2009 Hyundai Sonata problems
The Hyundai Sonata (Korean: 현대 쏘나타) is a mid-size car that has been manufactured by Hyundai since 1985. The first generation Sonata, which was introduced in 1985, was a facelifted version of the Hyundai Stellar with an engine upgrade, and was withdrawn from the market in two years due to poor customer reaction. While the nameplate was originally only sold in South Korea, the second generation of 1988 was widely exported.
The Sonata is currently manufactured in South Korea where their headquarters are located, China and Pakistan. It was named after the musical term, sonata.
First generation (Y1; 1985)
The first Sonata was introduced to compete with the Daewoo Royale series and was a more luxurious version of the Stellar. It included cruise control, power seats, head lamp washers, power brakes, electric operated adjustable side mirrors and chrome bumper trims. The Sonata was available with two trim options in Korea: Luxury and Super (the latter only available with a 2.0-liter engine). In the domestic market Hyundai attempted to sell the Sonata as an executive car using catchphrases like "Luxury car for VIP"; however, as the Sonata was based on the Stellar without any major changes, it was seen by the public as no more than a luxury version of the Stellar. In 1987 Hyundai added two tone color schemes and a trip computer option, but sales soon went down and the car was discontinued in December of that year. The Sonata was sold only in the South Korean domestic market. The vehicle was unveiled in South Korea on 4 November 1985.
Engine choices included 1.6-liter Mitsubishi Saturn (only available outside the domestic market), 1.8- and 2.0-liter Mitsubishi Sirius inline-fours. The latter unit also found its way into the 1987 and later Stellar, and in MPI form the 1986 Hyundai Grandeur. The body was a largely unchanged Hyundai Stellar.
It was sold in New Zealand (right hand drive) with the 1.6-liter Mitsubishi engine with the five-speed manual gearbox; an automatic transmission was an optional extra. The original importer was a unit of the Auckland-based Giltrap Motor Group.
The final version of the Stellar was known as the Stellar 88 and was launched to celebrate the 1988 Summer Olympics in Seoul. Afterwards, Hyundai discontinued the Stellar and replaced it with the all-new Sonata.
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Common 2009 Hyundai Sonata problems
The 2009 Hyundai Sonata has been known to experience several common problems that have been reported by owners.
One of the most significant issues is related to the fuel pump. Fuel pump failures are quite common in the 2009 Sonata, especially within the first 100,000 miles. A loss of power and engine stalling are typical signs of a problem with the fuel pump. Replacing the fuel sending unit assembly can cost approximately $1,300.
Another common problem is engine failures, which have been reported around the 100,000-mile mark. Engine knock is a sign of internal damage, which can lead to an engine failure, costing over $5,000 to replace.
The 2009 Sonata also has issues with paint chipping off, especially when the paint is not properly cared for. Repainting affected areas can cost about $1,000 per panel.
In addition to these problems, the 2009 Sonata has experienced recalls related to the stop lamp switch and crossmember corrosion. The stop lamp switch recall affects the vehicle's ability to control, while the crossmember corrosion recall can cause the vehicle to lose control.
The engine and fuel delivery problems in the 2009 Hyundai Sonata can lead to significant expenses, especially when the engine fails. The car's value, which ranges from $5,163 to $8,993, is not worth the potential risks associated with these problems.
Overall, the 2009 Hyundai Sonata has several common problems related to the fuel pump, engine, paint, and recalls. These issues can lead to significant expenses and safety concerns, making the car a less attractive option for potential buyers.
What problems does a 2009 Hyundai Sonata have?
Top 2009 Hyundai Sonata Problems
- Parking lights don't turn off. ...
- Transmission Won't Shift/CEL Due to Failed Speed Sensors in Transmission. ...
- Improved Timing Chain Tensioners Available to Correct Noise on Startup. ...
- Confirm Latest Software For Transmission Control Module and Correct Fuild For Proper Shift Quailty.
Is a 2009 Sonata a good car?
Performance is average from the 4-cylinder, and the V6 offers average performance. The Sonata is a very safe sedan, earning a perfect 5 star rating in government crash tests. Fuel economy is good, at up to 25 MPG combined.
What is the common problem of Hyundai Sonata?
Old and new Sonata model years had similar issues with their timing chain tensioner, which produced rattling noises upon engine startup. Many owners also reported a broken timing belt, which damaged the crankshaft position sensor.
Is Hyundai 2009 a good car?
Vehicle overview
The Japanese giant's strategy for its vehicles is to make them reliable, impeccably made, conservative in style and comfortable to ride in. Hyundai has taken that approach to heart, and the 2009 Hyundai Sonata is proof positive that it has gotten it right.
