Used 2012 Hyundai Sonata Consumer Reviews

No Such Thing As A Perfect Vehicle, But ...

... this one really comes close. My preference is mid-sized cars with high-end trim levels ... Camry XLE, Accord EX-L, etc. This is my first Sonata Limited, but not my last. It compares very favorably with its Nissan, Toyota and Honda counterparts ... they're all great vehicles, and given that I don't buy new cars, availability is limited. This one is exactly what I'd have purchased new ... and with only 11k miles (and at $10k less), it's close enough! The ride is smooth, power (both cruising and takeoff) is more than adequate, gas mileage (overall about 26 mpg) is fine, and the creature comforts far exceed the competition. Hyundai is now a major player in the mid-size market!

Bad Oil Pump - Very Poor Service!

Per the Hyundai dealer in Dalton, GA the reason for our oil pressure light on was a bad oil pump that scored the main bearings on the crankshaft. The process to get to replacing the engine was a 2 out of 10 on the service meter! Between the dealer, Hyundai USA, and the 3rd party warranty company, Fidelity, I am extremely disappointed. The ownership level by Hyundai was very poor. They passed the process of correcting the issue to Fidelity who was a 1 out 10 on the service level! It is disappointing that a car that I like with a significant quality issue was handled the way it was. This is my first and last Hyundai. Nissan, Toyota, Honda - here I come!

i would definently buy again

i work out of my car and spend alot of time in it. 40k,yr that being said, i am 6 1, 230 lbs, and this has alot more room than any other car in its class. seriously. i looked at accord and camry, but if you spend 2 minutes in this car you will LOVE IT. again tons of room, a slap shift when you want power. it get 30 mpg at the pump. ive gotten 39mpg on a long road trip. the engine is quiet, it is very comfortable, it doesn't look like a grandma mobile, i carry 3 duffel bags of medical supplies in the trunk with room to spare. and it has a 5 star crash rating. its alot cheaper then its copetition. but, you will notice a difference in build quality. nothing substancial though

Looks great, but...

Bold lines. Great styling. This car will catch your eye, and hold it. Great value, and a great size. But all is not how its seems. Listed as a full size sedan, however... its not. Seems better suited as a mid-size. The 2.4 l four cylinder is great for saving gas, but forgets that its supposed to make the car move at times. Its got a better rear end than a Mustang GT... more modern anyway. But warning... the ride is rough as an old woodie rollercoaster! How nice would this be if the rear wheels pushed instead of dragged the car down! Still, this car is better than what you will find in most places (cough cough, chevy cruze, cough cough)...

Great Car

Just bought this car about a month ago and it's awesome. My wife bought a Tucson a few years ago that we were very impressed. So Hyundai was the first choice when it was time to get rid of my gas-guzzling pick up truck. The inside and outside of the sonata looks very sporty and new-age. It is a perfect car for someone who needs more space for the family but also wants to keep the sporty look. Sound system is nice and blue tooth is a great feature. For the price you can't beat it. The only complaint I would say is the gas mileage is not as good as I had hoped. I am getting around 26 mpg mixed city and highway. Hopefully once the engine breaks in it will be a little closer to 30mpg. Great car.

Low MPG

Disappointing gas mileage. Divide mileage by gallons and find it's only getting about 24mpg for mixed city/hwy. That's with the eco mode on and gentle driving. Not what I was led to believe. Steering is a little twitchy on the freeway. Seats are a little firm. Other than that it's a nice car. So far no problems.

Over 2 years with Sonata 2012 Limited 2.4L with navigation, Hankook-Tire H431 215/55/17 V - 28,000 miles

I might be wrong / you have different situation but I'd like to help someone who are suffering from the issues as the same as mine. 1. Creaking noise from rear suspension - fixed by dealer 2. Pulling issue & tire noise at high speed - dealer's answer : no problem - My solution : Adjust wheel alignment & Changed tires to Michelin MXV4 94H(94V recommend) - It works great. 3. Hands free button malfunction (sometimes) - replaced by dealer 4. Cruise control "SET"/"Cancel" malfunction (50% failure) - dealer's answer : no problem - waiting for 100% failure. 5. Weird noise from engine. - Using Octane 91 / 93 Gas. Now I'm feeling more comfortable after spending money & time.

