2008 Hyundai Sonata Review

2008 Hyundai Sonata is a Sedan 4-dr style car measuring 188.90 in length and 58.00 in height. Made in United States, 2008 Hyundai Sonata has 6 trims priced by the manufacturer at 22,470 with just total of 5 recalls in the past 2008 Hyundai Sonata. It’s seating 5 people with 4 doors and a rank size of 17.70 gallon. The engine is 2.4L L4 DOHC 16V and uses 19 of gasoline in the city and 19 on highways.

Make: Hyundai
Model: Sonata
Trims Available: 6
Location: UNITED STATES
Body & Doors: SEDAN 4-DR
Engine: 2.4L L4 DOHC 16V
Transmission: 4A
Driveline: FWD
Seats: 5
MSRP: $22,470 USD
MPG: 21 City / 30 HWY
Tires: 215/55R17
Tank Size: 18 gallon

Hyundai Sonata 2008 Trims

2008 Hyundai Sonata Limited V6

Engine: 3.3L V6 DOHC 24V
Transmission: 5A
Drivetrain: FWD
Body & Doors: SEDAN 4-DR
Seating: 5
MPG: 19 City / 28 HWY

2008 Hyundai Sonata GLS V6

Engine: 3.3L V6 DOHC 24V
Transmission: 5A
Drivetrain: FWD
Body & Doors: SEDAN 4-DR
Seating: 5
MPG: 19 City / 28 HWY

2008 Hyundai Sonata GLS

Engine: 2.4L L4 DOHC 16V
Transmission: 4A | 5M
Drivetrain: FWD
Body & Doors: SEDAN 4-DR
Seating: 5
MPG: 21 City / 30 - 31 HWY

2008 Hyundai Sonata Limited

Engine: 2.4L L4 DOHC 16V
Transmission: 4A
Drivetrain: FWD
Body & Doors: SEDAN 4-DR
Seating: 5
MPG: 21 City / 30 HWY

2008 Hyundai Sonata SE

Engine: 2.4L L4 DOHC 16V
Transmission: 5M
Drivetrain: FWD
Body & Doors: SEDAN 4-DR
Seating: 5
MPG: 21 City / 31 HWY

2008 Hyundai Sonata SE V6

Engine: 3.3L V6 DOHC 24V
Transmission: 5A
Drivetrain: FWD
Body & Doors: SEDAN 4-DR
Seating: 5
MPG: 19 City / 28 HWY

Vin Numbers

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Safety and Reliability

NHTSA Crash Test

overall
Not Rated
front
Not Rated
rollover
Not Rated
side
Not Rated
* National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

IIHS Crash Test

overall
front
rollover
side
* Insurance Institute for Highway Safety

Safety & Recalls

Recall 08E021000 started on /Date(1204866000000-0500)/.

Summary: HYUNDAI-KIA IS RECALLING 4,085 REPLACEMENT HEADLAMP ASSEMBLIES SOLD FOR USE ON 2006-2008 SONATA AND AZERA VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMP ASSEMBLIES MAY NOT HAVE BEEN ALIGNED PROPERLY AND FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE PHOTOMETRIC REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.

Consequence: IMPROPER AIMING OF THE HEADLAMP MAY RESULT IN POOR VISIBILITY POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

Remedy: HYUNDAI-KIA DEALERS HAVE BEEN NOTIFIED AND INSTRUCTED TO RETURN THEIR SUPPLY TO HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA. NONE OF THE HEADLAMPS WERE SOLD AS RETAIL. AS A RESULT, AN OWNER NOTIFICATION LETTER WILL NOT BE ISSUED.

Recall 08V161000 started on /Date(1207800000000-0400)/.

Summary: HYUNDAI IS RECALLING 393,308 MY 2006-2008 SONATA VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AN ADVANCED AIR BAG SYSTEM WHICH FEATURES AN OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM (OCS) IN THE RIGHT FRONT SEAT. THE PURPOSE OF THE OCS IS TO DISABLE THE RIGHT PASSENGER SEAT FRONT AIR BAG WHEN IT DETECTS THE PRESENCE OF A CHILD RESTRAINT SYSTEM OR SMALL CHILD IN THE RIGHT FRONT SEAT. THE RIGHT FRONT AIR BAG IS DISABLED TO PREVENT INJURIES TO A CHILD THAT MAY RESULT FROM A RIGHT FRONT AIR BAG INFLATION DURING A CRASH.

Consequence: MISCLASSIFICATION OF A SMALL STATURE ADULT AS A CHILD IN THE RIGHT FRONT PASSENGER SEAT MAY CAUSE THE RIGHT FRONT AIR BAG TO NOT INFLATE IN AN ACCIDENT THAT MERITS AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT AND MAY RESULT IN INJURY TO THE RIGHT FRONT OCCUPANT.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL VERIFY THAT THE OCS DOES NOT PROPERLY RECOGNIZE A PROPERLY SEATED ADULT OCCUPANT. AFTER VERIFICATION, DEALERS WILL REMOVE THE RIGHT FRONT SEAT CUSHION ASSEMBLY AND SHIP IT TO AN EVALUATION AND REPAIR FACILITY. THIS FACILITY WILL EVALUATE AND REPAIR OR REPROGRAM THE SEAT CUSHION AND OCS AS NECESSARY. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR ABOUT MAY 26, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HYUNDAI AT 1-800-633-5151.

