2008 Hyundai Sonata Specifications

Specifications

2006 2007 2008 2009 2010

Features

Engine Location :	Front
Drive Type :	Front Wheel
Production Years for Series :	2006 - 2010
Price :	MSRP: $17,545-24,045 Invoice: $16,830-22,490
Weight :	3253 lbs \| 1475.536 kg
MPG City :	21
MPG Highway :	31

Performance

Coefficient of Drag :	0.32

Engine & Transmission

Inline 4 \| Continuously Variable Valve Timing
Displacement :	2400 cc \| 146.5 cu in. \| 2.4 L.
Power :	162 HP (119.232 KW) @ 5800 RPM
Torque :	164 Ft-Lbs (222 NM) @ 4250 RPM
Bore :	88.0 mm \| 3.465 in.
Stroke :	97.0 mm \| 3.819 in.
Valvetrain :	16 DOHC (4.0 valves per cylinder)
Construction :	Aluminum block and head

V 6
Displacement :	3300 cc \| 201.4 cu in. \| 3.3 L.
Power :	234 HP (172.224 KW) @ 6000 RPM
Torque :	226 Ft-Lbs (306 NM) @ 3500 RPM
Bore :	92.0 mm \| 3.622 in.
Stroke :	83.8 mm \| 3.299 in.
Valvetrain :	16 DOHC (2.7 valves per cylinder)
Construction :	Aluminum block and head
Ignition system :	Continuously Variable Valve Timing)

Transmission:
5 Manual , 4 Automatic with SHIFTRONIC , 5 Automatic SHIFTRONIC

Gear Ratios

1st Gear :	3.26:1
2nd Gear :	1.79:1
3rd Gear :	1.55:1
4th Gear :	1.17:1
5th Gear :	0.97:1

Handling

Safety

NHTSA Crash-Test Results
2008 Hyundai Sonata 4-DR w/SAB
Frontal driver :
Frontal passenger :
Side driver :
Side rear passenger :
Rollover 2 Wheel Drive :

Recall

Component	EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Manufacturer	SABERSPORT
NHTSA Campaign ID	09E012000
Summary	SABERSPORT IS RECALLING 16,270 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, 'LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.' THESE LAMPS DO NOT CONTAIN THE REQUIRED AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS.
Consequence	DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy	SABERSPORT WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND FOR THE NONCOMPLIANT COMBINATION LAMPS. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 11, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SABERSPORT AT 1-909-598-7589.
Notes	THIS RECALL ONLY PERTAINS TO AFTERMARKET REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT AND HAS NO RELATION TO ANY ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT INSTALLED ON VEHICLES PRODUCED BY THE VEHICLE MANUFACTURER.IN ORDER TO DETERMINE IF YOUR AFTERMARKET LAMP ASSEMBLY IS AFFECTED BY THIS NONCOMPLIANCE, PLEASE REVIEW THE LIST OF MODEL NUMBERS PROVIDED TO US BY SABERSPORT.THE LIST CAN BE FOUND UNDER 'DOCUMENT SEARCH' LOCATED AT THE BOTTOM OF YOUR SCREEN.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

Component	EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
Manufacturer	Hyundai Motor Company
NHTSA Campaign ID	08E021000
Summary	HYUNDAI-KIA IS RECALLING 4,085 REPLACEMENT HEADLAMP ASSEMBLIES SOLD FOR USE ON 2006-2008 SONATA AND AZERA VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMP ASSEMBLIES MAY NOT HAVE BEEN ALIGNED PROPERLY AND FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE PHOTOMETRIC REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.
Consequence	IMPROPER AIMING OF THE HEADLAMP MAY RESULT IN POOR VISIBILITY POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy	HYUNDAI-KIA DEALERS HAVE BEEN NOTIFIED AND INSTRUCTED TO RETURN THEIR SUPPLY TO HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA. NONE OF THE HEADLAMPS WERE SOLD AS RETAIL. AS A RESULT, AN OWNER NOTIFICATION LETTER WILL NOT BE ISSUED.
Notes	HYUNDAI-KIA RECALL CAMPAIGN 080.CUSTOMERS MAY CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); OR GO TO SAFERCAR.GOV.

Component	SUSPENSION:REAR
Manufacturer	Hyundai Motor Company
Mfr Report Date	20050301
NHTSA Campaign ID	13V354000
Summary	Hyundai is recalling certain model year 2006-2010 Sonata vehicles manufactured March 1, 2005, through January 21, 2010; and model year 2006-2011 Azera vehicles manufactured September 27, 2005, through November 22, 2010 originally sold in, or currently registered in, 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 and water can enter portions of the rear crossmember, leading to corrosion of the crossmember steel. This may lead to detachment of one of the rear control arms.
Consequence	Control arm separation may suddenly change the rear wheel alignment, affecting the handling of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy	Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will repair or replace the crossmember assembly. The recall began on October 8, 2013. Owners may contact Hyundai Customer Care Center at 1-800-633-5151. Hyundai's recall number is 113.
Notes	Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Component	AIR BAGS
Manufacturer	Hyundai Motor Company
Mfr Report Date	20050301
NHTSA Campaign ID	08V161000
Summary	HYUNDAI IS RECALLING 393,308 MY 2006-2008 SONATA VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AN ADVANCED AIR BAG SYSTEM WHICH FEATURES AN OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM (OCS) IN THE RIGHT FRONT SEAT. THE PURPOSE OF THE OCS IS TO DISABLE THE RIGHT PASSENGER SEAT FRONT AIR BAG WHEN IT DETECTS THE PRESENCE OF A CHILD RESTRAINT SYSTEM OR SMALL CHILD IN THE RIGHT FRONT SEAT. THE RIGHT FRONT AIR BAG IS DISABLED TO PREVENT INJURIES TO A CHILD THAT MAY RESULT FROM A RIGHT FRONT AIR BAG INFLATION DURING A CRASH.
Consequence	MISCLASSIFICATION OF A SMALL STATURE ADULT AS A CHILD IN THE RIGHT FRONT PASSENGER SEAT MAY CAUSE THE RIGHT FRONT AIR BAG TO NOT INFLATE IN AN ACCIDENT THAT MERITS AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT AND MAY RESULT IN INJURY TO THE RIGHT FRONT OCCUPANT.
Remedy	DEALERS WILL VERIFY THAT THE OCS DOES NOT PROPERLY RECOGNIZE A PROPERLY SEATED ADULT OCCUPANT. AFTER VERIFICATION, DEALERS WILL REMOVE THE RIGHT FRONT SEAT CUSHION ASSEMBLY AND SHIP IT TO AN EVALUATION AND REPAIR FACILITY. THIS FACILITY WILL EVALUATE AND REPAIR OR REPROGRAM THE SEAT CUSHION AND OCS AS NECESSARY. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR ABOUT MAY 26, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HYUNDAI AT 1-800-633-5151.
Notes	HYUNDAI RECALL NO. 083.CUSTOMERS MAY CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); OR GO TO SAFERCAR.GOV.

