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Chart based on 32 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
Very strong fuel smell in garage during hot weather. No other vehicles have had this issue. Dealer unable to duplicate problem.
45000 mi
5.0 V8 has faulty piston rings. Multiple "oil consumption test" 1qt per 1000-1100 miles. Hyundai "claims" until oil consume goes <1k per qt, they do nothing. Many others have their 5.0 replaced w/far less oil consumption.
24500 mi
My check engine light came on, they said there was a software update that was performed. I also entered into the oil consumption test will report after test
26600 mi
First oil consumption test showed 1qt low at 1,000 miles, testing again in a month or two
80000 mi
US $750
Check engine light on. Check engine light blinks with engine shakes from time to time. Shop diagnosed and new spark plugs + ignition pack are installed.
38000 mi
Engine cover was not sealed. I was leaking oil, Fixed under warranty
127700 mi
US $55
Fuel ventilation system cannister valve replacement
18000 mi
Engine consuming oil. ~1 QT per 2000 miles. Dealership is currenty performing an oil consumption test and advised me to use 5W/30 oil as opposed to the the recommended 5W/ 20
Fuel filler air vent plugged, unable to add gas due to nozzle shutting down after each cupfull. Removed trunk liner to clean air vent.
107000 mi
US $1300
engine light on, dealer diagnosed as bad catalytic converter
87000 mi
US $300
Check engine light came out indicating a small leak in the emission evaporative system. Leak was from the fuel tank. Replaced the fuel tank with one from a salvage yard.
115000 mi
US $30
Oil change
15500 mi
Car would not start when very cold. Engine would crank but no start. As if no fuel or no spark. Had the throttle body replaced under warranty. Front cover as well as oil pan leaking oil! Had both gaskets and or silicon seals replaced to correct oil leaks. Both under warranty but not normal as far as I am concerned for such low mileage.
27280 mi
car stalled out 6 times in one day while driving. It would start back up right away but stall again. Happened at low speed and high speed. Dealer could not replicate the problem
18000 mi
Emission system. A valve was stuck open and caused a CEL
15000 mi
The check engine light flashed intermittently. Dealer says problem was caused by use of a automobile radar detector. Dealer disconnected battery and reset auto.
74000 mi
Steering wheel pump belt was whining. Dealer replaced under warranty.
39060 mi
Fuel Tank not venting properly during fill-ups causing constant stops of gas pump.
5360 mi
Engine check light stayed on. Dealer claimed there was a TSB (software upgrade) and that should probably resolve the issue.
8000 mi
unexplained hesitation under some conditions
14000 mi
Check engine light came on: emission control system problem. Dealer identified faulty sensor and replaced it under warranty.
15500 mi
Check engine light came on.
36000 mi
From the dealer's report: "Evac vent valve stuck in the close position." Part on order for future installation.
11700 mi
On a previous visit, dealer reported "evac vent valve stuck in the close position." During this visit, dealer replaced faulty valve.
26000 mi
Fuel tank causes fuel pump to shut off fueling early. Replaced vent valve. Did not correct problem. Fuel tank causes fuel pump to shut off fueling early. Second trip. "Blew lines out". Problem corrected.
17900 mi
Engine light came on. They replaced the sensor which apparently was a in a tech service bulletin.
49000 mi
Gas tank carbon filter
19405 mi
intermittant high idle at cold start,slams into gear,
no fault found.
23353 mi
High and rough idle.
Not resolve
24856 mi
Dealer has now confirmed rough idle at start up. a misfire on #1 and #3 cylinder. was going to change relay assy but did not. Dealer found contaminated fuel particles.
32240 mi
Continual Problem with Rough Idle, This time they removed the OCV valves and tested them, they seem to test okay but the restance levels were above normal. dealer does not want to replace, suggests removing gas tank and clean
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