2008 Hyundai Sonata Hyundai Sonata 2008

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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.
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2008 Hyundai Sonata other repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (0%)

$100 - $499 (10%)

< $100 (90%)

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Chart based on 10 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2008 Hyundai Sonata 4dr Sedan

234-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD

45000 mi Dealer replaced two trunk struts under warranty. 
65000 mi Brought car back with popping noise. Driver seat track replaced. Will see if noise reoccurs. 
63120 mi Oil and/or antifreeze found on the ground in my lane way. Shield full of oil which was dripping. Dealer removed oil and cleaned shield. 
58900 mi

C $56
Both trunk lift shocks replaced 

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2008 Hyundai Sonata 4dr Sedan

162-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD

27000 mi Airbag light came on, so dealer replaced underseat wiring and/or sensors. 

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2008 Hyundai Sonata 4dr Sedan

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

111600 mi

C $130
the cable that runs the drivers window broke on my 2006 Sonata and my previous 2007 car. it was fairly easy to repair. 
27486 mi Received copies of visits from dealership. In the process of contacting the NHSTB to file a complaint of non-working airbags after 5 visits to Hyundai dealership for repairs. 
78100 mi Hyundai marked car as lemon. Gave us 2011 model to replace 2008 Sonota. Not sure wat they did with the car hopefully it is crushed! 
62620 mi

C $80
Driver side visor would not stay in the closed position and would slowly slide open. Ordered part and fixed myself. Warranty only covers interior to 60,000 kms 
61000 mi Interior front passanger Electric door lock assembly "clacked" very loudly when engaged. Dealer replaced assembly & this fixed the problem. 

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2008 Hyundai Sonata Other Problems

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