| Issue ID | 909601 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10450127 |
| Manufacurer | HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY |
| Brand | HYUNDAI |
| Model | SONATA |
| Model Year | 2009 |
| File date | 02/03/12 |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | The right rear brake pad was worn down paper thin while the other rear pads were only 30% worn. Upon further inspection, i found the pad was stuck to the pad mount/anchor. It was so stuck i had to remove the whole caliper and hammer the old pad out. When i explained my situation to the dealer, they said it was a common problem and that i should bring my car in every 15000 miles to inspect and lube my brakes. I explained to them that the owner's manual says nothing about disassembling and re-lubing my brakes every 15000 miles. I also commented on how unrealistic it is for every sonata to need a brake lube every 15000 miles. The service representative blew off my concerns. I'm sure the dealership would love to sell everyone a brake lube every 15000 miles, but that's ridiculous, especially for a safety item such as brakes. This safety issue needs to be addressed. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 46000 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | FRIDLEY, MN |
| VIN pattern | 5NPET46C79HXXXXXX |
| 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 |
| Number of cylinders | 4 |
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