2002 Hyundai Sonata Structure:frame And Members Problems
NHTSA component category: STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS · data through 07/14/2026
Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.
How structure:frame and members ranks on this vehicle
Share of the 319 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2002 Hyundai Sonata overview page.
What owners report
“I OWN A 2002 HYUNDAI SONATA WITH THE ENGINE CRADLE FRAME COMPLETELY RUSTING OUT. VEHICLE FAILED NH STATE INSPECTION AND IS CONSIDERED UNSAFE TO DRIVE…”NHTSA complaint 10248519 — filed 11/11/2008
“SUBFRAME RUSTED COMPLETELY THROUGH. LUCKILY THIS WAS DISCOVERED DURING A REPAIR OF A POWER STEERING FAILURE. THIS IS A COMMON COMPLAINT REGARDING THE 1999-2004 SONATA…”NHTSA complaint 10248003 — filed 11/08/2008
“THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 HYUNDAI SONATA. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH, THE CONTACT HEARD A NOISE WHILE TURNING THE VEHICLE. THE PASSENGER'S SIDE TIRE…”NHTSA complaint 10245566 — filed 10/15/2008
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Structure:frame And Members complaints by year filed
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2002 Hyundai Sonata have structure:frame and members problems?
Structure:frame And Members is the most-reported problem area on the 2002 Hyundai Sonata: 53 of 319 complaints on file (16.6%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.
How many complaints does the 2002 Hyundai Sonata have in total?
319 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Across all categories, 31 involved a crash, 4 involved a fire, 54 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.
What does NHTSA's structure:frame and members category include?
NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.
