The Lemon Index
200820101st generation
Complaints only. Too few sold to score: 3,808 in the U.S. in 2009 (sales source), under the 20,000 a fair per-car score needs. Owners filed 8 complaints in its first 3 years.
Better years to buy
8 owner complaints, first 3 years 20–21 mpg combined, EPA
Similar cars, same year
2009 Suzuki SX4 1442009 Toyota Yaris 662009 Mitsubishi Lancer 142
Lemon Index: 100 = the average car, lower is better.
When problems show up
Only 6 complaints listed a mileage: too few to say when problems show up.
Questions to ask the seller
- Were recalls 18V026000 (brakes), 13V354000 (suspension) and 13V113000 (lights) done? It has 5 recalls in all. Ask for the dealer printout, or check the VIN.
- Does it accelerate and hold speed smoothly, with no surging or stalling?
- Do all the lights, screens and power features work? Has the battery, alternator or any wiring been replaced?
- Any clunks over bumps or uneven tire wear? Were struts, shocks or control arms replaced?
- Hyundai sent dealers 41 repair notes for this car. Was this one done: “This bulletin provides information on identifying dealer stock vehicles with either: A Battery…”?
From this year's own recalls, top problems, top repair bills and Hyundai's repair notes. Recall repairs are free at any dealer.
How serious. Out of all 8 owner complaints filed so far (every year since it was sold, not just the first 3), owners reported:
“Average car” = what the same number of complaints would include at the rate across every model year we track. Owners report these themselves; NHTSA doesn't confirm the cause.
What owners complain about most. From owner complaints to the government.
Share of this year's owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not the share of cars that break. One complaint can name more than one area.
Check engine light on? Look up any code →
When owners reported problems. From owner complaints to the government.
Most owners who filed a complaint with NHTSA had 1K to 20K miles (2K to 32K km) on the car (6 of all 8 complaints filed so far listed the miles). This shows when people who had a problem reported it, not the odds that your car will have it.
Fixes owners look up most.
From 200 YouTube videos · 5.5M views · 2006–2011 Hyundai Azera
Most-watched topics
- Infotainment, battery & electrical202K views
Hyundai Sonata / Azera Ignition Switch REPLACEMENT 2006-2010 starter problem key switch faultyNoNonsenseKnowHow · 156K views · 8 videos - No-start: theft light, key & ignition61K views
2006 2007 2008 Hyundai Azera Key Not Working, Ignition Lock Cylinder Repair / ReplaceAllHandsMechanic · 51K views · 2 videos - Oil leaks & gaskets42K views
Oil Cooler Leak & Knock Sensor Location - 2007 Hyundai Azera 3.8JamesonDIY · 39K views · 2 videos - Oil changes & service28K views
Basic oil change on a 2007 Hyundai Azera 3.8L V6Project [HOONDAI] · 15K views · 2 videos
Show 4 more
- Starter, alternator & belts27K views
Azera 2011 - Problem with CVVT or chain tensioners?GARAGEM DO AZERA · 27K views - Intake, EGR & engine sensors16K views
Hyundai Azera 2008 3.8. How to Locate the coolant temperature sensor on Hyundai Azera 2008.Cesar Santacruz · 11K views · 2 videos - Transmission & shifter16K views
DTC P0890 TCM POWER INPUT LOW. Hyundai azera 2010,transmission stuck in 3rd,no shifting,shift shockPaulo Jazon Bandal · 16K views - Death wobble & steering14K views
2006 Hyundai Azera V6 3.8 Power Steering Pump Replacement #cgfix #powersteering #hyundai #mobilemechCGFIX · 14K views
Before you buy, watch
Chronic Problems and Negative Points of the 2011 Hyundai Azera.Motoresdosul · 15K views
2010 Azera: Problems for the V6 - HydrolockDenis Injetcar · 5K views
Hyundai Azera G1 (2008-2011): Buying guide - versions, options and chronic problems.Entusiastas Virtuais · 540 viewsViews show how many people looked up each fix, not how often it breaks. Videos belong to their creators; we link to them. The 2009 is the same generation.
