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5NPET46C39H••••••2009 Hyundai SONATA
This build draws 2.7× more complaints than the average 2009 Hyundai SONATA build (20 vs 8).
20on this build
391on the model
52builds in total
Most reportedService Brakes 7Engine 4Electronic Stability Control (esc) 3Electrical System 2
What owners of this build wrote
EngineDec 2021
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…
Service BrakesJul 2021
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…
Electronic Stability Control (esc)Jul 2017
The ESC off light comes on and pushing the on/off switch does not put it out. If I shut the car off and re start, the dash light goes out. It seems like this usually happens going 30-40mph and I feel a slight jerk in the car then it comes on. It has also happened while driving…
Air BagsJul 2016
Dashboard cracking directly around air bag unit underneath dashboard on passenger side. This is a known issue to hyundai, affecting numerous models and model years. Hyundai dealers refuse to classify it a safety defect, and have told me the dashboard replacement is the…
Electrical SystemMar 2014
Problem was with the switch on my car. When I turned the car on it made a strange sound for a couple of months, it would only happen once or twice a month. When it became more frequent and began to make the sound a couple of times when I put the car in park, I took my hyundai…
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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN 5NPET46C39H506248 · decoded Aug 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.