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Chart based on 410 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
Both rear power windows work intermittently. The motor was confirmed bad on one side and will be replaced. The other wasn’t reproducible at the time of service and remains for now.
28000 mi
Previously reported bad left rear power window motor replaced under warranty. Power one-touch up/down feature for driver’s window still works only intermittently, despite dealer claiming to have replaced the master switch.
Airbag warning light and tire traction warning light came on.
AC leak didnt work first time I tried to use it
3720 mi
AC quit working. It needed a part that had to be ordered and was out of stock.
2200 mi
Faulty gas gauge reading
15000 mi
Some SiriusXM channels in the 300's would cut out. Took it to the dealer and they said that they found a low signal coming from the antenna. They replaced it, but I'm still having issues.
41000 mi
Light switch beginning to fail. Would cause light settings to move from Auto setting to full headlights when using turn signals intermittentanly.
Light switch replaced
Oil change stat insp replace right side power window switch. Was in 2 weeks before ordered switch but short in wiring when replaced. They took 3 hours to put the switch in.
The vent selector stopped working. It was stuck on defrost, and wouldn't blow warm air on my feet. The HVAC actuator was replaced.
51000 mi
Vent selector stopped working again. A new dealer diagnosed a different problem; the previous dealer just replaced the actuator. There was a bent fin somewhere in the HVAC system. Dash was removed and fin was replaced. Glad it was under warranty!
63000 mi
HVAC system stopped working again. The earlier warranty repair didn't hold. But now the car is out of warranty and I decided not to pay thousands for a repair that might not work.
67000 mi
US $600
Replaced Schrader valve. Recharged A/C
27900 mi
Battery died one morning. The dealer replaced the battery.
Original battery replacement. Got more than normal life out of it.
66000 mi
US $500
A/C was blowing hot air. There was a leak, needed repair to stop leak as well as recharge.
99000 mi
US $20
Driver’s side headlight out. Rear inner tail light/running light.
106000 mi
US $350
Alternator died and battery discharged while driving. Replaced alternator and serpentine belt.
25200 mi
Camera
11200 mi
US $21
AC blows hot air, I did not agree with the $128 diagnostic fee and the fact that I have a bumper to bumper 100K warranty and they still charge me. Did not fix, had only the oil change done!
XM Radio not receiving signal; screen displays XM loagding
58000 mi
US $140
Replace dead battery by AAA. Car would not start.
61000 mi
US $132
passenger side headlight burned out. Replaced the bulb. did not light; removed replaced, no light. Bought another bulb; same result. Took to AAA; they had no problem with bulb. Second time this year with that headlight. No , I did not touch the bulb glass.
15000 mi
Tire pressure monitoring sensor has failed. Two trips to the dealer and still not fixed.
25000 mi
US $125
Replaced oem battery at Pep Boys
50800 mi
Broken AC condensor, something pierced it and caused loss of freon.
40000 mi
Actuator for left rear door failed and replaced under warranty.
18000 mi
Cruise control started to malfunction.
112000 mi
US $140
Replaced relay for solenoid, did not fix problem,got est to replace compressor over 1200.00. Did not do repair. Shipped car to California, a/c and backup camera started working.
113000 mi
US $100
Original battery died. Replaced with a COSTCO Interstate Battery. 3 year free replacement
63300 mi
Replace starter.
83000 mi
Seat heaters did not work because tech forgot to plug them in on the previous repair trip
Both DC outlets in the front center console kept tripping when a cell phone charger was plugged in.
41000 mi
Upon entering address into nav system an unknown address would pop up and the nav would set for that address, one time attempting to send me across country. Then Bluetooth attempt to dial numbers would never allow the correct number.
14880 mi
Entire compressor had to be replaced
46700 mi
Nav system locked up, I took photo of screen, can not be duplicated and it works, but I took car in anyway to document situation
XM radio constantly displays "loading XM" and will not load XM. Dealer said XM radio connection was loose in the radio/antennae. They tightened the connection which fixed it for a week, now XM still does not work.
12000 mi
Radio replaced due to faulty XM module. Radio is working now. However the dealer damaged the dashboard near the radio while installing the new radio. I had to bring the car back to the dealership to get the dash fixed to how it was before.
18300 mi
US $10
Radio lost all volume, thought it was fuse. Needed reset with paper clip, reset hole upper left hand corner of unit. Mechanic kind enough to charge me nothing for this during other maintenance.
18500 mi
US $120
Battery slowly died over a week of use in cold weather. 4 years into ownership, battery replacement not unusual.
60000 mi
When I am driving and press my brake the brake lights will not come on. When the car is at rest, they work.
2000 mi
Battery dead 2 days in a row. Defective battery-at least 1 dead cell-replaced under warranty while I waited.
49000 mi
AC compressor makes intermittent excess noise and intermittly blows warm air
82000 mi
Also still have problem with AC working.
42000 mi
US $58
Tire pressure sensor
46000 mi
AC hose broke and lost refrigerant. AC blew hot at all times.
90000 mi
US $250
AC was working intermittently, sometimes working fine, other times not working at all. Mechanic replaced AC pressure control valve in AC compressor. Problem solved.
4000 mi
Changed expansion valve, but it did not fix problem
4500 mi
Change a/c compressor. This fixed the problem. Adjusted panoramic roof. (they uninstalled inside roof panels) Change a/c compressor. This fixed the problem. Adjusted panoramic roof. (they uninstalled inside roof panels)
70060 mi
C $400
Transmission "up shift" paddle stopped working, a failure which rendered the driver unable to manually select gears. Car dropped off with request to replace part. Dealer wanted to correctly diagnose the problem first. Diagnosis cost 260$. I asked Dealer to replace both paddles while we were at it. Actual repair cost 50$.
56000 mi
US $438
Making noise.
28000 mi
Sounded like a blown speaker. Dealer determined that the radio needed to be replaced.
15500 mi
Nav System defective. Operates correctly on a random basis
Stereo system has gone out for the second time. Dealer claims its not under warranty.
36700 mi
Steering wheel controls not working/working occasionally.
31000 mi
US $80
Battery replaced.
89000 mi
US $463
Car would not start from work location. Had car towed to shop. Replaced starter. Replaced washer fluid pump
32000 mi
US $50
3rd headlight issue in 2 years... Said It was a bulb but issue was intermittent. Not sure it is resolved.
42300 mi
US $25
5th lighting failure in 2.5 years!
44300 mi
6th lightbulb since buying the car! They say that's normal but doesn't seem like it to me.
46500 mi
US $130
7th and 8th light bulbs that have went out! Terible and annoying. Expensive to replace all these.
59000 mi
US $50
Another bulb out. #9 in 4 years.
63000 mi
US $50
10 lightbulbs that has had to be replaced! Unbelievable. Never had this many problems on any other car. This time, driver side front headlight was out, and I got pulled over by a cop for the third time and the time that I've owned this car, about five years. This car has a weird if not defective electrical system, bad lightbulbs, or some combination of the above.
