1999 Hyundai Sonata GL review from North America
"A great car for the price, but you get what you pay for in the service area"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Recall on the mass-air sensor.
Fuel injector leaking.
Front brakes.
Faulty battery.
Engine is getting noisy.
Brakes are getting noisy.
General comments?
The performance of this car is great overall. The 170 hp seems like a lot more. Acceleration, handling, braking are all acceptable or better.
The problems I have had seem typical of Hyundai. The dealer told me that the noise in the brakes is normal as the car gets older (that is not normal). There have been a few recalls, nothing serious.
My biggest complaint is with the dealer. They seem to feel that getting service is not a big rush. While the warranty is 10/100, it can sometimes be a pain to get the car in for a service in a reasonable timeframe.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Don't Know |
| First year of ownership | 2000 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2001 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.5 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 8/10 |
| Reliability marks | 7/10 |
| Comfort marks | 9/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 5/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 26400 miles |
| Most recent distance | 42500 miles |
| Previous car | Ford Ranger |
| Date of Entry | 9th August, 2001 |