Used 2012 Hyundai Veloster Consumer Reviews
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Terribly Unreliable, but wonderful dealer service
jnall, 08/23/2012
2012 Hyundai Veloster 3dr Hatchback w/Black Interior (1.6L 4cyl 6M)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
I've got a marathon blue luxury package with an automatic that's been plagued with gremlins. The A/V system has been replaced but random transmission problems persist (DCT). On two occasions now the transmission has stopped working. Once the car would not move from a stop despite trying drive and reverse and everything in between. Today the vehicle spontaneously went into neutral at about 30 mph. After coasting to about 5 MPH the car started moving again. I plugged in my iPhone to the A/V system once and it never worked again. Hyundai was nice enough to pay for a new phone. We have two velosters--our second one is great.
First Time Buyer - Worst Purchase Ever!!!
wendeez, 07/26/2013
updated 09/27/2013
2012 Hyundai Veloster 3dr Hatchback w/Gray Interior (1.6L 4cyl 6AM)
11 of 13 people found this review helpful
Where do I even begin... Bought my Veloster June 2012 and have put about 22,000 miles on it since then. 19 days after having the vehicle I was going down a major highway when my sunroof shattered on me. Glass EVERYWHERE! Dealership claimed that it was my fault but "since I am a first time buyer they would pick up on the cost". Dealership had my car for 14 days and I had to battle with them to get a renal car. Since then I have had it in the shop to replace the Climate Control Unit and the third time fixing the touch screen radio unit. Bought this car because I thought it would be reliable, great gas mileage, and fun to drive.... Boy was I wrong on that! Waiting for Lemon Law to take it away!
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Quite Dissappointed
mdub10, 01/24/2014
2012 Hyundai Veloster 3dr Hatchback w/Black Interior (1.6L 4cyl 6M)
7 of 8 people found this review helpful
I have owned my Veloster since the summer of 2012. I really wanted the manual as I have driven stick shifts since 1994. Unfortunately this thing has to be built by morons. I have had navigation issues, massive creaks and squeaks that are completely annoying and now with 25,000 miles on this car, the clutch has gone out! Are you kidding?! I have driven numerous vehicles that were standards. I have never had a clutch fail. Not once in 20 years of owning cars. Hyundai is saying wear and tear and I have to pay over $1000. Once I get the quote from the dealer, I am going to fight this like crazy. The clutch is only covered for 12 months or 12K miles? Hmmmm...maybe they knew it was crap?!
Swindled
bds2, 07/12/2012
2012 Hyundai Veloster 3dr Hatchback w/Gray Interior (1.6L 4cyl 6AM)
7 of 8 people found this review helpful
Had it in 6 times to fix the Blue Link, twice for the satellite radio, once to repair power mirror, once to replace defective door panel, they're refusing to fix bubbling paint on door saying it's "commercially acceptable" and are calling the new grinding in the transmission when reversing "characteristic of the vehicle. Car is only 3-1/2 months old and has been nothing but problems. Filed an arbitration claim with BBB but am now told the nearest office to hear the claim is a 5 hour drive away one way. Don't buy a Hyundai since they require you sign a BBB arbitration clause, unless you have a BBB site closer than 5 hours away.
Problem after problem
Jesse, 04/12/2019
updated 04/13/2022
2012 Hyundai Veloster 3dr Hatchback w/Gray Interior (1.6L 4cyl 6AM)
9 of 11 people found this review helpful
You get what you pay for. Cheap, economy car with a lot of problems (quick internet search will show you). I get great gas mileage, never averaged below 30mpg, and you get a lot of features for the price. However, this car is plagued with some serious issues. Mine needed a full transmission replacement at 50K miles and now at 100K miles it is even worse. Frequently does not go into gear, even though the dash reads that it is. Recently has started stalling on me at red lights, then won't start, and if it does it won't shift so I need to wait a few minutes before I can start it. Has quit on me a few times while going down the highway, loss of power then a complete stall. Dealer tells me they can't replicate the problem so essentially there is no problem. It eats tires like you wouldn't believe, despite multiple alignments, it cups the rear tires badly causing a noisy, rough ride once they are bad enough. Even on the odd days the car is running fine, it's not a great ride as it's sluggish and rides harsh with lots of road noise. Touch screen radio freezes often, rear bumper began pulling away from body at 40K miles, multiple check engines regarding the fuel system (one recall), very poor throttle response especially when leaving a stop as if it doesn't know what gear it wants. Can't wait to get rid of it and never own a Hyundai again. Update: Car stalled on me while on Route 40 in Montreal during a rain storm, stranding us on the median during rush hour. That next weekend, I traded it in for a Ford. My apologies to the poor soul who ended up with that POS at auction.
