2009 Ford Crown Victoria vs 2009 Hyundai Sonata
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2009 Ford Crown Victoria | 2009 Hyundai Sonata |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 44 | 460 |
| Recall campaigns | 2 | 2 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 18 | 61 |
| Investigations | 0 | 3 |
| Crash reports | 5 | 21 |
| Fire reports | 2 | 11 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 19 | 22–25 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 71,000 mi | 68,783 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Ford Crown Victoria | Hyundai Sonata |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 5 | 61 |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 64 |
| Engine | 1 | 56 |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 0 | 51 |
| Power Train | 7 | 41 |
| Steering | 17 | 26 |
| Structure | 1 | 40 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 0 | 34 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Loss of power | 5 | 0 |
| Stalling | 0 | 36 |
| Check engine light | 0 | 26 |
| Rust / corrosion | 0 | 24 |
| Brake problems | 0 | 11 |
| Vibration / shaking | 0 | 9 |
| Airbag warning light | 0 | 9 |
| Hesitation / surging | 0 | 6 |
2009 Ford Crown Victoria
2009 Hyundai Sonata
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.