1989 Hyundai SonataHyundai Sonata 1989

Vehicle Details: Recalls, Fuel Economy, Emissions, Crash Tests, Investigations, Consumer Complaints, Service Bulletins

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Below you will find all available information on the 1989 Hyundai Sonata, manufacturered by Hyundai-kia America Technical Center Inc (hatci).
The vehicle is described as a Front-Wheel Drive Midsize Cars 4-door sedan, hardtop.

ManufacturerKnown WMI(s)Fuel Type
Hyundai5NM 5NP 5NM KM8 KMH Regular
City MPGHighway MPGCO2 emissions
16 - 18 MPG22 - 26 MPG423.19 - 493.72 g/mile
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Frequently Asked Questions
  • What is the MPG of a 1989 Hyundai Sonata?
     - The 1989 Hyundai Sonata has an EPA estimated city efficiency of 16 - 18 MPG and an estimated highway efficiency of 22 - 26 MPG.
  • What is the fuse box diagram for the 1989 Hyundai Sonata?
     - Fuse box diagrams for the 1989 Hyundai Sonata can be found here
  • What is the annual fuel cost for the 1989 Hyundai Sonata?
     - EPA estimated annual fuel cost for the 1989 Hyundai Sonata is $2550.
  • Where is the 1989 Hyundai Sonata produced?
     - The 1989 Hyundai Sonata is produced in Superior Township Mi, United States (usa).
  • Are there recalls for the 1989 Hyundai Sonata?
     - There are 4 recall(s) for the 1989 Hyundai Sonata, additional information is below.
  • How much does the 1989 Hyundai Sonata weigh?
     - The 1989 Hyundai Sonata is listed to weigh 1510 lbs.
NHTSA Mandated Recalls
  • Recall 18848 [USA]: Slowing, chattering, or failure of the motorized shoulderbelt may discourage use of the restraint system, increasing the risk of injuryin the event of a sudden stop or accident.

  • Recall 27130 [USA]: Fuel could leak from the damaged hose into the engine compartment and could result in a fire.

  • Recall 27132 [USA]: If primary latch is released or if hood is not completely closed, hood could fly open while vehicle is in motion; this would block driver's vision and could result in an accident.

  • Recall 1990031 [Canada]: Structure

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NHTSA Submitted Mechanical & Emissions Details
  • Manual 5-spd Front-Wheel Drive Sonata

    Description Data
    Engine cylinders4
    Engine displacement in liters2.4
    Engine descriptor; see fueleconomy.gov details(FFS) (MPFI)
    TransmissionManual 5-spd
    You save/spend over 5 years compared to an average car ($). savings are positive; a greater amount spent yields a negative number. for dual fuel vehicles, this is the cost savings for gasoline-3000
    Description Data
    Annual petroleum consumption in barrels for fuel type 114.1671
    City mpg for fuel type 1,18
    Combined mpg for fuel type 1,21
    Engine cylinders4
    Engine displacement in liters2.4
    Drive axle typeFront-Wheel Drive
    EPA model type index26520
    Engine descriptor; see fueleconomy.gov details(FFS) (MPFI)
    Annual fuel cost for fuel type 1 ($)2550
    Fuel type with fuel type 1 and fuel type 2 (if applicable)Regular
    Fuel type 1. for single fuel vehicles, this will be the only fuel. for dual fuel vehicles, this will be the conventional fuel.Regular Gasoline
    Highway mpg for fuel type 1,26
    Vehicle record id5730
    4 door luggage volume (cubic feet)14
    Model name (carline)Sonata
    Has my mpg data; see yourmpgvehicle and yourmpgdrivervehicleN
    If true, this vehicle operates on a blend of gasoline and electricity in charge depleting modefalse
    4-door passenger volume (cubic feet)100
    TransmissionManual 5-spd
    Unadjusted city mpg for fuel type 123.0
    Unadjusted highway mpg for fuel type 136.0
    EPA vehicle size classMidsize Cars
    You save/spend over 5 years compared to an average car ($). savings are positive; a greater amount spent yields a negative number. for dual fuel vehicles, this is the cost savings for gasoline-3000
    Date the vehicle record was created (iso 8601 format)Tue Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 2013
    Date the vehicle record was last modified (iso 8601 format)Tue Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 2013
  • Automatic 4-spd Front-Wheel Drive Sonata

