1995 Hyundai Sonata problems
The Hyundai Sonata (Korean: 현대 쏘나타) is a mid-size car that has been manufactured by Hyundai since 1985. The first generation Sonata, which was introduced in 1985, was a facelifted version of the Hyundai Stellar with an engine upgrade, and was withdrawn from the market in two years due to poor customer reaction. While the nameplate was originally only sold in South Korea, the second generation of 1988 was widely exported.
The Sonata is currently manufactured in South Korea where their headquarters are located, China and Pakistan. It was named after the musical term, sonata.
First generation (Y1; 1985)
The first Sonata was introduced to compete with the Daewoo Royale series and was a more luxurious version of the Stellar. It included cruise control, power seats, head lamp washers, power brakes, electric operated adjustable side mirrors and chrome bumper trims. The Sonata was available with two trim options in Korea: Luxury and Super (the latter only available with a 2.0-liter engine). In the domestic market Hyundai attempted to sell the Sonata as an executive car using catchphrases like "Luxury car for VIP"; however, as the Sonata was based on the Stellar without any major changes, it was seen by the public as no more than a luxury version of the Stellar. In 1987 Hyundai added two tone color schemes and a trip computer option, but sales soon went down and the car was discontinued in December of that year. The Sonata was sold only in the South Korean domestic market. The vehicle was unveiled in South Korea on 4 November 1985.
Engine choices included 1.6-liter Mitsubishi Saturn (only available outside the domestic market), 1.8- and 2.0-liter Mitsubishi Sirius inline-fours. The latter unit also found its way into the 1987 and later Stellar, and in MPI form the 1986 Hyundai Grandeur. The body was a largely unchanged Hyundai Stellar.
It was sold in New Zealand (right hand drive) with the 1.6-liter Mitsubishi engine with the five-speed manual gearbox; an automatic transmission was an optional extra. The original importer was a unit of the Auckland-based Giltrap Motor Group.
The final version of the Stellar was known as the Stellar 88 and was launched to celebrate the 1988 Summer Olympics in Seoul. Afterwards, Hyundai discontinued the Stellar and replaced it with the all-new Sonata.
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Common 1995 Hyundai Sonata problems
The 1995 Hyundai Sonata has been reported to have several common problems based on complaints from owners. Here are some of the most frequently reported issues:
- Engine Surge at Highway Speeds: Some owners have reported experiencing mild engine surges at highway speeds. This issue can be caused by a variety of factors, including faulty fuel injectors, a dirty or clogged throttle body, or a malfunctioning mass air flow sensor.
- Low Engine Coolant Level: Some owners have reported that their 1995 Hyundai Sonata has a tendency to develop low engine coolant levels. This issue can be caused by a variety of factors, including a leaking radiator, a faulty water pump, or a damaged hose.
- Fuel Gauge Issues: Some owners have reported that their 1995 Hyundai Sonata's fuel gauge may not accurately reflect the amount of fuel in the tank. This issue can be caused by a faulty fuel sender unit or a damaged wiring harness.
- Brake Caliper Leaks: Some owners have reported that their 1995 Hyundai Sonata's brake calipers may leak brake fluid. This issue can be caused by a variety of factors, including worn or damaged brake pads, a damaged brake caliper piston, or a faulty brake hose.
- Automatic Transmission Issues: Some owners have reported experiencing issues with their 1995 Hyundai Sonata's automatic transmission. This issue can be caused by a variety of factors, including a low transmission fluid level, a faulty transmission solenoid, or a damaged transmission torque converter.
- Power Steering Issues: Some owners have reported experiencing issues with their 1995 Hyundai Sonata's power steering system. This issue can be caused by a variety of factors, including a low power steering fluid level, a faulty power steering pump, or a damaged power steering hose.
- Electrical Issues: Some owners have reported experiencing electrical issues with their 1995 Hyundai Sonata. This issue can be caused by a variety of factors, including a faulty alternator, a damaged battery, or a damaged wiring harness.
These are just a few of the most common problems reported by owners of the 1995 Hyundai Sonata. If you are experiencing any of these issues, it is important to have your vehicle inspected by a certified mechanic to determine the root cause and to ensure that any necessary repairs are made in a timely and effective manner.
