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%)

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2012 Hyundai Sonata body repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (0%)

$100 - $499 (0%)

< $100 (100%)

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2012 Hyundai Sonata 4dr Sedan

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

28000 mi Steering wheel inserts peeling. They were replaced. Chrome trim on passenger side of the hood was loose and pulling away from the car. 
53320 mi Noticed squeaking from headliner, especially when cold. Mentionned to dealer. He suggested sunroof seal replacement. Performed under warranty in the spring. Noticed improvement, but its warmer now. We'll see next winter. 
5000 mi Roof started to rattle again. Dealer had the car for 3 days. Still no fix. 
9500 mi This time dealer gave me a rental. Left car again at dealer. Contacted Hyundai Dist of PR. 
3000 mi after three visits squeek finally isolated to allignment dowels on rear subframe rubbing against holes in body. Solution was to remove subframe and drill hole diameter larger. no problems since 
Black tape on edge of door roughed up in transit, replaced. 
4440 mi Replaced peeling door tape, Driver's side 

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2012 Hyundai Sonata 4dr Sedan

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

92000 mi Recall for under carriage undercoating 
20000 mi Pin striping driver door came off 
3000 mi improperly applied paint on roof 
3000 mi improperly applied paint on roof 
2000 mi Half inch inch crack developed in paint on rear quarter panel during first 3 days of ownership. Right front passenger door miss aligned. 
19000 mi paint on steering wheel peeled off. replaced by dealer under warranty. 
31000 mi

US $80
Rubber seam around passenger front window defective. 
73000 mi

US $5
Rattle in interior trim. 
46460 mi Passenger door's lock/unlock button popped out. Was probably broken internally when I bought it used, but I never used the passenger lock button. They replaced it, no problem or charge. 

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2012 Hyundai Sonata 4-door

4-cylinder manual 2WD

6800 mi Interior piece came loose. Put clip back on 

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2012 Hyundai Sonata Body Problems

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