| Issue ID | 1267071 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10840469 |
| Manufacurer | Hyundai Motor America |
| Brand | HYUNDAI |
| Model | SONATA |
| Model Year | 2009 |
| File date | 08/03/16 |
| Component | STRUCTURE:BODY |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | The 2009 sonata has excessive rust on the front frame that holds up the engine and transmission. I do not live at the beach, and is only on the passenger side of the vehicle. It has never been in an accident. It was found by a mechanic during routine maintenance. Chunks of frame were falling off as we were inspecting the rust. It is being replaced due to eminent, catastrophic failure. The mechanic said the only time he has ever seen this is on 20-25 year old beach cars. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 150000 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | MERRITT ISLAND, FL |
| VIN pattern | 5NPET46C19HXXXXXX |
| 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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