Faults:

The windshield wiper fluid not working on several trips to Canada once it got too cold during winters of 2007 and 2008. Started working after it warmed up. I'm in NC and was amazed at the abuse some cars take in the northern climates.

As mentioned in numerous reviews, I occasionally have the sound like something is loose in the trunk when hitting a big bump.

General Comments:

The wife is the main driver and she fell in love with the V6. She had been driving an Accord 4 cylinder for about 6 years.

I spent the morning giving the interior a good clean up, and am surprised on how well it has held up over the last 4 1/2 years. Leather is in very good shape.

When I first got the car, I thought there were a few cheap looking items inside (compared to my old Legend), like the door handles, but after the 4 years they don't look bad. I'm really surprised. I believe we spent $21500 for the car brand new. It was about the price of an Accord without leather and without the V6, so that was the main reason we gave Hyundai a try. 10 year warranty didn't hurt.

My wife believes she hears something when she makes a turns in the morning before the car gets warmed up, but I can't really say I have, and the dealership couldn't either.

Overall, the car has held up really well, and I have to believe it's one of the fastest 0-60 sedans available for the money.

Faults:

Nothing.

General Comments:

I am very happy with this car.

The semi-auto shifting doesn't impress me much, but I like the acceleration.

Faults:

We've been told by Hyundai that my 2006 Sonata has the chronic fuel noise. The noise lasts for about 1 gal of driving. I always thought it sounded like grinding and was concerned about brakes. Well just picked up my car from the dealer. Brakes had to be replaced. Dealers words "Rear caliper not releasing causing uneven pad wear and rotor glazing.

Anybody else have premature failure? This is not covered under warranty. I have 18,000 miles; warrantied for 12,000.

Faults:

Only fuel door warning light stays on, probably bad switch. poor fuel mileage only 13.5 mpg, mostly city.

General Comments:

Very happy with this vehicle, very dependable, engine super quiet, extremely fast 6cyl.5sp. auto. only downside is gas mileage.

Faults:

Windshield washer pump clogged due to using full strength washer fluid. Worked on twice. Told dealer it is a bad design.

General Comments:

Why pay more for a "name".

Value packed.

Meets or exceeds all expectations.

Faults:

A/C doesn`t make cool the car fast, and it smells when I turn the A/C on.

General Comments:

This is my first car, I believe it is great car for this price, and compares to more expensive cars, in terms of qulity and reliability. This car easily matches Honda or Toyota. The stereo is very good quality, and I like almost everything about the car! It is so smooth and quiet and easy to drive for such mid-sized car. It is not a sports car, But it is solid and sure footed.

Faults:

Faulty outside temperature indicator (replaced under warranty)

Gearshift knob fell apart (warranty this week)

Antifreeze leak when car was one week old (Warranty)

Glue let go on the center console cover (super-glued back together)

Trunk lid uneven, causing paint to rub when closed too hard.

Noisy rear shocks.

Steering wheel off to the left (a bit)

Noisy cam chain tensioner when starting cold, once every two weeks or so.

Leather that is loose or baggy (?) on the driver's side front seat, on the lower side bolster.

General Comments:

I baby this car. The Sonata is a wonderful vehicle, but being a first year model, in a brand new Alabama factory, probably doesn't help quality, especially compared to the 2005 Sonata. That car was very well built.