2009 Hyundai Elantra Touring Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 6%of 32 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 85,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the body and structure of the 2009 Hyundai Elantra Touring, 6% of the 32 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 85,000 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The contact owns a 2009 Hyundai Elantra Touring. The contact stated while parking the vehicle, the rear frame had disconnected from the body and landed on the ground. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the contact’s residence. The vehicle was not taken to a local dealer. The manufacturer was informed of the failure and the contact was awaiting a response. The failure mileage was approximately 50,000.”
NHTSA complaint #11447491, filed 2022-01, 50,000 miles“The contact owns a 2009 Hyundai Elantra Touring. While driving 45 MPH, a loud abnormal noise was detected from the vehicle. The contact noticed that the driver's side control arm was dragging on the ground. The vehicle was towed to a mechanic where it was determined that the rear subframe and driver's side control arm needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The dealer was not notified. The failure mileage was 120,000.”
NHTSA complaint #11162085, filed 2018-12, 120,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10235566Apr 24, 2023Hyundai applies a Paint Protection Film (PPF) on new vehicles before delivery to dealerships. It provides a barrier between the paint and contaminants, such as rail dust, acid…
- 10057844Jan 1, 2015Hyundai models :sonata, elantra , genesis & genesis coupe: on certain vehicles the interior chrome plated door handles may wear due to consistent use.
Body and structure: other model years
Other parts of the 2009 Hyundai Elantra Touring
11 complaintsAir bags
8 complaintsElectrical system
4 complaintsBrakes
3 complaintsTires
3 complaintsVehicle speed control
3 complaintsExterior lighting
2 complaintsFuel system
2 complaintsOther or unknown
2 complaintsSuspension
2 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
2 complaintsElectronic stability control
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2009 Hyundai Elantra Touring
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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