2013 Hyundai Sonata Hyundai Sonata 2013

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2013 Hyundai Sonata repairs by problem area

Engine (27%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (13%)

Brakes and Traction Control (8%)

Suspension and Steering (11%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (26%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (6%)

Other (8%)

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2013 Hyundai Sonata suspension repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (8%)

$500 - $999 (8%)

$100 - $499 (25%)

< $100 (58%)

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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.

2013 Hyundai Sonata 4dr Sedan

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

87311 mi

US $180
Replaced tie rod end (outer tie rod, left). $80 for part and $100 for labor. 
76000 mi

US $200
Steering was vibrating when driven above 65 MPH. 
65000 mi Replaced right side tie rod 
40800 mi Wheel too loose, car would wander on freeway. Dealer tech changed computer steering setting. 
39000 mi Dealer replaced front struts due to thunking noise in front end. Noise still present. Dealer then replaced steering components. Noise gone. 
63600 mi Replace both strut mounts and struts. 

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2013 Hyundai Sonata 4dr Sedan

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

57000 mi Front wheel bearings, both sides. 
114000 mi

US $7
A star-like steering coupler got destroyed and caused clicking noise when steering the driving wheel. By replacing the steering coupler, it fixed the problem. 
72800 mi

US $299
Abnormal wear on driver side tires. Bumps on in side of tire. Replaced rear shocks. 

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2013 Hyundai Sonata 4dr Sedan

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

21200 mi

US $1052
After Hyundai tried to gank me for 4 new tires and did NOT check for the cause of the premature/uneven front tire wear, I took it to Firestone. They found the Driver Side Wheel bearing was shot at only 20,000 miles! 
104160 mi

C $750
Wheel bearing replacement but then a bolt broke while they were replacing the wheel and it took a week to get that repaired (that was paid for by the shop but we were not given a loaner vehicle for the duration) 

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2013 Hyundai Sonata Suspension Problems

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