Very disappointing!

I bought the Sonata for its snazzy looks, technology and the promise of good gas mileage. Other than its looks, it's been a disappointment. The ride is bad - I feel every bump in the road. The gas mileage is not what was promised. I'm only getting an average of 22-23 mpg. overall. And, its performance in snow was so poor the first winter I had it that I ditched all 4 tires and bought new ones with the promise of improvement. The 2nd year wasn't much better. Granted, there was alot of snow in Rhode Island this year, but - hey - it performed way worse than my old 1999 Camry in snow! Uncharacteristically, I will probably be unloading it way sooner than usual or as planned.

Having so much fun!

I originally thought I'd get another SUV after driving a Grand Cherokee for many years. I liked the looks of the Hyundai Genesis and Azera on the highway and went to the dealer to look at those, but was blown away by the styling, features, and quality of the Sonata for much less money. Chose the Limited Turbo with sports suspension for the handling; the steering on the regular Limited was too busy for me after having also driven a BMW for a while, but the SE handles better. My big complaint right now is that the gas mileage is too far off from the sticker for me. So far I am getting about 23 combined and a max of 29 highway on a 300-highway-mile trip (dinged one performance star for that).

I LOVED my car until it just stopped running.

I bought this car two years ago. I've had minimal problems with it such as the break sticking, it gets great gas mileage. I mean I LOVED my car. until one day driving home from work I heard a noise, I had no lights on the car on in the dash, I had kept regular maintence on my car, and all the sudden every light in my dash board came on and the car just quit running. the engine failed, and we'll i have been getting the run around every since. So, great car, but not reliable and not trustworthy.

Great Car for the Money

I have about 8500 miles on my Sonata and I am very happy with it so far. My previous car was a 2007 Infiniti G35X Sedan, so I was expecting a somewhat mundane driving experience, but happily, I was wrong. It's definitely no Infiniti, but a great car nonetheless. The fuel mileage is as advertised. It runs great and has an amazing amount of power for a four cylinder. It has a very comfortable interior/driving position for me and I am very fussy about that. I especially like the light steering, bluetooth, Homelink, satellite radio, comfy seats and the intuitive and easy to understand controls. It is simply a lot of car for a relatively small price.

Lots of issues after 3.5yrs

At first, I thought. i was smart in buying the Sonata over Accord or Camry, now I regret it. In a few words, car started to fail me in many ways, such as airbag malfunction (light says it's not active), headlights frequently burn out, muff, and it will cost over $1.5k to fix), muffler noise ( time and $400 to fix), sunroof noises (really annoying), cracked axel (wth?), and a bunch of small, annoying issues I don't care for or have time to deal with. It was great at first, but the unreliability is starting to show. Pretty disappointed, so I won't be buying Hyundai again.

Death Trap

Got this vehicle slightly used at about 45k miles. Ran great for a good for awhile, then all the problems hit around 100k miles. Stalled out of nowhere in an intersection of all places! Then we realized it was burning through oil like crazy! Dealer won’t help, warranty is nonexistent and it’s a death trap we’re stuck in till we can save for a more reliable vehicle. We are an elderly couple and feel we have been taken advantage of by this horrible vehicle! Just to keep it alive we have to add oil every other day since it just burns through it so quickly. I’m very sad to be in a vehicle we rely on for dr appointments not knowing if our trip to the dr will land us in the ER! DO NOT GET

8 years and running strong!

I've had my 2012 2.0T since new, and it's almost 8 years to the day. Just shy of 180k, the car is a joy to drive. the 2.0T pulls and pulls, it's a heck of a powerful engine. The ride is still solid, not, new-car solid but friends and family are impressed how it has aged. I've had a few issues, but none serious. Living in Montreal with all its potholes and awful roads, this car has gone through a whole bunch of table bushings (apparently Honda has this problem as well!). The turbo wastegate issue is a known one and I have had two replaced (one under warranty, and the second was out of warranty yet the dealer still replaced it no-charge). I recently bought one on RockAuto at a fraction of the price that the dealer wanted and had to replace it two months ago. Dealer service has been very good - however since about 130k, I tend to have it serviced at the mechanic next door to where I work. The paint and body have held up very well too! I know that there have been opinions and experiences on both sides of the coin with the Sonata, and rightly so. My father had a 2011 2.4 Limited and had the engine AND transmission die on him - both covered under warranty however he gave up on it 4 years into ownership and went back to a Toyota product (Lexus ES). However, with mine I am completely satisfied and would not hesitate to buy another Hyundai product.

