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2009 Hyundai AZERA problems and owner complaints

Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.

Key facts

26 owner complaints analyzed

5 distinct recall campaigns

47,669 mi median reported failure mileage

Scope: 2009 model year. Data snapshot: . 20 complaints include usable failure mileage.

Owner-reported patterns

Most common problems

Electrical System is the most frequently named component, appearing in 7 of 26 complaints (26.9%). A complaint can name multiple components.

Recurring terms in complaint narratives
TopicMatching reportsShare of complaints
Braking behavior726.9%
Electrical and battery issues27.7%
Transmission and shifting13.8%
Engine operation13.8%

Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.

Component breakdown

Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.

Electrical System
7
Engine
6
Vehicle Speed Control
5
Service Brakes
3
Electronic Stability Control (Esc)
2
Equipment:Electrical:Navigational System(Global Positioning System)
2
Wheels
2
Air Bags
1
Component breakdown data
CategoryCount
Electrical System7
Engine6
Vehicle Speed Control5
Service Brakes3
Electronic Stability Control (Esc)2
Equipment:Electrical:Navigational System(Global Positioning System)2
Wheels2
Air Bags1

Electrical System: 7; Engine: 6; Vehicle Speed Control: 5; Service Brakes: 3; Electronic Stability Control (Esc): 2; Equipment:Electrical:Navigational System(Global Positioning System): 2; Wheels: 2; Air Bags: 1

Reported problems by failure mileage

Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.

Under 25,000
5
25,000 to 49,999
5
50,000 to 74,999
3
75,000 to 99,999
3
100,000 to 149,999
4
150,000 and above
0
Reported problems by failure mileage data
CategoryCount
Under 25,0005
25,000 to 49,9995
50,000 to 74,9993
75,000 to 99,9993
100,000 to 149,9994
150,000 and above0

Under 25,000: 5; 25,000 to 49,999: 5; 50,000 to 74,999: 3; 75,000 to 99,999: 3; 100,000 to 149,999: 4; 150,000 and above: 0

Under 25,000 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (5). 6 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.

Complaints over time

Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.

2010
5
2011
2
2012
1
2013
2
2014
2
2015
5
2017
1
2018
3
2019
1
2020
2
2021
1
2023
1
Complaints over time data
CategoryCount
20105
20112
20121
20132
20142
20155
20171
20183
20191
20202
20211
20231

2010: 5; 2011: 2; 2012: 1; 2013: 2; 2014: 2; 2015: 5; 2017: 1; 2018: 3; 2019: 1; 2020: 2; 2021: 1; 2023: 1

Pattern summary

Electrical System leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 7 complaint narratives. Electrical and battery issues appears in 2 complaint narratives. Transmission and shifting appears in 1 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.

Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.

Complaint evidence

Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.

Owner report 10353031 · 2010-08-31 (August 31, 2010)

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 HYUNDAI AZERA. THE CONTACT WAS BRAKING FROM 5 MPH AND APPROACHING A STOP WHEN THE VEHICLE ABNORMALLY ACCELERATED. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO STOP THE VEHICLE BY ABRUPTLY APPLYING THE BRAKES. THE DEALER DIAGNOSE WAS UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE FAILURE AND THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 45,050 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 46,085.

Owner-reported narrative. 45,050 miles reported. Look up ODI 10353031 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 10423045 · 2011-09-02 (September 2, 2011)

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 HYUNDAI AZERA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED A SUDDEN INCREASE IN ENGINE RPMS AND LUNGED FORWARD ABNORMALLY, ALTHOUGH THE BRAKES WERE ENGAGED. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE ONLY WAY HE COULD STOP THE VEHICLE WAS BY SHIFTING TO PARK AND TURNING THE IGNITION OFF. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO WAS UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE PROBLEM. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 14,900 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 14,985.

Owner-reported narrative. 14,900 miles reported. Look up ODI 10423045 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 11203336 · 2019-04-24 (April 24, 2019)

ELECTRICAL FIRE

Owner-reported narrative. 100,752 miles reported. Look up ODI 11203336 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 11292479 · 2020-01-01 (January 1, 2020)

EXTREME FIRE HAZARD WARNING - HYUNDAI - INSUFFICIENT WIRING INSULATION. 2009 AZERA STALLED AND DIED GOING 45 MPH DURING LIGHT RAIN 12/9/19. TOW TRUCK DRIVER TESTED BATTERY AND FOUND LOW ALTERNATOR OUTPUT. REPLACED ALTERNATOR AND VALVE COVER GASKET WHERE OIL WAS LEAKING ONTO ALTERNATOR. ONCE REPAIRED, CONTINUED TO GET P0108 ERROR CODE AND STALLING AFTER 20 MIN OF RUN. REMOVED PAINT AND ADDED ELECTRICAL GEL TO ALL MAIN GROUND WIRE TO BODY/FRAME POINTS (ALL WERE PAINTED, UNSURE HOW IT WAS GROUNDED IN FIRST PLACE). PROBLEM PERSISTED WITH NEW …

Owner-reported narrative. 123,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11292479 at NHTSA ↗