Recall 09E012000 started on /Date(1239076800000-0400)/.

Summary: SABERSPORT IS RECALLING 16,270 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." THESE LAMPS DO NOT CONTAIN THE REQUIRED AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS.

Consequence: DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

Remedy: SABERSPORT WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND FOR THE NONCOMPLIANT COMBINATION LAMPS. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 11, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SABERSPORT AT 1-909-598-7589.

Recall 13V113000 started on /Date(1364788800000-0400)/.

Summary: Hyundai Motor Company (Hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2006-2009 Accent, model year 2007-2011 Azera, Sonata and Sante Fe,2006-2011 Tucson, 2009-2011 Elantra Touring, 2007-2010 Elantra, 2008-2011 Veracruz, 2009-2011 Genesis, 2010-2011 Genesis Coupe, 2007-2008 Entourage, and 2006-2008 Tiburon vehicles. Originally, in April 2013, Hyundai recalled 1,059,824 model year 2007-2009 Accent and Tucson, model year 2007-2010 Elantra, model year 2007-2011 Santa Fe, model year 2008-2009 Veracruz, model year 2010-2011 Genesis Coupe, and model year 2011 Sonata vehicles. In September 2013, Hyundai informed the agency that it was adding more vehicles to this campaign, representing an additional 652,512 units. The total number of vehicles being recalled is now 1,712,336. In the affected vehicles, the stop lamp switch may malfunction. A malfunctioning stop lamp switch may cause the brake lights to not illuminate when the brake pedal is depressed or may cause an inability to deactivate the cruise control by depressing the brake pedal. Additionally, a malfunctioning stop lamp switch may also result in intermittent operation of the push-button start feature, affect the operation of the brake transmission shift interlock feature, preventing the shifter from being moved out of the PARK position and cause the Electronic Stability Control (ESC) malfunction light to illuminate.

Consequence: Failure to illuminate the stop lamps during braking or inability to disengage the cruise control could increase the risk of a crash. Additionally, when the ignition is in the 'ON' position, the transmission shifter may be able to be moved out of Park without first applying the brake. This may lead to unintentional movement of the car which may increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will replace the stop lamp switch, free of charge. The safety recall began on April 22, 2013. Owners may contact Hyundai at 1-800-633-5151. Hyundai's recall campaign number is 110.

Recall 13V354000 started on /Date(1376280000000-0400)/.

Summary: Hyundai is recalling certain model year 2006-2010 Sonata vehicles manufactured March 1, 2005, through January 21, 2010; and model year 2006-2011 Azera vehicles manufactured September 27, 2005, through November 22, 2010 originally sold in, or currently registered in, Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, West Virginia, Wisconsin and the District of Columbia. Road salt and water can enter portions of the rear crossmember, leading to corrosion of the crossmember steel. This may lead to detachment of one of the rear control arms.

Consequence: Control arm separation may suddenly change the rear wheel alignment, affecting the handling of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will repair or replace the crossmember assembly. The recall began on October 8, 2013. Owners may contact Hyundai Customer Care Center at 1-800-633-5151. Hyundai's recall number is 113.

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With various efficient powertrains, one of the benefits of the 2008 Hyundai Sonata is its excellent fuel economy. 2008 Hyundai Sonata has a 3.3L V6 DOHC 24V engine and It gets 19/28 mpg city/highway.

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2008 Hyundai Sonata can go 336.3 miles in the city and 495.6 on the highways.

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Hyundai All models of 2008

Hyundai Accent

$17,670 - $24,170
19 City / 28 HWY
6 Trims
5
1
3.3L V6 DOHC 24V

Hyundai Azera

$17,670 - $24,170
19 City / 28 HWY
6 Trims
5
1
3.3L V6 DOHC 24V

Hyundai Elantra

$17,670 - $24,170
19 City / 28 HWY
6 Trims
5
1
3.3L V6 DOHC 24V

Hyundai Entourage

$17,670 - $24,170
19 City / 28 HWY
6 Trims
5
1
3.3L V6 DOHC 24V

Hyundai Santa Fe

$17,670 - $24,170
19 City / 28 HWY
6 Trims
5
1
3.3L V6 DOHC 24V

Hyundai Sonata

$17,670 - $24,170
19 City / 28 HWY
6 Trims
5
1
3.3L V6 DOHC 24V

Hyundai Tiburon

$17,670 - $24,170
19 City / 28 HWY
6 Trims
5
1
3.3L V6 DOHC 24V

Hyundai Tucson

$17,670 - $24,170
19 City / 28 HWY
6 Trims
5
1
3.3L V6 DOHC 24V

Hyundai Veracruz

$17,670 - $24,170
19 City / 28 HWY
6 Trims
5
1
3.3L V6 DOHC 24V

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