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 transmission repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (29%)

$100 - $499 (14%)

< $100 (57%)

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2010 Hyundai Sonata

Engine not specified

93000 mi Jerks when down shifting at stops has code p0449 stored.  

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2010 Hyundai Sonata 4dr Sedan

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

23000 mi Jerky shift from 2nd to 1st gear when the car is decelerating. 
87000 mi

US $761
leaking axle replaced;  
70060 mi

C $700
Replaced right front drive shaft  

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2010 Hyundai Sonata 4dr Sedan

175-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD

10540 mi Easy to stall. Crunchy gear changes 1 through 4. First 4 visits, no problem 'found'. We insisted on the 5th visit - they take the car and someone use it as their own, compliance with request. Problem found. Clutch replaced. Problem since 250km, 4th visit. Finally agreement:double flywheel clutch is faulty - causing RPM drop on engagement/stalling/rough changes. Entire clutch replaced under warranty. In shop 19 days, replacement vehicle provided.  

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2010 Hyundai Sonata 4-door

4-cylinder automatic 2WD

29140 mi

$8
Transmission was slightly jerky from 2nd to 3rd. Checked the fluid and was slightly low. I topped up the fluid and the transmission felt a but better. 
52080 mi

$200
The CV joints were re-lubed with fresh new grease. It was making a very slight creaking sound when doing U Turns. 

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2010 Hyundai Sonata Transmission Problems

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