| Issue ID | 964328 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10497971 |
| Manufacurer | Hyundai Motor Company |
| Brand | HYUNDAI |
| Model | SONATA |
| Model Year | 2009 |
| File date | 13/02/13 |
| Component | STRUCTURE |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | I believe that the hyundai sonata 2009 a has a paint defect problem. I now have 12 paint chips on the hood which i believe are the result of paint flaking off. I do not recall once hearing a rock hit the hood and yet i have 12 chips and now one similar chip near the trunk. There are no dents that would indicate rocks or other objects hitting the hood. I took the car to the dealer and spoke to the manager who told me that they were a result of normal wear. I do not agree and a quick look through the internet indicates that i am not the only one with the problem. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 50450 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | HOBE SOUND, FL |
| 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? | |
| Was part original equipment? | |
| 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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| Vehicle speed | 0 |
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