2009 Hyundai Sonata: ball joint or control arm failure

Filed Nov 16, 2021 · Suspension · 58,000 miles · NY

The contact owns a 2009 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated while driving 60 MPH, there was a loud popping sound coming from underneath the vehicle. The contact pulled over and inspected the vehicle. The contact became aware that the driver’s side front ball joint had detached from the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to an autobody shop to be repaired but the contact thought that there was a recall for the lower control arm ball joint that might have caused the failure. The vehicle was instead towed to the local dealer to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the driver’s side front ball joint needed to be replaced out of pocket. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 58,000.

Filed Sep 30, 2021 · Tires · IL

P 215/60r16, TPMS is on , loss of control of vehicle front right control arm failure action # pe13007 the federal safety agency code: 13v354000

Filed Jul 21, 2021 · IL

None of my lights on my dash has changed. Areas affected: Service Brakes, Hydraulics, and exterior lighting, Failure to illuminate the stop lamps during braking or inability to engaged the cruise control could increase the risk of a crash. As mentioned in the recall from 4/1/13. 2nd recall For Suspension: control arm separation May suddenly changed the rear wheel alignment affecting the handling of the car increasing the risk of a crash. Another main common issue is The rusted out subframe, lower control arms, cam bolts, bushings, control arm, subframe, and sway bar. This is causing me to drive unstable and hold the steering wheel forcefully in order to remain straight.

Filed Feb 18, 2021 · Suspension · 116,000 miles · TX

I had taken the vehicle for alignment. They said bolts related to rear tie rods were rusted and they could not do it. I took it to another mechanic for inspection and possible repair. He said the same. In addition he also said that the struts are leaking. I looked into the history of my vehicle, as I bought it used 2 years ago. I found that the vehicle had been recalled in 2013 for suspension related issues. And some 239000 vehicles were affected. I believe its the same issue which has resurfaced again. The vehicle is perfectly fine otherwise. By the way I have a salvage title of the vehicle on my name if that is important information.

Filed Oct 29, 2018 · Suspension · 138,000 miles · TX

Rear control arm components are faulty and require $2k in replacing entire control arm component. Hyundai states it is not covered under #113 due to currently not being registered in a "salt state" however recall is exact issue as current issue with my car. Problem was recently identified after multiple trips to the shop to determine issue with the car. Car has issue with control, braking and shaking while in transit as well as a burning smell from the rear end.

Filed Jun 26, 2018 · Suspension · 146,200 miles · OH

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 hyundai sonata. While driving 35 MPH, the front upper control arm fractured without warning. The vehicle was towed to the residence of a family member. The vehicle was not repaired. Neither the dealer nor the manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 146,200.

Filed Feb 8, 2016 · Body, Suspension · 43,600 miles · NC

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that when the vehicle was taken for routine maintenance, the technician discovered that the sub frame, control arm, sway bar in links, and the rear assist arms were severely corroded. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 43,600.

Filed Mar 22, 2015 · Wheels · 20,670 miles · MD

.on jan 24, 2009, I purchased a 2009 hyundai sonata limited from the fairfax hyundai dealership' located in fairfax, virginia. On mar 27, 2010, I took my vehicle to the dealership for my 15, 000 mile service. I informed the dealer that I did not like the way in which my left front tire was wearing, and requested that they look at the wheel and advise me accordingly. The dealer later advised me that I needed a front end alignment, and further advised me to have the alignment done on that visit. Subsequently, the service manager advised me that his technician wad encountered a problems performing the alignment because the left front camber and tow were off. Consequently, he advised me that the technician would have to remove the original left upper ball joint and replace it with a new one. Between 2010 & 2014, the negative wearing of my left front tire continued. This required me to rotate my left front tire constantly, and to change my tires frequently. On mar 10, 2015, my left front upper ball joint collapsed, and the left front wheel fell off the vehicle. I was later advised by my mechanic that fairfax hyundai' installed an off- the- market- upper left ball joint when they performed the alignment and upper ball joint replacement, the mechanic further advised me that it appears that there was a manufacture defect on the vehicle and that the dealer installed an off- the- market- upper left ball joint to correct the manufacture defect. 'fairfax hyundai never informed me that they were installing an off-the-market part to my vehicle. I learned this fact from my mechanic for the first time that an off- the- market- upper left ball joint was installed on my vehicle., and that there may have been a manufacture defect on my vehicle.

Filed Apr 3, 2013 · Body, Steering · 76,771 miles · PA

In spite of following manufacturers guidelines for tire inflation and following proper rotation timetables and having the car aligned this car eats tires. I have replaced all four tires 5 different times in less than 100,000 miles. I purchase premium, name brand tires with a mileage rating of 60,000 miles. In 2011 I took my car in for alignment at a hyundai dealership. They informed me that "all lower control arms, cam bolts and bushings seized due to rust; can't align properly. I had a platinum extended 100,000 mile bumper to bumper warranty through hyundai. The dealership called to advise of the extended warranty. The adjuster came and inspected and "extended warranty denied coverage as rust was the cause, they will not pay for repairs." the dealership argued that this is the northeastern part of the us and we have snow and the roads are salted in the winter. Dealership felt this should have been covered and tried again but coverage denied. As the owner I called the about the extended warranty and was also denied. Because correct alignment is not possible due to rust issues there is a handling/stability problem in the vehicle caused from rusted alignment components. I have followed proper scheduled maintenance but due to the propensity of rusting this hyundai sonata has deteriorated worse than comparable automobiles therefore causing a safety concern and a resulting loss of value. It is interesting to note that this car is exposed to northern salted roads minimally. I leave the north the first of january and head south and return in early april and have done so for the past 3 winters.