2009 Hyundai Sonata electrical system problems
Owners reported electrical system problems in 62 complaints for the 2009 Hyundai Sonata, 10% of the complaints on file. It is the 2nd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 62 10% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 80,000 miles 48 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 3
- Injuries and deaths
- 2 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When electrical system problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 2 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 3 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 11 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 7 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 9 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 5 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 2 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 6 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 1 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 2 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 48 electrical system complaints that report mileage, the median is about 80,000 miles, and 33% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 3 fires, 2 injuries.
What owners wrote
On 10/08/2009 my 209 hyundai sonata went into an unintended acceleration. As soon as I put the car into drive it began to accelerate. The brakes did not work and I was able to shift into neutral. I was on a narrow dirt road with little limited options as to where to steer the vehicle. I missed a boulder, garage, and tree before hitting the side of a house. The ambulance was called and I was transported to the local emergency room. I had a concussion, fractured knee along with a number of bruises and abrasions.
Several driver side door electronics malfunctions. Lock button does not respond when trying to lock doors. Gas cap opener does not work. I have to manually open my gas cap through the trunk. Window auto close button not responsive most of the time.
Other problems reported for the 2009 Hyundai Sonata
- Brakes 100 complaints
- Engine 60 complaints
- Stability control 51 complaints
- Body & structure 41 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 38 complaints
- Air bags 31 complaints
- Cruise control 31 complaints
- Steering 26 complaints