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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%)

Chart based on 277 repairs.
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2009 Hyundai Sonata repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (2%)

$500 - $999 (9%)

$100 - $499 (37%)

< $100 (52%)

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Chart based on 204 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2009 Hyundai Sonata

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Hyundai Sonata in Washington, United States
Jan 2010 - Jun 2011
Feb 2010

32000 mi
A buzzing heard in the background while the radio/cd player was on. 

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2009 Hyundai Sonata 4dr Sedan

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

Hyundai Sonata in New Jersey, United States
Aug 2010 - Jun 2022
Jun 2012

41000 mi
Check engine light came on, second o2 sensor on cat. converter failed, replaced under warrantee 
Oct 2012

42000 mi

US $200
Had to replace sticking caliper on rear brakes. Hyundai refused to accept that this car has a casting defect causing brake pads to overheat, and cooking the caliper.Love the Sonata, will never buy from Hyundai Corp. again. They hide defects. 
Sep 2015

52000 mi

US $300
REPLACED LEFT REAR CALIPER AND FRONT AND REAR ROTORS AND PADS. 
Mar 2016

54000 mi

US $35
BRAKE CALIPER ON REAR PASSENGER FROZE AND BURNED PADS. RETURNED CALIPER TO AUTOZONE AND RECEIVED A REPLACEMENT UNDER WARRANTEE. IT WAS IN CAR FOR 3 1/2 YEARS. BOUGHT NEW PADS FOR REAR SINCE PASS. SIDE WAS DESTROYED. ROTOR WAS OK. 
Oct 2016

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. 
Jan 2019

59000 mi

US $22
Driver's side running/fog light burned out.Replaced both with halogens 
Jun 2021

60000 mi

US $20
REGULATOR ON DRIVERS SIDE HAD CABLE FRAY AND JAM PULLYS. DISASSEMBLED DOOR AND REPLACED WITH PART FROM AUTOZONE. LATCH ON CENTER CONSOLE BROKE AND WAS REPLACED WITH OEM FROM EBAY 
Apr 2022

61000 mi

US $240
REPLACED ROTORS, CALIPERS AND PADS ON REAR, REPLACED ROTORS AND PADS ON FRONT 
Hyundai Sonata in Massachusetts, United States
Mar 2010 - Dec 2015
Apr 2010

19000 mi
Replace a/c/heater blower motor assembly Fuel line leak; replaced fuel pipe  
Oct 2011

31000 mi

US $200
battery 
Jan 2013

49700 mi
Actuator replaced (buzzing noise when temperature/mode switches activated). 
Oct 2014

60200 mi

US $600
battery 
Hyundai Sonata in Oklahoma, United States
Sep 2009 - Mar 2010
Nov 2009

14000 mi
Driver window will not roll down. 
Hyundai Sonata in New York, United States
Aug 2009 - Jan 2022
Dec 2009

5000 mi
Car pulls left at Highway speeds. Sun Roof Visor - not closing correctly. Stereo with occasional bad static even when playing CDs. 
Feb 2011

25000 mi
Bad CD Player 
Sep 2011

33000 mi
CD's Stuck in Stereo 
Sep 2018

125000 mi

US $600
Left front wheel bearing making a noise. Required Replacment 
Hyundai Sonata in Illinois, United States
May 2009 - Feb 2012
Nov 2009

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. 
Apr 2010

32800 mi

US $84
REPLACEMENT OF TRANSMISSION FLUID. 
Dec 2010

59000 mi

US $60
Rear suspension bushings were replaced. Originals failed at 50K miles and produced noises. 
Hyundai Sonata in West Virginia, United States
Aug 2009 - Dec 2011
Aug 2011

19243 mi
fin on trunk was lose had to replace replaced weather trim on drivers door and air spoiler on trunk 
Hyundai Sonata in California, United States
Jul 2010 - Sep 2018
Aug 2010

27000 mi

US $112
A month ago check engine light began to intermittently come on, the vehicle would occasionally lose power. We had the engine light checked and was told it was the TPS sensor. Warranty covered the TPS replacement-$112 for throtle body clean 
Aug 2012

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. 
Jul 2014

99000 mi

US $400
I replaced the rear brake rotors, pads and hub/bearing assembly for both rear wheels. Bearings seemed to be starting to "hum" at highway speeds and pads/rotors were worn, so I replaced them. 
Hyundai Sonata in Minnesota, United States
Jul 2010 - Dec 2014
Apr 2012

53500 mi

US $189
Loose lower ball joint Small oil pan leak  
Nov 2012

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 
Hyundai Sonata in Missouri, United States
Jul 2014 - Apr 2017
Aug 2015

