2003 Hyundai Sonata V6 LX from North America - Comments

Paint Chipping door handles, constant brake service, hesitation when stopping, rumbling in wheel when braking.

I purchased my vehicle brand new and searched long for the color I wanted. Although I have had problems with the brakes and constant repairs I do feel most of it is due to my commute. The problem I have with my vehicle is the paint chipping off my outside door handles and inside. All four outside handles have chipped and it started two months after my warranty was up, and I barely use the back doors or passenger doors. Hyundai would not fix it at their expense because it was out of warranty. I did a consumer review check before purchasing the vehicle and did see a few write ups from buyers that had this problem, but I thought maybe out of the thousands of vehicles they sell that it was minimal. Well I was wrong. I have found a lot of people with this problem and I feel it is a manufacturer's defect. But trying to get anyone to cover the repair is a mute point.

I don't think I will purchase another one I will purchase a vehicle where the company stands behind customer satisfaction.

While I had the same problem, I have nothing bad to say about the car. I absolutely love it and wish they had kept the 2003 style and had just added the dual exhausts. I will not buy a brand new Hyundai Sonata because I feel the style is too boxy. I now own a 2008 Hyundai Tuscon and once again, Hyundai has hit a real homerun!