2009 Hyundai Sonata engine problems
Owners reported engine problems in 60 complaints for the 2009 Hyundai Sonata, 10% of the complaints on file. It is the 3rd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 60 10% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 102,000 miles 50 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 2 and 3
- Injuries and deaths
- 4 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When engine problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 5 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 2 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 6 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 3 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 9 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 5 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 6 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 8 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 3 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 2 |
| 200k+ miles | 1 |
What the data shows
Of the 50 engine complaints that report mileage, the median is about 102,000 miles, and 26% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 2 crashes, 3 fires, 4 injuries.
What owners wrote
The vehicle was aqua planning, the driver lost a complete control over the vehicle. The car was bouncing between road sides, left and right - 3 times. The car hit the gate rails 3 times. None of the air bags came out and the seat belts appeared not to be locked at the moment of accident. As a result the passenger's body moved freely in the car and hit the left rib and internal organs, and hit the right side of the face, including cheek bone and nose. The passenger's face was severely bruised and swollen.
Emissions warning had been on for a short time. 20 minutes after a big puff of smoke, the car died and the mechanic says the motor is locked and it will need a new engine. Very little warning or poor car performance.
Other problems reported for the 2009 Hyundai Sonata
- Brakes 100 complaints
- Electrical system 62 complaints
- Stability control 51 complaints
- Body & structure 41 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 38 complaints
- Air bags 31 complaints
- Cruise control 31 complaints
- Steering 26 complaints