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Mechanical Nightmare.
Sam, 11/19/2008
2009 Hyundai Sonata GLS PZEV 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 5A)
1 of 3 people found this review helpful
So as the economy riddles us all, I decide to purchase a fuel efficient low cost vehicle, low priced and one that will be reliable, boy did I make a mistake. I purchased 2009 sonata gls, the suspension is horrible, my transmission makes a slight rattle, I have creaking noises coming from my interior and I have only 1000 miles. The service manager and mechanics of course cannot locate the problems and are telling me that the noises will go away with time ? are you kidding me. I think everyone who is incurring these problems should create a petition forward it to Hyundai and take care of the issues. If anyone is thinking about a sonata, test drive it as long, far and as many bumps you can.
good car but some limitations
carl12, 10/10/2011
2009 Hyundai Sonata Limited 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 5A)
2 of 9 people found this review helpful
I bought this car used in 2010. I replaced a bmw 535. I was impressed how the car is built. It is pretty bullet proof. It is much quieter than a Honda and rides as nice as a Toyota model. My commute takes me 130 miles over two mountain passes in Washington. I carry between 2 and 4 adults. I average 28.5 mpg. Another carpooler gets 31 with his 6 cylinder Camry. So, that disappoints. The other issue is that the weight limit on this car is about 835 lbs. 4 adult men add up to that and if you add any luggage, you are around 1000 lbs. I mention this because during one drive on an icy I-90, flat road, I could barely hold the car to the road, semi trucks passed me.
Sonata was a lemon for me!!
Chase Stevenson, 12/20/2019
2009 Hyundai Sonata Limited V6 4dr Sedan (3.3L 6cyl 5A)
1 of 5 people found this review helpful
I loved the way the car looked in ran but with the amount of money I had to put in repairs I could have paid off my loan already!!!! It's been 1 1/2 years and I've put well over $4k into it!!! Ridiculous
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The worse decision I've made
Worst Mistake, 01/01/2010
2009 Hyundai Sonata GLS PZEV 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 5A)
1 of 8 people found this review helpful
I bought my 2009 Sonata new and I have had it for a year and half and have had to take it to the dealer 7 times in addition to it regular maintenance. The upholstery of the driver seat was coming off within the first 3 months of having the car (3 trips total for that because the dealer did not have the part and then installed it incorrectly). Then, the side view mirror became loose without any reason (no dent or damage) resulting in 2-3 trips to the dealer. Lastly, a whistling noise was coming from the engine and clicking sound was noted from the shift gear box. The whistling sound ended up being the catalytic converter which had to be replaced.
3 year review
gd3, 03/25/2011
2009 Hyundai Sonata GLS 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 5A)
1 of 9 people found this review helpful
Bought the Sonata almost 3 years ago and now have 55k mostly highway miles. Travel about 80 miles/day for work. The cloth seats are some of the most comfortable non leather, non premium seats I've used. Nice thoughtful interior. It has so many upgrades that have trickled down to a base car over the years. The ac and heat are fine although climate control would be nice. The XM is a feature that I use regularly and enjoy. I have done nothing to it except regular maintenance and a new set of tires. I average about 30 mpg going 70-75 on the highway.