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Hyundai Veloster repairs by problem area

Engine (25%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (5%)

Brakes and Traction Control (7%)

Suspension and Steering (4%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (34%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (20%)

Other (5%)

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Hyundai Veloster transmission repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (0%)

$100 - $499 (9%)

< $100 (91%)

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Chart based on 11 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2013 Hyundai Veloster 3dr Hatch

turbocharged 201hp 1.6L I4 6-speed manual FWD

56756 mi Clutch pedal went to floor and did not disengage. Clutch slave cylinder was leaking and fluid was coming out of bell housing. 
31700 mi clicking/crunching noise when driving away from a stop. Appears to be coming from front drivers side outer cv joint or lower suspension. Dealer could not replicate. Problem persists and can be felt in the car now along with the noise. 
1240 mi Tire developed a tear in the tire bead. Dealer replaced. 

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2012 Hyundai Veloster 3dr Hatch

138-horsepower 1.6L I4 6-speed manual FWD

37820 mi Ticking noise from front axle area on certain low speed maneuvers. Narrowed down to the front axle and axle nuts. Dealer replaced left front axle. 
47740 mi Replacement of shift cable connecting the shifter to the transmission. A squeaking noise was occurring when moving the shifter left from neutral (to first, second or reverse). 
52080 mi Squeaking of clutch pedal upon rapid release (eg. after placing vehicle in neutral). The noise became more frequent over a period of several months. Shop found that the clutch release bearing had rusted/corroded. Replaced bearing. 
57040 mi Replacement of left transmission output shaft seal due to clear oil found leaking under the vehicle. 
65100 mi Clutch pedal began to feel spongy when depressed. Diagnosed as a failed component within the Clutch Master Cylinder. The entire CMC was replaced. 
24000 mi

US $300
Originally believed to be drive-axle bearings. Turned out to be hub-damage: hub spun inside bearing due to insufficient torque of splined drive-axle from Factory NO TORQUE. Replaced both hubs and drive-axle bearings. Dealer REFUSED Warranty. 

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2012 Hyundai Veloster 3dr Hatch

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

24000 mi noise coming from transmission dual-clutch was damaged, replaced throw out bearing damaged, replaced flywheel damaged, replaced axle seal broken, replaced all caused by a flaw in the dual-clutch. 
13000 mi

US $30
Hesitation when shifting between 1st & 2nd gear. Nothing done to replace it, they said it was "performing as designed" 

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Hyundai Veloster Transmission Problems

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