Hyundai · 1989

1989 Hyundai Sonata

Official EPA fuel economy and NHTSA recall record, best combined figure 21 MPG.

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Fuel economy (EPA)

Engine	Transmission	Fuel	City	Highway	Combined	CO2 g/mi
2.4L 4-cyl	Manual 5-spd	Regular	18	26	21	423
2.4L 4-cyl	Automatic 4-spd	Regular	18	23	20	444
3.0L 6-cyl	Automatic 4-spd	Regular	16	22	18	494

Safety recalls (NHTSA)

3 campaigns on record for this model year. Recall repairs are free at dealers; check your exact vehicle by VIN on nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Campaign 90V037000

THE SPRING CLAMP TANGS ON THE COOLANT BYPASS HOSE MAY CONTACT AND POSSIBLY DAMAGE THE ENGINE FUEL SUPPLY HOSE.

Campaign 90V038000

INSUFFICIENT CLEARANCE COULD CAUSE THE SAFETY CATCH ON THE SECONDARY HOOD LATCH STRIKER TO BIND.

Campaign 93V196000

THE MOTORIZED SHOULDER BELT CAN TRAVEL SLOWLY OR CHATTER IN THE TRACK AND MAY EVENTUALLY STOP TRACKING AND BECOME INOPERATIVE.

Owner complaints (NHTSA)

18 complaints filed by owners for this model year (1 involving a crash, 2 a fire). Complaints are owner reports, not confirmed defects - browse them in full on nhtsa.gov.

Engine And Engine Cooling 7 Power Train 3 Latches/locks/linkages 2

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the fuel economy of a 1989 Hyundai Sonata?

EPA figures for the 1989 Hyundai Sonata reach 21 MPG combined depending on configuration; the table on this page lists every tested engine and transmission combination.

Are there recalls on the 1989 Hyundai Sonata?

NHTSA lists 3 safety recall campaigns for the 1989 Hyundai Sonata. Check your specific vehicle by VIN on the official NHTSA site, recalls are fixed free of charge by dealers.

What are common problems with the 1989 Hyundai Sonata?

Owners have filed 18 complaints with NHTSA for the 1989 Hyundai Sonata, most often about: Engine And Engine Cooling, Power Train, Latches/locks/linkages. Complaint counts reflect what owners report, not confirmed defects.

Sources: EPA fueleconomy.gov, the NHTSA recalls, complaints and 5-Star Safety Ratings databases (all US public data), refreshed monthly. Recall texts are quoted from the official record. Details on About & Data Sources.