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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%)
Select a problem area
- Engine
- Transmission and Drivetrain
- Brakes and Traction Control
- Suspension and Steering
- Electrical and Air Conditioning
- Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim
- Other
Chart based on 277 repairs.
2009 Hyundai Sonata electrical repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (0%)
$500 - $999 (14%)
$100 - $499 (27%)
< $100 (59%)
Chart based on 70 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2009 Hyundai Sonata
Engine not specified
| 32000 mi | A buzzing heard in the background while the radio/cd player was on. |
2009 Hyundai Sonata 4dr Sedan
249-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 19000 mi US $20 |
Replace a/c/heater blower motor assembly |
| 31000 mi US $200 |
battery |
| 33000 mi | Actuator replaced (buzzing noise when temperature/mode switches activated). |
| 60200 mi US $600 |
battery |
| 15000 mi | There was a short in the external thermometer caused by water getting into it. |
| 77500 mi | Replaced a bad battery |
| 18700 mi | FM radio reception degraded when rear window defroster was turned on. Dealer replaced rear window under warranty. |
| 14000 mi | Driver window will not roll down. |
| 72000 mi US $14 |
Brake light switch needed to be replaced. I received a check engine light, checked the error code and found the brake light switch needed to be replaced. Picked up a new one from dealer for $14 and replaced it. |
| 61700 mi US $75 |
The battery would not hold a charge if the radio was on, or head lights for even 10 without the car running. It was replaced at Sams' Club |
| 134540 mi C $50 |
Replaced both sets of low-beam bulbs. |
| 65000 mi | Fuel door release switch does not function Have not repaired yet |
| 67000 mi | Pass window switch does not return when pressed, has not been repaired but must be manually pulled up, it still works |
| 70680 mi C $50 |
A/C vent on passenger side would only blow hot air |
| 48000 mi US $135 |
I got my air conditioning recharged at Jiffy Lube. |
| 106000 mi | Needed new battery |
| 155000 mi US $550 |
Needed new alternator |
| 199000 mi US $300 |
Needed a new power window switch for driver’s window. |
| 5000 mi | Stereo with occasional bad static even when playing CDs. |
| 25000 mi | Bad CD Player |
| 33000 mi | CD's Stuck in Stereo |
| 54000 mi US $460 |
Audio amplifier failed on front speakers. Hyundai wanted $650 for replacement. Replaced with Rockford Fosgate 5 ch. amp and new subwoofer. Had to do complete rewire. |
| 59000 mi US $22 |
Driver's side running/fog light burned out.Replaced both with halogens |
| 43000 mi US $250 |
AC not cooling. Evacuated and refilled system with freon and dye |
| 3800 mi | Faulty Navigation unit. National back order on the item. |
| 4968 mi | Navigation unit installed by Dealer for repair of faulty unit. |
| 5528 mi | Navigation unit faulty again. Dealer replaced with one from Stock. Dealer inspected complaints of Suspension noise. No problem found. |
| 6312 mi | Faulty Nav unit once again. The 5th unit replaced in 7 months over ownership! This last failure was not the Ipod interface; it was a connection error for xm Radio. Navigation unit faulty again. Dealer replaced. Also had dealer inspect for Burning Rubber smell through air vents.- Nothing found. Surprise! |
| 8000 mi | Another faulty Nav unit. This makes number 5! Dealer claims that the OEM manufacturer knows there is an issue. Hyundai is working with them to send a new unit. Nav unit #6 replaced. Dealer claims unit functions perfectly now. This was a new unit directly from the Manufacturer instead of a Refurbished unit as the previous 5. |
| 7300 mi | The 7th nav unit was installed and did function for the 72 hours I owned the car before trading it in. I will certainly NOT be buying another Hyundai vehicle ever again. |
| 3800 mi | Faulty Navigation unit. National back order on the item. |
| 25000 mi | TPMS ECM wouldn't recognize wheel sensors. |
| 37000 mi | TPMS warning light would not go out. Tire sensor was defective and replaced. |
| 117000 mi | Voice command and nav audio stopped working. Dealer wanted $2,100 to fix. Declined to repair. |
| 125000 mi | Driver window motor getting weak - can't close window sometimes |
2009 Hyundai Sonata 4dr Sedan
175-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 87000 mi US $80 |
Gas tank door not opening from switch |
| 48000 mi US $500 |
Starter went out |
| 56000 mi US $400 |
Factory radio quit working, replaced with aftermarket radio. |
