CarComplaints.com Notes: The 2011 Sonata has a seriously defective engine that seizes without warning. It was awarded the dubious honor of being the first CarTalk / CarComplaints Turd of the Week in late September 2015.

A class action lawsuit was filed in May 2015 against Hyundai that claims the 2.4L Sonata engine is defective. More info here.

7.0

pretty bad
Typical Repair Cost:
No data
Average Mileage:
26,500 miles
Total Complaints:
2 complaints

Most Common Solutions:

  1. not sure (2 reports)
2011 Hyundai Sonata accessories - interior problems

accessories - interior problem

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2011 Hyundai Sonata Owner Comments

problem #2

May 152015

Sonata Limited V6

  • Automatic transmission
  • 15,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Steering wheel paint on leather is peeling off. Makes car look unkept with all the scratches.

- deliaw, Virginia Beach, VA, US

problem #1

Sep 162014

Sonata LX 3.2L

  • Automatic transmission
  • 38,000 miles

The car is at the Dealership as I type. This car spends more time at the repair shop. When I first bought this car, kid you not, the passenger side seat wasn't even bolted down. Realized it when I had to hit the brakes hard. Good thing I wasn't involved in an accident. I don't think I will be buying another Hyundai in my life time!!

- pamelava, Norfolk, VA, US

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