2011 Hyundai Sonata Problems and Repair Histories
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Hyundai Sonata Reliability through December 31, 2012
General NotesModels and statistics marked with an asterisk (*) have very low sample sizes. These results, visible only to logged-in members, provide only a rough estimate of car reliability.Any result under 20 repair trips per 100 cars is likely a result of the small sample size, and should be expected to increase to 20 or so in future updates.
New models often start out with high repair rates, and then improve as the manufacturer identifies and addresses common problems. MethodologyOnly successfully completed repairs are currently included in the analysis. Routine maintenance, most wear items, recalls, and problems fixed with just a reflash or warning light reset are not included.
| Year | Make/Model | Trips/Year/100 Cars | Compared to all models for the same year | |
| 2011 | Hyundai Sonata | 140 Sonatas, 9.2 months of data per Sonata, average 24600 miles Redesigned for this model year. Very common problem with brake light switch. When it fails car won't start. Also some turbo and engine failures with the turbocharged engine.52 |
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2011 Hyundai Sonata
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| Hyundai Sonata in Florida, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2011 | 12000 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2011 | 13000 | 0 | Engine light on, car running rough, getting poor gas mileage. Replaced something which managed the fuel mixture. |
| Aug | 2011 | 14700 | 0 | seat belt failed again |
| Nov | 2011 | 16000 | 159 | Problem with brake, couldn't get car out of park without pumping brake pedal and working with it. Dealer said it was a common problem. Update: happening again, dealer says no permanent fix yet. |
| Jan | 2012 | 17000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Hyundai Sonata in New Jersey, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2010 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| May | 2010 | 1000 | 0 | Car has slight hesitation with very light gas throttle. Told "normal" but not convinced. Drove another car, noticed same, so probably a design flaw. Traded because felt could be a safety issue. |
2011 Hyundai Sonata 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 274hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Hyundai Sonata in Texas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2011 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| May | 2011 | 4000 | 0 | Check Engine Light came on, code was for evaporative emissions system, or something like that. A pressure check was done, with no problems found. No repair was made for this issue. Driver's door was not aligned correctly, so the trim and curves on the body didn't line up between doors. Door was readjusted so it lines up properly, but the trim is still a little off. |
| Jul | 2011 | 6000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Hyundai Sonata in North Carolina, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2011 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2012 | 18000 | 0 | The parking brake sticks in 'parked' and cannot be easily released. A problem with 2011/2012 Sonatas, must press Start button for as much as 20 secs for the brake to release. |
| Mar | 2013 | 24000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Hyundai Sonata in Texas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2011 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2011 | 0 | Taken in two days after delivery for a suspension noise. Made an adjustment, noise back the next day. Suspension noise turned out to be a structural defect in the welding process. It's been a lengthy process, but they are replacing the car. | |
| Hyundai Sonata in Illinois, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2010 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2011 | 2000 | 0 | Camber bolt replacement for left pull issue. |
| Aug | 2012 | 10000 | 0 | Bluetooth would not work properly. Steering wheel would not always return to center from a turn. |
| Hyundai Sonata in Saskatchewan, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2011 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Aug | 2012 | 16920 | 0 | Catastrophic engine failure. Engine died while on highway. Engine, turbo and multitude of sensors were eventually replaced. Problem not fully diagnosed. |
| Mar | 2013 | 21700 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Hyundai Sonata in Massachusetts, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2011 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2012 | 42000 | 50 | Check engine light on. Local mechanic read as turbo waste gate. Recommended I go to the dealer if it recurred. |
| Jan | 2013 | 44300 | 0 | Check engine light on, lack of power. Turbo waste gate adjustment |
| Mar | 2013 | 49000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Hyundai Sonata in Alberta, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2012 | 13640 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2012 | 25420 | 0 | Engine developed a severe oil leak. |
| Sep | 2012 | 33480 | 0 | This car has a problem pulling left at highway speeds. Third time to the dealer for this, we do 90% highway driving |
| Mar | 2013 | 42780 | 0 | Car would not start. Dealer replaced switch in brake pedal. second time for this repair. |
| Hyundai Sonata in New York, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2011 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Aug | 2012 | 22000 | 0 | Check Engine Light On - Replaced transmission temperature sensor |
| Mar | 2013 | 28000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Hyundai Sonata in Texas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2011 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2011 | 2000 | 0 | Clunk over sharp bumps from front end, new sway bar ordered |
| Jul | 2011 | 4000 | 0 | Clunk over sharp bumps from front end, new sway bar ordered. Back again for new Sway Bar did not fix the clunk. back again dealer hooked up sound tracers now feel needs strut on order 7/15/11 |
| Nov | 2011 | 10000 | 0 | Driver seat moved side to side when exiting car and on turns. Had to contact District Manager for Hyundai to have him see issue and request dealer order full seat bottom brackets, motors and rails Dealer installed new seat frame and fixed the movement problem |
| Apr | 2012 | 12000 | 0 | Seat movement problem came back. Also never repaired suspension clunk. Sold car in part because they couldn't fix these two issues. |
| Hyundai Sonata in Oregon, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2010 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2011 | 8000 | 0 | sunroof sqeaking and trim misaligned |