59700 mi
Check engine light comes on,goes out,4 times in past month engine light has come on,motor goes to idle and throttle does not respond. Have to pull off road,turn off,then it will restart. Dealer not able to diagnosis,says no code in history 
Sep 2015

61000 mi

US $300
Different dealer, where originally purchased. Replace faulty throttle body adjustment switch. Since out of warranty had to pay for replacement. 
Oct 2015

61300 mi
Same problem as before, check eng. light on, engine goes to idle, no throttle response. 
Hyundai Sonata in Ontario, Canada
Jan 2015 - Jun 2022
Aug 2016

70680 mi

C $50
A/C vent on passenger side would only blow hot air 
Apr 2022

78740 mi

C $200
Flex pipe in exaust system replaced Repair frozen handbrake Replace ball joint 
Hyundai Sonata in New York, United States
Feb 2017 - Jul 2018
Jun 2017

188450 mi

US $200
I've been getting very poor mileage. The shop checked the ECU(?) and found nothing. They changed the spark plugs and I'm waiting to see if there's any improvement after driving at least a half tank of gas. 
Jul 2018

89000 mi

US $1200
Bank 1 cat converter 
Hyundai Sonata in Georgia, United States
May 2013 - Jul 2014
Nov 2013

96400 mi
Paint flaking off 
Hyundai Sonata in Alberta, Canada
Feb 2015 - Feb 2021
Apr 2017

118420 mi

C $80
Spark Plug replacement. 
Sep 2017

124000 mi

C $250
Front Rotor and Pad replacement 
Jun 2018

134540 mi

C $50
Replaced both sets of low-beam bulbs. 
Hyundai Sonata in Illinois, United States
Oct 2010 - Dec 2018
Jun 2011

48000 mi

US $135
I got my air conditioning recharged at Jiffy Lube. 
Aug 2012

76300 mi

US $325
I needed the throttle sensor replaced and the software reprogrammed. 
Dec 2013

106000 mi
2 Hyundai Sonata recalls: 1) replace sensor that caused stability control light to come on unncessarily 2) put rust-proof treatment on rear axle Needed new battery 
Nov 2014

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. 
Sep 2016

155000 mi

US $550
Needed new alternator 
Jun 2017

170000 mi

US $1150
New rear bushings New front brakes and aftermarket rotors 
Nov 2017

179000 mi

US $318
New tires 
Feb 2018

185000 mi

US $170
Had new rear brake pads installed 
May 2018

186000 mi

US $900
Solenoid and arm for transmission 
Dec 2018

199000 mi

US $300
Needed a new power window switch for driver’s window. 
Hyundai Sonata in Texas, United States
Feb 2011 - Dec 2011
Mar 2011

63000 mi
The car had a issue with idling cold with no codes, The dealer reflashed the computer and sent us away. It helped for a while. 3 weeks later the car went into limp mode with codes and a new idle sensor was ordered after a tow to the dealer The idle sensor was replaced and successfully fixed the problem. 
Hyundai Sonata in New York, United States
Dec 2008 - Aug 2009
Aug 2008

3800 mi
Faulty Navigation unit. National back order on the item. 
Oct 2008

4968 mi
Navigation unit installed by Dealer for repair of faulty unit. 
Dec 2008

5528 mi
Navigation unit faulty again. Dealer replaced with one from Stock. Dealer inspected complaints of Suspension noise. No problem found. 
Jan 2009

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! 
Apr 2009

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. 
May 2009

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. 
Aug 2009

3800 mi
Faulty Navigation unit. National back order on the item. 
Hyundai Sonata in Florida, United States
Oct 2009 - May 2018
Nov 2010

18700 mi
FM radio reception degraded when rear window defroster was turned on. Dealer replaced rear window under warranty. 
Mar 2014

49000 mi
intermittent 'limp-home' mode and intermittent 'check engine' light. Dealer replaced the throttle body assembly (warranty). 
Hyundai Sonata in Texas, United States
May 2008 - Oct 2013
Feb 2009

13000 mi
Car went into "limp" mode; check engine light and "ESC off" lights came on. Dealer replaced throttle body. 
Nov 2009

30000 mi
The car surged then went into "limp mode" coasting to a stop. After restarting it was driveable but the check engine light stayed on. Dealer replaced throttle position sensor and "updated the computer" under warranty. 
Nov 2010

43000 mi

US $420
Grinding noise in left rear wheel was fixed when brake caliper was replaced. 
Mar 2012

60000 mi

US $286
Broken passenger side sun visor. Broken trunk strut. 
Hyundai Sonata in Louisiana, United States
Jul 2008 - Jun 2018
Dec 2012

26000 mi
Trunk lid struts replaced. 
Oct 2016

65000 mi
Fuel door release switch does not function Have not repaired yet 
Jan 2017

