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Used 2012 Hyundai Sonata Consumer Reviews

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2 out of 5 stars

Not the best car

Thomas, 04/16/2020
2012 Hyundai Sonata GLS 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 6M)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful

Good on mileage and great for the family but the engine went bad at 100k and before that had to change a lot of stuff. You would think the parts would be cheap but nope it feels like I was buying parts for a bmw

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4 out of 5 stars
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4 out of 5 stars
Performance
3 out of 5 stars
Interior
2 out of 5 stars
Comfort
3 out of 5 stars
Reliability
2 out of 5 stars
Value
3 out of 5 stars
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5 out of 5 stars

Amazing!!!

elifant71, 08/05/2011
2012 Hyundai Sonata SE 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful

I love my new car. The ride is excellent, the gas mileage so far has been outstanding, and its been a long time since I have gotten into a vehicle and actually been comfortable. This car is and has out surpassed my expectations and desires. I can't wait to take a road trip and really get to enjoy the open road again!

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4.63 out of 5 stars

Fun car to drive

duey65, 01/19/2012
2012 Hyundai Sonata Limited 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful

I bought a 2012 2.0T limited after two months of reviewing and many test drives. The Sonata in my opinion is the best car in it's class for value. I love driving this car although the ride is a bit harsh. (stiff suspension and low profile tires). It's quiet and comfortable on the highway and the heated leather is nice on a cold Minnesota morning. The one thing I am concerned with is the mileage. The car has 1500 miles on it now and my mileage has been getting progressively worse. I started with 29 mpg combined and I am now down to 21mpg combined. I Drive 104 miles a day round trip to work and I have had to go back to driving my Saturn which gets 40+. Love my Sonata but can't afford the gas.

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2.38 out of 5 stars

Thought it was a good buy... think again.

jostintson3, 01/29/2013
2012 Hyundai Sonata Limited 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
10 of 12 people found this review helpful

I thought I was getting a great deal on my 2012 Hyundai Sonata 2.0T Limited that I purchased in late November. During the past few months the car has had numerous problems, complete lemon. Has issues accelerating, leaks when it rains, gauges randomly shut off while I am driving, and it pulls to the left so horribly by arm begins to hurt after my 20 minute drive to work. I've brought it to Hyundai regarding the issues, and they fixed none of them. Blamed me for them all. Horrible customer service. I will never buy a Hyundai product again.

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5 out of 5 stars

holy moly!

viotto5872, 04/13/2012
2012 Hyundai Sonata Limited PZEV 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
7 of 8 people found this review helpful

I am a "Ford for life kind of guy." I did some research and found a vehicle by the name of "Hyundai" I remember growing up, thinking "Hyundai was a piece of crap." But, I just bought a 2012 Sonata Limited for my wife. Now i think, "Holy Crap." What a vehicle! If you think Honda and Toyota are the best in the west, well you got to test drive this thing. I was so Impressed!

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