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5NPET46C89H••••••2009 Hyundai SONATA
This build draws 2.5× more complaints than the average 2009 Hyundai SONATA build (19 vs 8).
19on this build
391on the model
52builds in total
3involved a fire
Most reportedService Brakes 5Electrical System 3Structure 2Steering 2
What owners of this build wrote
Fuel/propulsion SystemfireJun 2016
The contact owns a 2009 hyundai sonata. While driving at an unknown speed, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. The vehicle was viewed by an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the fuel pump needed to be replaced.…
Electrical SystemfireJan 2015
The car was in the driveway warming up and caught fire it burned up the starter and starter assembly, the battery wire harness and the manifold. All of this has to be replaced before we can assess any other damages or run a diagnostic
Unknown Or OtherfireOct 2010
I started my car and as I started to turn the steering wheel so I could pull out of the parking space smoke spewed from my dashboard. I looked up under the dash and noticed the wiring harness in flames. I extinguished the fire. I then had the car towed to a hyundai dealer. They…
StructureJun 2022
The sunroof detached from the vehicle at highway speed. The sunroof was not open or otherwise in operation when it detached. A mechanic concluded that the adhesive holding the glass to the sun roof assembly failed. The sunroof assembly was completely intact after the incident…
SteeringMay 2019
Rear end of vehicle sways around as if driving on ice. Feels exactly like descriptions of issue with recall 13V354000. Hyundai says vehicle is not included in recall. Excessive play in rear end, and very noticeable burning smell coming from rear end after driving. Causing…
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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 5NPET46C89H570382 · decoded Oct 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.