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Chart based on 43 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
Headlights started flickering when putting on the right turn signal. I caught it on video but the dealer couldn't replicate. Tightened down ground bolt to headlights recommended by dealer. Happened one more time, but not for a while.
26500 mi
Headlight flickering issue still happening. Dealer found a TSB this time and replaced the multifuntion switch. The problem has been fixed. SCC warning light came on while driving. Dealer checked connections and found good connections. Replaced cruise control module.
35800 mi
Multifunction switch went out again. Caused the headlights to randomly shut off. Third switch now installed and haven't had the problem since.
85000 mi
US $180
Distance sensor for the cruise control broke. Dealer wanted to charge $4500 for the part alone. Traded the car in as it was close to the value of the car.
6300 mi
The audio in my car stopped working. Everything else on the radio worked. This was the second time this has occurred. I did not report problem to the dealer as problem cleared up on its self after about an hour.
7300 mi
windshield wiper motor quit working.
32000 mi
US $78
AC stopped cooling. caused by tubing failure. replaced tubing and recharged system. used extended warranty purchased when vehicle was new.
36000 mi
US $132
Keyless remote entry and ignition stopped working. Could still access vehicle with the key and operate ignition with the key fob in dashboard slot.
18600 mi
HEATED SEATS TURN OFF BY THEMSELVES, LUMBAR SUPPORT DOESN'T FULLY INFLATE.
18800 mi
Volume knob broke off again
15000 mi
New wiring harness required for front right side indicator light (not turn signal)
33000 mi
Headlight control stick on steering column needed replacement.
82940 mi
My backup camera was only working intermittently. Dealer looked at it briefly and said "yes" there could be a problem. He recommended replacing it at a cost of $900.00. I said "no" the price was outrageous. I seems to be working fine now.
42000 mi
Reverse camera not working. Camera replaced.
49100 mi
The actuator in the drivers side front door started failing somewhere around 49,000 miles, something that I would not have expected. In addition, the control knob on the center council fails intermittently . . . it simply will not respond to attempts to clear the warning displayed on the system screen, when you initially start the vehicle, which renders the entire system useless . . . just one more unexpected surprise.
120000 mi
US $1089
AC Compressor had to be replaced.
10000 mi
A/C does not work well in city traffic when outside air temps are 90F or above. Dealer is diligent & capable, but could not find reason. My thought - A/C duct to rear passenger area is in center consul on top of transmission
50000 mi
US $40
Drivers side window lock controller
55000 mi
US $200
Front outside parking sensor failed. Replace parking sensor
47000 mi
actuating turn signal caused headlights to flicker. Dealer unable to replicate but replaced switch; problem resolved.
4000 mi
XM radio often lost signal. Dealer initially replaced XM component but that was not the root cause. The problem was the satellite antenna.
95000 mi
US $1900
Dynamic cruise control system warning light on; replaced DCC components
3000 mi
Radio and nav malfunction. Dealer could not reproduce, no repair. Working fine now.
13500 mi
Interior driver side map light malfunction. Entire assembly must be replaced. Covered under 5/60 warranty. Part was not in stock, must return for second trip to dealer.
17100 mi
US $1450
Warranty repair: interior driver side map light assembly replaced.
26300 mi
Headlights blink off when turn signal depressed. They also undertook some research, and determined their may be a fix and replacement part concerning the lights/blinker issue. I need to schedule a followup appointment. Windows occasionally refusing to close. Problems were not replicated at the dealer. But after I arrived to pick up the car, on one occasion they did observe the window operation error.
31000 mi
Headlights blink on and off when using turn signal.
41000 mi
Front and rear windows occasionally refuse to shut when window buttons depressed.
59000 mi
US $188
Electrical system totally dead. Locks refused to open. Took to dealer, said battery has very low cold cranking amps. Battery replaced. Car recently returned, will monitor new battery to ensure this fixed the problem.
4340 mi
tilt steering does not alawys go all way up
8680 mi
replaced limit switches on power tilt steering
11160 mi
Bad connection for the power tilt steering. Cleaned contacts and now works
45000 mi
The multi-function switch/stalk for the lights and turn signals would turn off the head lights or make then flash when turning right.
34000 mi
Drivers side window controls worked intermittently. Relay for brake lights stopped working.
85000 mi
US $785
Alternator went bad. Complete loss of all power-related systems in car.
73800 mi
Adaptive cruise control was shutting by itself. Dealer said it was because of a brake fluid recall. Repairs were performed for free. Problem just reoccurred yesterday. Starts with the dash display flickering, then cruise shuts off.
135000 mi
US $160
Flickering dashboard display, then went completely dead. No electrical. Had to pull fuse in trunk to make it work. Dealer had NO IDEA what was wrong. Called corporate. They cleaned grounds, and problem disappeared. Symptoms again this week.
150000 mi
US $300
Previous electrical gremlins had returned after other work. Car now stuck in 5th gear. Limped to dealer. They had to do a lot of research, but came up with replace battery with hyundai branded battery. Strong Disbelief, but it has been almost a year with no problems.
4200 mi
Radio comes on by itself intermittently when car is started. Dealer will not fix it if it doesn’t happen to them.
15700 mi
Radio comes on by itself after startup
14000 mi
A/C system was only partially cooling. Dealer found valve cap on high pressure side leaking. Cap assembly replace, system recharged and now operating optimally.
15000 mi
Radio would intermittently turn on and off. Dealer replaced entire nav/radio system under warranty.
Auto steering wheel positioning system required 2 new switches.
25000 mi
Auto positioning of steering wheel, seats and mirrors.
58300 mi
automatic lock not working properly
92000 mi
drivers seat failed to move up - down. Seat switch replaced at no cost due to 100,000 mile warranty seat would not go up/down, new switch did not help
13640 mi
When putting the car into park, all the doors would not unlock consistently. The lock/unlock switch was replaced.
7000 mi
Broken speaker clips caused rattling noise. Speaker clips were replaced.
10000 mi
Display screen for the audio/nav system freezes on startup. The problem occurs between one and four times per week. We think the problem was fixed, but it's hard to say because the repair was just completed and the issue is intermittent. The steering wheel tilt adjustment had limited range of motion; it could not tilt upwards all the way, preventing me from seeing half of the gauges.
12000 mi
Problems with nav display freezing up and steering tilt moving to random position instead of where set in memory. Sold car isntead of fixing them.
23000 mi
Distance Sensor on the front of car was malfunctioning
7000 mi
Speaker was making a rattled sound Replaced Speaker
132000 mi
US $350
low battery voltage caused several electrical problems inclucding not starting
181000 mi
US $650
Needed to replace starter, was not engaging each time the button was pushed
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