67000 mi
Pass window switch does not return when pressed, has not been repaired but must be manually pulled up, it still works 
Hyundai Sonata in Ohio, United States
Apr 2008 - Dec 2017
Apr 2010

15000 mi
There was a short in the external thermometer caused by water getting into it. 
Apr 2011

27000 mi
Rattle in door during low notes from speaker 
Mar 2014

58000 mi

US $190
Rear brakes were seized. Front pads replaced as well. 
Sep 2015

70000 mi

US $400
Dealer reported a head gasket leak. Repeat problem with brakes. Told nothing is wrong. Bled line with no success. 
Nov 2016

77500 mi
Dealer reported head gasket was leaking Replaced a bad battery 
Hyundai Sonata in Pennsylvania, United States
Aug 2008 - Jun 2011
Nov 2008

1000 mi
Needed to apply a TCM software update to solve a problem with abrupt shifts from 1st to 2nd and 2nd to 3rd gears. 
Hyundai Sonata in New Jersey, United States
May 2008 - Sep 2013
Apr 2009

25000 mi
TPMS ECM wouldn't recognize wheel sensors. 
Oct 2009

37000 mi
TPMS warning light would not go out. Tire sensor was defective and replaced. 
Jan 2013

117000 mi
Voice command and nav audio stopped working. Dealer wanted $2,100 to fix. Declined to repair. 
Sep 2013

125000 mi
Driver window motor getting weak - can't close window sometimes 
Hyundai Sonata in Minnesota, United States
Aug 2008 - Jun 2013
Jun 2011

43000 mi

US $250
AC not cooling. Evacuated and refilled system with freon and dye 

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2009 Hyundai Sonata 4dr Sedan

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

Hyundai Sonata in Pennsylvania, United States
Jan 2011 - Aug 2013
Apr 2013

47700 mi
Strut replaced under warranty 
Hyundai Sonata in Missouri, United States
Jul 2008 - Jul 2018
Jun 2012

40000 mi

US $130
The brake calipers were sticking and not releasing causing intermittent squealing when driving. The brake pads had to be replaced to correct the problem. 
Mar 2013

47000 mi

US $85
The sun visor hinge broke and the whole assembly had to be replaced 
Dec 2013

54000 mi
Had to replace a switch causing multiple problems in the electrical system due to a recal. 
Feb 2015

68000 mi

US $90
There was an issue with a hard downshift. Not sure if it was the adaptive driving feature or firmware. The adaptive driving was reset and new firmware was applied per a TSB. I had to pay diagnostic fee, but not repair cost. 
May 2018

107000 mi

US $2000
Continued problems with a hard downshift. Dealer determined the transmission needed to be replaced. Since it was just barely out of warranty Hyundai split the cost of the replacement and provided a rebuilt transmission and I paid for the labor to install it. 
Hyundai Sonata in Arizona, United States
Feb 2011 - Feb 2013
Feb 2013

87000 mi

US $80
Gas tank door not opening from switch 
Hyundai Sonata in Ohio, United States
Feb 2011 - Jul 2011
Mar 2011

28000 mi

US $1
transmission shift down to 1st gear real hard...dealer hooked the car up and did a software update ...took 30 min. and everything is ok 
Hyundai Sonata in Illinois, United States
Dec 2014 - Dec 2015
Dec 2014

48000 mi

US $500
Starter went out 
Hyundai Sonata in Texas, United States
Jul 2008 - Sep 2012
Dec 2010

47000 mi
Fuel backed up when filling even less than a gallon. El Paso Hyundai replaced a sensor near the fill line. Some relief but still premature click off at the fuel nozzle. Lakeland FL worked with factory.Obstruction in fuel line (webs) Dealer noticed an update to tranny computer had not been done 
May 2011

54200 mi
Putting fuel into tank still causes multiple click-offs of nozzle. BUT, it does not give an error code. I have been videoing my fillups; only happens some of the time. 
Sep 2011

60000 mi
Unable to add fuel. Hose would click off within adding a gallon of fuel. 
Hyundai Sonata in Florida, United States
Oct 2010 - Dec 2011
Sep 2011

56000 mi

US $400
Factory radio quit working, replaced with aftermarket radio. 
Hyundai Sonata in Illinois, United States
Sep 2010 - Jun 2018
Mar 2012

28000 mi

US $350
Headlight lense needed replacing due to moisture seepeage. Rear tail light was replaced because it was burned out. 
Jul 2013

41500 mi

US $182
Battery died. Replaced. 
Mar 2014

51000 mi

US $750
Alternator was not fully charging battery. Car had to be jumped to start. Alternator and serpentine belt replaced. 
Apr 2014

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. 
Jun 2014

54000 mi
Passenger side front wheel bearing failed. Replaced under warranty. 
Dec 2014