| Jun | 2012 | 22000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Hyundai Sonata in Ontario, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2011 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2011 | 14260 | 0 | Issue with noise in roofliner, above drivers head, towards center pillar. Dealer replaced sunroof, which was not the issue (I had advised as such. Then new sunroof leaked. Dealer corrected sunroof, which had not been installed correctly. Also added foam tape to area they thought noise was coming from. Did not fix. I ended up fixing by spraying white silcoine lube under the headliner-into roof area. |
| Apr | 2012 | 18600 | 0 | Some paint issues that needed repairing under warranty (minor issues). Bodyshop delay meant it was there longer than expected. Still have sunroof issue. |
| Oct | 2012 | 24560 | 0 | Turbo not responding at start up. Have to shut down and turn back on for Turbo to work. Repaired electronic waste gate. After Turbo repair, check engine light came on. Rough starting/idle. Injector issue on cylinder #2. Showing Misfire. Injector ended up being replaced. |
| Jan | 2013 | 27900 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Hyundai Sonata in Texas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2011 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2012 | 25000 | 0 | Battery died |
| Mar | 2013 | 33000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Hyundai Sonata in Virginia, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2012 | 26000 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2012 | 26000 | 0 | Brake sensor was bad. Car would not start with the smart key sometimes. The traction control light would come on randomly. |
| Apr | 2013 | 34000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Hyundai Sonata in Pennsylvania, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2011 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Feb | 2011 | 1000 | 0 | Interior pillar molding came loose at 150 miles. Part defective and replaced. |
| Dec | 2012 | 22000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Hyundai Sonata in Arizona, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2011 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Aug | 2011 | 6000 | 0 | Auto refused to push button start. Towed to dealer. Dealer stated it was probably brake switch failure and they had seen 'a lot of this issue'. Brake switch replaced. |
| Sep | 2012 | 13000 | 0 | Plastic frame around drivers seat split where corners meet. New plastic frame pieces were ordered and the broken pieces replaced under warranty |
| Mar | 2013 | 19000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Hyundai Sonata in Texas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2010 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2011 | 14000 | 0 | Steering does not track properly - dealer updated the software for the electric steering computer and realigned the wheels |
| Apr | 2012 | 21000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Hyundai Sonata in Georgia, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2011 | 16000 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2011 | 18000 | 0 | My 3rd attempt at repairing a stereo that comes on and off and changes the channel by itself. (replaced once) Driver power window switch & outer entry push button on handle both moody. Auto-delay headlights won't stay on at engine shut off. Driver power window switch inoperable at times. Window does not rise, usually when raining. Push button on driver's outer door handle for remote entry without using key does not work often. Pressing the button does nothing and no "click" is heard or felt and the door does not lock or unlock. A pain when arms full of luggage etc. I park in the dark often. The headlights are supposed to stay on for XX seconds after turning off the ignition for perimeter visibility. Rarely works, except for the dealer of course. |
| Jan | 2012 | 19000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Hyundai Sonata in New York, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2011 | 7000 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2013 | 32000 | 0 | Replace car stereo |
| Hyundai Sonata in Wisconsin, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2010 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Nov | 2010 | 0 | Check Engine Light appeared shortly after arriving home from delivery. Dealer reset it, and said it's nothing to worry about. Engine started stalling. Dealership thought it may have been a fuel contamination or bad spark plugs; upon disassembling the engine it was found to have a broken/melted exhaust valve in cylinder #2. | |
| Dec | 2010 | 0 | Engine started stalling. Valve melted into cylinder. Scratched up the walls and base, and damaged the Turbocharger. Dealership replaced Engine and Turbocharger. | |
| Jan | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Hyundai Sonata in Ontario, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2010 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2011 | 1860 | 0 | Cylinder 2 misfire; car almost stalling at low revs. Reset check engine light. All cylinders reported normal. |
| Jun | 2011 | 9300 | 0 | Replaced paddle shifters and car was shiftable from 1st to 6th gears; previous to that sensor was broken and the only drivable gear was "D". |
| Sep | 2011 | 14880 | 0 | Newly installed paddle shifter assembly broken; no manumatic transmission selectable. Replaced paddles again. |
| Jan | 2012 | 16740 | 0 | Paddle shifter quit working. Recurring problem. Ordered parts over the phone at the dealer and replaced after the paddles were received at the dealer. |
| Jan | 2013 | 26440 | 0 | Misfiring; engine light was on. Re-gapped a spark plug. |
| Mar | 2013 | 27280 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Hyundai Sonata in Ohio, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2011 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2011 | 10300 | 0 | TSB for car pulling to left. Dealer preformed TSB. Drivers seat moved slightly when corning, was tighten by tech. |
| Jul | 2012 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2011 Hyundai Sonata 4dr Sedan
200-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Hyundai Sonata in Pennsylvania, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2010 | 10000 | First odometer entry | |
| Nov | 2011 | 39000 | 0 | The brake switch malfunctioned once. The dealership told me how to override it, which I had to do once. Didn't have any other issues with it. Was replaced under warranty. |
| Mar | 2013 | 55000 | 0 | Paddle up shifter switch would not work |
| Hyundai Sonata in Wisconsin, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2012 | 36000 | First odometer entry | |
| May | 2012 | 37500 | 0 | Car would not start. Switch in brake pedal was not registering that the brake was pressed. The paint on the back of the trunk is bubbling and peeling off. I took this to the PUGI-Hyundai repair shop and because if was just over 36K they said that it was no longer under warranty. |
