2005 Hyundai Sonata Consumer Discussions

Hyundai Sonata Maintenance and Repair

Re: Parts question [jnichols1]

Written by: billward on Oct 29, 2009 05:59 AM

The 2003, 2004, and 2005 models were almost identical; very, very few changes were made between those years (and as an owner of a 2003 (and a 2009), I can't tell the difference visually between the models). Changes between a 2002 and a 2003 were slightly more significant, as there was a major facelift in 2003; 2005 was a "short run" ala the way the 2010 model will be, ... Read More...

Hyundai Sonata Subframe Rust

Re: 2000 Sonata Sub Frame Rust [mark327]

Written by: james1982 on Oct 04, 2009 05:04 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 ... Read More...

Hyundai Sonata Owner Experiences

45,000 miles and big problems

Written by: gap8 on Jul 01, 2009 11:50 AM

2005 LX Hyundai Sonata.V6 I have had a transmission leak near the main seal, which dealer corrected under warranty. Then had a fluid leak under front of car..Dealer said we had power steering leak, and tightened the clamp. We still saw a small amount of oily substance coming from front of car. Took car again to same dealer, and they replaced a hose on power steering, ... Read More...

Midsize Sedans 2.0

Wrong Guys

Written by: hyundaismoke on Jun 26, 2009 04:00 PM

The Accent in 2005 was the first Hyundai Hybrid, then came the Elantra, then the Santa Fe. They sell these in limited quanitites in China and South Korea to test and work out the kinks in the real world before applying them to North American Products. The Sonata Hybrid will be the first mass produced Hyundai Hybrid. Hyundai actually invented its first Hybrid powertrain ... Read More...

2009-2010 Hyundai Sonata

Re: Cars manufactured over one year ago for sale [sharksoup]

Written by: backy on Apr 01, 2009 07:59 PM

Probably goes back to the initial debut of the Gen 4 Sonata in the U.S. in early 2005, as a 2006 model. Hyundai introduced the next model year early in the preceding year since then. But I don't think there were many 2009 Sonatas available for sale in February 2008. That's when the car debuted at the Chicago Auto Show. Read More...

Hyundai Sonata Maintenance and Repair

2005 Sonata Heater and stalling connection???

Written by: candy215 on Mar 27, 2009 06:37 AM

I recently purchased a 2005 Hyundai Sonata. In the morning I warm the car and then turn the heat on. During my commute thru the streets when I begin to slow down at a light the car would stall.This happened about three different days within a week over about two weeks. I took it to the dealer and they checked it out. Of course, nothing happened. I even had someone else ... Read More...

2011 Hyundai Sonata

Re: 2010 Hyundai Sonata [bhmr59]

Written by: backy on Mar 15, 2009 10:50 AM

Last year the 2009 was out in March--I remember seeing them at the Twin Cities Auto Show in early March 2008 and at dealers shortly after that. So I expect the 2010 to be unveiled any day now. I don't think this is it. The blog entry said "third quarter next year for South Korea." If true, then I wouldn't expect to see it here until late next year at the earliest. Hyundai ... Read More...

Hyundai Sonata Maintenance and Repair

Re: timing belt [izzyb]

Written by: backy on Mar 14, 2009 08:57 PM

Assuming you have a 2005 or older Sonata. You can take a chance that the timing belt will last longer, but why take that risk? If it breaks, the engine is trashed. If you bought the car new, it has the 10 year/100k powertrain warranty. If you don't follow factory maintenance schedules and the car is damaged because of it, don't look for Hyundai to honor the warranty. ... Read More...

Re: Spark Plug & Wires ABUSE! [targettuning]

Written by: newowner10 on Jan 30, 2009 02:12 PM

I assumed the car he was referring to was a 2005 Hyundai Sonata that he received a $500 quote to do this at the dealer since this is a Sonata chat room. I may have wrongly assumed that it would be an I4. Read More...

Hyundai Sonata Prices Paid and Buying Experience

Re: Raleigh NC area - Sonata 4 cyl Limited - [brant99]

Written by: FrankGreen on Jan 13, 2009 09:56 AM

Hello, I must say that i had the complete opposite experience with Greensboro Hyundai, i had three Hyundai in my family mine is 2005 sonata and son is 2006 Elantra we bought them at southern states in Raleigh and had a horrible experience,my wife wanted to get rid of the minivan and get an SUV so we bought a 2008 Santa Fe last month and got $4500 off. I did Internet shopping ... Read More...