1998 Hyundai Sonata LX review from North America
"Good car, Bad rattles"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Since I have had my Sonata I have replaced the Alternator twice. (which is buried and takes hours)
I replaced the brakes all the way around because it won't quit squeaking and it still squeaks.
At 40,000 I took it to the dealership because the oil pressure light kept coming on, which they fixed, however upon later examination I found all they did was unplug the light.
About a week after I got it it started shifting hard and still does even after I had transmission fluid changed.
But most of all it rattles more and more every day and it only has 60,000 miles.
General comments?
All in all I guess it has not been too bad of a car, it always runs.
It is quit quick off the line and top speed.
But if rattles irritate you like they do me you will get to hate it.
Recommended Reviews:
  | The worst migraine I've ever had! |
| You get what you pay for - junk! |
All 1998 Hyundai Sonata reviews
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| First year of ownership | 2002 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | 3.0 V6 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 7/10 |
| Reliability marks | 6/10 |
| Comfort marks | 4/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 1/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 3/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 36000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 66000 miles |
| Previous car | Geo Metro |
| Date of Entry | 15th April, 2003 |