. 

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2005 Hyundai Sonata 4dr Sedan

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

125000 mi

US $214
Replace trans cooler line. 
57040 mi Transmission replaced under warranty. 
101000 mi

US $425
along w/ 100K maintenance, replaced CV axles,  

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2005 Hyundai Sonata 4-door

4-cylinder automatic 2WD

154000 mi

US $1750
Front axles replaced. 

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2005 Hyundai Sonata Transmission Problems

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