2009 Hyundai Sonata car problems categorized by type of issue
After analyzing all complaints sent to the NHTSA and researching popular Hyundai Sonata problems, we found that the most common problems with these 2023 model year vehicles are:
- Service brakes problems
- Electrical system problems
- Engine problems
- Electronic stability control (esc) problems
- Unknown or other problems
The graph below shows statistics for all 2009 Hyundai Sonata vehicle components and the number of complaints received.
Latest 25 complaints 2009 Hyundai Sonata
The NHTSA has received 450 complaints about various vehicle components related to the 2009 Hyundai Sonata. Below are the 25 most recent complaints reported for 2009 Hyundai Sonata vehicles.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-05-18
- Fire: 1
- VIN: 5NPET46C79H
- Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE
- Summary: 5/18/24 in the afternoon, driving the car on freeway. the car lost power. AC stopped. Heat and check engine lights came on. Pulled car to shoulder. Driver’s window was foggy. Smoke coming from front. Exited the car. Flames seen underneath front of car and passenger compartment. Smoke worsened and within minutes 10 foot high flames engulfed the car. Fire department had to extinguish the flames. And California Highway Patrol blocked off several lanes. The vehicle totally was incinerated. I filed a police report number 240518LA2144. I do not have the report yet. It is not ready. It was filed with the California highway patrol.
AIR BAGS,STRUCTURE,ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-02-18
- Fire: 1
- VIN: 5NPEU46C19H
- Components: AIR BAGS,STRUCTURE,ENGINE
- Summary: Vehicle sat in driveway for one week while on cruise. The day of return the sonata caught on fire without any person touching the car for one week. Brother who’s house it was at was woken by neighbors at 7sm. Home had minor damage, but it could of been bad if it was in someone’s garage. Fire started in engine and console. Fire department could not find out a reason. Car was totaled. Had to rent a car to get home that was 2 hours away. Never had an issue with this vehicle in the 12 years I owned it.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-06-30
- VIN: 5NPET46C89H
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: The contact owns a 2009 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated that while her daughter was driving 60 MPH, the vehicle lost motive power. The contact was able to pull to the shoulder of the roadway, where the vehicle failed to restart. After calling AAA, the technician determined the vehicle had run out of gasoline however, the instrument panel was reading a half tank. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, who diagnosed a failure with the instrument panel. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but offered no assistance. The failure mileage was 184,500.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-07-20
- VIN: 5NPET46C99H
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: I see that the manufacturer has an "Open Service Campaign" on their Sonata's shark fins. I've taken mine to the local dealership and they want a min. $700 to replace the shark fin. It just came off somewhere (a couple of years ago) and, now, my car has to be jumped off if I let it sit more than two days. I have had it inspected by the dealer and an individual garage. No one would tell me what was draining my battery. I am a senior citizen and fear I will get stranded on the road somewhere. The missing fin lets water into my car, soaking the carpets, etc. Finally, it was suggested that the car cover I keep on it touches the exposed fin components and that's what was draining my battery. It seems that the manufacturer was aware enough of this faulty part to want to prevent complaints by voluntarily replacing problematic parts (thus the service campaign). And, there are a lot of videos on YouTube from DIY folks who've suffered through replacing the shark fins (many different models) themselves. It seems, however, the manufacturer only notified dealers with said "open service campaign," not the public, as in a proper Recall process. That way, they get to make more money off the public when the part falls off? Please advise how one might get the dealers to do the right thing. Thank you.
EXTERIOR LIGHTING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-06-23
- VIN: 5NPEU46C69H
- Components: EXTERIOR LIGHTING
- Summary: The contact owns a 2009 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated that in February 2022 there was an unknown recall campaign for the Stop Lamp Switch replacement and the recall repair was completed. The contact stated that the failure ha reoccurred, and the warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but provided no assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 146,000.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2022-11-01
- VIN: 5NPEU46F79H
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE
- Summary: Valve cover gasket leaks and oil leaks on to the alternator which can cause the alternator to fail and the battery to not maintain a charge and the car can stall and then not start. This is the same exact problem problem that is in your recall on 2007-2012 Veracruz Recall number 20V705000 & 14V415000 And 2007-2009 Santa Fe vehicles have the same issue and Service Campaign 936 SB-10058931-4495 (TSB# 15-01-031).
