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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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Chart based on 163 repairs.
2012 Hyundai Sonata suspension repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (0%)
$500 - $999 (10%)
$100 - $499 (21%)
< $100 (69%)
Chart based on 29 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2012 Hyundai Sonata
Engine not specified
| 30400 mi | The steering box was going bad, so had to be replaced |
2012 Hyundai Sonata 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 274hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 36000 mi | Car was making a loud sound on drivers side front tire suspension. I went for service several times with no luck into repairing this problem. Also A/C started again to stop cooling when stopped. A/c Compressor has been changed two times. |
| 2000 mi | vehicle pulls to the right in all weather and all road types |
| 53320 mi | Noticed knocking from rear suspension when driving over bumps. Mentionned to dealer. Dealer replaced end links left and right. Under warranty, paid nothing. |
| 54320 mi | Noticed knocking from front passenger-side suspension when going over bumps. Dealer replaced sway bar link assembly and solved the problem. |
| 66960 mi C $481 |
Both front ball joints finished. Needed to be replaced. 480$ |
| 81840 mi C $450 |
Replaced link assembly |
| 1500 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 |
| 79000 mi US $173 |
Steering rack replaced under warrenty |
| 35000 mi | Steering fix under warranty |
2012 Hyundai Sonata 4dr Sedan
200-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 73000 mi US $10 |
replace worn out electric power steering coupler |
| Thumping noise when going over bumps are imperfections in road surface at low speed. Dealer unable to fix problem. Dealer replaced vehicle with new 2013 Sonata. |
| 5000 mi | Wheel alignment and electronic sensors were tweeked |
2012 Hyundai Sonata 4dr Sedan
198-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 85000 mi US $90 |
Noticed a knocking sound when turning the steering wheel. Deal replaced part due to previous work done during recall repair. |
| 105000 mi US $165 |
Steering coupler needed to be replaced. Was under recall but past warranty cutoff by a few thousand miles. Dealer paid half of labor. |
| 70000 mi US $1 |
Steering wheel coupler. Dealer quoted me $350 to replace a $1.00 part. I did it myself. |
| 73000 mi US $50 |
Out of alignment. Not well corrected. |
| 85000 mi US $600 |
steering coupler |
| 119000 mi US $500 |
Steering was lose. Replaced bushing that dealer had in stock. |
| 115000 mi US $750 |
I haven't actually had the problem fixed yet. It is a worn worm screw and the Steering wheel will be replaced. I got an estimate from my mechanic that is very honest and reliable. |
| 1000 mi | Steering pull to right |
| 3000 mi | steering pulls to right, tsb fix unsuccessful 4th attempt to repair right pull 5th attempt to fix right pull |
| 1000 mi | Still pulled to the right when sold. |
| 96900 mi US $310 |
Replaced Worn Steering coupling (rubber)faulty. |
2012 Hyundai Sonata 4dr Sedan
166-horsepower 2.4L I4 Hybrid 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 48000 mi | front left wheel bearing failed |
| 29667 mi C $420 |
3 sway bar links were broken. Replaced with "lifetime" parts. |
| 47200 mi US $205 |
Install left front camber bolt |
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