What is the common problem of Hyundai Sonata?
Old and new Sonata model years had similar issues with their timing chain tensioner, which produced rattling noises upon engine startup. Many owners also reported a broken timing belt, which damaged the crankshaft position sensor.
What was a bad year for Hyundai Sonata?
A Hyundai Sonata engine failure lawsuit accuses Hyundai of manufacturing defective engines in model year 2011-2012 Sonatas. The plaintiff alleges Hyundai knew when the connecting rod bearings start to fail, metal debris from the bearings is sent throughout the engine through contaminated engine oil.
Is Hyundai Sonata high maintenance?
A Hyundai Sonata will cost about $5,998 for maintenance and repairs during its first 10 years of service. This beats the industry average for popular sedan models by $1,098. There is also a 17.73% chance that a Sonata will require a major repair during that time.
Is Hyundai Sonata expensive to maintain?
The average total annual cost for repairs and maintenance on a Hyundai Sonata is $458, compared to an average of $526 for midsize cars and $652 for all vehicle models.
1995 Hyundai Sonata car problems categorized by type of issue
After analyzing all complaints sent to the NHTSA and researching popular Hyundai Sonata problems, we found that the most common problems with these 2023 model year vehicles are:
- Air bags problems
- Power train problems
- Service brakes problems
- Hydraulic problems
- Engine and engine cooling problems
The graph below shows statistics for all 1995 Hyundai Sonata vehicle components and the number of complaints received.
Latest 25 complaints 1995 Hyundai Sonata
The NHTSA has received 78 complaints about various vehicle components related to the 1995 Hyundai Sonata. Below are the 25 most recent complaints reported for 1995 Hyundai Sonata vehicles.
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2010-08-02
- VIN: KMHCF24T3SU
- Components: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 HYUNDAI SONATA GL. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING WITH THE CRUISE CONTROL SET TO 60 MPH WHEN THE THROTTLE WOULD NOT RELEASE. THE CONTACT APPLIED THE BRAKES BUT THE CRUISE CONTROL WOULD NOT DEACTIVATE. THE CONTACT MOVED OFF THE ROADWAY AND SHIFTED INTO PARK. THE CONTACT MANUALLY DISCONNECTED THE CRUISE CONTROL AND THE VEHICLE RESUMED NORMAL OPERATION. THE MANUFACTURER WOULD NOT PROVIDE ANY ASSISTANCE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 125,000.
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2008-02-10
- Number Of Injuries: 1
- Crash: 1
- VIN: KMHCF24FXSU
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: I'M THE OWNER OF A 1995 HYUNDAI SONATA, 2.0L DOHC, AUTOMATIC. DRIVING ON A ICY ROAD IN MICHIGAN THE TRANNY DOWNSHIFTED BY ITSELF FROM 4TH(OD) TO 1ST GEAR AND LOCKED IN 1ST GEAR THROWING ME IN A SNOW BANK! IF IT WASN'T FOR THE SNOW BANK TO STOP THE CAR, I WOULD'VE ENDED IN FRONT OF A INCOMING SEMI! THE TRANSMISSION HAS HAD HARSH SHIFTS/DOWNSHIFTS SINCE I PURCHASED THE CAR, BUT I NEVER HAD ANTICIPATED LOCKING UP WHILE DRIVING. AFTER DOING SOME RESEARCH I FOUND A HYNUDAI TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN STATING THAT 1995 MODEL