10000 mi
Cruise Control
109000 mi
Airbag control unit had to be modified due to recall
104500 mi
US $105
Left side (Rear) tail light harness. Socket tension was scorched and lost tension.
124000 mi
US $354
Vehicle will loose acceleration sometimes. Other times, the Electronic Stability Control (ESC) will turn on without human interaction. Scan Tool Error Code C1513. It is alleged that the acceleration and deceleration is caused by a burnt Rear harness Cable - (Replaced).
Acceleration and deceleration and ESC dash light is intermittent. Acceleration and deceleration will occur between 25 and 70 MPH. ESC dash light will turn on after 1 mile in the morning. Due to inertia at 7o MPH you will not feel the loss of engine power, however you will loose the capability to accelerate whilst at the same time the RPM drops to zero. You will notice the change between 25 and 40 MPH.
125000 mi
US $700
Starter failed. Required replacement
40300 mi
A button on the steering wheel would sometimes not work. They replaced all the buttons on the wheel in a few hours and for free.
BlueLink never has reported mileage. Radio failed to power on this week. Pulling fuse and reinserting restored radio, and now BlueLink is showing correct mileage.
6400 mi
Radio was shorted internally and had to be replaced.
6000 mi
Bought the car in the dead of winter, no idea that A/C didn't work, took to dealer, they recharged, everything OK now.
66000 mi
US $300
A/C pressure was below half of factory specifications. On an earlier trip down South, the A/C was barely working, and at one point, after a ten minute stop after five hours of driving, it blew tiny chunks of ice out of the far right passenger side vent. Since recharge, it's worked fine on another Southern trip, but they put in a dye when they added coolant, so it would be possible in the future to know where a leak was occurring. $200.
Parked not used for two days--battery completely dead--dealer charged battery and said battery in good health and holding 600cca as battery is required--??what could have caused the battery to be dead??--what can I do?
Started free spinning. Thought it might be related to TSB 13-EE-001 which is for the starter lever, a plastic piece prone to failure. The lever was not broken so the starter was tested, failed and replaced with a new starter
10000 mi
Bluetooth would not work properly.
76000 mi
The car will not charge my phone. It has trouble connecting the MP3 sometimes and the rear window defroster does not work
My 3rd attempt at repairing a stereo that comes on and off and changes the channel by itself. (replaced once) Driver power window switch & outer entry push button on handle both moody. Auto-delay headlights won't stay on at engine shut off. Driver power window switch inoperable at times. Window does not rise, usually when raining. Push button on driver's outer door handle for remote entry without using key does not work often. Pressing the button does nothing and no "click" is heard or felt and the door does not lock or unlock. A pain when arms full of luggage etc. I park in the dark often. The headlights are supposed to stay on for XX seconds after turning off the ignition for perimeter visibility. Rarely works, except for the dealer of course.
34000 mi
US $120
Battery needed to be replaced.
32000 mi
Replace car stereo
99500 mi
US $20
1 low beam and 1 high beam were burned out. They take the same bulb, so I moved the working ones into high beam position and put in a fresh pair of low beams.
112000 mi
US $100
Battery Replacement
26000 mi
Brake sensor was bad. Car would not start with the smart key sometimes. The traction control light would come on randomly.
16740 mi
Paddle shifter quit working. Recurring problem. Ordered parts over the phone at the dealer and replaced after the paddles were received at the dealer.
42780 mi
Car would not start. Dealer replaced switch in brake pedal. second time for this repair.
82000 mi
US $600
Battery bad. Jumped it & car went into limp home mode. Dead battery messed up turbo computer wastegate settings. What's the deal!!! Dead battery results in $600 repair! Becoming very discouraged with this car!
25000 mi
Battery died
78000 mi
Airbag warning light - clock spring - (Hyundai later issued extended warranty and refunded the cost)
82000 mi
US $325
Right turn signal not functioning correctly. Replacement of turn signal switch.
6000 mi
Auto refused to push button start. Towed to dealer. Dealer stated it was probably brake switch failure and they had seen 'a lot of this issue'. Brake switch replaced.
Drivers power window switch only worked intermittently. Dealer replaced switch - no problems since.
39200 mi
The brake would not release on the keyless ignition. Car often wouldn't start. Fuse was shorting out. Replaced fuse.
8000 mi
AC compressor failed. Brake pedal switch faulty preventing push start to reliably function
46700 mi
switch on brake to allow engine starter to engage
63000 mi
Starter arm
16000 mi
Cell phone won't stay paired with vehicle; when disconnected locks up Navi.
16000 mi
cell phone integration issue
15200 mi
The gas floater/sensor went bad and wasn't registering the proper fuel level.
17000 mi
Faulty brake switch would cause car not to start (push button start) could be over-ridden with 30 second push button hold. Switched out break switch. 15 minutes, covered by warranty.
6000 mi
Never fixed gas level sensor, and it was getting worse when last had the car.
54000 mi
Sonata SE with push button start. Car would not start because the car was telling me to push on the brake pedal when I was. Dealer diagnosed problem as the brake switch and was replaced free of charge.
61000 mi
US $367
Engine starter suddenly stopped working when I went to start the car in the morning. Starter would make noise, but would not engage on the engine. Took dealer about 1.5 hours to replace.
55800 mi
C $110
Car alarm randomly goes off. Both front door locks intermittant.
58300 mi
Car alarm previously reported was finally diagnosed. Alarm has anti-tamper hood pin which was malfunctioning causing the alarm to trip.
36500 mi
Car would not start. Switch in brake pedal was not registering that the brake was pressed.
9000 mi
replaced air conditioning compressor
11160 mi
The push button start failed to function. Identified problem to be the brake light switch. Received replacement part from dealer (under warranty) and replaced it myself.
117000 mi
US $200
Starter just went. Replaced starter
32000 mi
US $75
Battery failed after only 30 months! Car would turn over but not start. Otherwise car has been almost flawless. Warranty paid half of new battery cost. Why not just make it 3 years???
34500 mi
Starter lever broken, so starter would not engage flywheel. Replaced starter lever underwarranty per TSB.
56000 mi
Airbag seat sensor replaced.
49500 mi
Dome light would not go off. Module replaced
72000 mi
US $17
Replaced wiper fluid pump. Common problem on these cars.
73000 mi
Noticed AC not cooling when stopped. Cooling fan not working. Traced the problem to a wire that had popped out of the connector going to the fan. Repaired and all is well.
88000 mi
Dealer broke AC lines when replacing engine but blamed it on an existing condition
8000 mi
Steering locks up and ESC light comes on and stays. Fixed in third repair attempt, found loose wire in steering column.
Horn will intermittently not work on colder mornings. Horn replaced under warranty. 6/16/12 at 29,446, dealer replaced lousy not very loud horn with a "New Style Horn", BUT it was the same exact horn. Very disappointed, it is dangerous. I have still not replaced it with a dual horn setup.
34834 mi
US $88
Original battery failed after only 2.5 yrs. It had a bad cell. I replaced it with a Wal-Mart 124R battery.
