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DO NOT BUY!!!!!!
I hate Hyundai, 06/16/2018
updated 12/20/2018
2011 Hyundai Sonata GLS 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
8 of 8 people found this review helpful
When I first got this car it seemed fine, and now it’s been 4 years of problem after problem. First, the engine died on the interstate (before it was recalled). I had to get the A/C fixed, oil pump replaced, steering wheel sounds like it’s failing apart, cruise control doesn’t work, fuel door doesn’t open, paint is peeling in huge chunks, transmission is going out, tire pressure sensor is out, headlights SUCK, I basically LIVE with the check engine light on. Sure, gas mileage is great if my car can actually get me to my destination. Every day I wake up and wonder “will my car make it?” I have nightmares about being stuck with this car forever, but then I remember it probably won’t last another 1,000 miles. If you want a car that other people get into and say “what’s that noise?” Or “are you sure this is safe?”, then this is definitely the car for you! **update: the electrical wiring in my car has caused my interior lights to stay on all the time (running my battery dead), has caused all of the buttons on my steering wheel to stop working, and I got in my car the other day to find the end of my phone charger burned. Wish my entire car would have burned!**
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Tired of Denial and Dishonest Service
p51mustang1, 07/18/2011
2011 Hyundai Sonata Limited 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
16 of 18 people found this review helpful
I bought 2011 Sonata Limited for my wife with maintenance included so that she'll have carefree service, thus paid premium price for the car. I am an engineer myself so I understand there could be and there will be bugs in newly designed vehicles. When she wanted to return the car after overheating twice and gearshift issues in first month, I stopped her. I wish I did not. There followed other problems, seats squishing, rattling inside the car. And last but not least leaking moon roof from the passenger side. Every time the services response was, it is normal, it can happen etc. Mind you my wife drives our baby around this car so she is a very gentle driver.
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Very Good, but not quite there
larmo1, 02/26/2012
2011 Hyundai Sonata GLS 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
7 of 7 people found this review helpful
Overall, this is a very good car. I like it better than the Honda Accord. But after driving it for a year, it has lost its appeal. There is a slightly cheap feel that does not improve over time. The plastic parts of the seats and dash scratched easy and made the car look kind of trashy. Same with the paint and finish outside; and I really take care of my vehicles. Rear visibility is not very good. It is easy to overlook when sitting in a new car, but over time it really gets annoying. We traded the Sonata in after 13 months and 25,000 miles. It took a $6,500 dollar hit. Overall, it is a very nice car. Perfect for a young family. But I am old and want something better.
Lost its luster...
Pittsburgher, 10/04/2016
2011 Hyundai Sonata SE 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
7 of 7 people found this review helpful
I purchased this vehicle as a certified Pre-Owned product, and at first was VERY impressed with the comfort, power, and style of the car. One test drive and I was sold! The 2.0L turbo engine delivered oodles of acceleration, and would breathlessly accelerate to pass slow moving traffic. As time went on over the next 2 years of ownership, I still admired the style and power, but many small things started to bother me. The Latex-type paint on the steering wheel started to peel, the fabric on the seats started to bubble up and became loose, the A/C began ticking at low fan speeds, the shift paddles failed (and were replaced under warranty), the transmission began to shift roughly and was brought to the attention of my dealership 2 times. On both occasions, it was found to be "Operating as designed" even though it shuttered leaving their parking lot. The keyless entry was a nice touch, but the batteries in the fobs died early and often. Sometimes it would be very difficult to get the car to shift from P to D, and it would lurch forward quickly once you let off the brake. The gorgeous coupe-like styling was such a headache. I could never see around the blind-spots in front and back. Also, the car NEVER came close to EPA estimates for MPG. I averaged between 17-19 MPG on my daily commute - Pathetic for a car supposed to get 23 in the city and 25 combined. Add in 5 safety recalls over 2 years, and the decision to trade it away was simple.
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2011 Sonata 2.0T
walt10683, 03/07/2011
2011 Hyundai Sonata SE 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
11 of 12 people found this review helpful
I purchased a 2.0T SE, I love the gas mileage and power but these cars have had hundreds complains concerning the steering. If there is a crown in the road at highway speeds, the car will pull hard towards it. Please test drive yours if you're thinking of buying! In the left highway lane. Hyundai is not fixing the problem.