STEERING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2021-10-01
- VIN: 5NPET46C29H
- Components: STEERING
- Summary: The contact owns a 2009 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the passenger's side front wheel was seized due to a malfunctioning yaw sensor. The ESC warning light was illuminated. The contact deactivated the traction control to prevent the failure from recurring. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and sent the contact a gift card for a diagnostic test. The failure mileage was approximately 175,000.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2022-09-18
- VIN: 5NPEU46C19H
- Components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,ENGINE
- Summary: The contact owns a 2009 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated while driving 50 MPH, the vehicle inadvertently lost motive power and stalled. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle failed to restart. The contact pushed the vehicle to the side of the road with the assistance of her father. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who referred the contact to the local dealer. The vehicle was then towed to the local dealer where it was diagnosed that the fuel pump needed to be replaced. The fuel pump was replaced; however, the failure persisted. The dealer then diagnosed that the gasoline needed to be pumped out. The repair was completed; however, the failure recurred. The battery was replaced; however, the failure persisted. The dealer diagnosed that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that the vehicle had been at the dealer for 3 months. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and a case was opened. The failure mileage was approximately 140,000. The dealer stated the car needs a new engine.
STRUCTURE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2022-08-23
- VIN: 5NPET46C29H
- Components: STRUCTURE
- Summary: Passenger outside door handle fell off a couple years ago. Today the internal mechanism for the driver's side door broke so door will not open from the inside.
POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2021-09-30
- VIN: 5NPEU46C39H
- Components: POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: We purchased this vehicle used 9/2022. A week later it began to jump upon accelerating and slowing down. We took it in and they said it was the power train control module and our warranty would not cover it. So it would cost us around $1600. We can’t afford that. We have only driven it a few times since. We were parked in front of a curb and the car accelerated us into a curb. Now, the ESC OFF, ABS, and engine light are illuminated. This is not a. It also wear and tear issues, as I’ve seen many others posting similar experiences. Our car is an ‘09 with almost 90,000 miles on it.
STRUCTURE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2022-06-13
- VIN: 5NPET46C89H
- Components: STRUCTURE
- Summary: The sunroof detached from the vehicle at highway speed. The sunroof was not open or otherwise in operation when it detached. A mechanic concluded that the adhesive holding the glass to the sun roof assembly failed. The sunroof assembly was completely intact after the incident and did not appear to be damaged.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2022-05-01
- VIN: 5NPET46C09H
- Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: My door handles are breaking off. I was climbing in and out from my passenger seat..now my passenger and rear passenger door handles have broken off in the same day. I have no way in my vehicle now except through the window that I had to take off track to slide down to crawl in and out..im in a loss for words. This is humiliating.
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2018-06-16
- Number Of Injuries: 2
- VIN: 5NPEU46C79H
- Components: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
- Summary: The contact owns a 2009 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated that while his grandson was holding the inside rear driver's side door handle to exit the vehicle, the door handle cut his hand and he started bleeding abundantly. The contact and other family members were able to provide first aid to his grandson. The contact also stated that while holding the inside front passenger's side door handle to exit the vehicle, the door handle cut his hand. The contact immediately sought medical assistance at the nearest pharmacy. The contact stated that the vehicle door handles shining coating had peeled off and the remaining part of the coating had curled up and formed sharp blades. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that all four door handles needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and advised the contact that they would send out a field technician to inspect the vehicle. The contact stated that the manufacturer followed up and inquired for his signature so they could proceed with the inspection of his vehicle. The failure mileage was approximately 90,000.
ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2022-02-10
- VIN: 5NPET46C29H
- Components: ENGINE
- Summary: Car was making a loud ticking noise while running and increased when accelerating. Also would shut off while accelerating. Auto shop ran a diagnostic and said there is a rod bearing failure.
ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2021-12-14
- VIN: 5NPET46C39H
- Components: ENGINE
- Summary: The contact owns a 2009 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated while attempting to start the vehicle, the vehicle failed to start. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was jump-started and driven to a local mechanic where it was diagnosed with engine failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 193,000.
SUSPENSION PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2021-10-29
- VIN: 5npeu46f09h
- Components: SUSPENSION
- Summary: The contact owns a 2009 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated while driving 60 MPH, there was a loud popping sound coming from underneath the vehicle. The contact pulled over and inspected the vehicle. The contact became aware that the driver’s side front ball joint had detached from the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to an autobody shop to be repaired but the contact thought that there was a recall for the lower control arm ball joint that might have caused the failure. The vehicle was instead towed to the local dealer to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the driver’s side front ball joint needed to be replaced out of pocket. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 58,000.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,SERVICE BRAKES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2021-09-02
- VIN: 5npet46c59h
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,SERVICE BRAKES
- Summary: The contact owns a 2009 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the contact heard a loud grinding noise coming from the rear of the vehicle. The contact took the vehicle to a local dealer to be inspected. The contact later discovered that the dealer only did a visual inspection of the brake pads and rotors. The mechanic stated that there were metal shavings from the brake pads and that the contact should wash the wheels to clear the metal shavings. The wheels were washed as instructed; however, the failure persisted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 181,000.