38000 mi
Replaced NAV/Radio under warranty. Experienced issues beginning after 30K mile service. RSM had to authorize out of warranty replacement.
22000 mi
US $140
Bad battery
26000 mi
Turns out the brake light switch was bad. Brake lights were stuck on constantly. This is the second time it has been in for this repair. Had vehicle towed for safety reasons. All covered under warranty. Switch for drivers power window was sticking. Replaced.
35200 mi
Son told me brake lights were out (not the third light). Took to the dealership and the service people checked it. Informed the that the lens housing on both lamp assemblies were melted and the bulb could not be removed. They repaired one.
56000 mi
My son could not get the car to start, I went down to where he was and got it started by holding the start button for 30 seconds. Over the next few days it became worse, took it to the dealer and they replaced the brake pedal switch again.
13500 mi
Brake light switch failed. Car wouldn't start. Dealer repaired it, now it's fine. This is a common failure, and I don't understand why they don't issue a recall.
60000 mi
US $100
starter under extended warranty. Also a code related to transmission temp, also fixed under extended warranty
43000 mi
US $100
Starter failed. Towed to dealer and dealer replaced plastic high failure part with a similar. $100 deductible to me.
11000 mi
US $50
Fuel indicator lights inconsistent. Shows empty fuel tank when there is 1/2 to full tank of fuel. Dealership wanted more information on problem before attempting repair.
11500 mi
US $200
Sensor was replaced, no questions asked
3760 mi
dead battery.car sitting in heated garage two day,tried to start not even interior lights. Had battery and alternator tested under load. Every test normal.No explanation of how this happened.
59100 mi
C $225
Starter failed and was replaced under warranty and battery also was replaced as it would not hold a charge.
The right front door window switch began to fail intermittently. The dealer replaced the switch.
28000 mi
US $160
Dealership said battery needed replacement due to low amp rating on test.
56000 mi
Starter switch failed, repaired under warranty-- no charge
16000 mi
Found a brake light connection that was bleeding the battery.
25000 mi
Brake light switch went out
43000 mi
Car would not start because Brake Switch failed. Display showed "Depress Brake" when trying to start car but sensor had failed.
15700 mi
Replace brake switch
64480 mi
Car did not start. Apparently there was a starter problem. The starter was replaced at no charge because it was covered under warranty.
72000 mi
US $300
Had to replace the starter
29000 mi
Car would not start. Switch on Brake Pedal was replaced. Car now starts.
17700 mi
Rear dome light would get stuck.
44000 mi
Trip button on the steering wheel failed.
59000 mi
Starter replaced
3000 mi
Air bag warning light came on steady on 6/13/10, mileage 2175. Taken to dealer 6/17/10, mileage 2797. Part ordered after inspection of problem. Part (control module) installed 6/23/10, mileage 3026. Problem has not recurred.
20000 mi
AC compressor would shut down intermittently while driving - hot days. Troubleshot to pressure switch, ordered and replaced.
97000 mi
US $500
Replaced starter
77500 mi
US $500
Starter failed
21800 mi
Faulty brake light switch, randomly caused ESC light to remain on, car to get stuck in certain gears while driving, rpms to drop to zero while driving
12300 mi
The second remote key fob stopped working, even after I replaced the battery. Dealer reported an internal short and it was replaced under warranty.
10000 mi
ordered part for rear seat heater
17800 mi
wouldn't start, charged battery and replaced brake light switch
5000 mi
Fuel gauge wouldn't show above 1/2 full even though fuel tank was full. Problem corrected itself.
27000 mi
While resetting the odometer I accidentally changed setting of DRL from "auto off" to "on" resulting in complete draining of battery. Correction required exhaustive study of settings and recharging of battery.
38000 mi
lost all power to the dash information systems, trip odo, mpg, etc
43000 mi
US $150
Cruise control and other related electronic failed. 2nd time for this failure.
1000 mi
turn signal would not turn off after turn, part had to be ordered. repair successful.
73000 mi
US $1
Replace brake light bulb.
27000 mi
airbag light/radio unit was drawing too much current from the battery leading to battery discharge. the unit was replaced under warranty.
65000 mi
US $150
Battery drained. Replaced battery.
75000 mi
US $359
Broken window regulator, drivers window, new regulator had to be shipped in.
8000 mi
3/10 No Start. Replaced brake light switch. Battery dead. Would not start. Towed to dealer. Battery replaced, dome light switch replaced
13000 mi
Ac not cooling. Replaced module and recharged.
21000 mi
US $1399
Would not start. Jumpered to start. alernator bad, dead battery, Starter sticking, Bendix stuck.
78000 mi
US $325
Had to replace the clockspring cable. This problem affected the driver airbag sensor reading high pressure, it affected the instrumental buttons on the steering wheel and the horn.
58000 mi
US $400
Backup camera stopped working reliably. Cruise control stopped working.
25300 mi
Headlight high beam switch was loose and high beams would randomly flicker
44000 mi
Reverse lights stayed on at all times in conjunction with headlights. I stopped at the dealer to show them proof. But by the time of my appointment 2 days later, it was working correctly again. They kept it for 2 days and paid for my rental.
34000 mi
Brake light switch failed on a "Push to start" car. Unable to start car in normal fashion. Had to HOLD start button for 30 seconds. Known problem per internet forums on 2011 Sonata.
11000 mi
Loud knock/rattle inside dash when HVAC temp dial set in the middle of the cold/warm air setting. Sounds like the "blend door" rattles at this setting. Loudest on cold days. If problem persists when warmer will have checked by dealer.
55000 mi
Replaced brake light switch.
26200 mi
Car wouldn't always start; car thought brake pedal wasn't pressed in. Hyundai recognized problem immediately as a brake light switch requiring replacement.
78740 mi
C $500
Vehicle would not start. Starter motor was replaced.
7000 mi
Car would not always start. Replaced faulty brake light switch.
9000 mi
US $59
low tire pressure
14200 mi
US $82
Needed a new battery
17000 mi
Something in the airbag system and something had to be replaced. I am not mechanical so do not know what it was
11500 mi
The steering wheel cable had to be replaced
31000 mi
Key fob didn't work
53000 mi
Defroster not working. Tech replaced sensors No heat on right side of car after dealer changed sensor for defroster. Tech on last service did not connect parts correctly and caused not heat and additional defroster issues
71000 mi
US $253
Car accelerating on cruise control and would not disengage when off button or brake pressed.
75000 mi
Cruise control system failed and replaced by dealer as warranty
10455 mi
Engine starting problems relating to brake pedal sensing switch. Often car wont start even if pedal is depressed. Replaced switch but problem still exsists. Engine starting problems relating to brake pedal sensing switch. Often car wont start even if pedal is depressed. Replaced switch but problem still exsists.
113000 mi
Discharge hose failed releasing all coolant - part on order - due to arrive July 5, 2017. Low pressure line replaced. System works like new.
121900 mi
US $469
Replaced starter.