TRANSMISSIONS CONTROL UNITS MAY NEED TO BE REFLASHED WITH NEWER VERSION SOFTWARE OR REPLACED WITH NEWER UNITS. APPARENTLY HYUNDAI DIDN'T MAKE A PRIORITY IN NOTIFYING THE OWNERS ABOUT THE TRANSMISSION COMPUTER CAUSING ERRATIC SHIFTS/DOWNSHIFTS! AFTER TALKING TO A HYUNDAI DEALERSHIP ABOUT THE ISSUE I GOT THE FOLLOWING ANSWER: "THE 1995 MODEL SONATA IS KNOWN FOR RANDOM TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS, AND LIMPING MODE ISSUES? .." I WAS SPEECHLESS KNOWING OTHER PEOPLE OWN AND DRIVE THIS MODEL AND THAT SAME THING MAY HAPPEN TO THEM. PLEASE, SOMEBODY NEEDS TO DO SOMETHING ABOUT THIS ISSUE. *TR
STRUCTURE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 1901-01-01
- Components: STRUCTURE
- Summary: 1995 HYUNDAI SONATA SUB-FRAME BROKE IN HALF WHILE MOVING. *KB THE CONSUME STATED THE REPLACEMENT CROSS MEMBER HAS NOW FORMED A CRACK. *JB
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2004-11-08
- Number Of Injuries: 1
- VIN: KMHCF34T2SU
- Components: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
- Summary: SPEED CONTROL ISSUE: THE VEHICLE IDLE IS ROUGH & IRREGULAR, STALLS WITHOUT WARNING, $$$..EXPENSIVE REPAIRS-SAME PROBLEMS. THE STALLINGS ACCOUNTS FOR SEVERAL NEAR REAR-END COLLISIONS. FINALLY,ON NOV.8,2004. I PRESS DOWN ON THE ACCELERATOR,THE VEHICLE ACCELERATE FROM 0 TO 40 MPH IN A MATTER OF SECONDS,ALMOST CRASHED INTO SOME PARKED VEHICLES. THE VEHICLE TRANSMISSION SHIFTER WAS PLACED IN NEUTRAL & BRAKES APPLIED TO STOP THIS OUT-OF -CONTROL VEHICLE. A NON-EXPERIENCE DRIVER WOULD OF CRASHED, INJURING SELF,OTHER(S) & PROPERTY. THE VEHICLE WAS PUSHED INTO A PARKING SPOT WERE IT WILL REMAIN UNTIL EXAMINED. NOW,THE THROTTLE LINKAGE IS STUCK IN THE OPEN-POSITION. RESOLUTION: WHAT MUST BE DONE TO RESOLVE THIS "DEATH-TRAP" ISSUE?? SHOULD THE HYUNDAI COMPANY BE NOTIFIED??*AK
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2004-01-08
- VIN: KMHCF24T6SU
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: MY TRANSMISSION WILL NOT PULL FORWARD ONLY IN REVERSE AND I HAVE BEEN DOING A LOT OF RESEARCH ON THIS TRANSMISSION AND THERES A NUMEROUS AMOUNT OF PEOPLE WHO OWN THE EXACT SAME CAR AS I DO THAT HAD THE EXACT SAME PROBLEMS. YOU CANT FIND LOCAL MECHANICS TO WORK ON THEM BECAUSE THE TRANSMISSION IS SO COMPLEX. AND BEINGS THAT SO MANY PEOPLE ACROSS AMERICA ARE HAVEING THE SAME PROBLEMS WITH THE SAME CAR THE COMPANY SHOULD HONOR THEIR COMPANY AND ADMIT THE TRANSMISSIONS ARE FAULTY AND RECALL THEM. *AK
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2000-08-01
- VIN: KMHCF24F0SU
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: CONSUMER HAS 2 SONATAS, SAME YEAR, THAT HAVE EXPERIENCED COMPLETE TRANSMISSION FAILURES, ONE OCCURRED AT 96266 MILES AND THE OTHER AT 130294 MILES. *SLC
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2000-03-29
- VIN: KMHCF21T2SV
- Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Summary: VEHICLE WAS LEAKING OIL . TOOK VEHICLE TO MECHANIC AND HAD VEHICLE REPAIRED. HOWEVER, PROBLEM REOCCURRED. TOOK VEHICLE AGAIN TO DEALER WHO INDICATED VEHICLE COULD NOT BE REPAIRED. *AK CONSUMER STATES CAMSHAFT SEALS WAS THE CAUSE FOR THE OIL LEAK. *SLC
POWER TRAIN,VISIBILITY PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2001-09-01