Costs are the middle (median) of the dollar amounts people say out loud in these videos, so one wild number can't swing it. They aren't verified bills or sales; real prices depend on year, miles, condition and where you live. Tap Hear it to jump to the moment.
Problems Hyundai told dealers about
Hyundai sent dealers 41 repair notes for this car. The ones about its biggest problems:
- This bulletin provides information on identifying dealer stock vehicles with either: A Battery…
- Inspection campaign
Ask a seller or mechanic if these were done. Some are free under warranty or a special program.
Recalls 5
- Brakes · recall issued 2018
Water may enter the Anti-lock Brake (ABS) Module and result in an electrical short .
- Suspension · recall issued 2013
Road salt and water can enter portions of the rear crossmember, leading to corrosion o.
- Lights · recall issued 2013
Originally, in April 2013, Hyundai recalled 1,059,824 model year 2007-2009 Accent and Tucson, model year 2007-2010 Elantra, model year 2007-2011 Santa Fe, model year 2008-2009 Veracruz, model year 2010-2011 Genesis Coupe…
Show all 5 recalls
- Airbags · recall issued 2010
HYUNDAI DE PUERTO RICO IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2006 THROUGH 2009 AZERA VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM SEPTEMBER 27, 2005, THROUGH OCTOBER 1, 2008.
- Airbags · recall issued 2009
HYUNDAI IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2006 THROUGH 2009 AZERA VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM SEPTEMBER 27, 2005, THROUGH OCTOBER 1, 2008.
Recall repairs are free at any dealer. A recall only matters if it's still open on that exact car, so check its VIN.
Canada? See recalls at Transport Canada
Government investigations
- ClosedRear control arm failure2013
NHTSA looks into a problem when enough owners report it. Many end in a recall.
Safety
Crash stars (older test): front ★★★★☆ · side ★★★★★ · rollover ★★★★☆
Fuel cost and engines
About $2,850–$3,000 (USD) a year in fuel (EPA estimate at U.S. prices, 15,000 miles or 24,000 km a year). Engines: 3.3L 6-cyl, 3.8L 6-cyl.
Every Hyundai Azera year. 2009 is highlighted. Lower is better.
Newest year first. Red = worse than average, gray = about average or too few complaints to score. #1, #2… = that year's YouTube rank among the 4 Hyundai Azera years with enough videos (#1 = the year owners and reviewers talk about most positively). It is not a reliability rank.
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Is the 2009 Hyundai Azera reliable?
We can't score it: only 3,808 were sold in the U.S. in 2009 (calendar-year sales), under the 20,000 we need for a fair per-car score. Owners filed 8 complaints with NHTSA in its first 3 years.
What are the most common 2009 Hyundai Azera problems?
In owner complaints to the government, the parts named most are speed control (50%), electrical (25%) and suspension (12%). That is the share of complaints, not the share of cars that break.
How many recalls does the 2009 Hyundai Azera have?
5 safety recalls (latest: brakes). Recall repairs are free at any dealer; check a specific car's VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What gas mileage does the 2009 Hyundai Azera get?
20 to 21 mpg combined, depending on the engine (EPA estimate).
Does the 2009 Hyundai Azera have transmission problems?
Transmission and drivetrain issues aren't among its top 5 complaint areas.
How much does the 2009 Hyundai Azera cost in fuel a year?
About $2,850 to $3,000 a year, by the EPA's current estimate.
What engines does the 2009 Hyundai Azera have?
3.3L 6-cyl, 3.8L 6-cyl.
What Hyundai Azera year is better than the 2009?
Nearby, the 2007 drew fewer owner complaints per car sold (a bit more than the average car's complaints).
The Lemon Index counts owner complaints filed with the U.S. government (NHTSA) in a car's first 3 years, per car sold, against the average car of the same model years (100 = average, lower is better). It measures complaints, not crash safety. A complaint is an owner's report, not a confirmed defect. How it works