23500 mi
Car would not start in response to starter button
42000 mi
Brake light not functioning
19840 mi
radio went dead (no audio) and was replaced
35340 mi
Radio was changed for the third time
41619 mi
Cleaned out debris from ac system and hose, it was gurgling and letting water into the cabin.
How does it get debris when theres a filter in-between?
Still gurgles no water cross fingers
127000 mi
US $80
change both headlights
120900 mi
C $300
Clockspring bad again. 3rd clockspring in a little over 1yr. Starting to think if some other root behind the problem.
31000 mi
Brake light switch failed. Dealer replaced at no charge. Drove in at 8 AM, left at 10 AM.
8000 mi
clock spring clicking, must be replaced
10000 mi
Brake switch faulty. I have the Limited with a push button start, so I could not even turn the starter, but I used the over ride to get out of park and roll it out of the garage into range of a tow truck.
11300 mi
clock spring replaced
33000 mi
I Noticed water leaking in to the passenger cabin on the passenger side floor, it was a clogged condenser drain plug, dealer cleaned out and problem fixed.
59800 mi
US $300
Starter arm broken, replaced.
68300 mi
US $200
Battery failed, replaced. 4 years old, no surprise.
Still having intermittent problems with Drivers door window controls, and also with steering-wheel mounted cruise controls. Neither issue could be duplicated at the dealer (of course).
27000 mi
The car has a standard tranny, So push starting was a viable way to get it started...It would crank about 1 time, then hum...Repeatedly...Needed a new starter, which the dealer installed in several hours, free of charge...Nicely done.
29000 mi
I had a leak under the dash on the pass. side...Clogged A/C drainage hose..Fixed
15000 mi
interior light goes on when making a right hand turn.
Sensor ordered and will be replaced in 2 weeks
18000 mi
Sensor replaced. Light still goes on. Brought to dealers body repair shop. Scheduled next week to repair.
The turn signals stopped working while driving. Once parked and turned off, the car wouldn't start. The wireless entry wouldn't work. The trunk wouldn't open. The dealer changed the battery and everything worked again.
replaced driver's door window master switch not working; replaced front passenger door window & lock switch (non-electrical - plastic button dysfunctional), replaced right-hand door latch with actuator
92300 mi
US $1035
Starter failed; towed and new installed by dealer - labor & parts $487
11000 mi
US $350
Cd Player was not reading most CDs and MP3s. Player also making noise while running. Had to get the player replaced.
54300 mi
US $250
Battery died.
155000 mi
US $800
Intermittent brake light operation. Switch at brake pedal was faulty.
10540 mi
C $1000
Malfunctioning GPS
11160 mi
GPS upgrade done and now works - no cost!
19620 mi
GPS malfunctioning again. Another update was performed.
24180 mi
Window module needed to be replaced as passengers window stopped working.
46000 mi
US $76
TPMS light came on. It was diagnosed as a bad sensor and was replaced
46000 mi
TPMS continues to come on after driving about 20 minutes at highway speed. In town driving has no effect. Mechanic has reset sensor 3 times and is now replacing the sensor.
TPMS warning light would not go out. Tire sensor was defective and replaced.
117000 mi
Voice command and nav audio stopped working. Dealer wanted $2,100 to fix. Declined to repair.
125000 mi
Driver window motor getting weak - can't close window sometimes
72000 mi
US $14
Brake light switch needed to be replaced. I received a check engine light, checked the error code and found the brake light switch needed to be replaced. Picked up a new one from dealer for $14 and replaced it.
134540 mi
C $50
Replaced both sets of low-beam bulbs.
65000 mi
Fuel door release switch does not function Have not repaired yet
67000 mi
Pass window switch does not return when pressed, has not been repaired but must be manually pulled up, it still works
3800 mi
Faulty Navigation unit. National back order on the item.
4968 mi
Navigation unit installed by Dealer for repair of faulty unit.
5528 mi
Navigation unit faulty again. Dealer replaced with one from Stock.
Dealer inspected complaints of Suspension noise. No problem found.
6312 mi
Faulty Nav unit once again. The 5th unit replaced in 7 months over ownership! This last failure was not the Ipod interface; it was a connection error for xm Radio. Navigation unit faulty again. Dealer replaced. Also had dealer inspect for Burning Rubber smell through air vents.- Nothing found. Surprise!
8000 mi
Another faulty Nav unit. This makes number 5! Dealer claims that the OEM manufacturer knows there is an issue. Hyundai is working with them to send a new unit. Nav unit #6 replaced. Dealer claims unit functions perfectly now. This was a new unit directly from the Manufacturer instead of a Refurbished unit as the previous 5.
7300 mi
The 7th nav unit was installed and did function for the 72 hours I owned the car before trading it in. I will certainly NOT be buying another Hyundai vehicle ever again.
3800 mi
Faulty Navigation unit. National back order on the item.
70680 mi
C $50
A/C vent on passenger side would only blow hot air
54000 mi
US $460
Audio amplifier failed on front speakers. Hyundai wanted $650 for replacement. Replaced with Rockford Fosgate 5 ch. amp and new subwoofer. Had to do complete rewire.
59000 mi
US $22
Driver's side running/fog light burned out.Replaced both with halogens
15000 mi
There was a short in the external thermometer caused by water getting into it.
77500 mi
Replaced a bad battery
61700 mi
US $75
The battery would not hold a charge if the radio was on, or head lights for even 10 without the car running. It was replaced at Sams' Club
14000 mi
Driver window will not roll down.
48000 mi
US $135
I got my air conditioning recharged at Jiffy Lube.
106000 mi
Needed new battery
155000 mi
US $550
Needed new alternator
199000 mi
US $300
Needed a new power window switch for driver’s window.
19000 mi
US $20
Replace a/c/heater blower motor assembly
31000 mi
US $200
battery
42200 mi
Actuator replaced (buzzing noise when temperature/mode switches activated).
60200 mi
US $600
battery
18700 mi
FM radio reception degraded when rear window defroster was turned on. Dealer replaced rear window under warranty.
5000 mi
Stereo with occasional bad static even when playing CDs.
25000 mi
Bad CD Player
33000 mi
CD's Stuck in Stereo
43000 mi
US $250
AC not cooling. Evacuated and refilled system with freon and dye
Car didn’t start all of a sudden after parked in rainstorm - wire in starter had to be replaced. Many repeated problems with car not starting after rainstorms,
183000 mi
US $600
Alternator
72000 mi
TPMS light on. Reset attempted but it came back on.
60000 mi
US $450
Car would not start, replaced starter and fixed problem.
28000 mi
US $350
Rear tail light was replaced because it was burned out.
41500 mi
US $182
Battery died. Replaced.
51000 mi
US $750
Alternator was not fully charging battery. Car had to be jumped to start. Alternator and serpentine belt replaced.
51500 mi
Car would not start and had to be towed. Starter needed replacement plastic engagement "fork." Part was replaced under warranty. Problem is mentioned in TSB.
45000 mi
US $750
Drivers power window motor and regulator replaced.