TIRES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2021-09-30
- VIN: 5NPET46C29H
- Components: TIRES
- Summary: P 215/60R16, TPMS IS ON , LOSS OF CONTROL OF VEHICLE FRONT RIGHT CONTROL ARM FAILURE ACTION # PE13007 NHTSA CODE: 13V354000
STRUCTURE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2021-05-01
- VIN: 5NPET46C29H
- Components: STRUCTURE
- Summary: The contact owns a 2009 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated while attempting to open the front driver’s side door, the outside door handle detached from the vehicle. The contact also stated that all four door handles had detached from the vehicle. The contact called the local dealer and made them aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 180,000.
AIR BAGS,UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2021-06-15
- VIN: 5NPET46FX9H
- Components: AIR BAGS,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: Dash pad directly above the passenger side airbag has cracked with an approximately 12 inch vertical long crack
UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2021-07-15
- VIN: 5NPET46C29H
- Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: None of my lights on my dash has changed. Areas affected: Service Brakes, Hydraulics, and exterior lighting, Failure to illuminate the stop lamps during braking or inability to engaged the cruise control could increase the risk of a crash. As mentioned in the recall from 4/1/13. 2nd recall For Suspension: control arm separation May suddenly changed the rear wheel alignment affecting the handling of the car increasing the risk of a crash. Another main common issue is The rusted out subframe, lower control arms, cam bolts, bushings, control arm, subframe, and sway bar. This is causing me to drive unstable and hold the steering wheel forcefully in order to remain straight.
SERVICE BRAKES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2021-07-17
- VIN: 5NPET46C39H
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES
- Summary: The problem as reported by so many others that the rear brake system has an inherent failure in the caliper/rotor/brake pads. I have vested nearly $2500.00 on the three for mentioned parts and labor over last 4 years. Between Midas and now a private mechanic have tried better lube on slide pins but the problem still persists. A little research states that the caliper piston doesn't retract from the rotors and in turn heating up the brake components to the point of failure. Some Law firms have stated the problem is a production flaw my problem with a system with this failure rate isn't recognized by the Hyundia. Calipers should simply last 80 to a 100 thousand miles under most driving conditions. Looking forward to your response. Kerry yakel
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2021-05-24
- VIN: 5npeu46f79h
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: All car systems flashed and car went completely dead. Nothing worked. First time it happened mechanic said alternator and battery had to be changed. A year and a half later exact same thing happened and again new mechanic says the alternator needs to be changed. BIG SAFETY ISUUE AS CAR DIED IN THE MIDDLE OF HIGHWAY WITH CARS GOING ALL AROUND ME TRYING TO AVOID ME. This is Second time the alternator has to be replaced with only 2000 miles on the car after the alternator was replaced the first time.
STEERING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2021-02-19
- VIN: 5NPET46C99H
- Components: STEERING
- Summary: STEERING WHEEL WOULD LOCKS UP FOR A SECOND OR 2 WHILE MAKING A RIGHT TURN AROUND 15MPH THEN I WOULD HAVE TO LET MY FOOT OF THE GAS JUST TO GET THE STEERING WHEEL BACK TO NORMAL. HAD THIS HAPPEN TOO MANY TIMES ALREADY. TRIED FIXING THE PROBLEM BY HAVING A MECHANIC SHOP CHANGE THE AXLES AND BUYING A NEW RACK N PINION AND TIRES AND GETTING A ALIMENT DONE IN MARCH OF THIS YEAR. STEERING IS STILL GETS STIFF WHILE MAKING TURNS EVEN WITH ALL THE NEW PARTS ON THE CAR NOW
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2021-02-04
- Crash: 1
- VIN: 5NPET46CX9H
- Components: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 HYUNDAI SONATA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE HIS SON WAS ATTEMPTING TO PARK AT THE CAR WASH, THE VEHICLE INADVERTENTLY ACCELERATED CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO JUMP THE PARKING BARRIER HITTING THE VACUUM MACHINE. NO INJURIES WERE SUSTAINED HOWEVER THE VACUUM MACHINE WAS DAMAGED ALONG WITH THE FRONT BUMPER WAS CRACKED AND SCRATCHED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED AND THE VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED AT RICK CASE (180 SATELLITE BLVD DULUTH GA, 30096) WHERE NO FAILURE WAS DETERMINED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 142,000.
2009 Hyundai Sonata recalls
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued 2 recalls for different components of the 2009 Hyundai Sonata.
