2009 Hyundai Sonata Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 25about this part
- Share
- 5%of 460 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 50,000miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 25 complaints about the suspension of the 2009 Hyundai Sonata, 5% of the 460 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 50,000 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“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 history of my vehicle, as I bought it used 2 years ago. I found that the vehicle had been recalled in 2013 for suspension related issues. And some 239000 vehicles were affected. I believe its the same issue which has resurfaced again. The vehicle is perfectly fine otherwise. …”
NHTSA complaint #11396823, filed 2021-02, 116,000 miles“2009 Hyundai Sonata sounds like it needs new shocks/struts right off the lot car has less than 300 miles on it went to dealer the service tech said many had complained about the same thing but no fix he told me to complain to Hyundai called and they said sorry that's the way they are that its operating as designed this will be my last Hyundai.”
NHTSA complaint #10256944, filed 2009-01, 50 miles“My steering and brakes suddenly locked up. I had my kids in the car and lucky that it happened right by my house. No traffic. Even the suspension was affected.I immediately got kids out of the car and contacted my insurance to tow the car.”
NHTSA complaint #10629691, filed 2014-08, 50,000 miles“In spite of following manufacturers guidelines for tire inflation and following proper rotation timetables and having the car aligned this car eats tires. I have replaced all four tires 5 different times in less than 100,000 miles. I purchase premium, name brand tires with a mileage rating of 60,000 miles. In 2011 I took my car in for alignment at a Hyundai dealership. They informed me that all lower control arms, cam bolts and bushings seized due to rust; can't align properly. I had a platinum extended 100,000 mile bumper to bumper warranty through Hyundai. …”
NHTSA complaint #10505494, filed 2013-04, 76,771 miles“2009 Hyundai Sonata sounds like it needs new shocks/struts right off the car lot noticed as soon as we drove it home from signing the papers - less than 20 miles on it tech said many had complained about the same thing but no fix he told me to complain to Hyundai called and they said sorry that's the way they are that its operating as designed - just received recall notice for my 2002 Sonata - suspension is faulty must be replaced safety hazard - wish I had known before I bought the 2009. Regret purchase.”
NHTSA complaint #10278582, filed 2009-07, 20 milesRelated recalls
- 13V354000Aug 12, 2013Hyundai is recalling certain model year 2006-2010 Sonata vehicles manufactured March 1, 2005, through January 21, 2010; and model year 2006-2011 Azera…Covers: Hyundai Sonata 2006–2010, Azera 2006–2011
Related service bulletins
- 10172142Feb 5, 2020This bulletin describes the requirements for all wheel alignment and/or vehicle tracking claims and best practices when diagnosing and conducting alignment-related repairs for…
Suspension: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1 | 1% |
| 2022 | 2 | 2% |
| 2021 | 1 | 1% |
| 2019 | 1 | 1% |
| 2018 | 5 | 1% |
| 2017 | 4 | 1% |
| 2016 | 4 | 1% |
| 2015 | 17 | 1% |
| 2014 | 7 | 1% |
| 2013 | 48 | 3% |
| 2012 | 36 | 2% |
| 2011 | 149 | 4% |
| 2010 | 8 | 2% |
| 2009 | 25 | 5% |
| 2008 | 9 | 2% |
| 2007 | 15 | 2% |
| 2006 | 86 | 8% |
| 2005 | 26 | 16% |
| 2004 | 56 | 28% |
| 2003 | 15 | 8% |
| 2002 | 63 | 20% |
| 2001 | 29 | 14% |
| 2000 | 64 | 23% |
| 1999 | 17 | 14% |
| 1997 | 2 | 4% |
| 1996 | 1 | 4% |
| 1995 | 1 | 2% |
| 1992 | 4 | 18% |
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 complaintsFuel system
23 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
19 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