| Jun | 2012 | 39000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Hyundai Sonata in Ontario, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2010 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Nov | 2011 | 26060 | 0 | Drivers side door seal torn/ripped. Service manager states driver entry is the problem. I'm the driver and I don't touch the frame entering vehicle. I can't account for rip; repaired under warranty though. |
| Aug | 2012 | 39060 | 0 | Transmission sometimes failed to shift out of park. Inhibit switch replaced umder warranty. |
| Sep | 2012 | 40920 | 0 | B1S2 O2 sensor replaced. |
| Mar | 2013 | 50220 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Hyundai Sonata in Virginia, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2011 | 19000 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2011 | 19000 | 0 | Knocking or Pinging of the Valves when accelerating. Display fades when temperature inside car is warm/hot. |
| Sep | 2012 | 31000 | 0 | Traction Control Light stays ON. |
| Dec | 2012 | 35000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Hyundai Sonata in Alabama, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2011 | 2000 | First odometer entry | |
| Aug | 2012 | 15500 | 0 | The gas floater/sensor went bad and wasn't registering the proper fuel level. |
| Sep | 2012 | 17000 | 0 | Faulty brake switch would cause car not to start (push button start) could be over-ridden with 30 second push button hold. Switched out break switch. 15 minutes, covered by warranty. |
| Jan | 2013 | 21000 | 0 | Never fixed gas level sensor, and it was getting worse when last had the car. |
| Hyundai Sonata in Germany | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2012 | 9300 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2012 | 9920 | 0 | Low oil pressure light came on. Oil level was good. Dealer replaced oil pressure switch, but computer still thinks there isn't any oil pressure. Car is still with the dealer. Dealer states the chain that operates the oil pump failed. They ordered more parts, but still waiting on a new oil pump to arrive. Car has been with the Hyundai dealer for over 30 days now. It's a U.S. spec car in Germany. Oil pump and other associated parts replaced and vehicle fixed after 5 weeks with a local dealer. |
| Jun | 2012 | 11160 | 0 | The push button start failed to function. Identified problem to be the brake light switch. Received replacement part from dealer (under warranty) and replaced it myself. |
| Mar | 2013 | 13640 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Hyundai Sonata in Connecticut, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2010 | 1000 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2010 | 2000 | 0 | Check engine light came on upon start up. Remained on through trip though car operated normally. Stayed on next day during morning trip, off during afternoon trip. Problem solved with ECU reflash. |
| Dec | 2011 | 20000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Hyundai Sonata in Texas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2011 | 16000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2011 | 16000 | 0 | Cell phone won't stay paired with vehicle; when disconnected locks up Navi. |
| Sep | 2011 | 16000 | 0 | cell phone integration issue |
| Hyundai Sonata in Mississippi, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2010 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2012 | 40300 | 0 | The brake would not release on the keyless ignition. Car often wouldn't start. Fuse was shorting out. Replaced fuse. |
| Dec | 2012 | 61000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Hyundai Sonata in Virginia, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2010 | 4000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2011 | 16000 | 0 | The actuator switch on brake pedal was not triggering so the push button start did not sense my foot on the brake. The car would keep asking me to depress brake when I was. |
| Apr | 2013 | 46000 | 0 | The Brake Switch was recalled and replaced at no charge. |
| Hyundai Sonata in Florida, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2011 | 0 | Check engine light cleared, checked for leak in fuel system - none found. Gas cap not properly sealing Check engine light on. Cleared light, checked fuel system for leaks, gas cap not sealing properly | |
| Jun | 2011 | 0 | Check engine light, checked for fuel leaks. Gas cap not sealing properly | |
| Jul | 2011 | 7000 | 0 | Check engine light was on. Replaced gas cap. Did not fix problem |
| Sep | 2011 | 8000 | 0 | Check engine light was on. Replaced fuel pump, charcoal cannister and other related parts. |
| Hyundai Sonata in Pennsylvania, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2010 | 1000 | First odometer entry | |
| Aug | 2012 | 46000 | 0 | switch on brake to allow engine starter to engage |
| Dec | 2012 | 50000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Hyundai Sonata in North Carolina, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2010 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2010 | 0 | New Transmission ordered on 27 Dec 10. Received new trans mision at Lee Hyundai on 4 Jan 2011 INW currently est completion date 6 Jan 2011 transmission sliped after initial take off loud bump, bang into next gear, let off pedal let it coast, pressed pedal rpms raced to 5k released tranny stuck in 4th gear limped to dealer no word on repair yet | |
| Jun | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Hyundai Sonata in Pennsylvania, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2012 | 0 | Sonata SE with push button start. Car would not start because the car was telling me to push on the brake pedal when I was. Dealer diagnosed problem as the brake switch and was replaced free of charge. | |
| Mar | 2013 | 61000 | 367 | Engine starter suddenly stopped working when I went to start the car in the morning. Starter would make noise, but would not engage on the engine. Took dealer about 1.5 hours to replace. |
| Hyundai Sonata in Florida, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2010 | 0 | engine would not turn off again | |
| Jan | 2011 | 0 | dash and console rattles | |
| Feb | 2011 | 0 | replaced air conditioning compressor | |
| Mar | 2011 | 0 | replaced tire pressure sensor(still have porblem of low pressure warning light coming on) | |
| Apr | 2011 | 0 | repair noise in exhaust shield (still have the noise) | |
| May | 2011 | 0 | replaced radio replaced shifter (2nd time), replaced start button, replaced brake light switch | |
| Hyundai Sonata in Georgia, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2011 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2011 | 1000 | 0 | Rear brakes would squeak when coming to a stop on bumpy pavement. Dealer finally found a chip on a brake pad. Replaced rear pads and resurfaced rotors. Noise was eliminated. |
