2003 Hyundai Sonata Hyundai Sonata 2003

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2003 Hyundai Sonata repairs by problem area

Engine (28%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (0%)

Brakes and Traction Control (3%)

Suspension and Steering (14%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (45%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (7%)

Other (3%)

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2003 Hyundai Sonata electrical repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (17%)

$100 - $499 (58%)

< $100 (25%)

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Chart based on 12 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2003 Hyundai Sonata 4dr Sedan

170-horsepower 2.7L V6 5-speed manual FWD

75000 mi starting 

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2003 Hyundai Sonata 4dr Sedan

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

55180 mi

C $380
CD/Radio unit won't work. CD/Radio unit manual stated warranty as 3 years(no mention of kms). Hyundai did not honour as they said warranty is either 60k or 3 years as per Car Manual. Replaced with new CD/MP3 Player from Best Buy. 
112000 mi

US $600
Fan not working. 
58000 mi

US $200
Check seat belt light is always on. Was advised that electrical connector under seat needed to be replaced. 
130500 mi Airbag warning light came on shortly after vehicle was repaired (new air bag) 5 years ago. Shop said error code wasn't specific enough to fix problem so code was cleared. Asked to call shop if indicator light comes on again. 
123000 mi

US $600
AC compressor needed to be replaced. 

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2003 Hyundai Sonata 4dr Sedan

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

151000 mi

US $217
Winshield washer fluid motor replaced 
153000 mi

US $468
Car would not start, battery did not charge. Repaced alternator. 
77000 mi Car died on freeway and would not hold a charge. Had car towed to dealer. Alternator needed to be replaced. Had problems with warranty for over a week,ultimately resolved. Alternator replaced, covered under warranty. 
135000 mi

US $450
alternator, a/c recharge 
141600 mi

US $115
car would not start. Got jump start but battery kept dying. Was afraid it was the alternator but the mechanic replaced battery and car works well now. 
144000 mi

US $250
starter motor went bad. car wouldnt start even with jump starts. had to get the starter motor replaced. 

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2003 Hyundai Sonata Electrical Problems

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