59000 mi

US $600
Replace rear brakes, including rotors, pads and malfunctioning caliper on driver's side. 
Sep 2015

67000 mi

US $250
Replace broken center arm rest cover 
Hyundai Sonata in Florida, United States
Oct 2010 - Dec 2011
Nov 2010

49000 mi
power seat track replaced Trunk release button on door panel did not work, replaced button. 
Hyundai Sonata in Ohio, United States
Jul 2015 - Apr 2018
Jun 2017

181000 mi

US $300
The Starter wouldn’t turn the engine 
Hyundai Sonata in Indiana, United States
Dec 2010 - Dec 2011
Jan 2011

53700 mi

US $45
Oil leak from timing chain cover. Replaced seal. 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. 
Hyundai Sonata in Oklahoma, United States
Nov 2016 - Dec 2017
Dec 2017

152000 mi

US $108
Oil leak, valve cover gasket replaced. Possible oil leaks in other areas as well. 
Hyundai Sonata in South Carolina, United States
Nov 2011 - Dec 2015
Jan 2012

US $155
reset computer, flushed transmission fluid 
Hyundai Sonata in Tennessee, United States
Dec 2015 - Dec 2015
Dec 2015

84000 mi

US $150
Transmission was shifting very hard from 4th to 3rd. Had to have the transmission control computer reset and updated to newest firmware. Not covered by warranty. 
Hyundai Sonata in New York, United States
Oct 2014 - Oct 2017
Mar 2015

123000 mi

US $225
Front struts and rear shocks 
Aug 2015

125300 mi

US $48
Upper a frame right front 
Oct 2015

126200 mi

US $250
changed upper control arms 
Feb 2016

137000 mi

US $35
Evaporated vent valve ng 
Aug 2017

155000 mi

US $25
Replaced left upper control arm 
Oct 2017

155000 mi
Engine light on code is trans or lock up converter not working 
Hyundai Sonata in New York, United States
- Jun 2009
Jun 2009

9150 mi
Same issue, dealer had car for 18days, ended up having to replace the transmission. Took parts from stock car to verify it was not computers. 
Hyundai Sonata in Oklahoma, United States
Mar 2008 - Jun 2011
Jan 2010

33217 mi
Transmission jerks when downshifting while slowing down. Started doing it during a recent trip and when i checked, there was no oil. I refilled. Problem returned after 2 day. Dealer couldn't identify and told me to bring it back when it happens regularly. 
Feb 2010

34000 mi

US $486
Problem with transmission downshifting while slowing down. When cold, the transmission gives a big jolt when downshifting. As the car heats up the problem disappears. Did the 30k service which included tranny service but problem remains. 
Nov 2010

54500 mi
While Cold, the transmission would jerk while downshifting. Problem went away after engine/trans heated up. Dealer reset the computer and problem is gone. TSB out from manufacturer. No Cost to me. 
Hyundai Sonata in Ontario, Canada
Jul 2014 - Jan 2018
Apr 2017

94860 mi

C $300
Break pads and roters 
Hyundai Sonata in New York, United States
Dec 2013 - Sep 2015
Jan 2014

US $600
Dealer repair service stated that the serpentine belt was cracking and should be replaced. I questioned because mileage was low but they maintained that 5 years is life cycle for such a belt. I asked to save the used one and give it to me. 
Hyundai Sonata in Maryland, United States
Jun 2013 - Jun 2018
Jun 2014

37000 mi

US $120
Replace condenser Replaced Liftomatics in trunk 
Feb 2018

79000 mi

US $150
replace emission sensor on gasoline intake replace front brakes 
Hyundai Sonata in Pennsylvania, United States
Jun 2008 - Sep 2011
Jan 2010

7700 mi
Odometer display cluster developed a crack. Dealer has ordered a replacement to be replaced under factory warranty. 
Feb 2010

5900 mi
dealer replaced odometer cluster under warranty. Rear brake calipers froze and wore out pads. Dealer turned rotors and replaced pads per TSB. Problem is caused by winter salt corrosion causing calipers to stick/freeze. Hyundai is aware of problem. 
Hyundai Sonata in Ontario, Canada
Jun 2009 - Jun 2022
Nov 2009

6200 mi

C $30
Fuel smell under the hood and inside when the car is stopped at the red light. Could smell it around the car after shutting engine off. 3 visits to the dealer (Richmond Hill Hyundai) said no problem, washed the engine, problem persists Fuel smell narrowed down to between ports 2 and 3. Pulled the intake - the groove for the intake gasket on port 3 is warped, gasket doesn't seal, thus a minor fuel leak. Replaced gasket, problem still persists. Pulled the intake again, applied Permatex gas-resistant high-temp silicone around the gasket. Fuel smell is almost gone, at acceptable level now - cannot smell it inside or outside. Ideally need to replace the intake - an $800 part. 
May 2012

