2012 Hyundai Sonata Hyundai Sonata 2012

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2012 Hyundai Sonata repairs by problem area

Engine (20%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (12%)

Brakes and Traction Control (5%)

Suspension and Steering (18%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (26%)

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

Other (7%)

Chart based on 163 repairs.
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2012 Hyundai Sonata other repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (0%)

$100 - $499 (25%)

< $100 (75%)

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Chart based on 12 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2012 Hyundai Sonata 4dr Sedan

turbocharged 274hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD

14240 mi Passenger electric mirror would "stick" and not rotate. Intermittent problem. Dealer replace control unit in door, but it made no difference. New mirror needed. Now works properly. 
61460 mi Trunk lock was jammed. Dealer replaced entire locking mechanism. 

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2012 Hyundai Sonata 4dr Sedan

200-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD

77000 mi

US $25
Exterior door handle reconnect. 

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2012 Hyundai Sonata 4dr Sedan

198-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD

59400 mi

US $86
Windshield washer pump failed 
36500 mi

US $130
hood struts failed at only 60K miles! So annoying, 6 months out of warranty, and they covered the parts ($300), but I had to pay the labor ~$60. Still, hood struts should not fail at 60K miles. 
58000 mi passenger door hinges were bent outward making it difficult to close the door, or to have it secured properly. autobody repair shop wanted to hold me as responsible for the damage that was done to the door. 
10000 mi Seatbelt and Roof Problems 
15500 mi Heated seats swithes were backwards. Dealership switched switches 

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2012 Hyundai Sonata 4dr Sedan

166-horsepower 2.4L I4 Hybrid 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD

4960 mi Passenger side seatbelt adjuster will not move out of place. Dealer removed trim and performed temporary repair to enable movement of the sliding mechanism--replacement parts ordered. 
4960 mi Dealer replaced passenger seatbelt adjuster and cover assembly (as it showed signs of stress when adjuster malfunctioned). 
66000 mi

US $300
Valve stem on one wheel needed to be replaced, was losing air. $100. 
74139 mi

US $165
Right front wheel well lining torn 

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2012 Hyundai Sonata Other Problems

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