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Recalled, then broke down for that very issue
Katherine, 04/15/2022
2012 Hyundai Sonata GLS 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 6M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Car was recalled in 2019 for the engine. Three years later car fatally broke down for the same problem. Only this time, not included under warranty. $6500 bill.
Love my car.
Jim K., 10/23/2016
updated 04/24/2017
2012 Hyundai Sonata Limited 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
This car is totally awesome. After about 6 months, these are my main complaints: 1. Seats are hard as rocks. 2. Steering is sloppy. Tons of play at TDC make it hard to maintain lane discipline. 3. Turbo lag-brutal. 4. Poor gas mileage. At my best: 23mpg
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A Plethora of Bad Experiences
Hari Jay, 12/09/2016
2012 Hyundai Sonata GLS 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Do not buy this Car !!! A couple of months after I bought this car , the check engine light comes up when I was driving home from work. I take it to hyundai and they replace the High Pressure Fuel pump. At the same time I noticed there were other recalls for my car and had them check the engine for trouble. Hyundai gave it a clean bill of health. Fast forward 3 months , I`m driving down Ontario 4012 , suddenly there is a loud metallic knocking sound from the front and the car dies. I have it towed to a mechanic close by and he tells me the Engine is out and I will have to replace the Engine. I take it to hyundai and they tell me the car is out of warranty ( 140k Kms) and they wouldn`t do anything about it (Cooksville Hyundai Mississauga). Long story short , I spent 5000$ to get the Engine fixed and traded it in for a new vehicle. Very sour taste in my mouth and will never buy from Hyundai as long as I live.
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Great Car
John, 01/29/2018
2012 Hyundai Sonata Limited 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Very economical to operate and maintain, and it uses regular gas!
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Warning: Test-driving this vehicle will compell you to purchase it
cecmazda6, 08/06/2012
2012 Hyundai Sonata Limited 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
17 of 66 people found this review helpful
Please, do not test-drive a Sonata Turbo unless you're you're ready to buy, because you're gonna be compelled to buy it. The engineers of the 2.0 turbo Sonata are geniuses. The GDI was already cutting-edge for the regular 2.4 4-cyl, but the performance and fuel efficiency of the 274hp turbo are just pure genius. Simply put, it's a rocket. I effortlessly pass pretty much any car I want, anywhere, at any time, yet I get consistent 30-35mpg on the highway WITHOUT the ECO on and enthusiastic driving. Even the 'softer' limited suspension handles tight corners with great agility (18" low-profile tires help too). Beautiful engineering. And oh yeah, did I mention it's beautiful to stare at as well?