Better than the Accord

Just traded my 2010 Honda Accord ELX for the 2012 Hyundia Sonata GLS. I had considered the 2010 Sonata but I found the interior too cheap looking and then purchased the 2010 Accord. Well what a difference two years make! The 2012 Sonata is a thing of beauty inside and out. The interior is nicer looking than the Camry, Altima, Audi, and BMW. While not as roomy as the Accord particularly for rear passengers, it still offers plenty of leg room. The ride is super smooth and has much better pick up than the Accord. I got all of that in a car that was thousands of dollars less than the 2012 Accord. The Accord is a good car but its looks, interior and exterior, are just plan boring.

Would not buy again if given the chance

Multiple recalls and several mechanical issues later, I am very disatisfied with this car. It handles poorly and has been very unreliable. To me, its spaciousness and affordability are the only positives. I will not be returning to Hyundai for my next vehicle.

Sonata SE 2012

Sonata model, in general, is really nice. Exterior as well as interior design are probably one of the best out there for the sedans. SE has a bit more aesthetic aspects than the GLS (chrome grills, door handles, dual exhausts, tire, etc). The comfort level of SE is sub par. Noise level during the ride is also quite annoying. These are due to the sporty suspension and less-cushion tires, but they shouldn't be the excuses for these crucial aspects of the car. If you can live up with this, it's an amazing car. If you think you and your family rather like a quieter and comfortable car, go with GLS or Limited. I thought the SE wouldn't have much of a difference, but it really does.

Great car until the engine seized at 105,000 miles

The options on this car are awesome. I had the limited version and it sure was luxurious. The car drove great; I loved everything about it until the engine blew. Luckily, it was covered by a recall and Hyundai replaced it for free.

Mr. Doney

So, the 2.4 engine is prone to blowing up, it was the subject of a class action suit. Hyundai replaced it, it took over a month and reimbursment from Hyundai for rental cars was horrible. So, please see if the engine has already been replaced. Those are the better ones.

All in all very nice car for $$

I have owned a Lexus, Acura and Volvo. This car compares to the Japanese luxury brands as far as the drive. It is very smooth feeling and saves gas. Great price!!! It doesn't drive like the Volvo did in its good days. I really only missing my sunroof. I upgraded to leather and alloy wheels. You should too the cloth seats are cheapish and kinda hard to me. The ride is very loud and rough with stee The passenger side seat is kinda low to the ground. The gadgets on the car are nice. Everything wraps around the driver which is NICE and luxurious. The backseat and trunk are very spacious! Way more exciting than the Honda Accord or Altima- BORING. I do like this car only time will tell if it lasts

“Solid mid-size contender for commuting”

If you want to buy a good car for daily commuting, you can’t do much better than this Sonata. Reliable, fuel efficient and pretty cheap to operate makes this an easy choice. We bought this car new in 2012 and currently have just over 62000 miles on it. This is the base GLS with only 3 options - most if not all of the important features you need are standard. I'd recommend this Sonata to anyone needing a good, reliable, commuter car. Build quality is excellent and has been a very reliable, inexpensive car to operate. Only one warranty repair has been needed in 62000 miles and that was for a faulty cruise control switch which was repaired under warranty.

Great Car

Bought at end of August 2011. Have 10,000 miles on it now, No problems yet. Love the exterior design. Interior design is very nice. When the weather was still warm I was getting 37 MPG on the highway, and 27 MPG around town. As all cars do,the MPG have dropped off in the cold weather. One of the best new cars I have ever bought. Just wish I knew where the dip stick is located to check the automatic transmission fluid was located.

