2008 Hyundai Sonata Latches & Locks Problems
2 owner-reported latches & locks complaints from NHTSA data
Data sourced from NHTSA public database. For informational purposes only. Always consult a qualified mechanic.
Owner Complaints (2)
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 HYUNDAI SONATA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE LATCHES ON THE REAR PASSENGER AND DRIVER SIDE DOORS FRACTURED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE DOOR LATCHES NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 70,000.
THE PASSENGER SIDE FRONT DOOR LOCK DOES NOT LOCK OR MOVE AND THE DOOR REMAINS OPEN WHILE DRIVING. IT HAPPENED IN THE LAST COUPLE OF WEEKS. NOTICED WHEN DOORS WERE LOCKED REMOTELY AND THE PASSENGER SIDE FRONT WAS ABLE TO BE OPENED, WE SEE THERE ARE A NUMBER OF DOOR LOCK LINKAGE RECALLS AND SERVICE NOTICES. *TR