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1990 Hyundai Sonata
Official EPA fuel economy and NHTSA recall record, best combined figure 21 MPG.
Fuel economy (EPA)
| Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Highway | Combined | CO2 g/mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.4L 4-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 18 | 24 | 20 | 444 |
| 2.4L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 18 | 26 | 21 | 423 |
| 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.
THE SPRING CLAMP TANGS ON THE COOLANT BYPASS HOSE MAY CONTACT AND POSSIBLY DAMAGE THE ENGINE FUEL SUPPLY HOSE.
INSUFFICIENT CLEARANCE COULD CAUSE THE SAFETY CATCH ON THE SECONDARY HOOD LATCH STRIKER TO BIND.
THE MOTORIZED SHOULDER BELT CAN TRAVEL SLOWLY OR CHATTER IN THE TRACK AND MAY EVENTUALLY STOP TRACKING AND BECOME INOPERATIVE.
Owner complaints (NHTSA)
25 complaints filed by owners for this model year. Complaints are owner reports, not confirmed defects - browse them in full on nhtsa.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the fuel economy of a 1990 Hyundai Sonata?
EPA figures for the 1990 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 1990 Hyundai Sonata?
NHTSA lists 3 safety recall campaigns for the 1990 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 1990 Hyundai Sonata?
Owners have filed 25 complaints with NHTSA for the 1990 Hyundai Sonata, most often about: Power Train, Electrical System, Seat Belts. 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.