I wish the experience was better.

I will never buy a Hyundai Sonata again. From the first month I own the car, it has been in out of the dealer twice a month. The greatest problem has been the engine,currently waiting for a replacement engine, then the tall lights and can't forget the front end problems.

Good on paper, not great in practice

Pros: very spacious, huge trunk, very good gas mileage for it's size (easily 34-5 highway), engine runs smooth and has enough power for the job. Cheap Cons: build quality and material quality is poor. The interior started deteriorating at 50k miles. The aux jack is broken, the cruise control only sort of works, the finish on the steering wheel is peeling off. Many of the parts seem more prone to rust than they should be. There is a small rubber part in the steering that is prone to failure, resulting in clunky and loose steering. Numerous recalls, every time I get one fixed it seems like I get another notice in the mail. Overall this car could have been great but all of the good features are held back by overall poor quality.

Think twice

Cheap plastic on some of the interior controls. Scratch very easily. Also, the black paint that was painted on some surfaces starts to come off after a few years. Poor trade in value. The turbo 2.0 engine is great however. Lots of power when you need it or just want to play. But, the engine and road noise are very loud. On some roads you literally have to shout to be heard. Not fun for long trips.

Hyundai Sonata

Handles great, it is very responsive, it takes off like a sports car and accelerates very fast, looks great, brakes very well. I have had no issues except regular maintenance. I would give the Hyundai Sonata a 8.9 out of 10

Great car. Great Value

great car. i choose the hyundai after driving the 12 altima and 12 accord. Hands down winner.

Hyundai by Tom L

I have my Hyundai since November of 2011, other than normal maintenance I have had no Major problems at all. The reason I have enjoyed my vehicle so much is because I Purchased it Fully Equipped, plus I have averaged a little over 30 miles to the gallon the entire time.

Nicest used car I've purchased..

I've only had my 2012 sonata for a few wks now, I purchased it used with 5k miles on it. For being used it isn't too bad, brakes are already bad, had to replace cabin air filter and the mpg they advertise is a lie, but its still better than my suv.The alternative starter in the middle console also don't work, so I'm taking it in next week for that. I also agree on Hyundai customer service, it's horrible, they don't care about their customers and they constantly lie. So with that said take your factory warranty and go elsewhere to get service done to it. Yes they will tell you you can't, but you can. I get mine serviced at A ford dealership where they listen and actually fix your car!

Bad MPG

bought mine about 2 months ago. MPG as advertised is not!! advertised 24/35 and on hwy i get 29 and in town I get 18. when I took to dealer ship to have looked at, service department told me that everyone he knows does get 29 hwy. the digital readout may say 34 but when you divide the miles driven by gallons put in, it doesn't match the readout. Anyone can make a computer readout say anything they want to. I would not buy this car again due only to the false advertisement on the sticker on the MPG. The fine fine fine print on sticker says the average person will get 28-39. Can you say WOW what a difference in range. And car has alot of road noise.

Hyundai Sonata Offers Best Bang For the Buck

I've driven my 2012 Sonata for about 4 weeks, and I'm impressed. Owned a 2006 model, and this car is much improved. Hyundai has managed to create a family-friendly sedan that finally bests the Camry and Accord. As the owner of a Jetta TDI I was seriously looking at a new Passat TDI (love the TDI driving experience and mileage). Unfortunately VW was a little late to the party on delivery. The Sonata was a better value at roughly $7000 less. Value proposition is confirmed by a recent trip to the airport achieving 41 mpg on the 38 mile trip. The new engine and 6 speed transmission, while not as engaging as the 4 cylinder TDI, provide a very pleasant driving experience.

A lemon like none other.

I have just over 22,000 miles on my '12 Sonata Turbo. This car has been in the shop for many Different problems since I bought it. Hyundai service is terrible, the company just does not care about the owners of their cars. My Sonata has a stalling problem that has plagued it for 6 months now, it just quits, could be on the interstate, at an intersection, a red light, no rhyme nor reason. Its very dangerous to have this happen so often, Hyundai has not been able to fix this issue. I've also had issues with the A/C, nav/audio unit, headliner, antifreeze smell through the dash vents, abs brake sensor, and several rattles and other poor quality car noises.