| Oct | 2011 | 4700 | 0 | Dealer performed service campaign to correct pulling to the right. They replaced both front struts and aligned the car multiple times. |
| Mar | 2012 | 9000 | 0 | Front passenger seat headrest was rattling when in the up position. Dealer ordered a new headrest - rattling has stopped for now. |
| Aug | 2012 | 13500 | 0 | front passenger headrest began rattling again. Dealer "increased the tension" in the headrest mounting. Seems better for now. black B-pillar trim was coming off. Body shop replaced the black tape. appears okay now |
| Oct | 2012 | 15000 | 0 | Drivers power window switch only worked intermittently. Dealer replaced switch - no problems since. |
| Mar | 2013 | 19000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Hyundai Sonata in New Jersey, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2010 | 7000 | First odometer entry | |
| Nov | 2010 | 8000 | 0 | Steering locks up and ESC light comes on and stays. Fixed in third repair attempt, found loose wire in steering column. |
| Oct | 2012 | 47000 | 0 | Engine blown. No warning except lifter sound (like marble in a can). Heard only above 1800 RPM under acceleration. Under 1800 car drove normally. No leaks, temp, smoke. KEEP GOOD RECORDS! Would take two months to get new engine, traded. |
| Hyundai Sonata in Texas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2010 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| May | 2011 | 8000 | 0 | AC compressor failed. Brake pedal switch faulty preventing push start to reliably function |
| Jun | 2012 | 25000 | 0 | TSB work to correct faulty fuel line clip. metal fuel lines vibrate on firewall at 1750 rpm |
| Mar | 2013 | 37000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2011 Hyundai Sonata 4dr Sedan
198-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Hyundai Sonata in Delaware, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2010 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Feb | 2012 | 27700 | 0 | airbag light/radio unit was drawing too much current from the battery leading to battery discharge. the unit was replaced under warranty. |
| Mar | 2013 | 46000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Hyundai Sonata in Nevada, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2011 | 1000 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2013 | 34000 | 0 | Radiator developed a crack in the plastic below the radiator cap. It was slowly losing fluid. The Radiator was replaced under warrenty at no cost. |
| Hyundai Sonata in Florida, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2010 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2012 | 8000 | 0 | 3/10 No Start. Replaced brake light switch. Battery dead. Would not start. Towed to dealer. Battery replaced, dome light switch replaced |
| Oct | 2012 | 10000 | 0 | Silver peeling on mirror, replaced it. |
| Mar | 2013 | 11000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Hyundai Sonata in Connecticut, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2012 | 23000 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2013 | 40000 | 0 | replace front pads |
| Hyundai Sonata in Ontario, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2012 | First odometer entry | ||
| Jul | 2012 | 0 | Cleaned out debris from ac system and hose, it was gurgling and letting water into the cabin. How does it get debris when theres a filter in-between? Still gurgles no water cross fingers E brake keeps seizing up / sticking/clunks when released also sometimes making the wheel drag on gravel dealer took apart entire emerg brake system,lubed every thing up, clean rust from e brake drum etc. Not sticking anymore but clunks. Took a pilar trim off and added a shim where it meets the dash. Still makes noise, in fact it's worse. | |
| Hyundai Sonata in Virginia, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2012 | 34000 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2012 | 43300 | 0 | Front seat fabric separated The steering wheel - switches that operate the phone and volume - the paint had started to peel. The dealer recommended replacement. It took three visits for them to get it right, finally ending up replacing the whole steering wheel. The transmission is also apt to act a little 'jerky' at times. However, since it spits out no codes, its considered ok. |
| Apr | 2013 | 51000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Hyundai Sonata in Texas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2012 | 24000 | First odometer entry | |
| Feb | 2012 | 25000 | 0 | Brake light switch went out |
| Hyundai Sonata in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2013 | 38000 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2013 | 38000 | 0 | Replaced NAV/Radio under warranty. Experienced issues beginning after 30K mile service. RSM had to authorize out of warranty replacement. Creaking suspension Rattling Exhaust Clicking transaxle during sharp turns when extremely cold |
| Hyundai Sonata in British Columbia, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2011 | 24800 | First odometer entry | |
| Feb | 2012 | 32240 | 0 | A/T temperature sensor shows cold transmission. Service bulletin put out by Hyundai on this problem. Result was rough shifts occasionally and check engine light on at higher altitudes (5,000 ft +). |
| Mar | 2013 | 52700 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Hyundai Sonata in Florida, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2013 | 20000 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2013 | 21000 | 0 | Bad transmission sensor. Replaced under warranty. Issue with driver seat frame. Squeak. |
| Hyundai Sonata in Ohio, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2011 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2012 | 17000 | 0 | Right side a-pillar molding kept falling off. It happened since the car was new. We didn't repair it but it was annoying. |
| Hyundai Sonata in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2012 | 29000 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2012 | 30000 | 0 | starter button needed to be replaced. car would not start because of technical bulletin on this part. |
| Mar | 2013 | 34000 | 0 | Left Rear Taillight assembly fell out. Manf defect. Assembly had been forced into place and held there by glue which gave way. Dealer replaced no questions no charge. |
| Hyundai Sonata in Missouri, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2011 | 2000 | First odometer entry | |
| May | 2012 | 9300 | 0 | Tires needed replacement at 8,500 miles due to poor alignment at delivery. Camber still out of spec. Machens Hyundai suggests more frequent tire rotation rather than repair. Talking to Hyundai Zone Manager. |