- Components: POWER TRAIN,VISIBILITY
- Summary: WINDSHIELD WIPERS WORK INTERMITTENTLY, COME ON AND OFF WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING. ALSO, TRANSMISSION ROARS UP HIGH, AND WHEN SHIFTING GEARS IN PLACE IT IS HARD TO STEER. DEALERSHIP IS AWARE OF PROBLEM.*AK
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2000-05-28
- VIN: KMHCF24T3SU
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: TRASMISSION FAILED--LASTED 1 MONTH FAILED GAIN--NEEDED NEW COMPUTER BOARD AND TRANSMISSION A 2ND TIME. *AK
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2000-05-28
- VIN: KMHCF24T3SU
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: TRASMISSION FAILED--LASTED 1 MONTH FAILED GAIN--NEEDED NEW COMPUTER BOARD AND TRANSMISSION A 2ND TIME. *AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2001-06-30
- VIN: KMHCF24F2SU
- Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Summary: TIMING BELT BROKE AT 50,739 IN JUN 99, STILL WAS UNDER WARRANTY. REPLACED TIMING BELT, ALONG WITH HEAD, VALVES, PISTONS. TIMING BELT BROKE AGAIN IN JUN 2001 AT 80,000. HYUNDAI SERVICE SAYS THAT THE SAME PROBLEMS AGAIN. WILL COSTS 3300.00. *AK
STRUCTURE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2000-05-01
- VIN: KMHCF247SU4
- Components: STRUCTURE
- Summary: DRIVER AND PASSENGER DOORS CANNOT BE OPENED FROM INSIDE. THIS MAY CAUSE AN OCCUPANT TO BE TRAPPED IN VEHICLE IN AN EMERGENCY SITUATION. COMMON PROBLEM. *AK
POWER TRAIN,VISIBILITY,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 1997-07-25
- VIN: KMHCF21F1SU
- Components: POWER TRAIN,VISIBILITY,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: 2 AUTO TRANSMISSION FAILURES, 1 IDLE ASSEMBLY FAILURE, LOSS OF FRONT DEFROSTER DUE TO BROKEN PLENUM LINKAGE, TOTAL LOSS OF HORN OPERATION, 1 FAILURE OF HEADLIGHTS AT TWILIGHT DUE TO FUSE MELTDOWN
POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-11-24
- VIN: KMHCF24TXSU
- Components: POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
- Summary: THE RPMS GO HAYWIRE STARTING AT ANY SPEED AND EVEN STALLS WHEN CAR IS AT A STOP OR GOING AT A LOW SPEED. THIS CAR HAS HAD ALOT OF WORK DONE TO IT TO FIX THIS ONGOING PROBLEM BUT NEVER CORRECTED AND NONE OF THE THINGS THEY SAID THEY WERE FIXED THE ONGOING PROBLEM. WE HAD TWO TRANSMISSIIONS, 2 DISTRUBTER CAPS PLUS A NEW DISTRUBITOR AND REPLACED NEW COMPUTER BOARDS PUT IN AND NOTHING HAS SOLVED THIS ONGOING PROBLEM
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2000-01-10
- Number Of Injuries: 2
- Crash: 1
- VIN: KMHCF24T5SU
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: I WAS IN A FRONT END COLLISION, BOTH CARS WAS DOING ABOUT 35 MPH, NEITHER ONE OF MY AIRBAGS EJECTED. THEY WERE SUPPOSEDLY SERVICED BACK IN JUNE, AND I WAS TOLD THAT THEY WERE FINE.
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-11-24
- VIN: KMHCF31T9SU
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: SITTING AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT, HIT IN THE REAR BY A LARGE TRUCK WHICH PUSHED ME INTO A BMW SITTING IN FRONT OF ME. FRONT OF CAR DESTROYED. NO AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT ON DRIVER OR PASSASNGER SIDE.
