| Issue ID | 1058788 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10583396 |
| Manufacurer | Hyundai Motor America |
| Brand | HYUNDAI |
| Model | SONATA |
| Model Year | 2009 |
| File date | 02/05/12 |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | I have had to replace my rear brakes and rotors twice in 5yrs. The first was in may of 2012. The vehicle had 28,000 miles. There was no warning lights my first indication was a dragging sound. I just had them replaced again april 2014 with 42. 000 miles. Again no warning until the horrible grinding sound. Also many times after long trips there is a distinct burning smell. I was told by the dealer that it was my tires. Another repair company told me it was my brakes getting hot. They said that the rear brakes are constantly engaged thus burning the pads and decreasing gas millage. Other people have reported the same problem though hyundai denies it. It is a huge safety issue!! *tt |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 28000 |
| Number of Occurences | 2 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | NORMAL, IL |
| VIN pattern | 5NPET46C89HXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
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| No. of injured persons | 0 |
| No. of fatalities | 0 |
| 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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