Engine Failure

I had an engine failure with about 17,000 miles on the car. The engine was replaced, but was not the same car. Competitively priced vehicle, but my experience with Hyundai, dealer services and customer service has been two stars or less. Everybody has different experiences with vehicles, for Hyundai, mine could have been better.

Be Very Careful!!!

On January 31st 2018 I was coming home from an errand. I drove into the driveway and put the vehicle in Gear. I collected my things and got out of the car and shut the door. After shutting the door I heard this noise like a ringing/ hum noise coming from the car. My husband said that might happen if I tried to get out of the car with out it being in gear or the key sensor was left in the car. All these thiowere told to me after he purchased the car for me. Also, that sound could happen if the car off button was not turned off. Well when I was out of the car and heard that sound, I opened the door and leaned in to see what the issue was. Instantly and quickly the car backed up quickly as I was knocked down and basically hit by the door, hitting my head on the driveway and dragged into the street. My left ankle was crushed and I had a large “road rash area on my right knee. I battled these injuries with subsequent Ankle surgery and rehab and the “road rash” injury required 2 more surgeries resulting in code to 2 and 1/2 months in medical and rehab hospital. No one claims to know what happened. What I can say That I would be very cautious about buying a key less entry/ keyless start vehicle from Hyundai. It could cost you what I went through or worse!

Watch for price add ons

The dealer added $3500 price to the sticker price and said he was doing me a favor taking $1000 off the total. The car is OK but the rude is very harsh and the handling does not justify it. The car is OK but I think i would have done bettter with something else. Don't pay the rediculous $3500 add on. This will be temporary as it is a car in demand. Wait and it will drop off. Maybe the dealer did this on his own. I don't trust Major Motors in PA, I expected more. The drive they gave you proved nothing. Avoid Jeff Butler in sales.

Would not recommend to friend

This car had 2 major problems within 15 days of owning the car. 1. The radiator popped a weld (or something) on the way home from the dealership. The radiator had to be replaced (at 25 miles on the odometer). 2. Within a week of the radiator being fixed, the car would not start. The battery was fine. The car had to be towed back to the dealership. Turns out that the circuit board controlling the car starting was dead. We also own a 2006 Sonata that has never given us any problems. Maybe Hyundai quality has gone down since the Sonata is becoming more popular?

Death Trap

I leased 2 weeks ago a brand new 2012 Sonata. It has a swerving problem. The car is all over the road. I am scared to drive it. Of course it has been back into the dealership 2 times and they are telling me nothing is wrong. Hyundai refuses to admit they have another steering problem. They will not take back the car. I am afraid for my life, and they won't do the right thing. DO NOT buy this car or anything by Hyundai as they won't help you even when their cars have know DEFECTS. Rating--0

Overall

We all have our opinions of our own Sonata's, for myself even after an accident, which I had Hyundai fix completely because I wanted no issues and it was major damage. I have no problems at all in a yr and one month of owning the car. My own issue and an issue, major for some and minor for many is the map update for the Nav. system. They completely lied or didn't know that you had to pay 200 plus dollars each year IF you wanted the update. Many people don't care/have bigger issues with the car or do pony up. To me it's the principal. [non-permissible content removed].

2012 Hyundai Sonata Battery Problems

Car is a good value over all but I've had several issues with the battery going dead. Hyundai has replaced it twice since I bought it. They do not seem to understand why its constantly going dead perhaps it Henderson Hyundai service not looking to closely. Not sure why myself but it is frustrating to go for the weekend on a trip and come home to a dead battery. On board bluetooth sound is horrible and I quit using it all together Bluelink needs better navigation tools. Doesn't seem to provide accurate addresses even after speaking it several times.

Love my car.

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

A Plethora of Bad Experiences

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.

Used to like it, not anymore.