    Description Data
    Engine cylinders4
    Engine displacement in liters2.4
    Engine descriptor; see fueleconomy.gov details(FFS) (MPFI)
    TransmissionAutomatic 4-spd
    You save/spend over 5 years compared to an average car ($). savings are positive; a greater amount spent yields a negative number. for dual fuel vehicles, this is the cost savings for gasoline-3750
    Transmission descriptor; for information see the fueleconomy.gov detailsCLKUP
    Description Data
    Annual petroleum consumption in barrels for fuel type 114.8755
    City mpg for fuel type 1,18
    Combined mpg for fuel type 1,20
    Engine cylinders4
    Engine displacement in liters2.4
    Drive axle typeFront-Wheel Drive
    EPA model type index26520
    Engine descriptor; see fueleconomy.gov details(FFS) (MPFI)
    Annual fuel cost for fuel type 1 ($)2700
    Fuel type with fuel type 1 and fuel type 2 (if applicable)Regular
    Fuel type 1. for single fuel vehicles, this will be the only fuel. for dual fuel vehicles, this will be the conventional fuel.Regular Gasoline
    Highway mpg for fuel type 1,23
    Vehicle record id5731
    4 door luggage volume (cubic feet)14
    Model name (carline)Sonata
    Has my mpg data; see yourmpgvehicle and yourmpgdrivervehicleN
    If true, this vehicle operates on a blend of gasoline and electricity in charge depleting modefalse
    4-door passenger volume (cubic feet)100
    TransmissionAutomatic 4-spd
    Unadjusted city mpg for fuel type 122.0
    Unadjusted highway mpg for fuel type 132.0
    EPA vehicle size classMidsize Cars
    You save/spend over 5 years compared to an average car ($). savings are positive; a greater amount spent yields a negative number. for dual fuel vehicles, this is the cost savings for gasoline-3750
    Transmission descriptor; for information see the fueleconomy.gov detailsCLKUP
    Date the vehicle record was created (iso 8601 format)Tue Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 2013
    Date the vehicle record was last modified (iso 8601 format)Tue Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 2013
  • Automatic 4-spd Front-Wheel Drive Sonata

    Description Data
    Engine cylinders6
    Engine displacement in liters3.0
    Engine descriptor; see fueleconomy.gov details(FFS) (MPFI)
    TransmissionAutomatic 4-spd
    You save/spend over 5 years compared to an average car ($). savings are positive; a greater amount spent yields a negative number. for dual fuel vehicles, this is the cost savings for gasoline-5250
    Transmission descriptor; for information see the fueleconomy.gov details2MODE
    Description Data
    Annual petroleum consumption in barrels for fuel type 116.5283
    City mpg for fuel type 1,16
    Combined mpg for fuel type 1,18
    Engine cylinders6
    Engine displacement in liters3.0
    Drive axle typeFront-Wheel Drive
    EPA model type index26530
    Engine descriptor; see fueleconomy.gov details(FFS) (MPFI)
    Annual fuel cost for fuel type 1 ($)3000
    Fuel type with fuel type 1 and fuel type 2 (if applicable)Regular
    Fuel type 1. for single fuel vehicles, this will be the only fuel. for dual fuel vehicles, this will be the conventional fuel.Regular Gasoline
    Highway mpg for fuel type 1,22
    Vehicle record id5732
    4 door luggage volume (cubic feet)14
    Model name (carline)Sonata
    Has my mpg data; see yourmpgvehicle and yourmpgdrivervehicleN
    If true, this vehicle operates on a blend of gasoline and electricity in charge depleting modefalse
    4-door passenger volume (cubic feet)100
    TransmissionAutomatic 4-spd
    Unadjusted city mpg for fuel type 120.0
    Unadjusted highway mpg for fuel type 130.7692
    EPA vehicle size classMidsize Cars
    You save/spend over 5 years compared to an average car ($). savings are positive; a greater amount spent yields a negative number. for dual fuel vehicles, this is the cost savings for gasoline-5250
    Transmission descriptor; for information see the fueleconomy.gov details2MODE
    Date the vehicle record was created (iso 8601 format)Tue Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 2013
    Date the vehicle record was last modified (iso 8601 format)Tue Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 2013
Bulletins

