Faults:
Battery died after I had it for 5 months.
Windows (all four) fell off track and needed new window track motors.
Airbags were recalled and have been replaced. The light still comes on constantly.
Timing and balance belts went out after 64,000 miles which seems a little soon.
Paint job is poor, peeling off side windows and doors. This happened after a few months of having it.
General Comments:
This car is worse than good, no wonder there is such big warranty. Beware it won't cover the major things that will happen to your car after the 60,000 mile mark. Useless.
The service department has been brutal. I'm tired of them acting like I'm a mechanic and should know better. I'm a girl, too. They are rude and condescending. They can't fix my car, or maybe they aren't trained to fix the Sonata. It broke down on me and I took it in and they said it was the timing belt and would cost me $600 to fix. Ouch! So the next day they tell me that it's going to cost $1135 now, because they have to replace the gaskets, seals, and valves. I was literally crying at this point. Then it takes them two weeks to "fix" it. I go to pick it up and they tell me it's going to be $1235. The parts were $440 and the service was $700. Then I take it home and the car dies on me that sames day. We take it back because I'm hoping that I didn't pay them $1235 to break it. We had to leave it there over a week and they fixed it again. This time it ran worse than before, jerks and shifts rough. The car stalled out again. So we take it back missed half a days work to set there so they could fix it because they accidentally gave out all the loaner cars. I was promised that there would be one available. So we leave again and it still stalls now were scheduled to take it back. I only hope they can actually fix it this time because I'm still out $1235. After four weeks this ridiculous. Don't get this car and if you have it get rid of it. Read the reviews people.
23rd Mar 2006, 07:25
I Bought a 2001 Hyundai Sonata brand new never been used before. I figured the car would last a long time if you properly took care of it. Boy was I wrong. This car has been nothing, but problems. In the 1st 2 yrs we had the car I can't count how many times the check engine light has come on. We have had everything replaced in this car. It started with replacing an engine coil, then the transmission, catalytic converter, alternator. There is a lot more I know that was replaced, but I didn't want to make this to long. These are major components in a car I can't believe at less than 50,000 miles they would need to be replaced. Now at 61,000 miles we are having major electrical problems. Our headlights and high beams keep blowing out for no reason. It's become a real danger. We are driving along at night on the highway and no warning at all lights gone. No one seems to be able to find the problem. We have had extensive diagnostics run on the car. Unfortunately after 61,000 miles the headlight problem is not covered under warranty anymore. Anyone got any advice for me?? Running out of patience and money! I'm ready to just trade the car in. I will tell you one thing I will never buy a Hyundai again. Thanks, Out of Patience 06!