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Poor gas milage
jenkins170, 04/06/2014
2013 Hyundai Sonata SE 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
9 of 13 people found this review helpful
I purchased a 2013 sonata new last year and have been fighting with hyundia and the dealership ever sice over gas milage. Advertised is 24 to 35 with 28 combined. Best I ever got was 23 on a flat stretch of highway through ohio. Down to 10 in the hills. But according to hyundia and the dealership that is operating within specs. Would not suggest to by this at any cost
Nice Car, but Bad in the Snow
mccarthr, 02/26/2014
2013 Hyundai Sonata Limited 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
5 of 7 people found this review helpful
I love this car, but Hyundai seems to have chosen wheels and tires that were not designed for winter driving. I bought the car in Green Bay late in May 2013. I live in Michigan's Upper Peninsula. When I first started driving in the snow, I couldn't believe how poor the tire traction was. I was so bad that I didn't feel safe. After buying new all season tires (rated good on snow & ice) for the fronts, I could tell a big difference. The back original tires still would slide out on turns so I bought the rears too. Also, the wheels are beautiful, but they suck up snow like a magnet on the inside. It quickly will throw off the wheel balance. I constantly having to clean out the snow.
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Worst car I've owned
Corey w, 07/25/2018
2013 Hyundai Sonata GLS 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
5 of 7 people found this review helpful
All the vehicles I've owned besides this car have been older trucks. 1990s 1980s, and none of them ever gave me as much trouble as this car has. I've had nothing but problems since getting it two years ago. Alternator, seized caliper, pulleys, lights are constantly burning out, blown motor due to recall, and now fuel injectors. I've been stuck on the side of the road more often in this car than all my other cars combined. It gets good mileage, and the heated seats are nice.. but I wouldn't recommend it.
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A Camry made with Corolla parts
Carlos, 08/28/2017
2013 Hyundai Sonata Limited 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
5 of 7 people found this review helpful
Bought a used ‘13 Sonata limited with 30k miles this year, first Hyundai ever out of 20 cars I’ve owned. Always shrugged Hyundai off as ugly fisher price junk, but decided to try something new after bad experiences with most of the major car brands. It’s not gorgeous, but certainly more handsome than anything domestic or Japanese thats being produced (in my price range) — if not a little less substantial where it counts (heavier doors, sound insulation, nicer quality leather, better electronics) things that make me think that Hyundai actually put some effort into the details, especially the top of the line model. I can let all of that slide, it’s a Hyundai. I enjoy driving it, but there are things that make me wish I never bought it. Engine and safety recalls aside, the biggest problems I have with the car are ones that I encounter every time I drive. The cabin is excessively noisy at freeway speed, AC is also very poor and excessively noisy while reducing engine power considerably. Ride quality is mediocre at best. Poor brakes, the height of the seatbelt anchor is way too low to where I have to pull the belt and reach awkwardly to latch it into the anchor. Seats are way too low to the floor and make entry/exit uncomfortable at best. Head space is non existent if you’re taller than 5’9”. Acceleration is acceptable but after 60 mph you might as well be Fred Flinstone. The biggest problem I have with this car that I can’t stress the most is the gas mileage. I am a cautious driver that does mostly freeway, and the best I can return is 22 mpg. (Btw, the car doesn’t average the MPG for you, you have to record it and do it yourself. The MPG gage resets after every fill up. Thanks Hyundai) For a modern mid sized 4cyl, 22 mpg is garbage, I mean, I get better mpg in my old v8 Infiniti q45 without Hyundai’s comfort quirks. The best parts about the Sonata are all electronic-related (Bluetooth, power driver seat, seat warmers, push to start) and are still rather poor. This car is meant to be nothing more than A to B transport while giving the illusion of being a better car than it actually is. I was expecting more, but I’m not completely disappointed. For the most part, it’s somewhat reliable and you can’t really ask for much more in a sub 20k used vehicle. I wanted to keep this car for a long time, but after the engine recall, I think I’ll be dumping it before (if) I hit 120k.
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2013 Sonata Bluetooth System
lcolby, 06/19/2013
2013 Hyundai Sonata GLS PZEV 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
6 of 9 people found this review helpful
do not purchase this vehicle if you want a good working bluetooth system. Upon our third complaint I receive a letter from Hyundai saying, "it is considered normal operation for the incoming call volume to be quieter than the audio level setting and to adjust the volume on certain calls". That nice, except you cannot hear the incoming call. two other comments off their letter: We are sometimes unable to produce an automobile with the features and materials that will satisfy or appeal to all of our customers. If you prefer, you are more than welcome to contact the Highway Safety Association and report the concern to the Consumer Protection Agency.