2010 Hyundai Sonata Hyundai Sonata 2010

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2010 Hyundai Sonata repairs by problem area

Engine (27%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (11%)

Brakes and Traction Control (13%)

Suspension and Steering (7%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (23%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (11%)

Other (9%)

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2010 Hyundai Sonata electrical repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (13%)

$500 - $999 (19%)

$100 - $499 (13%)

< $100 (56%)

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Chart based on 16 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2010 Hyundai Sonata

Engine not specified

63300 mi Replace starter. 
50000 mi starter working intermittenly, confirmed by hyundai dealer, and replaced. 

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2010 Hyundai Sonata 4dr Sedan

175-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD

155000 mi

US $800
Intermittent brake light operation. Switch at brake pedal was faulty. 
10540 mi

C $1000
Malfunctioning GPS 
11160 mi GPS upgrade done and now works - no cost! 
19620 mi GPS malfunctioning again. Another update was performed. 
24180 mi Window module needed to be replaced as passengers window stopped working. 
71700 mi

US $24
Replaced left headlight. 
87000 mi

US $761
replaced driver's door window master switch not working; replaced front passenger door window & lock switch (non-electrical - plastic button dysfunctional), replaced right-hand door latch with actuator 
92300 mi

US $1035
Starter failed; towed and new installed by dealer - labor & parts $487 
11000 mi

US $350
Cd Player was not reading most CDs and MP3s. Player also making noise while running. Had to get the player replaced. 
54300 mi

US $250
Battery died. 
46000 mi

US $76
TPMS light came on. It was diagnosed as a bad sensor and was replaced 
46000 mi TPMS continues to come on after driving about 20 minutes at highway speed. In town driving has no effect. Mechanic has reset sensor 3 times and is now replacing the sensor. 

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2010 Hyundai Sonata 4dr Sedan

175-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD

38440 mi cd player not working 
44640 mi dr. door lock actuator 
92000 mi

US $560
alternator shot 

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2010 Hyundai Sonata Electrical Problems

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