181000 mi
US $300
The Starter wouldn’t turn the engine
79000 mi
US $850
After an accident (hitting a fox) and $3000 of body repairs and a/c condenser replacement, a/c went out. Hyundai dealer said not related, not our fault. Took to trusted independent dealer. New a/c compressor was installed.
99000 mi
US $100
Starter went bad and replaced under warranty.
116000 mi
US $35
Driver side window switch failed. Would intermittently not work. $35 on ebay, about 1.5 hrs to replace myself. Easy.
78000 mi
US $635
Starter replaced due to known issue with cracked fork. There is a TSB for this issue but Hyundai declined to cover it due to mileage.
100000 mi
US $105
Battery failed to hold a charge overnight after accidental discharge and jump start.
49000 mi
Trunk release button on door panel did not work, replaced button.
78000 mi
US $1050
Window switch Starter
118000 mi
Replacement of malfunctioning starter.
143000 mi
US $121
Tire Pressure Management System. Unfortunately, the OBC failed to automatically reset; will need to take car to dealer for flash reset.
165000 mi
US $350
Driver door window switch failed, replaced the driver door window switch module.
37000 mi
US $300
Replace condenser
66200 mi
Replaced under warranty remote audio control switch on steering wheel. Radio still cuts off on its own if you touch this switch. Problem still in radio itself. Works okay if you don't touch switch. Will ignore to avoid $800 repair cost.
52000 mi
"Electronic Stability Control Off" warning light on the dashboard came on, would not reset until engine was turned off. There is a TSB released concerning the brake light switch causing this. Dealer replaced the switch under warranty.
46080 mi
Starter failed.
72540 mi
C $100
Ignition/key switch would not turn. It was resolved by removing the key cylinder and sending it out to a locksmith who apparently only found it dirty, so it was cleaned and re-installed. It works fine after the repair.
16640 mi
Tuning knob worked occasionally, no solution so new radio ordered. Tunning knob worked randomly on the radio, dealer replaced the unit.
Also, they installed upgrades to control modules.
46000 mi
US $550
Also the starter would not function consistantly, it woo was replaced.
6200 mi
No cold air from AC, refilled must return to check for leaks. Dealer says should not need refill so soon, I agree. Likely will be no charge.
11160 mi
ac coolant leaking out hoses ordered but not arrived
1000 mi
5 days were a continuation of 27 days in Aug. at the dealership for repair of electrical problems first manifested by the shift lock mechanism. Modules, solenoids, brake light switches, main fuse box, and main wiring harness replaced.
54000 mi
Had to replace a switch causing multiple problems in the electrical system due to a recal.
115000 mi
Replaced starter.
1000 mi
The light on driver's side door would not go off. They had to replace the electrical harness inside the door. Part had to be ordered.
87000 mi
US $80
Gas tank door not opening from switch
56000 mi
US $400
Factory radio quit working, replaced with aftermarket radio.
Airbag light on; system flashed to reset. Said that it was caused by low battery (?).
62000 mi
US $200
Starter-very early for starter failure-warranty ended at 60k, 62k on car. Tow truck able to get car started. Starter was $550; Hyundai paid $350, I paid $200; not real happy about it-am planning to complain to Hyundai.
Had power seat switch replaced. Picked up car the next day, but the A/C would not cool adequately. Picked it up the next day, but A/C still broken. Replaced commpressor.
89000 mi
US $140
A/C not cooling sufficiently.
95000 mi
US $150
Evacuated and refilled Freon and oil
68000 mi
US $200
TPMS light always on Center brake light bulb. Ridiculous design made the replacement of a $2 bulb difficult.
80000 mi
US $150
Battery failed
86000 mi
TPMS light on Airbag light on
86000 mi
US $250
TPMS light won't go off
118000 mi
US $325
The window regulator on the passenger side failed
43000 mi
Front passenger side door window regulator replaced under warranty
16000 mi
Windshield washer pump failed
22000 mi
Seat belt warning light stays on all the time.
26000 mi
Replaced passenger seat belt switch.
93800 mi
US $115
replaced battery
118000 mi
US $30
Replaced one head light and the center brake light.
126000 mi
US $45
replace head light
58900 mi
C $13
Replaced Driver side Low beam bulb.
58900 mi
C $56
DS rear door lock actuator replaced
57660 mi
Insufficient cabin heat. Replaced ventilation door actuator.
79360 mi
C $279
Right front window would not stay up. Window regulator replaced.
TPMS light on, found TPMS sensor reading zero. Dealer reset all sensors.
106640 mi
C $50
when to wrecking yard and picked up another driver door switch set and put it in
116560 mi
C $55
the clutch failes
64000 mi
US $30
Driver side low beam light bulb went out
71000 mi
US $700
Battery exhausted
151000 mi
Replaced automatic lock actuator
98880 mi
C $900
Air bag warning light malfunction. The dealer did some soldering to fix the problem I believe.
110360 mi
C $550
Alternator and battery failure
110980 mi
C $280
Replaced Window regulator
120700 mi
US $120
Original battery replaced due to loss of capacity.
41000 mi
US $300
AC was low on freon. a small leak was sealed and the freon replaced. Flopping sun visors were replaced.
70000 mi
passenger side SRS system malfunctions when passenger is in seat. Has been worked on 6 times without success. Still not working. Do not feel safe. Will not allow for rental. It's a lemon! Replaced entire SRS system. Now drivers side air
bag does not work. Problem started early with passenger airbag but Hyundai does not want to accept responsibility at all. No calls back to us or dealership since last repair 7/7/2010.
16451 mi
US $30
Took car in for req'd oil change, noise still in driver's seat and for the airbag sensor light not working. Driver's seat repaired. Could not duplicate airbag problem in shop. Told to bring it back if it happens again.
18247 mi
Airbag sensor light not working and driver's side window not operating properly. Ordered parts to replaced window regulator. Could not duplicate airbag problem in shop. Customer not notified regualtor arrived and were shipped back.
18678 mi
Called dealership to reorder parts for window regulator. Window regulator replaced.
21041 mi
US $55
Took car for req'd oil change, state inspection and airbag sensor light not working. Could not duplicate problem in shop. Told to bring it back if it occurs again. This was trip #3 for the airbag sensor light
21167 mi
Took car for airbag sensor light not working. Could not duplicate problem in shop. Told to bring it back if it happens again. This is the 4th trip for the airbag problem.
21851 mi
US $30
Took care in for airbag sensor light not working, req'd oil change and now rusting steel wheels. Could not duplicate probelm in shop. Told to bring it back when it occurs again. This is trip #5 for the airbag sensor.
27225 mi
Contacted Hyundai Consumer Affaris concerning the airbag sensor light failure and rusted wheels. We were told the dealership must be able duplicate the sensor problem. Rusting wheels deemed enviromentaly exceptable on 2-year old car.
53320 mi
Passenger side power mirror would adjust up and down but not left and right. Mirror and switch replaced under warranty and works fine now.