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-11-24
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: PASSENGER'S SIDE AIRBAG COVER IS LIFTING UP. ALSO THE AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT HAS COME ON. DEALER HAS SEEN VEHICLE. *AK
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-11-24
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: PASSENGER'S SIDE AIRBAG COVER IS LIFTING,AS IF THE AIRBAG IS MOVING UNDER THE COVER. DLR HAS SEEN. *AK
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-11-24
- VIN: KMHCF21F7SU
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS TRANSMISSION FAILURE WHEN SHIFTING OUT OF PARK OR REVERSE WHICH COULD HAVE RESULTED IN AN REAR END COLLISION. *YC
STEERING,AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 1999-08-03
- Crash: 1
- Components: STEERING,AIR BAGS
- Summary: WHILE DRIVING AT 20 MPH WITH THE WINDOWS DOWN, A BIRD FLEW INTO THE VEHICLE, CAUSING THE CONSUMER TO LOSE CONTROL. VEHICLE RAN INTO A POLE, AND THE DRIVER'S SIDE AIR BAG DIDN'T DEPLOY UNTIL AFTER THE ACCIDENT. *AK
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-11-24
- Fire: 1
- VIN: KMHCF21T954
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: WHILE DRIVING HEADLIGHTS BEGAN TO FLICKER THEN WENT OUT. AFTER PULLING OVER THE DRIVER DISCOVERED SMOKE COMING FROM THE FUSE BOX. DEALER COULD NOT FIND THE REASON FOR FIRE. *AK
STEERING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 1996-10-05
- Crash: 1
- VIN: KMHCF21F4SU
- Components: STEERING
- Summary: STEERING KNUCKLE BROKE, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO GO OUT OF CONTROL, RESULTING IN A COLLISION. VEHICLE WAS TOTALLED. THE MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 1999-01-31
- Number Of Injuries: 1
- Crash: 1
- VIN: KMHCF24T5SU
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: CONSUMER WAS DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 50-60 MPH ,FELL ASLEEP BEHIND THE WHEEL, HIT GUARDRAIL HEAD-ON, DUAL AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY, CAUSING INJURIES. *AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 1998-02-16
- VIN: KMHCF24F4SU
- Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Summary: STALLED WITHOUT ANY WARNING, COMPLETELY STOPPED AND NEVER RESTARTED.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER,POWER TRAIN,VISIBILITY PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 1998-03-18
- VIN: KMHCF21T1SU
- Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER,POWER TRAIN,VISIBILITY
- Summary: #1: TRANSMISSION GIVES VERY HARD SHIFT WHEN FIRST GOING FROM REVERSE TO DRIVE. ALSO VERY HARD DOWN SHIFT THAT SHAKES ENTIRE CAR WHEN SLOWING TO A STOP. #2: TRANSMISSION FAILS TO RESPOND WHEN ACCELERATING DURING VERY LONG DISTANCE DRIVES. THIS HAS HAPPENED ONCE ON A 400 MILE DRIVE DURING THE MOUNTAIN PORTION AND A 2ND TIME ON A 90 MILE DRIVE. #3: ENGINE LIGHT ALWAYS ON. DEALERSHIP STATED IT IS A SHORT, IGNORE IT. #4: GAS GAUGE ON E WHEN NOT EMPTY AND FUEL LIGHT NEVER COMES ON. #5: DEALERSHIP BROKE DRIVER DOOR HANDLE WHEN ATTEMPTING TO FIX #6. NEVER REPLACED. #6: POWER WINDOW MOTOR IN DRIVER DOOR BURNT OUT. REAR PASSENGER SIDE IS FAILING. #7: POWER LOCKS UNLOCK/LOCK BY THEMSELVES OR DO NOT UNLOCK ALL WITH KEY.
1995 Hyundai Sonata recalls
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued 2 recalls for different components of the 1995 Hyundai Sonata.
- Manufacturer: HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
- Components: SUSPENSION:REAR:SHOCK ABSORBER
- Summary: ONE OR BOTH OF THE REAR SUSPENSION LOWER SPRING SEATS ARE NOT SECURELY ATTACHED TO THE SHOCK ABSORBER AND CAN SLIDE LOWER ONTO THE SHOCK ABSORBER THAN INTENDED. THE REAR SPRING WOULD NO LONGER FUNCTION TO SUPPORT THE VEHICLE BODY AT ITS NORMAL HEIGHT.
- Consequence: LOSS OF REAR SPRING SUPPORT CAN INCREASE THE POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE ACCIDENT IF IT OCCURS WHILE THE VEHICLE IS MOVING.
- Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE VEHICLE TO DETERMINE WHETHER THE REAR SHOCK ABSORBERS ARE FROM THE SUSPECT PRODUCTION. IF THE SHOCK ABSORBERS ARE FROM THE SUSPECT PRODUCTION, THE SHOCK ABSORBER/SPRING SEAT ASSEMBLIES WILL BE REPLACED.