17860 mi
Hard(er) shifts. Acceptable, would not call them a problem, but not as smooth as when new. Drain and fill ATF with original SPIII ATF, shift quality noticeably improved. Required about 3.6L of ATF. 
Hyundai Sonata in Virginia, United States
Dec 2011 - Feb 2022
Jan 2012

88000 mi
vehicle stalled twice (once three days ago after fueling and then again last night while driving on I-95). Dealer found no error codes and could not find any issues with idling or starting. it was FINALLY discovered that the vehicle's fuel pump was faulty. It was replaced and another Hyundai dealership took very good care of me ( and my new car USED car) 
Nov 2012

119900 mi

US $100
A faulty sensor was found thanks to my check engine light. Not sure what the name of it was 
Hyundai Sonata in Nevada, United States
Nov 2011 - Sep 2012
Mar 2012

29000 mi
Hard downshift from 3rd to 2cnd when the car was cold. A software update was applied. This took care of the problem. 
Hyundai Sonata in Alabama, United States
Jul 2012 - Sep 2018
Aug 2012

82000 mi
gas mpg dropped by 15+ per cent in last 4 months. cleaned fuel injection system. 
May 2013

101000 mi

US $5
Key frequently sticks in the ignition and will not turn. Multiple inquiries have produced various possible solutions. O manual says to turn steering wheel and key simultaneously. Locksmith says to clean with Ballistol. Not happy. 
Sep 2013

108000 mi

US $450
Check engine light came on reportedly due to lack of airtight integrity in fuel delivery system - replaced gas cap. Dealer expressed concern about risk of fumes in the cockpit. Excessive costs for "diagnostics" $75+ - considering work done 
Mar 2015

118000 mi
Replacement of malfunctioning starter. 
Jul 2015

118000 mi

US $730
Replace clogged fuel pump. Parts special ordered from Hyundai, with repairs delayed by 2 consecutive errors in special order fulfillment. 
Nov 2016

139500 mi
oil pressure light flashed on for several seconds ; mechanic said:rn(1) dx computer old codes re possible issues with fuel injector in #4 cylinderrn(2) will need to use Lucas Oil Treatment w/ oil chg due to signs of engine inefficiency 
May 2017

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. 
Aug 2018

155000 mi

US $350
OBDC. Check engine light came on. Oxygen sensor and another sensor replaced. Check engine light came on again later that same day. Not interested in pouring more money into that sinkhole because I view the OBDC as more of an endless cash generator for mechanics than a useful tool for true diagnostics and repair. Car runs fine - just need to ignore the check engine light. I am thinking about sticking a small piece of black electrical tape over the "warning" light!! 
Hyundai Sonata in California, United States
Jun 2011 - Nov 2018
Dec 2015

72000 mi
TPMS light on. Reset attempted but it came back on. 
Jan 2018

93000 mi
Reset program to eliminate clunk when shifting 1st to 2nd. 
Hyundai Sonata in Texas, United States
May 2010 - Jul 2018
Aug 2013

36000 mi
Starter died. Replaced. 
Jan 2015

43800 mi

US $600
Transmission was jumping when downshifting. Had to pay for a reprogramming of the latest firmware for the transmission computer as well as a transmission flush. 
Hyundai Sonata in Florida, United States
Apr 2009 - Aug 2015
Mar 2012

33000 mi
Car was downshifting into 3rd roughly. The dealer reset the computer values to the default. 
Nov 2012

38400 mi
Passenger exterior door handle broke. 
Mar 2013

42000 mi
Latch on armrest compartment broke. 
Hyundai Sonata in Michigan, United States
Mar 2009 - Apr 2017
Feb 2010

13000 mi
The right rear brake hung up and needed de-rusting, lubricating and cleaning up. 
Dec 2013

68000 mi

US $109
We had a "clunking" noise which was alarming, and took the car in to the dealer. They could not locate anything loose. Finally, they found ice impacted up in the top of the coil spring tower (right rear), cleared it. It's fine. 
Aug 2014

70600 mi

US $450
Left rear caliper hanging up, had to be replaced 
Jun 2015

78000 mi
The right rear caliper locked up, nearly burning the car to the ground. I flatbedded it to dealer. Hyundai's dealer claim it is "wear item" to have caliper seize. Despite ongoing issue, I paid $400 they paid nothing zip nada. Subaru next. 
Aug 2015

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. 
May 2016

85100 mi

US $750
Having had many issues over the past few years, I gave the dealer one more chance to repair the sticking rear brakes and when all was said and done, their warrantee was of no use and I ended paying to have the entire brake system redone 
Hyundai Sonata in Virginia, United States
Nov 2008 - Jun 2019
Sep 2013

