Used 2009 Hyundai Sonata Consumer Reviews
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Best Car Ever!
Jeff R, 09/30/2019
2009 Hyundai Sonata Limited V6 4dr Sedan (3.3L 6cyl 5A)
6 of 6 people found this review helpful
Best car I have ever owned. Have 242,000 miles and still runs like new. Burns no oil and still on the original spark plugs. Mostly what I have had to fix on it is just normal things after this many miles like struts, shocks and brake hardware. Great Infinity sound system. The only complaint is that the interior plastics breaks to easy.
I love this car
Allison, 05/24/2016
2009 Hyundai Sonata GLS 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
13 of 15 people found this review helpful
I previously owned a Chevy Cavalier. It was a cute, comfy, cheap car, but everything in the world went wrong with it and it was only three years old when I bought it. My 2009 Hyundai Sonata was purchased in 2013. I owned it for three years before it was wrecked in an accident. In those three years I never had to do anything other than oil change, wiper blade change, and new tires--all normal stuff. It ran perfectly and gave me no real trouble. Although it is a little too wide near the sideview mirror level, it is extremely spacious. I could sleep comfortably in the trunk or backseat if needed. It is super reliable. The one time the check engine light came on it turned out my gas cap was off. I love this car. It broke my heart when it was wrecked. But, even in that, it was a good car. A car clipped me while speeding. He was coming down the hill at a good speed and did not even brake. He smacked into the front/side of the car, and the car jerked but did not spin. The front was all smashed, but the damage was only about a foot in, and everything moved about a foot to the left from the side swipe. The rest of the car was fine. I could still drive it the few blocks home. The insurer just considered it a "total loss" because the cost of repairing it exceeded the retail value of the car. That is the main drawback. I don't know why, since it is a very good car, but it has very poor resale value (about $7,000 at just 7 years old). I owe more than the car is worth. I would highly recommend this car to anyone--but would recommend bargaining down to the Kelley Blue Book value, which is much less than what most dealers sell it for, to make sure you don't end up with a big gap to cover if the car goes kaput. Or, at least factor in the cost of gap insurance, which is really important if you get this car.
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8 years of non-stop service
Pragnesh Patel, 04/08/2016
2009 Hyundai Sonata GLS 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
I bought this car new in Jun 2008. Almost 8 years and 85K. Dealer has free life time oil change. Only maintenance was 25K and 50K service. Two Alignments, One set of 4 tires, couple of lamps, one battery. Looking to change spark plugs in next two weeks and another alignment. Two small hits from behind. Drove every where, sea coast on eastern coast, mountains of yellow stone and smokys, from Northern border to southern border. Works like champ. Hyundai is worth the money. Initially 24 city/39 hwy, now 22 city/34 hwy
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2009 Hyundai Sonata GLS 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 5A)
gwh2, 04/26/2011
2009 Hyundai Sonata GLS 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 5A)
10 of 12 people found this review helpful
Great Car! I have get 40 Miles per gallon/6.9 liters per 100 liters on the highway and 35 Highway - City mixed. Just past my second anniversary and the 50,000 Km mark. I have done only regular maintenance. I appreciate the great dealer service too. I cannot say enough positive about the car as it is still just like new. I drove a Volvo before this and the Sonata is a superior car never mind the value for dollar you get!
New Car that is horrible
Clara E. Schrand, 11/22/2009
2009 Hyundai Sonata Limited 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 5A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
I have had my Sonata since May 09 and it has been towed 4 times. The first time the day after I bought it would not start. Second day after they fixed it would not start. Third time about 3 weeks later I was driving for about 15 minutes and the car died would not start back up. The fourth time 3.5 months later problem with transmission put it in Drive and it will not go any where. I asked for my money back and they said no. So I have a brand new car that is not reliable. Stress when driving always fear that you will break down.