1996 Hyundai Sonata Problems, Recalls & Reliability
37 owner complaints sit in the federal file for the 1996 Hyundai Sonata, alongside 1 recall campaign and 0 defect investigations. It scores 1/100 on the trouble index — one of this model's quieter years.
One of the quieter years. Relative to its siblings, the 1996 Hyundai Sonata has drawn well-below-average complaint volume with at least four years on the road.
Better year
Where 1996 sits among all Sonata years
What owners report
Recalls (1)
THE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR CIRCUIT BREAKER ELECTRICAL CONTACTS WERE CONTAMINATED DURING ASSEMBLY.
Fix: DEALERS WILL REMOVE THE CONTAMINANTS FROM THE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR CIRCUIT BREAKER CONTACTS.
Complaint history for this model year
When owners filed their reports — a long tail means problems kept surfacing for years.
Questions buyers ask
Is the 1996 Hyundai Sonata reliable?
The 1996 Hyundai Sonata drew 37 complaints in federal safety records — one of this model's quieter years. Its trouble index is 1/100, scored against the model's worst year (2011).
What are the most common 1996 Hyundai Sonata problems?
The top reported problems for the 1996 Hyundai Sonata are engine (6 complaints), transmission & drivetrain (6), and electrical (6).
Does the 1996 Hyundai Sonata have recalls?
1 recall campaign applies to the 1996 Hyundai Sonata. Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer.
Every number on this page is a count of records in the federal complaint, recall, and investigation files published by NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation. Check any specific vehicle's open recalls by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.