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%)

Chart based on 29 repairs.
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2003 Hyundai Sonata repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (8%)

$500 - $999 (24%)

$100 - $499 (48%)

< $100 (20%)

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Chart based on 25 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2003 Hyundai Sonata

Engine not specified

Hyundai Sonata in Michigan, United States
Aug 2011 - Oct 2011
Oct 2011

103000 mi

US $189
cam sensor replaced. car wouldn't start after running and parking for awhile. needs catalytic converter and two sensors according to check engine code. Was told this by another shop over a year ago, but both shops say this is not critical and will be expensive. 

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2003 Hyundai Sonata 4dr Sedan

170-horsepower 2.7L V6 5-speed manual FWD

Hyundai Sonata in California, United States
Feb 2011 - Jun 2011
Jun 2011

75000 mi
starting 

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2003 Hyundai Sonata 4dr Sedan

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

Hyundai Sonata in New York, United States
Jun 2015 - Jun 2015
Jun 2015

157000 mi

US $800
Replaced power steering hose 
Hyundai Sonata in British Columbia, Canada
- Sep 2005
Mar 2004

6200 mi

C $125
Front bottom plastic shield broke in snow. 
Sep 2005

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. 
Hyundai Sonata in Maryland, United States
Sep 2011 - Oct 2011
Jun 2011

58000 mi

US $200
Check seat belt light is always on. Was advised that electrical connector under seat needed to be replaced. Power steering hose replaced due to rubbing against another part and caused fluid leak. 
Hyundai Sonata in Florida, United States
Mar 2015 - Jul 2015
Mar 2015

112000 mi

US $600
Fan not working. 
Hyundai Sonata in Texas, United States
Sep 2013 - Sep 2013
Sep 2013

107000 mi

US $700
alternator dying due to valve cover gasket leaking oil onto alternator. alternator and valve conver gasket replaced. front struts replaced. 
Hyundai Sonata in North Carolina, United States
Jan 2011 - Sep 2012
Mar 2012

123000 mi

US $600
AC compressor needed to be replaced. 
Hyundai Sonata in Minnesota, United States
Feb 2011 - Jul 2011
Apr 2011

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. 

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2003 Hyundai Sonata 4dr Sedan

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

Hyundai Sonata in Newfoundland / Lab., Canada
Jan 2011 - Oct 2014
Mar 2011

91760 mi

C $145
brake lines rusted out, brake failure, no brakes. exhaust leak. replaced defective parts. 
Hyundai Sonata in Illinois, United States
- Jun 2005
Sep 2004

5000 mi
Car was crashed, entire front end was smashed in. 
Jun 2005

10000 mi
Front end of car around windshield came apart while driving on interstate, part of previous crash insurance claim from previous year. 
Hyundai Sonata in California, United States
Apr 2009 - Jul 2011
Jun 2009

93000 mi

US $1600
Head job due to broken timing belt. Did not replace timing belt at recommended 60K. 
Hyundai Sonata in Illinois, United States
May 2015 - Apr 2018
Sep 2015

143000 mi

US $500
PS fluid leak. Replaced lines Ignition switch failure 
Dec 2015

145000 mi

US $425
Car would not start intermittently. Code P0335. Replaced cracked coils. Code reappeared, will require replacement of CPS. 
Jan 2016

US $900
Check engine light. Replaced timing belt, water pump, throttle position sensor (code for crank position sensor was incorrect). 
Feb 2017

151000 mi

US $217
Winshield washer fluid motor replaced 
May 2017

153000 mi

US $468
Car would not start, battery did not charge. Repaced alternator. 
Hyundai Sonata in California, United States
Feb 2011 - Mar 2011
Mar 2011

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. 
Hyundai Sonata in California, United States
Jun 2011 - Apr 2014
Jul 2011

135000 mi

US $450
alternator, a/c recharge 
Nov 2012

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. 
Jul 2013

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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