Used 2011 Hyundai Sonata GLS Sedan Review
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Good-looking, comfy road car
Dian Norby, Missoula, MT, 03/23/2016
2011 Hyundai Sonata GLS 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 6M)
Other than a bit too much road noise, doors that are heavy and seem hard to keep open to exit, this has been a great road car: very dependable, comfortable on long trips, holds LOTS of luggage (I moved my elderly mother from her home in the country to an apartment in town and couldn't believe how much I could get in this car with the seat backs down in back), good speakers, handy … front-seat storage, and enough power to go over the mountains, yet maintain a decent mileage.
Good Car
kosos, Bronx, NY, 10/07/2011
2011 Hyundai Sonata GLS 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 6M)
Use:
commuter
Load: 3 person totaling ~650 lb, avg 6 ft
Distance: ~360 Miles per week
Road: NY/NJ 80% highway
Comfort: Good fit, lots of room, seats could be better but strangely I (driver) feel more comfortable now than when I first bought it.
Passengers have not complained.
Ergonomics: Excellent.
I only do not like trunk/gas release buttons.
They should be lit or … redesigned.
Performance:
Must watch your speed, car cruises at 90+.
I drive hard and no body roll, under/over steer, break fatigue or other common problems.
Manual is great, 3rd gear could be stronger.
Entertainment:
remember this is stock.
I like it if you do not blast it.
2011 SONATA GLS 88K MILES EMVINE SEIZED
Melissa, Lakewood, NJ, 07/28/2015
2011 Hyundai Sonata GLS 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 6M)
Besides the countless amount of recalls. Two weeks ago driving in the highway the car engine seized no warning signs at all. Thank goodness i was able to get the car off to the side w 2 children in the car. The warranty doesn't cover it because I'm the 2nd owner. Which is frustrating bc the internet is full of the same compliant. Damn even the mechanic said it was the 4th one he seen in … a month same issue. Obviously its a defect Hyundai should stand up and help their customers. Car is sitting at dealers and I still owe 2 more years
Stay far, far, far away
Jen, 02/19/2016
2011 Hyundai Sonata GLS 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 6M)
My husband and I purchased this car in 2014 after his previous Sonata met it's end. Lasting almost 300,000 miles without an issue, he wanted another Sonata. We bought the 2011 Sonata used and it was a great car at first. Unfortunately, within the last year, the car has become more of a headache than anything. We have had it at the dealer 4 times in the past year, and it's there now. The … first time, Hyundai claimed they couldn't find anything wrong and we were sent home. Check engine light came on again within a month, and they figured out something needed to be replaced in the transmission. The third time, the check engine light came on and we also had to replace the starter in the car, with only 60k miles on it. Now the car is in the shop again, and the airbag light is on this time. Thankfully we purchased an extended warranty on the car and it has paid to fix everything thus far. There have been 4 recalls on the car since we purchased it, and it's a pain to have to take off work to keep putting the car in the shop. I've also done research on the air bag issue and apparently it requires a new air bag that costs $1200 and isn't covered by the warranty which is a SAFETY HAZARD that Hyundai isn't doing anything about despite many complaints. I want to sell this car and get something WAY more reliable. This car is a POS. STAY AWAY!
Edmunds Summary Review of the 2011 Hyundai Sonata GLS Sedan
Pros & Cons
- Pro:Smooth ride, high fuel economy, comfortable and handsome cabin, spacious trunk, capable handling, impressive value, strong safety scores, lengthy warranty.
- Con:Some consumers may miss V6 option, rough ride in SE trim, can be tight on headroom.
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