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New Transmission at 87,000!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
unhappysonataowner, 09/04/2009
2002 Hyundai Sonata GLS 4dr Sedan (2.7L 6cyl 5M)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
This is the first Hyundai I have owned. It is an '02 w/87,000 miles. It needs a entire new transmission, which the dealer said would cost $2800. I have owned Ford, Chrysler and Jeep vehicle and never had a problem of this magnitude. The ford even has 223,00o miles. When I took it to the dealer the first time the check engine light came on AutoZOne told me it was a Shift Control Solenoid code.
(Sadly) Owning is Believing
patchman, 03/21/2002
2002 Hyundai Sonata 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
Good first impressions of the car. It rides very comfortably and quietly. Alot of car for the money. BUT be prepared to know your service writer on a first name basis. Mine proved to be very problematic. Brakes (front and rear) power windows (both front windows, twice) various rattles etc. Worst, I had a continuing engine cutout problem that finally caused me to file for the "lemon law" in my state. Hyundai Motor America was not helpful in any way. BEWARE!! You DO get what you pay for. Mine is now gone at 22000 miles.
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- GLS SedanMSRP: $4,825527 mi away
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- Base SedanMSRP: $3,495714 mi away
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Brake problems plague Sonata
Marie, 01/20/2003
2002 Hyundai Sonata GLS 4dr Sedan (2.7L 6cyl 5M)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
I thought the sonata would be a great investment - I thought more bang for the buck. I was wrong. I am having consistent problems with the brakes on this car. The brake pedal locks up and renders brakes unusable. After numerous visits to the dealership - it is still not fixed. This car is not reliable, defective and unsafe. Engine is noisy overall, as well. My advice? Get a Toyota!
Don't buy this car
Caroline, 08/23/2008
2002 Hyundai Sonata 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I would not recommend this car to anyone. It caused me nothing but problems and was a black hole to my bank account. Every time something was fixed, something else broke or needed repairs. I will never buy another Korean vehicle again because of the cheap quality of this car. I should have known better.
2002 Sonata
Andy, 08/23/2010
2002 Hyundai Sonata 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
Good commuter car, not so great mpg but manageable. Some issues were fixed under warranty; water pump, front window motor replaced and complete instrument panel replaced because of a broken fuel gauge, so reflected mileage is actually less than actual. The cons: front right brakes were replaces but always squeaks, timing belt jumped and damaged the timing sensor before 60k miles and transmission speed sensor went out at 64k mi which cost me $950 and $350 respectively. Dealer said it was not covered under drivetrain warranty, would have wanted to keep this car but problems are starting to pop out.