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1999 Hyundai Sonata Overview, Reviews, Ratings & Specs

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1999 Hyundai Sonata: Quick Overview

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1999 Hyundai Sonata Specifications

Vehicle Information
Year 1999
Make Hyundai
Model Sonata
Trim -
Style 4-Speed
Type Sedan
Category Mid-Size Car
Manufacturing Details
Made In South Korea
Manufacturing City ASAN
Dimensions
Doors 4-Door
Curb Weight 3107 pounds
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating -
Overall Height 55.50 inches
Overall Length 185.40 inches
Overall Width 71.60 inches
Wheelbase Length 106.30 inches
Standard Seating 5
Engine & Performance
Engine 2.5L V6
Engine Size 2.5L
Engine Cylinders 6
Transmission 4-Speed Automatic
Transmission Type Automatic
Transmission Speeds 4-Speed
Drivetrain Front-Wheel Drive
Additional Features
Anti-Brake System Non-ABS 4-Wheel ABS
Steering Type Rack & Pinion
Pricing
Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) $16,999
Invoice Price $15,116
Delivery Charges -

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1999 Hyundai Sonata Prices and Market Value

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1999 Hyundai Sonata Cost of Ownership

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1999 Hyundai Sonata Fuel Efficiency

Fuel Type Gasoline
Fuel Capacity 17.20 gallons
City Mileage 20 miles/gallon
Highway Mileage 28 miles/gallon

1999 Hyundai Sonata Safety Rating

NHTSA
Side Driver Rating Not Tested
Frontal Passenger Rating Not Tested
Rollover Rating Not Tested
Side Rear Passenger Rating Not Tested
Frontal Driver Rating Not Tested
IIHS
Moderate Overlap Front Test Results 3

