2009 Hyundai Sonata Equipment Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 1%of 460 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 32,320miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the equipment of the 2009 Hyundai Sonata, 1% of the 460 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 32,320 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.
“In-dash oe cd changer made cracking sound when first cd was inserted and displayed mech error message on display. Never used before. Had ipod connection so never used the infinity disc changer till many months after purchase.”
NHTSA complaint #10290986, filed 2009-11, 24,000 miles“Vehicle navigation system failed. On line there are hundreds of people complaining for the same thing. This needs to have a recall. Updated 10/31/11 updated 11/08/11”
NHTSA complaint #10427496, filed 2011-09, 40,640 miles“7-09 rear brake pads frozen to carriers: cleaned and replaced pads at 11, 488 miles. 10-09 rear right wheel not spinning freely: clean and adjust rear brake assembly at 14,978 miles. 3-11 back brake rotors and pads needed to be replaced at 30,625 miles. There is something wrong with either the design of the brake system or the materials that are used for the brake assembly. I've driven cars in the new england area for 28 years having lived in the same area all 28 years, and haven't had this much trouble with the cars I've had.”
NHTSA complaint #10396877, filed 2011-04“The nav radio freezes up. Restarts randomly over and over. Can still tune the radio and sound through steering wheel but cannot see anything on the nav screen. This happened a day after the car was purchased. The dealer was contacted and said that the warranty was up. Would really like to get this issue fixed, as this is why the car was purchased. For the navigation feature.”
NHTSA complaint #10559994, filed 2014-01“Satellite/fm/am digital radio does not function properly. Radio has been replaced and all connections checked. Satellite works fine, fm only works with strong signals around and the am does not work at all. Car dealer does not have any solution and only says that the problem should work it self out once the all digital signal are utilized. Dealer says an non-digital radio cannot be installed.”
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Equipment: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 1 | 1% |
| 2019 | 1 | 1% |
| 2016 | 1 | 0% |
| 2015 | 4 | 0% |
| 2013 | 3 | 0% |
| 2012 | 7 | 0% |
| 2011 | 13 | 0% |
| 2010 | 2 | 1% |
| 2009 | 6 | 1% |
| 2008 | 4 | 1% |
| 2007 | 8 | 1% |
| 2006 | 12 | 1% |
| 2005 | 2 | 1% |
| 2004 | 2 | 1% |
| 2003 | 2 | 1% |
| 2002 | 2 | 1% |
| 2001 | 2 | 1% |
| 2000 | 2 | 1% |
| 1999 | 2 | 2% |
| 1998 | 1 | 2% |
| 1997 | 1 | 2% |
| 1996 | 3 | 13% |
| 1995 | 3 | 5% |
| 1992 | 1 | 5% |
| 1990 | 1 | 6% |
| 1989 | 1 | 9% |
Other parts of the 2009 Hyundai Sonata
98 complaintsElectrical system
61 complaintsEngine
56 complaintsElectronic stability control
51 complaintsOther or unknown
48 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
41 complaintsBody and structure
40 complaintsVehicle speed control
31 complaintsAir bags
30 complaintsSteering
26 complaintsSuspension
25 complaintsFuel system
23 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2009 Hyundai Sonata
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.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology