1998 Hyundai Sonata GLS review from North America
"Still runs, but a aggravating door problem"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Passenger door would not operate from inside or outside. Removed door panel and found a small spring 3/4 inch long by 1/8 thick which broke from rust. Spring cost $.50 from local hardware store and wasn't a hard fix, but had to use mirror to see up into door panel. Checked drivers door and found that spring ready to break. Hyundai could have used stainless, but must be cost prohibative ($.05 more). I have read a lot of complaints about this and see the dealers are really socking it to fellow sonata owners for repair. I filed a complaint with NTSB due to seriousness of being trapped in vehicle when spring breaks.
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| Model Year | 1998 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2005 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.o Automatic |
| Performance marks | |
| Reliability marks | 7/10 |
| Comfort marks | 6/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 32000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 105000 miles |
| Date of Entry | 10th July, 2005 |