Short in trunk latch causing courtesy light in trunk not to illuminate when the trunk is open.
45000 mi
Trunk latch short.
53000 mi
US $200
gearshift indicator lights going off and on intermittently.
38000 mi
US $100
Window motor on driver side front slowed and then stopped. Motor was not properly lubed from factory. I replaced it myself without issue.
620 mi
C $400
Windshield wiper motor burned out; Part about $180 Canadian and $280 CAD labor; Ouch!
41000 mi
Air bag indicator light was on constantly. Repair consisted of removing connector and cleaning contacts, then reassembled.
90000 mi
US $425
Dead starter
57000 mi
US $500
Air condenser developed a leak.
77000 mi
US $660
Replaced bad AC compressor.
50000 mi
LED in transmission shifter back light went out.
34000 mi
They also replaced a sensor/switch for drivers side elec seat. Original battery was replaced for a prorated $87
50000 mi
auto up feature located in drivers side door no longer worked. Door switch still worked fine though. Not a bad issue but since I was getting battery replaced, I decided to get it taken care of. no cost as under warranty.
54000 mi
left/right movement of exterior drivers side mirror stopped working. Dealer ordered part, had it received painted and installed.
60000 mi
After a few weeks, problem with mirror resurfaced. Switch only in door was replaced and seems to have cured problem.
41540 mi
LH window non-functional. Motor tested found to be shorted. Motor replaced under warranty.
67580 mi
Engine required a new alternator
6500 mi
Air Bag light came on. Dealer took 21 days to repair the automobile. Hyundai Corp. didn't seem to care. Dealer was left high and dry to find and fix the problem. Also problem getting the parts. Final fix was a $1600 main air bag wiring harness. Can
13000 mi
My rear defroster broke, but when I took it to the dealer they said it was fine; and that's after leaving it there for the night.
41000 mi
Replaced driver seat heater switch
44000 mi
Right rear brake light
118000 mi
US $250
3rd battery failure in 3 years. Replaced alternator
47000 mi
the automatic headlights / running lights - stay on when car turned off. It takes turning off and back on multiple times before they will go off. Cannot repair as it is an intermittent problem. 100$ per hr to attempt to find
59500 mi
US $100
The drivers' side door will not lock. Part had to be ordered. Still not contacted that the part has been received to complete repair.
76000 mi
US $200
Unknown, but a real PIA having dead battery twice. The eletronics for doors and lights suck in this car
42120 mi
C $30
Brake light in the rear window (inside the car at the base of the rear window) needing replacing
48360 mi
Strong burning smell started emanating into cabin from vents when hot air was turned on. Was a sporadic incident. Dealer could not replicate and found nothing apparently wrong.
60140 mi
C $500
Airbag light illuminated on dash. Caused by code B1706. Failure of passenger seatbelt pretensioner. Replacement part + Labor was $500.
53000 mi
Air bag light on again. Took out front passenger seat, sent to California to reprogram. So far, so good.
93000 mi
US $300
replaced alternator
109000 mi
Air bag light on. Was told passenger seat needed reprogramming again. Last time had to remove seat and ship it to California. Maybe not this time, they only had it three days.
48000 mi
Shift console light replaced.
31000 mi
Driver side door sometimes would not unlock by key fob.
61000 mi
US $187
Alternator failed, original battery tested and found to near failure, battery was replaced at my request.
4100 mi
First oil change. Wiper problem, first 2 intermittant positions do not work - sweep constantly. Rear window defroster 4th line above brake light does not work. Dealer could not identify a problem with the wipers or the defroster.
the total air conditioning system needed to be replaced.
143000 mi
US $450
Motor for front driver seat, 200
73000 mi
US $200
drivers side window motor failed
85000 mi
US $700
compressor froze up and vehicle wouldn't run
88000 mi
US $300
front Passenger window regulator failed
43000 mi
US $350
The seat switch to lean/relax stopped working. It was really uncomfortable. Had to get it fixed only to find out that it was a recall. Hyundai didn't notify me earlier.
41600 mi
US $60
rear high brake lamp replacement. Not covered under warranty
63000 mi
US $1100
Airbag warning light always on Passenger Occupancy Sensing system not working properly. Not sensing presence of passenger.
67000 mi
US $3321
Airbag system complete replacement
71000 mi
Airbag OCS and rear suspension recalls.
157000 mi
US $300
door window regulator {power window)
27000 mi
US $5
replaced both brake lamps
48000 mi
US $32
right front low beam
101000 mi
electric door lock failed. replaced under extended warranty third brake light failed
90300 mi
Parking lights would not turn off without removing fuse. relay in fuse box was bad. worked with dealer and regional warranty to get paid for under warranty as presented prior to warranty expiration
106000 mi
US $200
Right rear window regulator failed.
105200 mi
airbag light illuminated. mechanic read codes, cleared and light is out for now
134000 mi
air bag seat belt buckle system
13020 mi
Door locking motor being changed as it was't work properly.
42160 mi
Loose wire on horn caused short and blew lights.
48980 mi
A $50
Light bulb.
49600 mi
A $150
horn not working
62620 mi
A $90
Horn failed - found the fault, reinstalled manufacturer parts
29000 mi
US $50
Cabling connector to headlight assembly had the pins pushed in by the auto body repair people when they reassembled it. Had to pull out and reinsert pins.
41000 mi
Warranty repair of an electrical malfunction, the tire pressure system warning light came on because a sensor had gone bad.
105700 mi
US $48
Faulty TPMS sensor
58700 mi
tpms light on.. reprogrammed to correct
102000 mi
US $2
TPMS light came on. Dealer checked and reset system... note, light has since come back on
103000 mi
US $140
TPMS light back on.. replaced sensor and reprogrammed (ok for a week and them back on...)
113000 mi
US $97
Another attempt at clearing tpms light... replaced sensor but light has once again turned on.
43000 mi
Satellite radio module replaced.
52500 mi
TPMS light on. (System fail light, not the low pressure light.) Reset, and checked for error codes. Test driven, all ok.
43000 mi
Passenger seat airbag occupancy sensor failed, replaced under warranty
137000 mi
US $25
Bad headlight and center brake light
145000 mi
US $75
Replaced starter
79000 mi
Airbag error light for passenger seat
165000 mi
US $36
Driver's electric seat would not go forward or back. Replaced driver's electric seat forward-back switch with original part ordered online.
185000 mi
US $860
AC compressor needed to be replaced.
185000 mi
US $35
Replaced electric switch for driver power seat.
201000 mi
US $50
Passenger electric locked stopped working. I ordered and replaced the electric lock part.
Side mirror control switch had shorted. Replaced under warranty. Replaced side-mirror control switch, under warranty (no charge).
45200 mi
US $146
Rear high brake light socket was replaced, along with bulb. Replaced cigar lighter element.
89600 mi
replaced the windshield washer pump
185000 mi
US $400
Starter solenoid went bad. Needed to replace it.
42000 mi
door locks worked intermittently
45000 mi
KEY FOB REPLACEMENT
45200 mi
Received new fob.
