2008 Hyundai Sonata Engine Problems
NHTSA has 63 owner complaints about engine problems in the 2008 Hyundai Sonata, 15% of all 425 complaints for this model year. That is #13 highest engine complaint count among 21 Sonata model years. These complaints report 6 crashes, 5 fires, and 4 injuries. Median mileage at failure: 101,818 miles.
- Engine complaints
- 63
- 15% of 425
- Crashes reported
- 6
- Fires reported
- 5
- Injuries reported
- 4
- Median mileage
- 101,818 mi
- Related recalls
- 0
When 2008 Hyundai Sonata engine complaints were filed
First complaint Sep 23, 2009, latest Apr 25, 2025.
Engine recalls for the 2008 Hyundai Sonata
No safety recalls on record for this model year.
Engine complaints by Sonata model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- Does the 2008 Hyundai Sonata have engine problems?
- NHTSA has 63 owner complaints about the engine in the 2008 Hyundai Sonata, 15% of all complaints for this model year, including 6 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 101,818 miles.
- Which Hyundai Sonata year has the most engine complaints?
- The 2011 Hyundai Sonata has the most engine complaints (1,078), compared with 63 for the 2008.
- Is there a engine recall for the 2008 Hyundai Sonata?
- No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2008 Hyundai Sonata is classified under engine. Complaints alone do not trigger a recall; check the full recall list and your VIN.