2009 Hyundai Sonata Hyundai Sonata 2009

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2009 Hyundai Sonata repairs by problem area

Engine (25%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (11%)

Brakes and Traction Control (12%)

Suspension and Steering (9%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (29%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (9%)

Other (5%)

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2009 Hyundai Sonata body repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (0%)

$100 - $499 (17%)

< $100 (83%)

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Chart based on 23 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2009 Hyundai Sonata 4dr Sedan

249-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD

5000 mi Sun Roof Visor - not closing correctly. 
19000 mi fin on trunk was lose had to replace 
120000 mi

US $225
My (middle of the car) upper armrest storage bin latch was broken. I had the latch replaced so I could close my armrest. 
96400 mi Paint flaking off 
60000 mi

US $20
LATCH ON CENTER CONSOLE BROKE AND WAS REPLACED WITH OEM FROM EBAY 
27000 mi Rattle in door during low notes from speaker 
20000 mi

US $100
Driver seat's bottom cushion started deforming at 10k miles. I had it replaced at 20k miles. Rest was tire rotation + oil change + 21 point checkup. 
60000 mi

US $286
Broken passenger side sun visor. 

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2009 Hyundai Sonata 4dr Sedan

175-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD

67000 mi

US $250
Replace broken center arm rest cover 
7700 mi Odometer display cluster developed a crack. Dealer has ordered a replacement to be replaced under factory warranty. 
5900 mi dealer replaced odometer cluster under warranty. 
47500 mi

US $45
Factory steel wheels had rusted, Hyundai refused to pay to refinish, as car had over 36k miles on it. Dealer just sanded surface rust off, charged 45 dollars. 
47000 mi

US $85
The sun visor hinge broke and the whole assembly had to be replaced 
15000 mi The plastic cover under the center console of the passenger side started coming off in early November of 2008 and got worse as time went by.Dealer kept saying it would order a part, but I haven't received any service. The plastic cover under the center console on the passenger side came off. Addressed to dealer in Oct 2008. Dealer forgot to order a part, got the wrong part, forgot again, did a quick fix by pushing it back but happened again and again. 
15000 mi The service manager said he repaired by replacing the clip that snaps plastic cover. It seemed OK when I picked up the car, but the crack occurred again after a few days. 
18000 mi Center console fixed. 
19000 mi Addressed transmission problem via e-mail and the dealer was willing to take a look at it again. In addition to that, the part for the center console arrived. 
18000 mi Drivers side mirror trim had begun to separate, which would allow water to eventually enter this space. Dealership agreed it might be a potential problem, ordered and installed a new mirror assembly. 
42000 mi Latch on armrest compartment broke. 
55000 mi

US $86
Replaced driver's side sunvisor. The sunvisor would no longer stay in any position and drooped. 
52000 mi Drivers side sun visor won't stay in place. Dealer replaced under warranty. 
98000 mi The lid for the dash console cubby hole cover got stuck. The plastic frame around the light switch in the ceiling cracked. The latch broke that holds the center armrest console cubby closed. These all broke after 5 years of ownership. 

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2009 Hyundai Sonata 4dr Sedan

175-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD

1000 mi Passenger side crackle sound at the windshield / dash interface over bumps. Shoved some soft foam into the crevice to give some dampening. Problem solved with amazing success. Will need to get it fixed properly under warranty in the future. 

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2009 Hyundai Sonata Body Problems

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