| 1 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 |
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%)
Chart based on 43 repairs.
2005 Hyundai Sonata engine repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (14%)
$500 - $999 (24%)
$100 - $499 (48%)
< $100 (14%)
Chart based on 21 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2005 Hyundai Sonata
Engine not specified
| 43400 mi $600 |
Radiator Issue - replaced Radiator. Engine still heats occassionally. |
2005 Hyundai Sonata 4dr Sedan
170-horsepower 2.7L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 118100 mi US $905 |
Car would Vibrate when the A/C was on at stop lights in drive and when in reverse. Spark Plugs Wires and Oxygen Sensor were replaced. The 'check engine' light later came on as well and then went off after a week. |
| 162000 mi US $1000 |
Hole in manifold/catalytic assembly. Replaced. |
2005 Hyundai Sonata 4dr Sedan
138-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 173000 mi US $350 |
Had crank position sensor and timing belt replaced |
| 179900 mi US $1300 |
Crankshaft sensor had to be replaced for the second time in less than 6 months. Valves were replaced because oil pump sprocket was left loose causing bent valves. |
| 187000 mi US $40 |
Car would not start after refueling at the gas station. I replaced the purge solenoid under the hood behind the motor of my V6 Sonata. |
| 101000 mi US $425 |
crankshaft sensor (maintenance included timing belt, accessory belts, brake job and stereo upgrades) |
| 65100 mi $150 |
Engine was knocking under load after cold start. Replaced main and rod bearings. Were really worn. Mechanic indicated oil starvation. Will soon check oil pressure. Probably engine abused by previous owner - run low on oil or used bad filter |
| 80000 mi US $125 |
Radiator seal leaking. Engine overheated. Replaced seal and replaced anti-freeze |
| 92700 mi US $200 |
Oil Leak at valves. Transmission fluid needed change. Spark Plugs and Drive belt change. valve cover replacement After this repair, car started having a thermostat problem. Engine was going hot and car was stalling on the road and hesitating to move. |
| 62000 mi US $770 |
Increasing frequency of rough idle/misfire problem, finally threw code, replace EGR, replaced spark plug wires and coil packs as preventative measure. |
| 80700 mi | Timing belt/chain module Dealer repaired same issue. |
| 82000 mi US $150 |
# 1 spark plug wire failure to # 4 coil. |
| 110000 mi US $317 |
Engine overheat due to radiator leak,replaced radiator and fluid . |
| 117000 mi US $600 |
Hard to accelerate... SCOPE TEST, COMPUTER SCAN,FUEL PRESSURE TEST. Changed spark plugs, spark plug wires,ignition coil. Stored catalytic converter code as a result of misfires. No converter work. |
| 129000 mi US $400 |
Codes not cleared from previous shop may have caused another sensor to go bad. |
2005 Hyundai Sonata 4-door
4-cylinder automatic 2WD
| 96200 mi US $100 |
A crank shaft sensor was out, causing mistiming on engine. Car would stall and die. This might have been caused by an old timing belt problem (which was also replaced, but not listed above - routine maintenance). Sensor replaced. All good. |
| 123400 mi US $300 |
One of the engine mounts had deteriorated and needed to be replaced. |
| 154000 mi US $1750 |
RPM sensor had broken off. There was other damage as well and required the entire timing system to be replaced including the main timing belt. |
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