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2009 Hyundai SONATA Engine And Engine Cooling Cooling System Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	737929
Internal NHTSA #	10282953
Manufacurer	HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY
Brand	HYUNDAI
Model	SONATA
Model Year	2009
File date	05/09/09
Component	ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	Purchased a 2009 sonata in spetember of 2008, the air conditioner does not drain and has developed a mold smell when air is on. Returned to dealer, they want to "clean" evaporator with a foam cleaner at a cost of over $100. 00. The tech said to drive car in the outside air circulator and not the recycle air engaged, since i refused the "cleansing". This making me sick, friend has a 2009 santa fe with same issue.
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	16000
Number of Occurences	1
Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	ALTAMONTE SPRINGS, FL
VIN pattern	XXXXXX
Was vehicle invloved in a crash?	N
Was vehicle involved in a fire?	N
Was incedent reported to police?	N
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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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2009 Hyundai SONATA Engine And Engine Cooling Cooling System Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2009 Hyundai SONATA Engine And Engine Cooling Cooling System Problems, Complaints and Defects

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