2009 Hyundai Sonata electronic stability control (esc) problems
51 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the electronic stability control (esc) on the 2009 Hyundai Sonata — 11% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Was driving on access road and the esc off light came on and the car started to stall- unable to accelerate. Had to pull to side of the road on wurzbach parkway. Took it to shop and had cam shaft, crankshaft sensors removed and replaced. Had $700 of other work done and car worked great for 2 weeks…”
filed Oct 16, 2020
“Takata recall on july 27, 28 2019 the esc light came on intermittently causing the car to stall driving south on I 75 and later on the streets. After turning the car off and restarting the car it drove along ok. During our return trip, the car stalled again driving north on I 75 , and we pulled to…”
filed Aug 2, 2019
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Electronic Stability Control (esc) problems in other Sonata years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 Sonata | 1 | 1% |
| 2018 Sonata | 2 | 1% |
| 2017 Sonata | 7 | 1% |
| 2016 Sonata | 5 | 1% |
| 2015 Sonata | 12 | 1% |
| 2014 Sonata | 13 | 2% |
| 2013 Sonata | 35 | 2% |
| 2012 Sonata | 35 | 2% |
| 2011 Sonata | 62 | 2% |
| 2010 Sonata | 13 | 4% |
| 2008 Sonata | 30 | 7% |
| 2007 Sonata | 49 | 7% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2009 Hyundai Sonata
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.