We purchased our 2012 Sonata back in 2017, had very low mileage and was in great shape. The 2.0L turbocharged engine is ridiculously powerful (in a good way), you'll be able to still blow the doors off most vehicles on the road even 10 years later, that's about the only positive thing I can still say about the car anymore. Let's start with the issues... YF Sonatas are plagued with electrical issues, obviously it may vary vehicle to vehicle but I guarantee you've seen one of these cars on the road with a burned out left tail light & fog lights, it is almost a guaranteed thing to happen I've never seen a car go through so many lights, it's almost a fire hazard as well because when replacing the bulb you can sometimes see where the light melted/burned in the socket. The backup camera does not stand up to weather elements, it will eventually break from corrosion if you live in a place with salted roads. The volume rockers on the steering wheel will sometimes do other things besides change the volume, like start the voice command which disconnects your Bluetooth. The wheels will basically never have a proper alignment, you can actually Google & see that due to a defect in how they designed the suspension the car will basically never have a proper alignment thus burn through tires faster. Now, bigger cons... Fuel economy is absolutely atrocious unless you're a highway driver. If you're a city dweller you can honestly expect the same gas mileage as a truck. 18MPG in the city on most days, on the highway you can squeak out 29-30MPG, the engine also requires a lot of maintenance thanks to the direct injection system which allows for carbon to build up & severely hinder your engine's performance, so unless you want to spend the time & money to meticulously maintain a ticking timebomb of an engine, don't get this car. Oh, timebomb? Yeah that's right, the 2.4L & 2.0L THETA II engines from this generation Sonata are basically guaranteed to fail, the 2.0T less so than the 2.4 but it's still unacceptable. Now I won't just be negative, I'll give it a fair shot and say some positive things... The car does have a lot of features for it's age, I'll give you that. Dual sunroof, good stereo, touchscreen, dual zone climate, heated front & rear leather seats. If the car works, it is decent, (but again, that's only until something breaks & this car has proven to be a nightmare to maintain & cost more to fix than other vehicles due to poor engineering decisions). The ride quality isn't bad, little on the firm side especially with the 18 inch alloys, I think they're a good looking car overall, again it's ridiculously fast for a 10 year old Korean family sedan. Overall I say you're really better off spending the little bit more money to get a Camry of the same age, I know the appeal of these vehicles is how cheaply you can pick them up now, but you're really going to be spending the same amount of money- if not more, in fuel cost & maintenance.

Recalled, then broke down for that very issue

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.

Great Car

Very economical to operate and maintain, and it uses regular gas!

Warning: Test-driving this vehicle will compell you to purchase it

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?

Biggest Lemon

My 2012 Hyundai Sonata Limited 2.0t on the outside/inside appear to look nice and comparable to a high end luxury vehicle. Mechanically it is garbage! Owning this car for 3years 90,000 I had to the replace turbo sensor, fuel pump, 2 batteries, and run into multiple situations where the car would not start. Hyundai corporate and dealerships have been useless and do not stand by their products. This is my second and last Hyundai buying, next time I'll put the money towards a Toyota, a company who stands by their products and who has proven reliability.

Great Car definitely the best in it's class right now

I did a lot of research before choosing this car. This I believe is the best in it's class right now. i am sure other manufacturers will catch up in the fall but for now Sonata is on top. I got a Limited with Navigation. I have owned the car for a month and haven't had anything I don't like. The limited packs a lot of features that you see in luxury brands. I cannot think of any feature

Don't buy this car.

I owned 2012 Sonata Limited and 7500 mileage. You will get feeling so bad and get tired because of wandering while drive. (especially on Highway) The poor steering won't be centered as much as 1/2 inches.(left and right) Dealer and Customer center seemed like they have no solution about this so far. I'd like you to go with Honda accord. I'm waiting for my payoff day.

Didn't purchase. Leased.

Excellent Value for the Price

We had a 2004 Sonata and the only problem I had with it was a battery during the 7 years that we owned it. Naturally when the 2011 was introduced we went to check it out and were impressed. I took my wife's advice and purchased all of the options which included the navigation package. The 4-cylinder engine on this car accelerates much better than the 6-cylinder Sonata we had before. The keyless ignition is great. The ability to open the doors without a key is very convenient so that you don't have to go searching for keys in your pockets or purse. I have read a very few negative customer reviews on the Sonata but overall most people are pleased with this car. It performs well overall.