2010 Hyundai Genesis Coupe Hyundai Genesis Coupe 2010

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2010 Hyundai Genesis Coupe repairs by problem area

Engine (18%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (10%)

Brakes and Traction Control (5%)

Suspension and Steering (7%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (33%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (23%)

Other (5%)

Chart based on 276 repairs.
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2010 Hyundai Genesis Coupe engine repair cost distribution

$2500+ (3%)

$1000 - $2499 (3%)

$500 - $999 (5%)

$100 - $499 (11%)

< $100 (78%)

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Chart based on 37 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2010 Hyundai Genesis Coupe

Engine not specified

10000 mi

US $9
Fuel Gauge Sticks, they couldn't fix it, couldn't replicate. 

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2010 Hyundai Genesis Coupe 2dr Coupe

turbocharged 210hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual RWD

33260 mi noise from exhaust between 2500 to 3000 rpms. to date have replaced exhaust heat shield, timing chain, wiper blade and now waiting for parts for short block replacement 
35200 mi engine has basically been replaced by Hyundai Canada thru extended warranty. Process took nearly two months from start to finish. 
17980 mi

C $1000
failing clutch. hyundai canada refused to repair 
500 mi rev hang TSB 
69000 mi

US $385
Turbo control sensor 
79360 mi

C $250
Emission system vapour canister in the trunk 
12000 mi Because of a survey and thread on the GenCoupe forum I pulled and regapped my spark plugs. The mfg. specs call for .039-.043", mine along with the majority of responders was .028". Better power and mileage (from 24 to 26) resulted from the regapping. 
76000 mi

US $58
Turbo oil feed line leaking. I remove the OE line and put on an aftermarket one with a flared fitting. The leaking was coming from the OE banjo bolt threads. I removed the banjo bolt and drilled and tapped the oil filter adapter for a 90* -4an x 1/4" mNPT fitting. 
80200 mi

US $15
Thermostat 
97292 mi timing and oil pump chains, tensioner an guides 
102500 mi

US $72
Pre cat O2 sesnor 
135 mi

US $10
lower radiator hose 
3000 mi OIL LEAK FROM OIL LINE FROM TO TURBO TO OIL PAN AND REAR PINON LEAK 
9000 mi ECU reflash for RPM rev hang, 
3000 mi The engine rpms is slow to match transmission speed causing the car to lurch forward on shifting with manual transmission  

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2010 Hyundai Genesis Coupe 2dr Coupe

turbocharged 210hp 2.0L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD

24800 mi Car thermostat is malfunctioning. Part is ordered and will be replaced soon. Now need to pay because it is under warranty. 
55260 mi

C $130
Change the belt 
79360 mi Rebuilt timing 
99200 mi

C $900
changed 2 motor mounts 
7000 mi Car has had numerous no start issues. they sent a tech down from houston to inspect. They "checked fuses" and that was all. Have had the problem on 6 different occasions. Rattling sound coming from driver side when hitting bumps. After bringing it back, they found some loose bolts on the exhaust. 
35260 mi

C $95
Throttle body wash due to carbon deposit (unusual engine vibrations when idle). 
33920 mi Door not locking correctly. Lock mechanism broken 
13020 mi Fuel pump with whining noise was replaced , excellent service at dealer and overnight loaner given Fuel pump with whining noise was replaced , excellent service at dealer and overnight loaner given 
39060 mi Turbo module was replaced as a bolt broke when they removed the catalytic converter When turbo module was removed the shop broke a bolt in the manifold and manifold needed replacement , I guess when turbo works everything gets really hot and bolt got seized in place .Otherwise turbo and manifold worked great. 
30000 mi Oil leak 2days. Leak first found by Midas (Bander rd). This leak is found right above the oil filter. Leak found at braided oil feed pipe from oil filter housing to exhaust side turbo leaking at crimped connection confirmed by dealership 
30000 mi

US $530
replace the upstream and downstream O2 sensor 
15000 mi Position sensor on the brake pedal had to be replaced (known issue to Hyundai). It would not allow the car to be started (automatic transmission). 

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2010 Hyundai Genesis Coupe 2dr Coupe

306-horsepower 3.8L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD

14000 mi Engine was flooded. Engine struggled to start, was misfiring, and large cloud of black smoke shot out exhaust, and reeked of fuel. Car towed to dealership. Dealer could not replicate. Dealer told by Mfr. to clean MAF Sensor. No reoccurance. 
19000 mi TPS sensor damaged car limited to reduced power mode 
5000 mi Check engine light. P2098 failure code. special ordered oxygen sensor for vehicle. come back for install 
56700 mi Replace oxygen sensor. Replace another oxygen sensor. 
6200 mi Software updates performed on engine control & transmission control units. Software updates performed on engine control & transmission control units, audio system and bluetooth system. Also replaced driver's side quarter window due to separation of frame from body of car. All covered under warranty including retint of window. 
42000 mi Pushbutton start intermittently inoperative. Replaced battery in transmitter/keyfob and car battery, problem persists. 
44000 mi Pushbutton start problem went away on its own before the car ws sold. 
22000 mi Computer indicated Oxygen sensor failure - ordered sensor and installed, check engine light still on. Eventually traced to a shorted pin in a wiring harness. 
4300 mi The Traction Control Sensor light came on while driving, code C1513 stop lamp switch malfunction, replaced vehicle stop lamp switch. 
7097 mi Replaced Mechatronic, adaptor and guide sleeve.  

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2010 Hyundai Genesis Coupe 2dr Coupe

306-horsepower 3.8L V6 6-speed manual RWD

97500 mi

US $6000
Full engine replacement 
97100 mi

US $6000
Engine gave out shortly after I purchased the car; threw a rod 
34400 mi Engine runs rough on start up, towed to dealership 
30480 mi

C $260
Changed bank 1 oxygen sensor 2 
5540 mi Traction control system was turning on randomly. Turned out to be a tire issue. Tire replaced and system fixed. 
4000 mi Fuel leak rear of car, cannot duplicate and car remains at shop 

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