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#9 of 34 2002 Hyundai Sonata Subframe Rust by wealthpro Mar 16, 2009 (6:32 pm)
Today I was driving in a residential area and noticed a severe pull to the right. If I let go of the steering wheel, the car would have turned a corner itself. When got out to inspect the tires, I noticed that the driver side front wheel was pointed straight and the passenger side front wheel was turned a little to the right.   After setting up an appointment with a local garage, I got online and found this site. I then went out and looked under the hood. Sure enough, there was a bunch of rust and a hole in what I think is the subframe.   I contacted Hyundai at the national number and the guy was very professional and said that he would assist me. When I told him what the problem was, he responded by saying that he hadn't heard of this problem before. I assured him that I had found posts by others that had the same issue.   He said that he would send out a tow truck through the Hyundai roadside assistance program and tow my car to the nearest Hyundai service center for no charge. Within 45 minutes the tow truck was here to take my car away.   In the morning, I will call the service center and find out more.   Here is an image that I snapped right before the tow truck arrived:   Replies to this message: wealthpro (Mar 18, 2009 6:02 am) tntbaker (Mar 18, 2009 6:40 am) wealthpro (Mar 18, 2009 7:22 am)
#11 of 34 Elantra? by irie1 Mar 17, 2009 (12:25 pm)
Hello all. Have any of you ever heard of this same sub-frame rust problem happening with an Elantra? I have a 2000 Elantra and just spent a mint to get it fixed... Thanks, Nancy Replies to this message: wealthpro (Mar 18, 2009 6:04 am) rusty43 (Mar 20, 2009 5:58 pm)
#13 of 34 Re: 2002 Hyundai Sonata Subframe Rust [wealthpro] by wealthpro Mar 18, 2009 (6:02 am)
Replying to: wealthpro (Mar 16, 2009 6:32 pm) The local Hyundai service center called me. They said that the subframe needed to be replaced and that Hyundai was covering the cost. They said the part was on order and they should be done by Friday (3 days). They didn't offer a rental, so I mentioned that Hyundai had provided cars for others in this situation. He then said he would get me a loaner. I just drove home a new Elantra with XM Radio. Replies to this message: tntbaker (Mar 18, 2009 6:40 am) wealthpro (Mar 18, 2009 7:22 am)
#14 of 34 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 34 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 34 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 34 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 34 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

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