2000 Hyundai Sonata GLS review from North America
"A decent, competitive family sedan with lots of features without a high price"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
An engine sensor went bad before 20,000 miles.
Radio started cutting out, was bad switch and whole radio was replaced.
Headlight control stalk was replaced because sometimes headlights would not turn on.
Rear hubs/bearings went bad at 52,000 miles.
All four brake rotors are warped at 55,000 miles.
Plastic hook on front floor to hold down floor mat ripped out.
Original battery only lasted 2 years.
General comments?
The warranty makes it worthwhile. All problems were covered by warranty except for the battery and the brake repairs (rotors and pads).
Why couldn't Hyundai include a headlights-on warning signal? My cars from decades before had this - even a cheap 1988 Mazda 323 had it.
The ride is Americanized - too cushy and rolling for my tastes. From what I hear, not like they are in the Korean market. Some riders feel a bit carsick, especially in the back.
Auto transmission is not very good at kick-downs.
Air conditioner does not get cold enough.
On the plus-side, it basically does its job well for providing comfort for several people over distances. I've taken it on long vacations and it's good for that.
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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 | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.5 6 cylinder Automatic |
| Performance marks | 6/10 |
| Reliability marks | 7/10 |
| Comfort marks | 9/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 9/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 9/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 160 miles |
| Most recent distance | 56000 miles |
| Previous car | Merkur XR4Ti |
| Date of Entry | 12th August, 2003 |