2012 Hyundai Veloster Hyundai Veloster 2012

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2012 Hyundai Veloster repairs by problem area

Engine (20%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (10%)

Brakes and Traction Control (14%)

Suspension and Steering (3%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (36%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (15%)

Other (3%)

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2012 Hyundai Veloster body repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (0%)

$100 - $499 (0%)

< $100 (100%)

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Chart based on 9 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2012 Hyundai Veloster

Engine not specified

14000 mi Replaced steering wheel for delamination of the "leather". 

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2012 Hyundai Veloster 3dr Hatch

138-horsepower 1.6L I4 6-speed manual FWD

57940 mi Replacement of steering wheel as per TSB due to premature wear (rubberized material started peeling off). Rear door handle lubricated because of squeaking. 
36000 mi Dealer damaged lower dash and radio surround in previous replacement to Headunit. Dealer admits to error/damage, and is replacing dash under Customer Satisfaction - but part is on Worldwide Backorder. 
53300 mi Replacement of previously-damaged lower dash (Customer Satisfaction). 
14000 mi Found a rust spot starting at the exhaust area, Dealer told me it was not covered by the warranty, so it was not fixed.After finding this out i was sorry for buying this car. 

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2012 Hyundai Veloster 3dr Hatch

138-horsepower 1.6L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD

5000 mi Driver door rattle 
17000 mi Service department damaged the dashboard when replacing the radio headunit. 
27200 mi Had rattle coming from windshield (outside) plastic cowl on the drivers' side. Dealer confirmed the rattle when driven over bumps or imperfections in road. Dealer applied a "rattle kit" to the underside of the cowl, which solved the issue. 
16800 mi Sunroof began to squeak when closed & driving. Annoying... Tech sprayed "Hyundai Silicon Spray" around circumference of rubber seals of sunroof, and this solved the problem. Took all of 5 minutes of his time. 
9500 mi

US $31
steering wheel was pealing.Repalced at no cost. 
6000 mi Trip piece around window fell onto ground when opening passenger door. I could not find where it fell from, and took it to the dealer for help. It goes in the upper right area of the passenger windows. No charge. 

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2012 Hyundai Veloster Body Problems

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