| 49000 mi | Trunk release button on door panel did not work, replaced button. |
| 72000 mi | TPMS light on. Reset attempted but it came back on. |
| 37000 mi US $300 |
Replace condenser |
| 165000 mi US $350 |
Driver door window switch failed, replaced the driver door window switch module. |
| 134000 mi US $400 |
Car didn’t start all of a sudden after parked in rainstorm - wire in starter had to be replaced. Many repeated problems with car not starting after rainstorms, |
| 183000 mi US $600 |
Alternator |
| 181000 mi US $300 |
The Starter wouldn’t turn the engine |
| 54000 mi | Had to replace a switch causing multiple problems in the electrical system due to a recal. |
| 28000 mi US $350 |
Rear tail light was replaced because it was burned out. |
| 41500 mi US $182 |
Battery died. Replaced. |
| 51000 mi US $750 |
Alternator was not fully charging battery. Car had to be jumped to start. Alternator and serpentine belt replaced. |
| 51500 mi | Car would not start and had to be towed. Starter needed replacement plastic engagement "fork." Part was replaced under warranty. Problem is mentioned in TSB. |
| 1000 mi | 5 days were a continuation of 27 days in Aug. at the dealership for repair of electrical problems first manifested by the shift lock mechanism. Modules, solenoids, brake light switches, main fuse box, and main wiring harness replaced. |
| 118000 mi | Replacement of malfunctioning starter. |
| 143000 mi US $121 |
Tire Pressure Management System. Unfortunately, the OBC failed to automatically reset; will need to take car to dealer for flash reset. |
| 78000 mi US $635 |
Starter replaced due to known issue with cracked fork. There is a TSB for this issue but Hyundai declined to cover it due to mileage. |
| 100000 mi US $105 |
Battery failed to hold a charge overnight after accidental discharge and jump start. |
| 115000 mi | Replaced starter. |
| 63000 mi US $500 |
Starter had to be replaced. |
| 66200 mi | Replaced under warranty remote audio control switch on steering wheel. Radio still cuts off on its own if you touch this switch. Problem still in radio itself. Works okay if you don't touch switch. Will ignore to avoid $800 repair cost. |
| 45000 mi US $750 |
Drivers power window motor and regulator replaced. |
| 46080 mi | Starter failed. |
| 72540 mi C $100 |
Ignition/key switch would not turn. It was resolved by removing the key cylinder and sending it out to a locksmith who apparently only found it dirty, so it was cleaned and re-installed. It works fine after the repair. |
| 52000 mi | "Electronic Stability Control Off" warning light on the dashboard came on, would not reset until engine was turned off. There is a TSB released concerning the brake light switch causing this. Dealer replaced the switch under warranty. |
| 6200 mi | No cold air from AC, refilled must return to check for leaks. Dealer says should not need refill so soon, I agree. Likely will be no charge. |
| 11160 mi | ac coolant leaking out hoses ordered but not arrived |
| 116000 mi US $35 |
Driver side window switch failed. Would intermittently not work. $35 on ebay, about 1.5 hrs to replace myself. Easy. |
| 60000 mi US $450 |
Car would not start, replaced starter and fixed problem. |
| 36000 mi | Starter died. Replaced. |
| 99000 mi US $100 |
Starter went bad and replaced under warranty. |
| 16640 mi | Tuning knob worked occasionally, no solution so new radio ordered. Tunning knob worked randomly on the radio, dealer replaced the unit. Also, they installed upgrades to control modules. |
| 46000 mi US $550 |
Also the starter would not function consistantly, it woo was replaced. |
| 1000 mi | The light on driver's side door would not go off. They had to replace the electrical harness inside the door. Part had to be ordered. |
| 79000 mi US $850 |
After an accident (hitting a fox) and $3000 of body repairs and a/c condenser replacement, a/c went out. Hyundai dealer said not related, not our fault. Took to trusted independent dealer. New a/c compressor was installed. |
2009 Hyundai Sonata 4dr Sedan
175-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 24000 mi | Cruise Control-replace clutch and brake switch |
| 55700 mi US $110 |
Dead battery (less than 4 years!) |
| 62000 mi | Airbag light on; system flashed to reset. Said that it was caused by low battery (?). |
| 62000 mi US $200 |
Starter-very early for starter failure-warranty ended at 60k, 62k on car. Tow truck able to get car started. Starter was $550; Hyundai paid $350, I paid $200; not real happy about it-am planning to complain to Hyundai. |
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