- Manufacturer: Hyundai Motor Company
- Components: SUSPENSION:REAR
- 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.
- Manufacturer: Hyundai Motor Company
- Components: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH
- 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.
Negative 2009 Hyundai Sonata car reviews
Positive 2009 Hyundai Sonata car reviews
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This is my 4th Hyundai and I must say, they are all great cars! I have put 45,000 miles on my 09 model and have had absolutely no problems. The 4 cylinder engine provides all the performance any normal driver could want, and the gas mileage is excellent, achieving 44 mpg (imperial gallon) on highway trips. It is very well equipped for such an inexpensive car. Move over Toyota!
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The car is an excellent value for the money, bar none. I had it for two months and unfortunately was rear-ended by a full-size Chevy pickup. Although there was some damage, the active headrest moved forward for both my wife and me, and despite the impact from the speed of the Chevy, we were both fine. I drive this car 96 miles per day and it is economical, reliable, comfortable, and, most importantly, safe. There is plenty of room for my 6+ ft sons in the back. Although I have been a loyal GM customer for years, Hyundai has won me over with this car. The only thing I don't like is that mine looks a bit outdated compared to the newer models, which are very sharp. I have owned dozens of cars in my life, and this is by far the best value for the money.
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I hope you're doing well! I just wanted to share my experience with my car. I bought it back in 2014 with 80K miles on it, and it's been virtually maintenance-free ever since! The only repairs I've had to make were to replace the brakes, tires, and wheel bearings. It's got 190K miles on it now and it's still going strong. Honestly, it's the best car I've ever owned!
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I am upgrading from a Kia Sportage to the Sonata. What a difference! I feel like I'm in heaven driving this car. I was a bit hesitant about buying another Korean car, but so far, I have not been let down.
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I hope you're doing well! I just wanted to let you know that my car has been running like a dream since I bought it brand new. Even after 211,000 miles, it still runs and drives great with only normal maintenance. Despite living on a dirt road, there are no squeaks or rattles, which is kind of amazing!
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Kevon Collins 2024-08-09
I purchased this car a year and a half ago as a second owner. It was in great condition with only 75K miles on it. Unfortunately, after 5 months, the check engine light came on and it took some time to troubleshoot the issue with my mechanic. It turned out to be a complicated problem with over 8 different possibilities indicated by the code. Now, the engine light is back on again, but this time it's for the transmission. The transmission specialist informed me that it would cost at least $1800 to fix, which is quite expensive for a car that is only 6 years old with 100K miles. I wish I had bought a Camry instead.=============Updated: 04/2019Since purchasing it used, I have had to fix a few issues every year that have cost me hundreds of dollars. It's not the most dependable car, unfortunately.
Reyes Moen 2024-06-14
I am writing this review to express my disappointment with the warranty of my Hyundai car. Despite being advertised as a reliable product, my brand new car's AC stopped working after just 3 months. When I took it to the dealer, they claimed that a rock had hit my car and damaged the air conditioning function. As someone who has been driving cars of different brands for the past 20 years, I find it hard to believe that Hyundai's product is so fragile. Despite visiting another Hyundai dealership, I was still unable to get the issue resolved. When I asked why I had never experienced this problem with other cars I had driven for years, they attributed it to Hyundai's design. As a well-informed car buyer, I am disappointed with my experience and will not be purchasing a Hyundai again.
Kolby Glover 2024-05-03
I purchased my Sonata brand new in May 2009. However, from the very beginning, I noticed that it had poor gas mileage and a shifting issue with the transmission at around 38 to 40 mph and 15 to 18 on the RPM gauge. When I brought it back to the dealer for service, I was told that it was how the car was supposed to drive and that there was nothing they could do to fix the problem except to flash the computer and then reset it. I was also told that it was the way I was driving the car. After having the computer reset and the transmission flashed, I now get 15.9 miles per gallon to a full tank of gas. I was told that this was due to the winter gas that is now out on the market. However, I find this hard to believe.
Merritt Lindgren 2024-04-18
After researching the Sonata, I was convinced that it was a reliable car. However, I have had some issues with it lately. Unfortunately, at 70000 miles, the engine started to fall apart from the inside. Of course, I bought the car knowing that I needed a car that would get me well past the payments, and since I still owe $11,000 +, I am more than upset to add over $5000 in engine replacement costs.
Jakob White 2024-02-25
Invest your money wisely and avoid the 2009 Sonata Limited. Despite its attractive appearance, this car has proven to be unreliable with multiple breakdowns and transmission issues. It is advisable to consider other options from more reputable brands that offer better quality and performance. Remember, a higher initial investment can save you from costly repairs and inconvenience in the long run.