2002 Hyundai Sonata Latches & Locks Problems
9 owner-reported latches & locks complaints from NHTSA data
Data sourced from NHTSA public database. For informational purposes only. Always consult a qualified mechanic.
Latches & Locks Recalls (2)
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
HYUNDAI IS RECALLING 91,350 MY 2002-2003 HYUNDAI SONATA VEHICLES. REPEATED USE OF THE INTERIOR DOOR HANDLE MAY CAUSE WEAR OF THE CHROME PLATE. IF THE TOP EDGE OF THE HANDLE HAS VERY THIN CHROME PLATING, THAT PORTION OF THE PLATING MAY WEAR AWAY MORE EASILY THAN MORE THICKLY PLATED AREAS AS THE DOOR HANDLE IS USED. THE WORN CHROME PLATING ON THE UPPER EDGE OF THE HANDLE MAY RESULT IN A CRACK OR SEPARATION BETWEEN THE CHROME PLATING ON THE INBOARD AND OUTBOARD SURFACES OF THE HANDLE, WHICH MAY FORM A SHARP EDGE.
Fix: DEALERS WILL REPAIR THE CHROME PLATED INTERIOR DOOR HANDLE FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING JUNE 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HYUNDAI CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE CENTER AT 1-800-633-5151.
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
HYUNDAI IS RECALLING 82 MODEL YEAR 2002-2003 SONATA VEHICLES. REPEATED USE OF THE INTERIOR DOOR HANDLE MAY CAUSE WEAR OF THE CHROME PLATING. IF THE TOP EDGE OF THE HANDLE HAS VERY THIN CHROME PLATING THAT PORTION OF THE PLATING MAY WEAR AWAY MORE EASILY THAN MORE THICKLY PLATED AREAS AS THE DOOR HANDLE IS USED. THE WORN CHROME PLATING ON THE UPPER EDGE OF THE HANDLE MAY RESULT IN A CRACK OR SEPARATION BETWEEN THE CHROME PLATING ON THE INBOARD AND OUTBOARD SURFACES OF THE HANDLE, WHICH MAY FORM A SHARP EDGE.
Fix: DEALERS WILL REPAIR THE CHROME PLATED INTERIOR DOOR HANDLE FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 16, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HYUNDAI OF PUERTO RICO AT 1-787-999-3333.
Owner Complaints (9)
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 HYUNDAI SONATA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DRIVER FRONT DOOR HANDLE FAILED AND THE CHROME COATING FRACTURED AND SEPARATED FROM THE DOOR HANDLE. THE VEHICLE WAS RECENTLY REPAIRED UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 09V171000 (LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES) BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 180,000.
I HAVE A SONATA 2.7 V6 (2002 MODEL) AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. THE MAJOR 2 PROBLEMS THAT I HAVE FACED WITH THE CAR ARE: 1. THE FRONT DOOR LATCHES ARE BADLY LACERATED AND I HAVE ALREADY INJURED MY FINGER ONCE. THE PARTS NEED TO BE REPLACED. 2. THE TCS DISPLAY COMES ON AND STAYS ON FOREVER AND THE GEAR DOES NOT MOVE BEYOND THE FIRST. THIS IS IN SPITE OF SWITCHING THE TCS LEVER OFF. THIS IS USED TO HAPPEN TWICE A DAY EARLIER. BUT NOW IT IS A PERMANENT FEATURE. *TR
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 HYUNDAI SONATA. THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED WHEN THE CONTACT OBSERVED THE INTERIOR FRONT DRIVER CHROME DOOR HANDLE EXHIBITED A CRACKING AND SEPARATION. THERE WAS A SHARP EDGE ON THE CHROME PLATE SURFACE. THE DRIVER INJURED A FINGER ON THE DEFECTIVE DOOR HANDLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER FOR INSPECTION. THERE WAS A RECALL UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 09V171000. THE CONTACT EXPERIENCED THE IDENTICAL FAILURES AS MENTIONED IN THE RECALL DEFECT. HOWEVER, THE VIN WAS EXCLUDED FROM THE RECALL. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN REPAIRED AT THIS TIME. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 124,000. JS
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 HYUNDAI SONATA. THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED WHEN THE CONTACT OBSERVED THAT THE FRONT PASSENGER AND REAR DRIVER SIDE INTERIOR DOOR HANDLES WERE DEFECTIVE. THE CHROME HANDLES EXHIBITED EXCESSIVE CRACKS, PEELING AND SHARP EDGES AS A RESULT OF CONTINUOUS USE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTIFICATION LETTER, NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 09V171000 (LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES;DOORS;LATCH). AN AUTHORIZED DEALER PERFORMED THE RECALL REPAIRS. THE FRONT PASSENGER AND REAR DRIVER SIDE DOOR HANDLES WERE REPLACED. THE OTHER TWO DOOR HANDLES WERE NOT DEFECTIVE AND THE TECHNICIAN AFFIXED CHROME TAPE ON THE HANDLES, POSSIBLY TO AVOID THE CONSEQUENCE. THE CONTACT WAS DISPLEASED WITH THE TAPE REMEDY. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 25,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 54,000. UPDATED 9/23/09 *CN UPDATED 09/28/09.*JB
THE DOOR HANDLE ON MY 2002 HYUNDAI SONATA CUT MY HAND WHEN GETTING OUT OF THE VEHICLE AND ONCE WHEN I PUT MY ARM UP ON IT WHILE DRIVING. I EVENTUALLY FILED DOWN THE SHARP EDGE OF THE CHROME TO PREVENT IT FROM HAPPENING AGAIN. I REALIZE THAT THIS HAS BEEN RECALLED. *TR
THE METALLIC TAPE FINISH ON THE PASSENGER DOOR HANDLE IS PEELING OFF, CREATING SHARP EDGES. THIS HAS RESULTED IN SEVERAL CUTS TO HAND AS IT SLIDES OVER THE RAZOR SHARP EDGE WHEN OPENING THE DOOR. *NM
PASSENGER INSIDE DOOR HANDLE PEELING AND LEAVING JAGGED EDGES THAT CUT THE HANDS. TWO PEOPLE HAVE SUFFERED CUTS FROM THIS DOOR HANDLE. *NM
SINGLE VEHICLE ROLLOVER; DRIVERS' DOOR UNLATCHED AND CAME OPEN DURING THE ROLLOVER. *JB
BOTH FRONT DOORS INSIDE HANDLES HAVE CHROME PLATING PEELING AT SEAM. THIS PRESENTS A HAZARD BECAUSE THE SEAM IS AT THE TOP PORTION OF THE HANDLE AND CUT MY WIFE'S FINGER. *AK