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Vehicle history — accidents, title & owners
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5NPET46C99H••••••2009 Hyundai SONATA
This build draws 4.1× more complaints than the average 2009 Hyundai SONATA build (31 vs 8).
31on this build
391on the model
52builds in total
2involved a crash
3injuries
Most reportedElectrical System 5Service Brakes 4Electronic Stability Control (esc) 4Engine 4
What owners of this build wrote
Vehicle Speed ControlcrashMay 2016
I was at the gas pump trying to ease up to get closer so the nozzle could reach my tank. In the process of easing up the car took off forward, causing the door to close my leg in the door almost causing me to loose my leg. The accelerator got stuck
Electrical SystemJul 2023
I see that the manufacturer has an "Open Service Campaign" on their Sonata's shark fins. I've taken mine to the local dealership and they want a min. $700 to replace the shark fin. It just came off somewhere (a couple of years ago) and, now, my car has to be jumped off if I let…
SteeringFeb 2021
Steering wheel would locks up for a second or 2 while making a right turn around 15mph then I would have to let my foot of the gas just to get the steering wheel back to normal. Had this happen too many times already. Tried fixing the problem by having a mechanic shop change the…
SuspensionFeb 2021
I had taken the vehicle for alignment. They said bolts related to rear tie rods were rusted and they could not do it. I took it to another mechanic for inspection and possible repair. He said the same. In addition he also said that the struts are leaking. I looked into the…
EngineDec 2020
The contact owns a 2009 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that while his son was driving 70 mph, the vehicle stalled with an abnormal knocking sound coming from the engine. His son also stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact's son coasted the…
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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 5NPET46C99H451093 · decoded Aug 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.