55000 mi

US $86
Replaced driver's side sunvisor. The sunvisor would no longer stay in any position and drooped. 
Dec 2013

59000 mi

US $120
Replaced left rear caliper and pads on both sides AGAIN due to piston seizure which had caused the pads to be worn down on the left side. This is the second time the rear brakes have locked up on this car and is apparently a known issue. 
May 2015

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. 
Jun 2016

88000 mi

US $150
Accessory drive belt idler started squealing. Replaced idlers (2), tensioner, and belt. 
Dec 2016

100000 mi

US $105
Battery failed to hold a charge overnight after accidental discharge and jump start. 
Hyundai Sonata in Manitoba, Canada
May 2009 - Jun 2022
Jun 2011

24800 mi
Brake pedal spongy.... did not have original breaking effect anymore. Master cylinder was replaced and this cured the problem 
Sep 2011

28520 mi

C $50
corrosion found on rear calipers, cleaned sliders and lubricated them... brakes now work as they should. 
Jun 2013

42780 mi

C $180
Right rear suspension link and stabilizer bar bushings required replacement as the rear suspension had become noisy. 
Aug 2013

44020 mi

C $50
Replaced opposite side suspension link due to noises. 
Nov 2013

46080 mi
Starter failed. 
Mar 2014

47120 mi

C $80
noise in rear suspension, cause was worn bushing. 
May 2014

48360 mi

C $100
Swaybar bushings replaced, one was warrantied from a previous repair. These are not OEM parts, but they have lifetime replacement warranties. 
May 2018

72540 mi

C $100
1 rear caliper frozen/coroded requiring replacement. All other calipers cleaned and lubricated 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. 
May 2022

86800 mi

C $150
Parking brake stopped working, brake lever had zero resistance and no effect on braking. The parking brake caliper had broken and fallen off the car. Rear pads had also worn to the point of ruining the disks on both sides, disks, pads and one caliper replaced. 
Hyundai Sonata in Texas, United States
Jul 2009 - Sep 2017
Sep 2012

52000 mi
Drivers side sun visor won't stay in place. Dealer replaced under warranty. "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. 
Sep 2014

87000 mi

US $65
Drivers side window stop functioning. Window regulator cable broke. Owner did the repair using after-market parts (window regulator). 
Sep 2015

102000 mi

US $120
Transmission had developed a hard downshift to 1st gear when transmission was cold. There was a TSB concerning the problem - dealer did the required computer update. 
Mar 2017

123000 mi

US $90
Replace front and rear pads for the first time, still had 25k of wear left on them. Used Hundai replacement parts. 
Hyundai Sonata in Newfoundland / Lab., Canada
Jun 2009 - Oct 2013
Jun 2010

11780 mi
Knocking in right front suspension. Owner suspect faulty strut. Dealer identified and replaced improperly installed sway bar bushing. Problem unchanged. 
Aug 2010

19220 mi
Returned vehicle for regular maint 30200 km. Dealer says replaced worn left lower ball joint. Knocking is on passenger (opposite) side. I still suspect top left strut mount bushing/bearing. Ball joint replaced under Manf. Warranty. 
Apr 2011

25420 mi
During regular service tech found worn front drivers side strut bushing.Replaced under warranty at 41700km.Original knocking on right front side still exists.Service Tech says these cars have loose type suspension and normal to knock. 
Dec 2011

33480 mi
Replaced left rear door latch assy, warranty 
Hyundai Sonata in California, United States
Apr 2009 - May 2018
Jun 2013

53000 mi
Emissions leak from dirty fuel tank air filter 
Dec 2015

99000 mi

US $200
Camber bolt needed upgrade to adjustable kit to fix alignment. No accidents in car. 
Sep 2016

115000 mi
Replaced starter. 
Hyundai Sonata in Virginia, United States
Apr 2009 - Oct 2021
Sep 2015

63000 mi

US $500
Starter had to be replaced. 
Hyundai Sonata in New York, United States
Nov 2008 - Aug 2015
Oct 2010

16000 mi

US $120
Brake maintenance, lube of brake pistons as recommended in in forums for Northern vehicles. A loud "boing" sound from right rear brake when starting from a stop. Returned and the brake assembly was lubricated and noise was eliminated 
Nov 2010

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. 
Feb 2011

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. 
Aug 2013

40000 mi

US $290
grinding noise from rear wheel, caliper was not releasing replaced rotors, pads and the caliper 
May 2014

46000 mi

US $550
Ignition cylinder would not function-- steering wheel locked. New key cylinder installed.  Also the starter would not function consistantly, it woo was replaced. 
Hyundai Sonata in Wisconsin, United States
Dec 2008 - Jan 2022
Oct 2012

