- September 18: Hyundai IVT (Intelligent Variable Transmission) Reliability Questioned news | 1 days ago
- August 31: Hyundai Class Action Lawsuit Involves Palisades in Missouri and Texas news | 19 days ago
- August 11: Hyundai Sonata Recall Issued For Flashing Brake Lights recalls | 39 days ago
- August 11: Hyundai Recalls Genesis Coupes Over Ignition Lock Switches recalls | 39 days ago
- August 10: Hyundai Palisade Seat Belts Unbuckle, Investigation Opened investigations | 40 days ago
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.
7.6
pretty bad- Typical Repair Cost:
- $220
- Average Mileage:
- 71,400 miles
- Total Complaints:
- 5 complaints
Most Common Solutions:
- not sure (2 reports)
- recode brake sensor (2 reports)
- replace brakes (1 reports)
brakes problem
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A D V E R T I S E M E N T S
I HATE THAT I HAD TO REPLACE THE FRONT BRAKES AFTER HAVING THIS CAR ONLY 10MTHS AND AFTER TAKING IT TO THE DEALERSHIP TO RESOLVE 7 DAMN RECALLS ON IT. MILEAGE OF THE VEHICLE WHEN THE BRAKES WERE REPLACED WAS 55,227.
- Angelica G., Anaheim, CA, US