- Manufacturer: HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
- Components: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
- Summary: THE TIRE INFLATION PRESSURE LABEL AFFIXED TO THE LEFT REAR DOOR STATES THAT THE VEHICLE CAPACITY IS "1,100 POUNDS". THIS INFORMATION IS INCORRECT. THE CORRECT VEHICLE CAPACITY WEIGHT IS 860 POUNDS. THIS DOES NOT CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 110, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS."
- Consequence: CONSEQUENCE OF NON-COMPLIANCE: LOADING OF THE VEHICLE BEYOND THE CAPACITY WEIGHT CAN CAUSE TIRE AND VEHICLE DAMAGE THAT CAN RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
- Remedy: HYUNDAI WILL PROVIDE OWNERS WITH A NEW LABEL SHOWING THE CORRECT VEHICLE CAPACITY WEIGHT WITH INSTRUCTIONS FOR APPLICATION.
Negative 1995 Hyundai Sonata car reviews
Positive 1995 Hyundai Sonata car reviews
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This car is a true survivor! Even after 9 years, it still runs like a dream. I've pushed it to its limits at 190km/h and it's still a blast to drive. Despite being in a front crash at 80km/h, the car took all the impact and I walked away unscathed. Mechanically, it's in excellent condition and performs like a champ. However, there have been some issues with body mouldings rusting inside and swelling, which I've had to replace twice. The door locks also rust and freeze, which can be a bit of a hassle to deal with. Some of the hardware, such as the sunshades and doorknobs, have fallen apart over time. But, I upgraded the stereo to a Hyundai CD combo and the sound quality is far superior. The A/C still works like a charm and keeps me cool on hot days. I did have to rebuild the fuel tank due to rust, and the manual tranny needed to be rebuilt in its 5th year due to noisy wheel bearings. Overall, my experience with this car has been quite positive.
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I had some issues with my auto transmission. Unfortunately, I did not have the transmission coolant flushed, which caused it to overheat and eventually fail. However, I was able to purchase a new one and it has been running smoothly ever since. Additionally, I experienced a problem with the auto door locks, as they would sometimes lock unexpectedly when I exited the car, leaving my keys inside. On the bright side, the brakes have held up really well and the car provides a comfortable ride even on the worst frost-heaved roads. The only downside has been the cost and availability of parts. Currently, I am in need of a valve cover gasket, but none of the dealers seem to have it in stock.
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Gene White 2024-07-29
I bought this car when it had around 50,000 miles and it performed very well until it reached 90,000 miles. Unfortunately, after that point, everything started falling apart and I ended up spending around $3,000 on repairs. Currently, my transmission only has 3rd gear and I have to redline on a highway at 90mph. I also can't take turns at more than 25mph or it will skid out. In my experience, I wouldn't recommend buying a Hyundai. Personally, I would rather have a Civic than this car.
Deangelo Wehner 2024-05-09
I purchased my Hyundai last week and unfortunately experienced some issues with it shortly after. The timing belt, trunk lock, glove box lock, and passenger side door handle all malfunctioned. However, I am confident that these issues can be resolved and I still believe in the quality of Hyundai vehicles.
Pietro Shanahan 2024-05-07
I bought this car because it was the only one available that I could afford. Although it has had some issues such as the brakes going out twice, rattling terribly, stalling when the a/c is on (and sometimes when it's not), and the interior fogging up when the heat is on, it is still comfortable and gets good gas mileage. However, I have decided not to buy another Hyundai.
Ronny Daniel 2024-04-27
My father-in-law gave me this car with about 100,000 km. Although it's not the nicest car I've ever driven, it has proven to be incredibly reliable. It has never broken down on me, and it starts up in the snow and cold without fail. So far, I've only had to replace a battery, distributor cap, and plugs, which is a testament to its durability. Getting work done on Korean cars in Korea is also very affordable, which is definitely a plus. The only minor issue I've had is with the power door locks, which tend to lock and unlock on their own. To avoid getting locked out, I always make sure to roll down the window before getting out without my keys. With 155,000 km (nearly 100,000 mi.) on it now, I'm confident that this car will continue to serve me well for many more miles.