Bulletins are notices put out by manufacturers in conjunction with the NHTSA to notify the public of manufacturing issues or changes.

  • 23-BD-002H - VISIBILITY: This bulletin provides information regarding condensation related to the accumulated moisture in the headlamp, rear combination lamp, daytime running lamp (drl), or fog lamp. This tsb illustrates the various causes of condensation inside th
  • 21-EM-003H - EQUIPMENT: This bulletin provides the inspection procedure and repair guidelines for certain vehicles listed below.
  • 20-BR-002H - BRAKES (PWS): This bulletin describes the procedure to inspect and identify fluid which may appear around the brake caliper area.
  • 20-SS-004H - WHEELS: This bulletin provides tire vibration service procedures, including how to optimize vehicle vibration performance. For all wheel/tire balance claims, the ⿿tire balance data sheet⿝ must be fully completed including imbalance and road for
  • 20-EE-003H - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: This bulletin provides information on identifying dealer stock vehicles with either: ⿢ a battery soc alert - low battery state of charge (soc) at or below 50%. ⿢ a 30 day alert - vehicle has not started and reported an soc in 30 days.
  • 19-BE-011H-1 - LANE DEPARTURE: The blind spot detection (bsd) or blind-spot collision warning (bcw) is a system that measures the speed of and distance from the following vehicles by using two magnetic wave radar sensors attached in the rear bumper. The bsd/bcw detects v
  • 5NP-S9D9P-10 - POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION: This bulletin provides information on components, attributes, and precautions of the 7-speed dry-type dual clutch transmission (dct).
  • 97110120014 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE: Provided procedures for the installation of a block heater. *yc
  • 97100120012 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE: Shop manual correction on cylinder head bolt torque specification. *yc
  • 9740002 - POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT: Shift condition caused by short circuit in inhibitor switch. *tw
Known Recall Investigations
  • Charging system failures investigation # PE94043

    There is no summary currently available

  • Pass.restraint system fail investigation # PE93061

    There is no summary currently available

Most Recent Consumer Complaints and Accidents
CrashFireTowedInjuredDeathsFailure
Date
CrashNoN NoneNone19961008

During a frontal impact accident at 35 mph. The front automatic seat belt system did not hold the driver in place, upon impact. *ak

NoNoN NoneNone19961008

Motorized seat belts stick.

NoFireN NoneNone19960331

Consumer was driving and car stalled, consumer got out car to make phone call and car caught on fire. Please describe . *ak

NoNoN NoneNone19951127

There is a temperature sensor that has failed causing high rpm's in the vehicle. Tt

NoNoN NoneNone19950730

Bolts holding hood fell out, causing hood to fly up obscuring vision. *dsh

NoNoN NoneNone19950608

Recall related,90v038000 went for appointment of 5/27/95 dealership has notification letter, never received part, experience problem on 6/11/95 hood fly up.

NoNoN NoneNone19950401

Radiator leak.

NoNoN NoneNone19941228

Hood release failed. *skd

NoNoN NoneNone19920330

Bolt on frame that controls the chassis wear out trough the frame. Tt

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Latest VINs Decoded for this Manufacturer
VIN Year Model Manufactured In
KMHBF31DPKV1096561989Sonata ,

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