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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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Chart based on 277 repairs.
2009 Hyundai Sonata suspension repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (4%)
$500 - $999 (4%)
$100 - $499 (40%)
< $100 (52%)
Chart based on 25 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
| 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. |
| 5000 mi | Car pulls left at Highway speeds. |
| 125000 mi US $600 |
Left front wheel bearing making a noise. Required Replacment |
| 53500 mi US $189 |
Loose lower ball joint |
| 59000 mi US $60 |
Rear suspension bushings were replaced. Originals failed at 50K miles and produced noises. |
| 78740 mi C $200 |
Replace ball joint |
| 170000 mi US $1150 |
New rear bushings |
2009 Hyundai Sonata 4dr Sedan
175-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 54000 mi | Passenger side front wheel bearing failed. Replaced under warranty. |
| 123000 mi US $225 |
Front struts and rear shocks |
| 125300 mi US $48 |
Upper a frame right front |
| 126200 mi US $250 |
changed upper control arms |
| 155000 mi US $25 |
Replaced left upper control arm |
| 47700 mi | Strut replaced under warranty |
| 115000 mi US $60 |
Power Steering pump solenoid (internal) failed causing loss of power steering above 2000rpm. |
| 99000 mi US $200 |
Camber bolt needed upgrade to adjustable kit to fix alignment. No accidents in car. |
| 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. |
| 42780 mi C $180 |
Right rear suspension link and stabilizer bar bushings required replacement as the rear suspension had become noisy. |
| 44020 mi C $50 |
Replaced opposite side suspension link due to noises. |
| 47120 mi C $80 |
noise in rear suspension, cause was worn bushing. |
| 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. |
| 11780 mi | Knocking in right front suspension. Owner suspect faulty strut. Dealer identified and replaced improperly installed sway bar bushing. Problem unchanged. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
2009 Hyundai Sonata 4dr Sedan
175-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 1000 mi | Clunking noise over bumps. |
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