| Dec | 2012 | 14300 | 0 | Engine unusually noisy under load -- a type of clattering sound. I suspect pre-detonation, but dealer says sound is normal. |
| Feb | 2013 | 15000 | 0 | Driver's seat loose in fore-aft operation. Dealer said it would cost $1,500 to fix and would not cover the repair under warranty. Will try another dealer. |
| Apr | 2013 | 15000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Hyundai Sonata in Idaho, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2010 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2012 | 25000 | 0 | Car would not start. Brake pedal interlock switch was bad, and possibly other systems/issues as well. Dealer also performed the recall on the fuel filler door, which we did not know about. |
| Mar | 2013 | 36000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Hyundai Sonata in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2011 | 2000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2012 | 14000 | 1 | brake light switch failed. Car wouldn't start. Dealer repaired it, now it's fine. This is a common failure, and I don't understand why they don't issue a recall. |
| Mar | 2013 | 20000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Hyundai Sonata in British Columbia, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2011 | 14880 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2012 | 44640 | 0 | Sunroof button broken |
| Mar | 2013 | 47740 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Hyundai Sonata in Delaware, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2010 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| May | 2012 | 22000 | 0 | Faulty brake light switch, randomly caused ESC light to remain on, car to get stuck in certain gears while driving, rpms to drop to zero while driving |
| Jul | 2012 | 24000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Hyundai Sonata in South Carolina, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2011 | 1000 | First odometer entry | |
| Nov | 2012 | 14700 | 0 | Replaced Brake Switch |
| Mar | 2013 | 20000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Hyundai Sonata in Illinois, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2012 | 34000 | First odometer entry | |
| Nov | 2012 | 36000 | 0 | Brake switch failed, causing traction control and brakes to prematurely activate. |
| Mar | 2013 | 43000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Hyundai Sonata in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2012 | 32000 | First odometer entry | |
| Nov | 2012 | 33000 | 125 | Heard a loud bang while turning left at approx 40 mph, car jerked real hard. There was also an electrical burn smell inside the vehicle as a result of the incident. Service couldn't duplicate the issue thus, no repair was done. |
| Hyundai Sonata in Quebec, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2011 | 4340 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2012 | 19840 | 0 | radio went dead (no audio) and was replaced |
| Jun | 2012 | 24180 | 0 | Brakes. Cost was $750.00. |
| Jul | 2012 | 24180 | 145 | Front brakes replaced with ceramic pads |
| Sep | 2012 | 26660 | 0 | After a wheel alignment, rotating tires, car still pulls to left. There is a TSB for that problem, but I cannot find it on Hyundai's web site....anybody having the same problem?? |
| Oct | 2012 | 27280 | 0 | Car pulls left all the time....dealer cannot find the problem....everything humanly possible was done....this problem is now in the hands of Hyundai Canada. Hope they know what to do!!!! |
| Dec | 2012 | 31000 | 0 | Finally repaired the pulling problem....it now pulls less than before.... |
| Mar | 2013 | 35340 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Hyundai Sonata in Kentucky, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2010 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Aug | 2011 | 36700 | 0 | Brake light switch failed on a "Push to start" car. Unable to start car in normal fashion. Had to HOLD start button for 30 seconds. Known problem per internet forums on 2011 Sonata. |
| Sep | 2011 | 39000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Hyundai Sonata in Connecticut, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2010 | 4000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2011 | 15000 | 0 | would not start, new computer installed |
| Mar | 2012 | 30000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Hyundai Sonata in Florida, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2010 | 3000 | First odometer entry | |
| May | 2011 | 7000 | 0 | Car would not always start. Replaced faulty brake light switch. |
| Nov | 2011 | 9000 | 59 | low tire pressure |
| Aug | 2012 | 14500 | 82 | Needed a new battery |
| Dec | 2012 | 15000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Hyundai Sonata in North Carolina, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2010 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| May | 2011 | 5000 | 0 | Fuel gauge wouldn't show above 1/2 full even though fuel tank was full. Problem corrected itself. |
| Feb | 2012 | 14000 | 0 | Gas cap release wouldn't open gas cap |
| Mar | 2013 | 22000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Hyundai Sonata in Indiana, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2010 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2010 | 8000 | 0 | TSB on glove box rattle. Installed foam padding kit per Hyundai TSB. Problem resolved. |
| Sep | 2011 | 25000 | 0 | Wire harness that is attached to the inside of the trunk lid was rubbing away weatherstripping. Applied zip tie to hold it away from weatherstripping. Fixed problem. |
| Jul | 2012 | 41000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Hyundai Sonata in Ontario, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2011 | 1860 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2012 | 5160 | 0 | dead battery.car sitting in heated garage two day,tried to start not even interior lights. Had battery and alternator tested under load. Every test normal.No explanation of how this happened. |
| Mar | 2013 | 10540 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Hyundai Sonata in Kentucky, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2010 | 2000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2011 | 11000 | 50 | Fuel indicator lights inconsistent. Shows empty fuel tank when there is 1/2 to full tank of fuel. Dealership wanted more information on problem before attempting repair. |
| Jul | 2011 | 11700 | 200 | Sensor was replaced, no questions asked |
| Oct | 2011 | 14000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Hyundai Sonata in Connecticut, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2010 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2011 | 11000 | 0 | The brake sensor was not working correctly, so the electric starter would not reliably engage, often having to press it 5 times. The tech found the issue and repaired the connection. |