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Meet the CR-Z Killer
jeffdawgfan, 09/20/2011
2012 Hyundai Veloster 3dr Hatchback w/Gray Interior (1.6L 4cyl 6M)
46 of 63 people found this review helpful
I took delivery of a 2012 Veloster this past Saturday. I had been looking real hard at the Honda CR-Z but there were just some things that Honda cut corners on and left off that car that just did not sit well with me. The hybrid motor was also a big turn off as it just over complicated the car and did not really increase its fuel economy. Enter the Hyunda Veloster. The Veloster is everything that the CR-Z wanted to be. More features, better ride, just as much power and better fuel economy with out the hybrid cost/complication. Unless Honda does something quick the CR-Z is dead in two years I predict.
Wouldn't choose anything different <3
jbeck204, 10/05/2013
2012 Hyundai Veloster 3dr Hatchback w/Black Interior (1.6L 4cyl 6AM)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
I bought this car used in April of 2013. I absolutely love it!! I did my research, test drove a few different vehicles, but I found myself drawn to this beauty. Some people found that the performance was not to their liking, but I find it quite nice. I don't need a high performance car and this is a perfect fit. I love everything about it, but I really love that you get so much for such a low price. I love the tech and I feel spoiled using my push start button and rear view camera. It is a great economic and safe care for 20 year olds.
Good little hatch with surprising room
bretpk, 09/29/2014
2012 Hyundai Veloster 3dr Hatchback w/Black Interior (1.6L 4cyl 6M)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
I bought the '12 Veloster in NYC and drove it cross-country to LA on my move, packed with two dogs, a girlfriend and more bags than I ever thought it could handle. I stopped mid-way on the trip at my parents' place and as I was unloading, my mother commented that it was like a clown car with the amount of luggage coming out of there. If you pack right, its' truly remarkable what you can fit. From a looks perspective, the Veloster was a little ahead of its time. People thought it was fantastic or ugly as sin. Now 3 years later I see a ton of them on the road in LA. Clearly, it's catching on.
Worse car I've ever owned
velo_owner12, 11/20/2013
2012 Hyundai Veloster 3dr Hatchback w/Black Interior (1.6L 4cyl 6AM)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
After owning many Nissans, I switched over to Hyundai because I heard how great their warranty program was. What a mistake. The 2012 Veloster was the worst car I have ever owned. The low profile tires are worthless, constantly blowing out. There is no spare but you can buy one for $275.00. Hyundai lied about the gas mileage. Hyundai refused to provide a spare tire. I could not sell that car fast enough. I know someone with the exact car that needed a transmission after 15K miles. At least that was covered. The six tires that needed to be replaced weren't. Would never buy another Hyundai again.
Good car for the money
tri4, 10/17/2012
2012 Hyundai Veloster 3dr Hatchback w/Black Interior (1.6L 4cyl 6AM)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
I have 11500 miles on my veloster and I believe its everything as advertised. I get about 36 MPG 20% city 80% highway. The interior is cheesy, easy to scratch but what should you expect for the money. Bluetooth works well except when you have 2 phones stored it when you start off it looks for the last one that was stored, fails so you have to mannually connect it. When the moon roof is open it is very loud. The stereo system is good and the ride is smooth. The handling is as good as a mazda miata but the pickup from start is slow but to be expected from a 1.6L. Overall I am very pleased with the vehicle.