70800 mi
US $400
Seatbelt sensor made airbag light come on. Attempt repair twice
48360 mi
airbag light - sensor relaced
45000 mi
Air bag light on. Drivers side seat belt buckle failure.
44020 mi
C $210
windshield washer pump stopped working - replaced.
99820 mi
C $491
Lost A/C fluid due to hole in condenser. Replaced condenser - then recharged.
99820 mi
Red airbag dash light stayed on. Seat buckle pre-tensioner was set too high - adjusted and airbag light goes off now.
39060 mi
Air Bag light was on. Issue was a short within the seat belts buckle.
22950 mi
US $2
Needed a new rear driver side brake light
24000 mi
Windshield Fluid Pump died. Dealer replaced under factory warranty.
125300 mi
US $340
Driver's side window wouldn't go up. Window regulator broken.
22000 mi
power window switch had bad connection
57000 mi
Power mirror switch functioning intermittently. Was replaced under warranty once after showing identical symptoms. Warranty is over and not going to waste money fixing it again.
70000 mi
Low tone horn broke. High torn hone is behind headlight and easily replaceable. Getting at low horn behind bumper is difficult so decided not to repair.
74000 mi
US $100
driver's side power window regulator broke.
101000 mi
Low tone horn never repaired.
28000 mi
Passenger door would not unlock.
32000 mi
Broken horn
56900 mi
US $310
Could not turn off heater.
66000 mi
US $726
No cooling. Compressor and expansion valve replaced.
24000 mi
Windshield washer stopped working. Dealer replaced pump motor under warranty.
36000 mi
auto-dimming mirror was not functioning
24000 mi
check engine light indicated a problem with the accelerator position sensor
140000 mi
US $600
Alternator failed
186000 mi
US $500
AC refrigerant leak.
188000 mi
US $20
Replace headlight
194000 mi
US $150
Refrigerant leak
23000 mi
Driver front door and rear passenger door would not lock.
31000 mi
Passenger side window regulator replaced.
39000 mi
Same CEL light. District Hyundai Rep. drove car said he drove 50 miles, no CEL light came on. All in all, wasted my time and gas. Problem still not fixed. Guess they didn't learn anything from the Toyota fiasco.
78000 mi
US $160
leak in A/C condensor
94000 mi
US $210
Needed to replace the starter.
40000 mi
Motorist stopped me--No brake lights AT ALL. Switch problem suspected as all three lights did not work. HOwever all three bulbs were indeed burned only 18 months after I bought a new car. Dealer replaced left and right ones at no charge. However I did
39000 mi
The motors for both outside power mirrors needed to be replaced after I noticed that neither of them worked properly.
31000 mi
a/c will go extended periods (in excess of 15 minutes) blowing hot air. also smells musty. shop says operating within normal parameters. blew over 85 degrees most of way home.
88300 mi
US $1621
airbag passenger seat mat defective & unrepairable resulting in no functional air bags for car; have to replace seat
90000 mi
US $1500
After having passenger seat replaced approx 4000 miles ago for defective seat sensor which disabled air bag system, replacement seat had same defect and has to be replaced. $1550 for a seat. 100s of complaints reported for this to NHTSA.
42000 mi
headlights would not turn off and alarm would randomly activate. Dealer found shorted fuse box and replaced faulty fuse box.
56500 mi
Seat belt warning lite came on. Dealer removed passenger seat and sent it out to be reprogrammed.
71000 mi
Airbag warning light on. They seem to be backed up on fixing this problem right now and will try next month.
53000 mi
Airbag light issue never fixed. Hyundai said they'd only fix it once.
73000 mi
screeching sound from the engine compartment, owner's guess probably the alternator or water pump
16000 mi
Rear drivers side door lock actuator inoperable. Door removed and door lock actuator repaired/replaced.
37900 mi
C $550
Starter had to be replaced
43600 mi
C $450
Starter was no good
44220 mi
C $500
Condenser replaced
63860 mi
C $491
Alternator voltage dropped significantly, shop installed a new one
25000 mi
Passenger air bag light stays on when passenger is in seat.
29000 mi
windshield washer pump failure.
29000 mi
right rear power door lock not working
34000 mi
Washer reservoir pump failed.
168 mi
US $500
alternator replaced
22320 mi
Driver's power seat not functioning properly... switch replaced under warranty New switch installed.
6000 mi
6-Disc CD Changer replaced.
8000 mi
Windshield Wiper Motor (for fluid) replaced
105000 mi
US $109
New battery
36000 mi
Left rear automatic door lock did not operate properly either by using the remote switch or onboard door switch. Repairs were made and unit is working properly.
37000 mi
Driver's outside power mirror was not working. Dealer installed new switch to correct problem.
63000 mi
US $116
Compressor has a freon leak. Too expensive to fix. Had the shop evac the system and recharge.
98000 mi
air conditioner light comes on but does not blow cold air. local mechanic says it could be several things but Hyundai does not share complete AC schematics so he is not sure of voltage readings at specific components.
48000 mi
electric door lock actuator replaced
37000 mi
ABS ESC lights passenger seat
35000 mi
Although I noticed the sensor was having issues detecting a passenger, I didn't received any explanation when regular serviced was done. Hyundai sent me a recall letter and the dealer then removed the seat and send it to a facility for rep.
60600 mi
US $10
Brake switch failure causing ABS led failure and brake lights not to come on when activated.
80000 mi
US $15
All three tail light bulbs burned out. Dealer replaced brake light switch for free. I replaced the bulbs and purchased them at autozone, dealer wanted 170$ to replace bulbs.
23000 mi
US $56
Both brake lights failed simultaneously. Took it to the dealer because I assumed it was the switch, but it was both bulbs.
112700 mi
US $30
outside temperature sensor replaced
116000 mi
US $500
Passenger seat belt sensor needed replacing.
82000 mi
US $25
Car suddenly failed to start. Just clicked. Battery was good. Fuel good. Fuses and relays good. Towed to dealer and diag was bad starter. No warning signs, it just died. No warranty coverage for this repair. $600 with tow. Headlight bulb failed almost exactly one year after it was installed. H7 bulbs not lasting long in this car.
85000 mi
US $335
Brake light switch failed, triggering warning light. Switch was known defective had already been replaced 50K miles ago under warranty. This re-repair was essentially covered for the part cost but the labor was not covered.
91000 mi
US $30
Standard annual headlight bulb failure. They last 12 months and die.
65000 mi
US $125
Door lock actuator
94000 mi
The newest issue the ac compressor which sounded like it wanted to fall off.
48000 mi
US $20
Replaced burned out passenger side low beam halogen bulb.
51000 mi
US $30
Replaced low-beam headlamp on driver's side.
74000 mi
US $20
High brake lamp replaced - rear seat and package shelf had to be removed by dealer in order to replace. Driver's side headlight required replacement.
75000 mi
US $70
Drivers airbag sensor showed as faulty. After troubleshooting it was discovered that technician at other dealership replacing high brake lamp previously had knocked airbag connector loose.
