| Issue ID | 1279837 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10862278 |
| Manufacurer | Hyundai Motor America |
| Brand | HYUNDAI |
| Model | SONATA |
| Model Year | 2009 |
| File date | 09/03/16 |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Bought car new , at 30,000 mile starter replaced [ could not turn key in ignition] . That was covered by warranty . At 63,000 miles igntion went [ again unable to turn key to start car ] and i was stranded with vehicle.--this time approx $650. 00 i for repairs . I have heard /read there is a history fo this kind of problem . Hyundai did give me a $200. Credit toward next repair . With my age and being widowed i really would like to feel confident that this car is going to be safe for me . I just don't think with the amount of mileage that these problems should have existed . Are they using inferior parts ?? |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 63000 |
| Number of Occurences | |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | LEESBURG, VA |
| VIN pattern | 5NPET46C99HXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | N |
| Was part original equipment? | |
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| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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| Vehicle speed | 0 |
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