1999 Hyundai Sonata Recalls & Defects

Electrical System:wiring
Recall date 2000-09-11
Recall no. 00v259001
Source NHTSA
Summary Vehicle Description: Some Sonata Vehicles Equipped With 2.5 Liter V-6 Engines and All Elantra Model Vehicles MAY Have Experienced Intermittent Low-Speed Engine Stalling, Which Could Occur IF THE MAF (Mass AIR Flow) Sensor Electrical Signal IS Interrupted AS A Result OF Engine Vibration Transmitted TO THE MAF Sensor Connector Wiring Harness.
Consequence This Condition CAN Cause THE Engine TO Stall, Increasing THE Risk OF A Crash.
Remedy Dealers Will Re-Route THE MAF Sensor Connector Wiring Harness.
Notes Hyundai Recall Nos. 039 and 040.owner Notification Began November 18, 2000.owners WHO Take Their Vehicles TO AN Authorized Dealer ON AN Agreed Upon Service Date and DO NOT Receive THE Free Remedy Within A Reasonable Time Should Contact Hyundai AT 1-800-633-5151. Also Contact THE National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Auto Safety Hotline AT 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
AIR Bags
Recall date 2001-11-06
Recall no. 01v347000
Source NHTSA
Summary Vehicle Description: Passenger Vehicles. THE Supplemental Restraint System (Srs) AIR BAG Warning Light Could Illuminate DUE TO Motion OF THE Side Impact AIR BAG Wiring Harness and Side Impact AIR BAG Wiring Harness Connector That Mount TO THE Adjustable Seat Cushion Assembly. This Condition Only Relates TO THE Driver And/Or Passenger Seat-Mounted Side Impact AIR Bag(S).
Consequence This Condition Could Prevent Seat Mounted Side Impact AIR BAG Deployment During AN Accident Where Such Deployment Should Occur. Non-Deployment OF THE SRS Side Impact AIR Bags Could Increase THE Risk OF Injury During AN Accident Where Side Impact AIR BAG Deployment IS Intended.
Remedy Dealers Will More Securely Fasten THE Front Seat Side Impact AIR BAG Wiring Harness and Connectors TO THE Vehicle's Front Seat Cushion Frames. Owner Notification Will Occur IN SIX Mailings ON MAY 27, June 3, June 10, June 17, June 24, and July 1, 2002. Owners WHO Take Their Vehicles TO AN Authorized Dealer ON AN Agreed Upon Service Date and DO NOT Receive THE Free Remedy Within A Reasonable Time Should Contact Hyundai AT 1-800-633-5151.
Notes Also Contact THE National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Auto Safety Hotline AT 1-888-Dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
AIR Bags:side/Window
Recall date 2002-04-09
Recall no. 02v105000
Source NHTSA
Summary ON Certain Passenger Vehicles, AN Intermittent Condition That Leads TO THE Supplemental Restraint System (Srs) AIR BAG Warning Light Illumination Could Result From Motion OF THE Side Impact AIR BAG Wiring Harness and Side Impact AIR BAG Wiring Harness Connector Which Mount TO THE Adjustable Seat Cushion Assembly. This Condition Only Relates TO THE Side Impact AIR Bags and Could Prevent AIR BAG Deployment During A Crash Where Such Deployment Should Occur.
Consequence Non-Deployment OF THE SRS Side Impact AIR BAG Could Increase THE Risk OF Injury During A Side Impact Crash.
Remedy Dealers Will More Securely Fasten THE Side Impact AIR BAG Wiring Harnesses and Connectors TO THE Vehicle's Front Seat Cushion Frames. Owner Notification Began MAY 28, 2002. Owners WHO Take Their Vehicles TO AN Authorized Dealer ON AN Agreed Upon Service Date and DO NOT Receive THE Free Remedy Within A Reasonable Time Should Contact Hyundai AT 1-800-633-5151.
Notes Customers CAN Also Contact THE National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Auto Safety Hotline AT 1-888-Dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Suspension
Recall date 2009-04-16
Recall no. 09v124000
Source NHTSA
Summary Hyundai IS Recalling 188,282 MY 2001-2004 Sonata and MY 2001-2004 Xg300 and Xg350 Vehicles Originally Sold IN or Currently Registered IN THE States OF 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 Applied IN These Jurisdictions During THE Winter Months MAY Result IN Progressive, Internal Corrosion OF THE Front Sub-frame ON THE Vehicles, and MAY Result IN Thinning or Perforation OF THE Sub-frame Steel. THE Corrosion IS Frequently Visible and Often Discovered During Inspection or Routine Maintenance, and Owners MAY Also Hear Noises or Notice Tire Misalignment and Steering Pull. IF These Signals ARE Undetected or Unheeded, THE Corrosion MAY Progress and THE Forward Mounting OF THE Lower Control ARM MAY Detach From THE Sub-frame.
Consequence IF That Happens, THE Vehicle MAY Lose Drive Power TO THE Wheels, and THE Front Wheel MAY Make Contact With THE Fender or Wheel Well, Thereby Increasing THE Risk OF A Crash.
Remedy Dealers Will Measure THE Thickness OF THE Front Sub-Frame and Inspect THE Front Sub-Frame FOR Corrosion Damage And, IF Necessary, THE Front Sub-frame Will BE Replaced With A NEW Sub-frame That Incorporates Additional Holes IN THE Upper and Lower Panels. IF THE Front Sub-frame Does NOT Require Replacement, THE Dealer Will ADD Drainage Holes TO THE Sub-frame and Will Treat THE Sub-frame With Rust-proofing Material TO Stop THE Corrosion Process. This Procedure Will BE Performed Free OF Charge. THE Recall IS Expected TO Begin During April 2009. Owners MAY Contact THE Hyundai Customer Assistance Center AT 1-800-633-5151.
Notes Hyundai Recall NO. 089.owners MAY Also Contact THE National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Vehicle Safety Hotline AT 1-888-327-4236 (Tty 1-800-424-9153), or GO TO <A Href=http://Www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .

1999 Hyundai Sonata Warranty

Basic
Original warranty 60 months / 60,000 miles
Estimated remaining Expired
Powertrain
Original warranty 120 months / 100,000 miles
Estimated remaining Expired
Rust
Original warranty 60 months / 100,000 miles
Estimated remaining Expired

1999 Hyundai Sonata Insurance

Insurance for a 1999 Hyundai Sonata is moderately priced, reflecting its status as a Sedan with strong safety ratings and
reasonable repair costs.

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Final Verdict: Is the 1999 Hyundai Sonata a Good Sedan?

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