104300 mi

US $200
software upgrade to stop transmission from jerking when coming to a stop 
Hyundai Sonata in Virginia, United States
Dec 2008 - Mar 2010
Jan 2009

134 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. The serpentine belt was defective and began separating. The dealer replaced the belt.  Serpentine belt was defective 
Hyundai Sonata in Alberta, Canada
Feb 2009 - May 2013
Jun 2010

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. 
Nov 2010

7320 mi
Leaking timing chain cover discovered doing routine oil change 
Aug 2011

11160 mi
ac coolant leaking out hoses ordered but not arrived 
Hyundai Sonata in Ohio, United States
Nov 2009 - Jun 2018
Jul 2017

165000 mi

US $350
Replaced left-rear brake caliper and pads for the third time. Note, the right-rear rotor has been replaced twice. Driver door window switch failed, replaced the driver door window switch module. 
Hyundai Sonata in Pennsylvania, United States
Jul 2009 - Dec 2015
Dec 2015

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. 
Hyundai Sonata in Nevada, United States
Jul 2009 - Feb 2020
Aug 2014

21000 mi
Recall for "ESC" light on intermittently. 
Hyundai Sonata in Illinois, United States
Mar 2016 - Sep 2018
Jul 2017

93000 mi

US $700
Torque clutch converter solenoid replacement 
Apr 2018

96000 mi

US $300
Serpentine belt and Idler pulley 
Hyundai Sonata in Pennsylvania, United States
Aug 2008 - Jun 2011
Oct 2008

8000 mi
Auto Transmission was repaired in early October. It shuddered and vibrated at between 40-60 miles/h. TCM was updated but didn't resolve the issue but improved shifting quality. Made another appointment to check it up at the end of October. 
Nov 2008

8000 mi
The problem only occurred when the engine was cold or parked for a long time. I could not replicate the problem and when I explained them what was going on, they said they couldn't fix it unless they see the problem. 
Jan 2009

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. 
Mar 2009

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. 
May 2009

18000 mi
Center console fixed. 
Jun 2009

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. 
Jul 2009

20000 mi
I'm still having an issue with my transmission but the dealer didn't see any problem. I dropped off my car for 2 days in July, but the dealer said there was no problem which I'm still experiencing. 
Hyundai Sonata in Missouri, United States
Mar 2008 - Jun 2022
Sep 2016

102000 mi
Passenger side sun visor no longer stays in the full up position. and Driver side window switch sticks at times. 
Hyundai Sonata in Washington, United States
Jan 2010 - Jun 2018
Apr 2015

60000 mi

US $450
Car would not start, replaced starter and fixed problem. 
Hyundai Sonata in New York, United States
Mar 2009 - Jun 2013
Dec 2011

48000 mi

US $360
New caliper due to sticking rear brakes also wore out pads, poor 
Hyundai Sonata in Texas, United States
Jan 2010 - Dec 2017
Aug 2012

20900 mi
Driver's exterior door handle broke off when attempting to open car door normally. 
Hyundai Sonata in Illinois, United States
Nov 2017 - Mar 2018
Nov 2017

85000 mi

US $349
The idler pulley, belt tensioner and the serpentine belt had to be replaced. 
Mar 2018

87000 mi

US $41
Replaced the spark plugs to eliminate rough idling. 
Hyundai Sonata in California, United States
Oct 2009 - Jul 2016
Aug 2011

63000 mi
Difficult to put gas in tank. Nozzles would keep shutting off. Told debris in filler neck. Repair attempt unsuccessful. Makes getting gas time consuming 
Sep 2014

107000 mi

US $35
Ignition switch was failing. Starter would stick in start position. Easy repair, $35 dealer part. 
Jun 2015

115000 mi

US $60
Power Steering pump solenoid (internal) failed causing loss of power steering above 2000rpm. 
Dec 2015

116000 mi

US $35
Driver side window switch failed. Would intermittently not work. $35 on ebay, about 1.5 hrs to replace myself. Easy. 
Hyundai Sonata in Massachusetts, United States
Aug 2009 - Apr 2017
Dec 2011

17000 mi
Harsh 4-3 downshift. Dealer reflashed transmission computer. 
Sep 2015

45000 mi

US $750
Drivers power window motor and regulator replaced. 
Hyundai Sonata in Wisconsin, United States
Jun 2017 - Jul 2022
May 2018

134000 mi

US $400
One set of brakes replaced 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, 
Sep 2021

181000 mi

US $400
Driver door handle spring failed and broke. 
Oct 2021

183000 mi

US $600
Alternator 
Jun 2022

194000 mi

US $450
Replace wheel due to pothole damage Wheel damage due to pothole 
Hyundai Sonata in New York, United States
Oct 2009 - Jun 2015
Oct 2010

