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Vehicle history — accidents, title & owners
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5NPEU46C39H••••••2009 Hyundai SONATA
That is about average for the 2009 Hyundai SONATA — 8 complaints per build across 52 builds.
6on this build
391on the model
52builds in total
2injuries
Most reportedStructure 3Engine 2Electronic Stability Control (esc) 2Electrical System 2
What owners of this build wrote
Power TrainSep 2021
We purchased this vehicle used 9/2022. A week later it began to jump upon accelerating and slowing down. We took it in and they said it was the power train control module and our warranty would not cover it. So it would cost us around $1600. We can’t afford that. We have only…
Electrical SystemJun 2019
The contact owns a 2009 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that the electronic stability control indicator illuminated while driving 60 mph. Also, the vehicle jerked and stalled, but was able to restart. Additionally, the accelerator pedal failed to respond when it was…
Electronic Stability Control (esc)Jun 2018
My brake light stop switch broke into pieces with normal use so the brake lights stay on when car is turned off. My front brake hose sprung a fluid leak that made the brakes fully stop working in the middle of a drive. The front brake hose split and cracked prematurely cuasing…
StructureJan 2014
The paint just peels off the car when driving. I brought the car to 3 different auto body shops and all 3 said the primer is bad. This is causing the paint to peel off to the metal. Hyundai will not ever look at the car to inspect it for bad primer
Fuel SystemMay 2012
The contact owns a 2009 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that the chrome on the door latch peeled off and caused lacerations to her fingers. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer and was told that the door latch was cosmetic. The vehicle was not repaired. In addition, 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 5NPEU46C39H503377 · decoded Aug 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.