Airbag light stayed on, due to malfunction in the passenger seat detection. It's a recall case.
96000 mi
Replacement battery did not charge.
40000 mi
bad door lock actuator causing alarm to not arm or disarm
48000 mi
Headlights burned out.
58000 mi
US $20
Headlight burned out again...left side. RIGHT side burned out again.
36000 mi
US $20
Replaced a bulb in my left rear brake light.
123980 mi
C $75
Replaced dead horn
21000 mi
AC worked intermittently. Dealer replaced a shorted thermocon. All covered under warranty.
50000 mi
Cruise control would not start consistently. Dealer updated/fixed under warranty. Airbag light stays on due to a broken seat belt sensor. Dealer has ordered necessary part. Waiting to take it in for final fix.
145000 mi
HVAC: Blend door had to be moved manually--actuator failed.
106000 mi
US $90
The rear left door lock actuator wasn't locking/unlocking the door. The unit needed to be replaced
12000 mi
oil change, replace rr taillight
15000 mi
oil change, replace rear third taillight
33000 mi
oil change, replace front fog light
61000 mi
Air bag sensor to detect if there is a rider in front passenger seat had wiring problem.
68000 mi
Air bag sensor in passenger seat had to be replaced. Wiring repair did not hold. Lower portion of passenger seat replaced.
59520 mi
Airbag lite came on. Something in buckle/tensioner was replaced
89900 mi
C $105
Windows regulator changed due to broken cord. Windows regulator changed due to broken cord. Paid 105 $ for part, installed myself.
132680 mi
C $136
Battery changed
105000 mi
Airbag system. Dealer sent seat out to have a part replaced. Dropped car off on Monday AM and picked up on Wed PM. Dealer provided a new loaner car.
62000 mi
US $360
"Air Bag" idiot light was on. The front passenger seat belt (don't remember which end) had to be replaced. Extended warranty did not cover seat belt replacement.
105500 mi
US $220
Recharged the air conditioning refrigerant. No leak found.
100000 mi
US $340
Airbag light on
113300 mi
US $300
airbag light
115000 mi
Intermittent - running or dash lights would come on after turning off ignition. Ran battery down several times. Service thinks might be fuse box controller, but hard to isolate if not occurring continuously.
264000 mi
Passenger seat airbag sensor recall. Seat cushion was removed and repaired.
278100 mi
US $13
Replaced brake stop lamp switch
78900 mi
US $150
I replaced both front disc rotors and brake pads.
I replaced rear brake pads. Rotors were in good shape.
Air bag light on dash will not turn off due to bad sensor in front passenger seat. Refused to pay $1500.00 to repair. Will live with it.
87000 mi
Passenger seat air bag sensor faulty. Seat was removed & sent to California for repair. Hyundai paid for 8 day car rental.
110800 mi
The horn has started to fail intermittently. I tried taking the front end of the car apart to get at the two horn elements to evaluate them.
115000 mi
High-note horn failed. Low-note horn intermittent.
Took off grille, removed horn, adjusted striker bolt, and re-installed. Horn works perfectly, all the time. Neighbors becoming annoyed with my constant testing.
141400 mi
US $100
Replaced OEM battery
77000 mi
US $345
Pasenger seat belt retainer. Electrical problem. Air bag light came on. Seat belt ; no passenger in seat.
82000 mi
Air bag driver side light on dash. intemittentat times mostly stays on .. heard of many probelms in this area and year. was told to bring for inspection cost 150??? may cost if harness wire is damage. cost 1000 + ..
92000 mi
Air bag light near odometer tried to test , only Hyundai may have proper test equipment .. Told cost 150.00 to 1100.00
95000 mi
dash airbag light on,, after inspection found a warrenttee repair seat belt tessioner resistance out of rangr ,, fixed under warrenttee
97000 mi
US $85
Drivers side air bag light..... Second time in 3 months Drivers side windows control panel, left front window stop working .. swicth not changable needed new panel Dealer parts and label 275.00 did self 1 hour offand on part is made by Borg -Warner check prices , VARY
19000 mi
Display fades when temperature inside car is warm/hot.
Single stoke windshield wiper button doesnot work anymore.
Alos the car self loks the doors . Like it's haunted.
193000 mi
US $550
compressor bad
181000 mi
US $54
AC started blowing warm air. Mechanic diagnosed it as a compressor leak. ~$850 estimated replacement charge. I declined to have it repaired as the car isn't worth that much.
90000 mi
US $16
Replace door lock relay- self. Cost is for part.
76000 mi
US $900
replaced air conditioner compressor. AC had not worked in a few years.
85000 mi
US $200
Air condition system recharge. it had drained completely and was not cooling . Had the system checked thoroughly for any leaks none found. the air condition fluid was refilled properly.
186000 mi
US $350
Alternator failed
55000 mi
US $80
speedo & c.control worked intermittently.replaced vehicle speed sensor
63000 mi
Door locks not working electricly(to unlock,locking worked O.K.)The lights flash and I could hear the lock relay click,but no action.Solution;the door lock relays are located behind the fuse block by drivers seat.R&R the relay,clean contact.
170000 mi
US $220
coolant replaced and AC charged found leak in compressor. estimate $1,400 debating whether it is worth to get it done with the high mileage.
178000 mi
US $1000
Total AC assembly with timing belt kit and water pump
replaced
Windshield Wipers stalling after a few seconds of use
69500 mi
Driver's side headlight failed- again.
61700 mi
US $256
Auto car button in driver door panel shorted out and locks would only lock, not open with the FOB or button inside the car.
70000 mi
US $20
Drivers side headlight burnt out and owners manual states to remove the headlight assembly to replace bulb. The repair was quite easy with the right tools, but took almost an hour.
68700 mi
blower motor resistor went out. after some research I repaired it myself relatively easily
Airbag warning light came on shortly after vehicle was repaired (new air bag) 5 years ago. Shop said error code wasn't specific enough to fix problem so code was cleared. Asked to call shop if indicator light comes on again.
112000 mi
US $600
Fan not working.
58000 mi
US $200
Check seat belt light is always on. Was advised that electrical connector under seat needed to be replaced.
55180 mi
C $380
CD/Radio unit won't work. CD/Radio unit manual stated warranty as 3 years(no mention of kms). Hyundai did not honour as they said warranty is either 60k or 3 years as per Car Manual. Replaced with new CD/MP3 Player from Best Buy.
car would not start. Got jump start but battery kept dying. Was afraid it was the alternator but the mechanic replaced battery and car works well now.
144000 mi
US $250
starter motor went bad. car wouldnt start even with jump starts. had to get the starter motor replaced.
77000 mi
Car died on freeway and would not hold a charge. Had car towed to dealer. Alternator needed to be replaced. Had problems with warranty for over a week,ultimately resolved. Alternator replaced, covered under warranty.
151000 mi
US $217
Winshield washer fluid motor replaced
153000 mi
US $468
Car would not start, battery did not charge. Repaced alternator.
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