Faults:

The transmission had to be replaced at 12,000 miles, after 4 times in the shop.

The washer blades had to be replaced at 8,000 miles.

There is a squealing noise, which still occurs after 4 times in the shop.

There is a pinging noise, which still occurs after 2 times in the shop.

The car hesitates on cold start and will not accelerate into traffic... major safety concern... still not resolved after 8 times in the shop.

General Comments:

My experience with Hyundai has been the worst experience of my life with any car I've ever owned. I did a lot of research before purchasing the car, and did so because of the warranty and the high ratings from Consumer Reports. Hyundai is giving me the runaround about fixing my current problem, and I'm in the very stressful process of seeking a buyback from Hyundai. Will most likely have to hire an attorney to get any results, since Hyundai shows no signs of doing the right thing. PLEASE think very hard and long before you purchase one of these cars, and check out the web for postings of problems with them... they are everywhere!

Faults:

The day after I purchased the car it would not start. It would turn over, but nothing else. Found out later it was a security cliche, but still frustrating for a new owner.

The car would shake at high speeds (over 50 mph). Dealership said it was a carbon build-up and that warranty did not cover it. Around $100 to clean. After some arguing they covered because I had just purchased the car from them.

General Comments:

I really have enjoyed my Sonata.

I think it is a great value for its price.

My one big complaint is the gas mileage. If I don't put 91 octane in it, I only get 18 mpg in the city. With 91 I get around 22 mpg. I am a very passive driver. It gets over 32 mpg on the freeway! So no complaint there!

Faults:

Just wore dealers tires out at 19,000, replaced them with an alignment and no problems since.

General Comments:

Kinda small when you have 3 kids, but a great car for the money. Love it.

Faults:

Nothing, runs like a champ.

General Comments:

This has been a wonderful car to own. I have had no problems with the car at all. My dealer service dept. has been wonderful as well. They even notify me of my scheduled oil changes, which they threw in for free for the 1st 3 years.

Faults:

When stopped and idling the steering wheel vibrates. The longer you drive the car the more it vibrates when you stop (like a red light). It gets so bad at times it vibrates the seat. I have reported this to my dealer 14 times only to be told that this is the way a 4 cylinder engine acts. I do not buy that and I would appreciate anyone having the same problem to please E-Mail me at MScavone@cfl.rr.com.