Paint touch up for a 2003 Hyundai Sonata
Paint touch up for the 2003 Hyundai Sonata: request it here. Rent a car from us while it is repaired, as an insurance replacement rental when it is a claim.
- Combined
- 10.2 to 11.8 L/100 km
- Body
- Midsize Cars

An insurance replacement rental while it is repaired
Your car is in the shop; you keep driving. We deliver a rental to you, by the day, and bill your insurer when the claim covers it.
The 2003 Hyundai Sonata for paint touch up
- Body: midsize cars (EPA size class).
2003 Hyundai Sonata: every figure
| Figure | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 | Powertrain 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 2.4 L | 2.4 L | 2.7 L | 2.7 L |
| Cylinders | 4 | 4 | 6 | 6 |
| MPG city (US) | 20 | 19 | 17 | 18 |
| MPG highway (US) | 28 | 28 | 25 | 25 |
| MPG combined (US) | 23 | 22 | 20 | 20 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 28 | 26 | 24 | 24 |
| Luggage volume (litres converted from EPA's cubic feet) | 368 L (13 cu ft) | 368 L (13 cu ft) | 368 L (13 cu ft) | 368 L (13 cu ft) |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$2,900 | US$3,050 | US$3,350 | US$3,350 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.55 a litre) | $3,162 | $3,318 | $3,658 | $3,658 |
Sources: fuel use, MPG, CO2, electric range, battery, charge time, luggage volume and the annual fuel cost are the US EPA's (fueleconomy.gov). Imperial MPG, litres, inches and pounds are converted from those figures. Figures no free source publishes for this car (power, torque, acceleration, top speed, fuel tank, towing) are left out.
What to check when buying the 2003 Hyundai Sonata
- NHTSA lists 6 recall campaigns for this model year. Ask the seller for proof each one was fixed; a dealer can check it by the VIN.
- Owners filed 199 complaints with NHTSA, most often about air bags (45), structure (39) and electrical system (19). Have those parts checked before you buy.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 09V317000 | 2009-08-07 | latches/locks/linkages:doors:latch | HYUNDAI IS RECALLING 82 MODEL YEAR 2002-2003 SONATA VEHICLES. REPEATED USE OF THE INTERIOR DOOR HANDLE MAY CAUSE WEAR OF THE CHROME PLATING. IF THE TOP EDGE OF THE HANDLE HAS VERY THIN CHROME PLATING THAT PORTION OF THE PLATING MAY WEAR AWAY MORE EASILY THAN MORE THICKLY PLATED AREAS AS THE DOOR HANDLE IS USED. THE... |
| 09V171000 | 2009-05-21 | latches/locks/linkages:doors:latch | HYUNDAI IS RECALLING 91,350 MY 2002-2003 HYUNDAI SONATA VEHICLES. REPEATED USE OF THE INTERIOR DOOR HANDLE MAY CAUSE WEAR OF THE CHROME PLATE. IF THE TOP EDGE OF THE HANDLE HAS VERY THIN CHROME PLATING, THAT PORTION OF THE PLATING MAY WEAR AWAY MORE EASILY THAN MORE THICKLY PLATED AREAS AS THE DOOR HANDLE IS USED.... |
| 09V124000 | 2009-04-16 | suspension | HYUNDAI IS RECALLING 188,282 MY 2001-2004 SONATA AND MY 2001-2004 XG300 AND XG350 VEHICLES ORIGINALLY SOLD IN OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN THE STATES OF CONNECTICUT, DELAWARE, ILLINOIS, INDIANA, IOWA, MAINE, MARYLAND, MASSACHUSETTS, MICHIGAN, MINNESOTA, MISSOURI, NEW HAMPSHIRE, NEW JERSEY, NEW YORK, OHIO,... |
| 04V369000 | 2004-07-26 | fuel system, gasoline:storage | CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 301, "FUEL SYSTEM INTEGRITY" A VALVE ON THE FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY MAY NOT CLOSE PROPERLY. IF A VEHICLE ROLLS OVER AND THE FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY VALVE IS NOT PROPERLY CLOSED, FUEL SPILLAGE MAY OCCUR. |
| 04V178000 | 2004-04-09 | fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly | SOME PASSENGER VEHICLES CONTAIN A FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY VALVE THAT MAY NOT CLOSE PROPERLY. IF A VEHICLE WITH A FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY VALVE THAT IS NOT PROPERLY CLOSED WERE TO ROLL OVER, FUEL SPILLAGE MAY OCCUR. |
| 03V097000 | 2003-03-17 | tires:temporary/emergency spare tire | ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM (TCS), IF THE T125/70D-15 COMPACT SPARE TIRE IS INSTALLED ON A FRONT WHEEL POSITION, THE TCS MAY INADVERTENTLY ACTIVATE BEGINNING AT SPEEDS OF 20 MPH. |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
Paint touch up for the 2003 Hyundai Sonata
Searching for paint touch up for the 2003 Hyundai Sonata? Here is how CarmaCars handles it. Light scratches can be polished out; deeper ones are filled and repainted. Paint work is matched to the original colour, panel by panel or the whole car.
About your Sonata
We note the car's condition with you when it comes in. Photos of the car help us quote it accurately. NHTSA lists 6 recall campaigns for this model; a repair visit is a good moment to ask whether each was done.
Getting a quote
You can add a rental to the same request. Tell us whether you can drop the car off or need it collected. Send a few photos and the year and trim; that is enough for a first price.
A rental meanwhile
A rental means the work does not stop your week. Add a rental to your request, and we deliver it to you. Your offer shows any delivery fee before you pay.
When the car is ready
If you need the car back by a date, say so and we plan for it. Pick-up time is confirmed when the work is finished.
Before you drop the car off
Leave a phone number where we can reach you during the day. Arrive at the time we confirm, so the work can start on schedule. If you need a rental, add it to the request so it is ready when you arrive.
What affects the price
We quote your car, not an average car, so the price fits the job. If you only need part of the work, say so and we quote that part. A quote lists what is included, so you can compare it fairly.
After the work
If anything about the work looks wrong after you collect the car, tell us. Look over the work in daylight when you collect the car.
Let us know
Book the work with a short request, and add a rental if you need one.
Request paint touch up
Tell us when suits you; we reply within one business day with a time and a price.
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Paint touch up: the 2003 Hyundai Sonata
Can I rent a car while my 2003 Hyundai Sonata is in for paint touch up?
Yes. Rent from us while it is repaired: an insurance replacement rental if the repair is an insurance claim (ask your insurer what your policy pays a day), or at our usual rates. We deliver the car to you.
How do I book paint touch up for my 2003 Hyundai Sonata?
Send the request on this page with when suits you. We reply within one business day with a time and a price.