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2005 Hyundai Sonata Suspension, Wheels & Tires Problems

NHTSA has 28 owner complaints about suspension problems in the 2005 Hyundai Sonata, 17% of all 165 complaints for this model year. That is #7 highest suspension complaint count among 21 Sonata model years. These complaints report 1 crash and 1 injury. Median mileage at failure: 125,517 miles.

Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints
28
17% of 165
Crashes reported
1
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
1
Median mileage
125,517 mi
Related recalls
0

When 2005 Hyundai Sonata suspension complaints were filed

First complaint Jun 28, 2005, latest Dec 19, 2023.

2005 Hyundai Sonata suspension, wheels & tires complaints: complaints filed per month2Jun 2005Sep 2015Dec 2016Jul 2017Aug 2019Oct 2020Jan 2022
28 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jun 2005 to Dec 2023; peak Oct 2021 (2).

Suspension, Wheels & Tires recalls for the 2005 Hyundai Sonata

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints by Sonata model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

  1. 200528 (17%)
  2. 200693 (9%)
  3. 200727 (4%)
  4. 200817 (4%)
  5. 200936 (8%)
  6. 201014 (4%)
  7. 2011191 (6%)
  8. 201267 (4%)
  9. 201365 (3%)
  10. 201413 (2%)
  11. 201533 (3%)
  12. 20168 (1%)
  13. 201710 (1%)
  14. 20189 (2%)
  15. 20192 (1%)
  16. 20202 (1%)
  17. 20211 (1%)
  18. 20225 (5%)
  19. 20231 (1%)
  20. 20241 (2%)
  21. 20251 (6%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2005 Hyundai Sonata have suspension problems?
NHTSA has 28 owner complaints about the suspension in the 2005 Hyundai Sonata, 17% of all complaints for this model year, including 1 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 125,517 miles.
Which Hyundai Sonata year has the most suspension complaints?
The 2011 Hyundai Sonata has the most suspension complaints (191), compared with 28 for the 2005.
Is there a suspension recall for the 2005 Hyundai Sonata?
No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2005 Hyundai Sonata is classified under suspension, wheels & tires. Complaints alone do not trigger a recall; check the full recall list and your VIN.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.