Component	EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH
Manufacturer	Hyundai Motor Company
Mfr Report Date	20070301
NHTSA Campaign ID	13V113000
Summary	Hyundai Motor Company (Hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2006-2009 Accent, model year 2007-2011 Azera, Sonata and Sante Fe,2006-2011 Tucson, 2009-2011 Elantra Touring, 2007-2010 Elantra, 2008-2011 Veracruz, 2009-2011 Genesis, 2010-2011 Genesis Coupe, 2007-2008 Entourage, and 2006-2008 Tiburon vehicles. Originally, in April 2013, Hyundai recalled 1,059,824 model year 2007-2009 Accent and Tucson, model year 2007-2010 Elantra, model year 2007-2011 Santa Fe, model year 2008-2009 Veracruz, model year 2010-2011 Genesis Coupe, and model year 2011 Sonata vehicles. In September 2013, Hyundai informed the agency that it was adding more vehicles to this campaign, representing an additional 652,512 units. The total number of vehicles being recalled is now 1,712,336. In the affected vehicles, the stop lamp switch may malfunction. A malfunctioning stop lamp switch may cause the brake lights to not illuminate when the brake pedal is depressed or may cause an inability to deactivate the cruise control by depressing the brake pedal. Additionally, a malfunctioning stop lamp switch may also result in intermittent operation of the push-button start feature, affect the operation of the brake transmission shift interlock feature, preventing the shifter from being moved out of the PARK position and cause the Electronic Stability Control (ESC) malfunction light to illuminate.
Consequence	Failure to illuminate the stop lamps during braking or inability to disengage the cruise control could increase the risk of a crash. Additionally, when the ignition is in the 'ON' position, the transmission shifter may be able to be moved out of Park without first applying the brake. This may lead to unintentional movement of the car which may increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy	Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will replace the stop lamp switch, free of charge. The safety recall began on April 22, 2013. Owners may contact Hyundai at 1-800-633-5151. Hyundai's recall campaign number is 110.
Notes	Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Information provided by NHTSA
Data updated June 2024

2008 Averages

Avg. Car Cost :	$27,958
Avg. Household Income :	$57,000
Avg. Home :	$238,880
Avg. Gallon of Gas :	$3.39

For additional safety information and testing procedures, please visit the NHTSA website.

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Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 2008 Hyundai Sonata? A: The 2008 Hyundai Sonata has a wheelbase size of 107.40 inches.

Q: What is the length of the 2008 Hyundai Sonata? A: The 2008 Hyundai Sonata has a length of 188.90 inches.

Q: What is the width of the 2008 Hyundai Sonata? A: The 2008 Hyundai Sonata has a width of 72.10 inches.

Q: How much headroom does the 2008 Hyundai Sonata have?A: The 2008 Hyundai Sonata has 40.10 inches of headroom.

Q: How much legroom does the 2008 Hyundai Sonata have?A: The 2008 Hyundai Sonata has legroom of 43.70 inches.

Q: What is the 2008 Hyundai Sonata's towing capacity?A: The 2008 Hyundai Sonata has a towing capaicty of 1500.00 lbs.

Q: What were the bodystyles of the 2008 Hyundai Sonata? A: The 2008 Hyundai Sonata was offered as a SE/Limited, Sedan.

Q: How much did the 2008 Hyundai Sonata cost when new? What was the MSRP? A: The 2008 Hyundai Sonata had an MSRP of $17,545 - $$24,045 (USD).

Q: What engines did the 2008 Hyundai Sonata have? A: The 2008 Hyundai Sonata had the following engine options: Inline 4 (2400 cc | 146.5 cu in. | 2.4 L.) with 162 HP (119.232 KW) @ 5800 RPM and 164 Ft-Lbs (222 NM) @ 4250 RPM

V 6 (3300 cc | 201.4 cu in. | 3.3 L.) with 234 HP (172.224 KW) @ 6000 RPM and 226 Ft-Lbs (306 NM) @ 3500 RPM

Q: What transmissions did the 2008 Hyundai Sonata have? A: The 2008 Hyundai Sonata had the following gearbox options: 5 speed Manual, 4 speed Automatic with SHIFTRONIC, 5 speed Automatic SHIFTRONIC.