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It saved our lives( I'm not kidding)
kwilli024, 06/05/2011
2011 Hyundai Sonata GLS PZEV 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
106 of 108 people found this review helpful
I bought my Sonata in October and it's been a great car. I recently was reminded on how good it really was. I was driving with my family a couple of weeks ago, when we we struck by another vehicle. We were t-boned at an intersection on the driver's side. Both front and rear airbags deployed and the car was considered a total loss. Fortunately, my family was fine, with a few bumps and bruises. I am grateful that the car protected us in such a violent crash. Needless to say, I'm shopping for another Sonata. Thanks Hyundai!
Look for starter problems.
rebekahb1, 09/09/2014
2011 Hyundai Sonata SE 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
40 of 41 people found this review helpful
We just replaced the starter in our 75K mile 2011 Hyundai Sonata. We were told that the starter is a very common problem for this car, and sure enough, what presented as a possible battery problem that was difficult/impossible to jump turned out to be a starter. This is the first and only mechanical problem we have had with the car. Other than that, it is loud on the road and seats are uncomfy for me at 5'4", but it has been a great car. Just be prepared to shell out $500-700 for the starter.
Great car until 100K mile, now very disappointed
John, 08/03/2015
updated 08/03/2016
2011 Hyundai Sonata SE 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
19 of 19 people found this review helpful
All schedule maintenance had been done on my car and despite that. Right after my 100K warranty ran out in year number 3! 1. Starter failed at 105K miles 2. Engine replaced at 135K miles after usual hwy trip the engine light flickered went off and then followed by engine noise *(knocking or ping). Update: Find out engine had a manufacturer defect and a recall Hyundai did provide a reimbursement for my $4900 I paid. Other than that great car. Great ride I believe thanks to sport suspension and great performance and gas mileage for a 4 cylinder.
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Well then
Kris, 04/01/2016
2011 Hyundai Sonata Limited 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
64 of 69 people found this review helpful
Warning to all those thinking about purchasing a Hyundai Sonata 2011, there have been a large number of recalls because once you hit 85,000 miles+ the engine will fail. I just had it happen to mine. They never sent me a recall report on anything except the break lights. They informed me they are not sure of how long it will take to repair it since they're not making the engines fast enough. Thankfully, since it was a recall, the Hyundai dealer is paying for the repairs which can cost up to $6,000. They are amazing cars, but the engine failure was a huge disappointment.
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2011 Hyundai Sonata Noise Problem
wipdl, 08/22/2011
2011 Hyundai Sonata Limited PZEV 4dr Sedan w/Wine Interior (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
58 of 64 people found this review helpful
We purchased the 2011 Hyundai Sonata in Feb 2011. We love the way it drives, the interior features, comfort and looks. However, we are extremely unhappy with a groaning noise that occurs with decceleration or braking to a stop. We have had the car in to the dealer 4 times, had numerous emails back and forth with Hyundai Customer Service and have only been told the noise is coming from the A/C compressor and "it is operating as designed" so there is no repair for it. They have said it is in all of the 2011 Sonatas but I doubt that since I have seen no other posts or articles about it. Needless to say, I cannot recommend that anyone purchase this vehicle until Hyundai addresses this problem.
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