| Oct | 2012 | 26300 | 0 | Car wouldn't always start; car thought brake pedal wasn't pressed in. Hyundai recognized problem immediately as a brake light switch requiring replacement. |
| Mar | 2013 | 33000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Hyundai Sonata in Kentucky, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2010 | 9000 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2011 | 10000 | 0 | ordered part for rear seat heater |
| May | 2012 | 18000 | 0 | wouldn't start, charged battery and replaced brake light switch |
| Mar | 2013 | 28000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Hyundai Sonata in Louisiana, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2011 | 7000 | First odometer entry | |
| May | 2011 | 13000 | 0 | Had an appt. with Hyundai representative. He rode with me in the car while I drove and he put his hands on the steering wheel while I was driving. He would not commit to answer at all. Very disappointing. No fix as yet, Bumper detached following steering recall. Hyundai Customer Service says parts for front bumper put on, but dealer denies it all, because now left front fender well has parts torn off and hanging down. Told by Hyundai that DEALER has banned me. |
| Jul | 2011 | 15000 | 2 | Was told that a transmission TSB was done to my car. I could tell a difference in driving the car, it did seem tighter than before. |
| May | 2012 | 27000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Hyundai Sonata in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2010 | 1000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2011 | 16000 | 0 | Catastrophic Internal Engine Failure. Entire engine replaced $7300.00. |
| Sep | 2011 | 29000 | 0 | Car would not start. Switch on Brake Pedal was replaced. Car now starts. |
| Mar | 2013 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Hyundai Sonata in New York, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2010 | 6000 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2010 | 7000 | 0 | Front bumper assembly is held together with very thin plastic tabs that easily snap. Poor engineering. Faulty use of thin plastic tabs. Disappointed. Was told it's not under warranty. I am very disappointed. |
| Feb | 2011 | 7500 | 0 | Front bumper tabs were replaced with an epoxy and two pin rivets. I'm OK with the repair. |
| Aug | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Hyundai Sonata in Texas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2010 | 3000 | First odometer entry | |
| Nov | 2010 | 7000 | 0 | Front windsheild has wavy glass. Optically flaw and dangerous - like driving with a wet windshield |
| Jan | 2011 | 10000 | 0 | still bad glass; been replaced twice but still substandard. Hyundai Rep says he is researching and will get back with me. Apparently all their replacement glass must be substandard as all three windshields I have had are warped. |
| Dec | 2012 | 55000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Hyundai Sonata in Alabama, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2010 | 10000 | First odometer entry | |
| Nov | 2010 | 10000 | 0 | Engine starting problems relating to brake pedal sensing switch. Often car wont start even if pedal is depressed. Replaced switch but problem still exsists. |
| Jun | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Hyundai Sonata in Kansas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2010 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| May | 2011 | 18000 | 0 | I had trouble starting the car with the brake depressed. The brake sensor was bad and had to be replaced. Rear dome light would get stuck. |
| Feb | 2012 | 34000 | 0 | Sun roof leaked. |
| Aug | 2012 | 45000 | 0 | Leaking sun roof. TSB was done to resolve it. Trip button on the steering wheel failed. |
| Jan | 2013 | 49000 | 0 | Brake caliper was stuck |
| Hyundai Sonata in New York, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2010 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2011 | 4000 | 0 | Replace leather cover on rear seat. A few of the stitches were visible at a seam in bright sunlight. |
| Mar | 2012 | 20000 | 110 | Plastic ticking noise in headliner near sunroof. Repair unsuccessful. They are having a difficult time finding it. Hyundai has authorized repair so no additional expense beyond 1 hour diagnosis. Leaving at dealer on 4/9 while on vacation. |
| Apr | 2012 | 21700 | 0 | Tech dropped headliner and found noise coming from a place where 3 seams are spot welded together. Added separation between 2 pieces of metal. Noise gone. Silence is golden. |
| Oct | 2012 | 30000 | 0 | Drivers seatback leather wearing at bolster. Dealer replaced leather cover no charge. |
| Nov | 2012 | 31000 | 0 | Brake light switch failed. Dealer replaced at no charge. Drove in at 8 AM, left at 10 AM. |
| Mar | 2013 | 36000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Hyundai Sonata in Illinois, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2010 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2011 | 8000 | 0 | clock spring clicking, must be replaced |
| Jul | 2011 | 10000 | 0 | Brake switch faulty. I have the Limited with a push button start, so I could not even turn the starter, but I used the over ride to get out of park and roll it out of the garage into range of a tow truck. |
| Aug | 2011 | 12000 | 0 | clock spring replaced |
| Sep | 2012 | 33000 | 0 | I Noticed water leaking in to the passenger cabin on the passenger side floor, it was a clogged condenser drain plug, dealer cleaned out and problem fixed. |
| Mar | 2013 | 41000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Hyundai Sonata in North Carolina, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2011 | 32000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2011 | 35000 | 0 | Son told me brake lights were out (not the third light). Took to the dealership and the service people checked it. Informed the that the lens housing on both lamp assemblies were melted and the bulb could not be removed. They repaired one. |
| Aug | 2011 | 36000 | 0 | Only one lamp assembly was replaced, informed the dealer that both should have been. A little back and forth and they replaced it. Going down the highway and heard a thump from underneath the car. Did not run over anything. Went to the service department and explained what happened. They performed ecm update. Replaced shifter knob. |
| Mar | 2012 | 56000 | 0 | My son could not get the car to start, I went down to where he was and got it started by holding the start button for 30 seconds. Over the next few days it became worse, took it to the dealer and they replaced the brake pedal switch again. |
| Jul | 2012 | 75000 | 649 | Originally O2 sensor was bad. Then they told me the catalytic converter was cracked. Repair ordered suggests that they might have damaged it replacing the sensor. Also brake fluid change. |
