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#14 of 32 Re: Elantra? [irie1] by wealthpro Mar 18, 2009 (6:04 am)
Replying to: irie1 (Mar 17, 2009 12:25 pm) I asked my service guy this morning if he had seen this issue with any other models and he said that he had only seen it on Sonatas.
#15 of 32 Re: 2002 Hyundai Sonata Subframe Rust [wealthpro] by tntbaker Mar 18, 2009 (6:40 am)
Replying to: wealthpro (Mar 18, 2009 6:02 am) How Many miles are on your car? I am glad to here they are repairing your car.   *******************tntnknbjuno.com**************************   Tom Baker Replies to this message: wealthpro (Mar 18, 2009 7:22 am)
#16 of 32 Re: 2002 Hyundai Sonata Subframe Rust [tntbaker] by wealthpro Mar 18, 2009 (7:22 am)
Replying to: tntbaker (Mar 18, 2009 6:40 am) Hi Tom,   There are 110,000 miles on the Sonata.   David
#17 of 32 TXs for finding problem by roracer Mar 19, 2009 (3:54 am)
I checked my 2000 Sonata w/145,000 miles and the frame is in better condition than the body. No Rust it would be nice if Hyundai would recall this problem. I live in New England I drive year round I thought for sure I was going to be one of the rusty framed Sonata owner. I will continue to keep an eye on it. TXs again for posting this problem. Replies to this message: tntbaker (Mar 19, 2009 6:06 am)
#18 of 32 Re: TXs for finding problem [roracer] by tntbaker Mar 19, 2009 (6:06 am)
Replying to: roracer (Mar 19, 2009 3:54 am) I am glad to here your car is OK. Remember the rust is fron the inside out. the best place to check is where the A-arm bolts to the sub Frame. That is where everyone has seen the failure. The best way to view this is down through the engine compartment or if you have it on a rack at a repair shop.   Tom Baker Kansas City MO tntnknbjuno.com
#19 of 32 Re: Elantra? [irie1] by rusty43 Mar 20, 2009 (5:58 pm)
Replying to: irie1 (Mar 17, 2009 12:25 pm) just happened to find this post, and to be clear, its the rear subframe that was rotted out on nancy's car. in case you haven't looked, it's what holds your rear wheels on the car. a single piece from one side to the other. w/ 120,000 mi it would have collapsed within weeks.at 65 on the northway, it would mean death. PLEASE CHECK YOURS
#20 of 32 2000 Sonata Sub Frame Rust by mark327 Oct 03, 2009 (7:45 pm)
I just got a couple of new tires today and was told I had a probable alignment problem. I took it to someone and they told me they could not even do the work on it due to a big patch of rust on the sub frame just behind and to the right of the driver side front wheel. The Midas shop told me I would probably have to get a new car but said that should not happen already. It only has 64K on it and we have kept it in the garage. No other rust on the car at all. I was just browsing the web and came across this site. Obviously it looks like others have had the same issue. It sounds like a number of you were able to get Hyundai to fix it with no cost? What exactly should I do? Do I first just take it to my Dealer? If they don't cooperate, who do I call? This is a life saver if this can be fixed. This car should still have a lot of years left for me with only 64K. Replies to this message: james1982 (Oct 04, 2009 4:04 pm) backy (Oct 04, 2009 4:40 pm) wealthpro (Oct 05, 2009 8:31 am)
#21 of 32 Re: 2000 Sonata Sub Frame Rust [mark327] by james1982 Oct 04, 2009 (4:04 pm)
Replying to: mark327 (Oct 03, 2009 7:45 pm) mark327:   All Hyundais, purchased new, come with a 7year/unlimited miles anti-perforation warranty.   The following is from HyundaiUSA.com:   Covers 7 years unlimited miles starting with 2005 Model Year (previously 5 year/100,00 Miles for 2004 and prior model years).   Covers perforation (rust hole through the body panel from inside to outside) corrosion of original Hyundai body sheet metal due to defects in material or factory workmanship, under normal use and maintenance.   Excludes surface corrosion   It doesn't specifically mention the subframe, but perhaps this would be a good way to start talking to Hyundai about a warranty issue.   Here is their contact information (also pulled from HyundaiUSA.com):   You can reach us at:   Hyundai Motor America P.O. Box 20850 Fountain Valley, CA 92728-0850   Phone : (800) 633-5151 Email : consumeraffairshmausa.com   My suggestion would be to call their customer service line, and see what they can tell you. Let us know how it works out.
#22 of 32 Re: 2000 Sonata Sub Frame Rust [mark327] by backy Oct 04, 2009 (4:40 pm)
Replying to: mark327 (Oct 03, 2009 7:45 pm) There's a recall that is "officially" for 2001-2004 Sonatas for the subframe. But interestingly, this recall shows up when you do a search on recalls for 1999 and 2000 Sonatas also. So I am wondering if Hyundai might honor the recall for your car?   The NHTSA recall ID is 09V124000. You can either find details at the NHTSA site or at sites like Edmunds.com (look up the 2000 Sonata in the Used Cars section, and there's a link to recalls).
#23 of 32 Re: 2000 Sonata Sub Frame Rust [mark327] by wealthpro Oct 05, 2009 (8:31 am)
Replying to: mark327 (Oct 03, 2009 7:45 pm) Just call the national Hyundai phone number and tell them what is going on. In my case, they sent a tow truck out free of charge to pick up my 2002 model. I think it had about 110K miles at the time. The subframe was replaced and I was given a loaner car to drive.

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