50000 mi
Hard downshift on stopping. Reprogrammed chip for transmission. Perfect fix. No further problems. 
Jan 2011

57800 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. 
Hyundai Sonata in Virginia, United States
Sep 2008 - Sep 2018
Dec 2015

99000 mi

US $100
Starter went bad and replaced under warranty. 
Jan 2018

131000 mi

US $200
original front brake pads replaced 
Hyundai Sonata in Pennsylvania, United States
Nov 2014 - Apr 2017
Aug 2016

97000 mi

US $350
Timing chain jumped 3 teeth and blew motor under warranty. 
Hyundai Sonata in New York, United States
Aug 2008 - Dec 2008
Sep 2008

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. 
Oct 2008

1200 mi
New car, in shop for 32 days with 285 miles. Electrical problems first manifested by trans. shift lock not releasing. Modules, brake switches, main fuse box, and main wiring harness replaced. Proceeding with Lemon Law procedures as the car is not "NEW 

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2009 Hyundai Sonata 4dr Sedan

175-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD

Hyundai Sonata in Indiana, United States
Jan 2010 - May 2013
Jun 2010

24000 mi
Cruise Control-replace clutch and brake switch 
Sep 2010

28000 mi
Clutch would not return back down to floor; after restart it worked and dealer could not replicate. 
Oct 2012

55700 mi

US $110
Dead battery (less than 4 years!) 
Apr 2013

62000 mi
Airbag light on; system flashed to reset. Said that it was caused by low battery (?). 
May 2013

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. 
Hyundai Sonata in Pennsylvania, United States
Feb 2009 - Aug 2011
Mar 2009

1000 mi
Clunking noise over bumps.  
Hyundai Sonata in Pennsylvania, United States
Nov 2008 - Mar 2010
Dec 2008

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. 
Hyundai Sonata in Connecticut, United States
Aug 2008 - Mar 2010
May 2008

7305 mi
Check engine light, stalling, skipping, codes P0300 to P0304. Dealer kept it for over a week and replaced the Oxgen sensor. Dealer could not explain why it happened, They stated, "I hope this does it." 
Sep 2008

13000 mi
The clutch pedal would grab high, low, then stay enguaged, then a popping noise and the clutch pedal went to the floor with fluid coming out of the transmission.  I had the car for 13 miles and the same condition came back, stopped working on my home street, had the service manager come out and confirm, and needed to be towed again.  Replaced some valve (Service advisor said they didn't know what it was) in the clutch system and replaced the slave cylinder again. At this point it was irrelevant,the car is unreliable. Hyundai and dealer refuse to work on the car anymore, I'm Stuck. 
Oct 2008

13460 mi
Blown Clutch Again. replaced Slace Cyl,and reservior tube. 
Hyundai Sonata in Georgia, United States
Oct 2009 - Jun 2015
May 2015

59000 mi
Clutch and Clutch Slave Cylinder 
Jun 2015

59000 mi

US $350
Camshaft position sensor 
Hyundai Sonata in Georgia, United States
Oct 2010 - Apr 2012
Nov 2010

18000 mi
Weak clutch, required pumping pedal. Slave cyl rebuilt. 
Hyundai Sonata in Illinois, United States
Nov 2011 - Dec 2011
Dec 2011

45000 mi
Fuel pump went out. Fuel pump relay was bad. 
Hyundai Sonata in California, United States
Oct 2010 - Feb 2015
Mar 2011

29000 mi
Broken weld on exhaust pipe assembly - also damaged muffler 
Apr 2011

29103 mi
Tailpipe and muffler replaced under warranty - follow-up to earlier trip when problem was diagnosed and parts ordered. Tailpipe and muffler replaced under warranty - follow-up to earlier trip when problem was diagnosed and parts ordered. 
Apr 2014

48160 mi

US $1317
Clutch, pressure plate & throwout bearing replaced. Flywheel refaced. Dealer says lining just wore out. I purchased the car as certified pre-owned with 25K on the odometer and the clutch never felt quite right and has a much different feel now. Clutch, pressure plate & throwout bearing replaced. Flywheel refaced. 
Dec 2014

55000 mi
Transmission fluid leak from transaxle joint seal. Seal was replaced under warranty from earlier clutch repair performed by dealer. 
Jan 2015

52268 mi

US $255
Replaced front crank seal and resealed oil pan. Replaced front crank seal and resealed oil pan. 
Hyundai Sonata in Oklahoma, United States
Jun 2009 - Jun 2011
Jul 2009

8000 mi
clutch falls to floor on a soft foot. clutch pressure not spec. Dealer ordered new part. Same problem. Soft foot makes clutch fall to floor without pressure to pop up. 

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