| Mar | 2013 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Hyundai Sonata in Virginia, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2010 | 7000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2011 | 0 | Passenger Seat Cushon, and brake pedal shift sensor. | |
| Oct | 2011 | 15000 | 0 | O2 Sensor |
| Jun | 2012 | 21000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Hyundai Sonata in Tennessee, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2010 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2010 | 3300 | 0 | Air bag warning light came on steady on 6/13/10, mileage 2175. Taken to dealer 6/17/10, mileage 2797. Part ordered after inspection of problem. Part (control module) installed 6/23/10, mileage 3026. Problem has not recurred. |
| Aug | 2011 | 20000 | 0 | AC compressor would shut down intermittently while driving - hot days. Troubleshot to pressure switch, ordered and replaced. |
| Jul | 2012 | 31000 | 0 | press to start button inoperative |
| Hyundai Sonata in Texas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2010 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2011 | 11000 | 60 | Car pulls to the left. Technician indicated there was a maintenance bulletin about the problem, but when they test drove the car, they could not duplicate. Problem seems more pronounced when braking. |
| Hyundai Sonata in Pennsylvania, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2010 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| May | 2010 | 4000 | 0 | Original plastic clip was slightly irregular and wouldn't hold the "A" pillar in place at the top. Barely noticeable, took about 5 minutes to fix, and didn't cost me a penny |
| Jan | 2012 | 24300 | 0 | CEL came on. Second O2 sensor readings were bad. Dealer determined it was bad and is replacing it free under warranty, waited almost two hours to find out what was wrong, now i have to go back in a week for another 1.5 hours to have it fixed |
| Jan | 2013 | 35000 | 0 | Headlight high beam switch was loose and high beams would randomly flicker |
| Mar | 2013 | 37000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Hyundai Sonata in New Jersey, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2010 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Nov | 2011 | 23000 | 0 | Push button starter would not work. Parts were replaced and computer flash. This issue was also a recall. |
| Dec | 2012 | 41000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Hyundai Sonata in Georgia, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2010 | 6000 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2011 | 11000 | 0 | Some sensor in the brake was not working so the vehicle would not start. |
| Apr | 2012 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Hyundai Sonata in Ontario, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2011 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2011 | 4340 | 0 | Security system honk works intermittedly |
| Apr | 2012 | 7440 | 50 | Creaking noises when turning left. Call pulls slightly to one side. Dealer said the rack and pinion needs to be replaced. Part is ordered. |
| Sep | 2012 | 16740 | 1000 | brakes and tires were replaced at 27000 km! |
| Oct | 2012 | 18600 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Hyundai Sonata in Virginia, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2010 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2011 | 8000 | 54 | Interior overhead console replaced, dealer reported that some people have reported the sunglass storage compartment door would not stay shut. Hyundai replacing all. |
| Mar | 2013 | 22000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Hyundai Sonata in Quebec, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2010 | 2480 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2011 | 15500 | 0 | Vibrations in steering wheel. |
| Hyundai Sonata in Ohio, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2010 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2011 | 7000 | 0 | Fuel door sticking TSB performed. |
| Jan | 2012 | 10700 | 0 | Unsolved issue with excessive water build up on windshield and rear facing window after weather with moisture (rain, snow). |
| Mar | 2012 | 12000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Hyundai Sonata in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2010 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2011 | 19000 | 0 | The "slippery road" light was coming on by itself. The dealer said it's some controller problem that has inputs from brakes, so braking can trigger the light even when the road is OK. Replaced the said controller part, problem gone. |
| Jul | 2012 | 41000 | 0 | When switching gears, the gear indicator showed blank and check engine light was on. The problem was caused by faulty gear position sensor, replaced, problem is gone. |
| Dec | 2012 | 50000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Hyundai Sonata in Maryland, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2011 | 0 | Replaced 2 silemoids - no 5th or 6th gear. While driving @ 50 mph, felt like I hit cinder block. Car stuck in 4th gear. | |
| Mar | 2011 | 0 | Replaced Horn - not audible when in traffic. After 9/1, Hyundai switched to a 2 horn system but my car only has one and can not be heard by other driver. Truly a HAZARD! | |
| Apr | 2011 | 0 | Replaced transmission - pulling out total melt down with transmission. Stuck in 4th gear RPM's @ 5K. All with my 5 year old with me on major road - not good. | |
| Hyundai Sonata in Pennsylvania, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2010 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Aug | 2010 | 4000 | 0 | Rattle from glovebox. Self applied Hyundai TSB for this issue plus added foam pads to glove box lid. Dash creaks loudly. Installed shims in dash to quiet the creaking noise. Interior rattle in rear seat area somewhere...not yet found. |
| Feb | 2011 | 11000 | 0 | Squeak/creak from center console. Turned out to be the black plastic gear shift surround rubbing on the console. Sprayed silicone lubricant under/around the black plastic gear shift surround. Squeak/creak eliminated. Doors would not latch in temperatures below 20 degrees F. Doors would open normally, however would not latch closed when trying to close the door. Sprayed silicone lubricant on the latch assemblies for the doors and trunk. Fixed issue. Loud knock/rattle inside dash when HVAC temp dial set in the middle of the cold/warm air setting. Sounds like the "blend door" rattles at this setting. Loudest on cold days. If problem persists when warmer will have checked by dealer. Hood was not properly aligned. Driver's side of hood was ~1/4" lower than passenger side. Raised the driver's side hood "bumper" and now hood gap is the same on both sides. Loud knock/rattle in vent system when temperature dial set at certain points. Dealer said the entire dash would need to come out to fix problem. Elected to live with it as opposed to having the dash removed. Front passenger seat vibrates while driving. Very loud metallic clunk and constant tick/rattle from seat back. Reclined the seat back a little farther, and raised headrest one notch. Rattle less frequent now, but not eliminated. |
| Sep | 2011 | 20000 | 0 | Right rear C-Pillar trim rattled. Wedged a piece of foam rubber between trim and rear window. Noise gone. Major rattle in upper dash along base of windshield. Getting worse as car ages. Especially loud when temperature is below 60 degrees. Dealer said dash would need to be removed to fix it. Living with it for now. |
| Sep | 2012 | 33000 | 0 | ESC malfunction indicator light on. DTC code found for brake switch failure. Brake switch replaced under warranty. |
| Mar | 2013 | 40000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Hyundai Sonata in Maryland, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2010 | 1000 | First odometer entry | |
| Aug | 2010 | 1000 | 0 | wind noise around driver side window. Part had to be ordered from Korea. Replaced part defective,still not repaired aftr 2 months. turn signal would not turn off after turn, part had to be ordered. repair successful. |
| Jun | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Hyundai Sonata in Ohio, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2010 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2010 | 8000 | 0 | Passenger Door has tinny hollow sound when shut. Dealer heard sound and admitted it sounded bad however can't repair it. Customer unhappy with outcome. |
| Sep | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2011 Hyundai Sonata 4dr Sedan
198-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| Hyundai Sonata in New Jersey, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2011 | 14000 | First odometer entry | |
| May | 2011 | 15000 | 0 | radiator leak, replaced under warranty air bag cover popped off. part replaced under warranty interior light goes on when making a right hand turn. Sensor ordered and will be replaced in 2 weeks |
| Jun | 2011 | 18000 | 0 | Sensor replaced. Light still goes on. Brought to dealers body repair shop. Scheduled next week to repair. |
| Jul | 2011 | 19300 | 0 | Door realigned to fix problem. |
| Nov | 2011 | 25000 | 0 | driver side window randomly does not go down when hitting button. Window only goes down about an inch at a time when this happens. they lubed the intermittent regulator and said that should fix it. |
| Sep | 2012 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Hyundai Sonata in New York, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2010 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2012 | 27000 | 0 | The car has a standard tranny, So push starting was a viable way to get it started...It would crank about 1 time, then hum...Repeatedly...Needed a new starter, which the dealer installed in several hours, free of charge...Nicely done. |
| Jun | 2012 | 28000 | 110 | The car has always had a slight pull to the left, especially sensitive to road crowning. After a 4 whl alignment:chg $110, the problem remained...Shouldn't have been charged... |
| Jul | 2012 | 29000 | 0 | I had a leak under the dash on the pass. side...Clogged A/C drainage hose..Fixed I was informed that unless I put the original wheels back on the car they wouldn't work on the left pull problem. I'm not going to change wheels. Soooo,Ehh |
| Dec | 2012 | 37000 | 100 | Left pull eliminated by local garage.. |
| Feb | 2013 | 37000 | 0 | T/C off light comes on and off eratically...Took it to Suresky Dodge in Goshen, NY...replaced stop light switch..Light came back on, on the way home. Returned to shop a few days later...Could not find a problem. |
| Mar | 2013 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Hyundai Sonata in Vermont, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2011 | 22000 | First odometer entry | |
| May | 2011 | 24000 | 0 | Buzzing noise that we thought was a flex pipe - it was just a fuel line bracket. Part ordered - will be installed soon. |
| Jan | 2012 | 40000 | 0 | Check engine light cam one on highway - dealer diagnosed a thermostat for which a TSB had apprently just been issued. The thermostat was replaced under warranty. Still have intermittent driver's door window control problem - future visit. |
| Jun | 2012 | 48000 | 0 | Still having intermittent problems with Drivers door window controls, and also with steering-wheel mounted cruise controls. Neither issue could be duplicated at the dealer (of course). |
| Dec | 2012 | 58000 | 0 | Front right lower ball joint needed urgent replacement. Personal mechanic diagnosed during tire changeover and said to bring to Hyundai ASAP. I had heard some clunking very recently but didn't know the source really |
| Jan | 2013 | 60000 | 0 | Left ball joint making noise. I couldn't afford the repair - just drove out of the 60K bumper-to-bumper warranty. Problem still exists. |
| Mar | 2013 | 65000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2011 Hyundai Sonata 4dr Sedan
166-horsepower 2.4L I4 Hybrid 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Hyundai Sonata in North Carolina, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2011 | 2000 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2011 | 3000 | 25 | Rattle in Passenger Seat. Bolt tightened on bottom of Seat, rattle is gone. |
| Oct | 2011 | 3000 | 0 | Reprogrammed Software for hybrid drive TSB Replace resistor in Climate Control System |
| Nov | 2011 | 3000 | 0 | Updated Software and replaced part in Hybrid Power System Electrical Connectors in Hybrid Control System need to be replaced. Dealer had part but not the special tool tool to replace. |
| Hyundai Sonata in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2011 | 1000 | First odometer entry | |
| Nov | 2011 | 7000 | 0 | Driver seat sun visor was torn off |
| Jun | 2012 | 15000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Hyundai Sonata in North Carolina, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2011 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Aug | 2011 | 3000 | 0 | CEL light for engine problem came on. It could not be repaired at this time and Hyundai is working on it. No functional problem other than light's glow. |
| Oct | 2011 | 7000 | 0 | Software updated and problem solved |
| Mar | 2012 | 11000 | 0 | XM radio antenna failed |
| Mar | 2013 | 28000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Hyundai Sonata in Michigan, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2011 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2013 | 27000 | 0 | A squeak somewhere - they could not locate it. |
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