2001 Hyundai Sonata GLS review from North America
"Still a bargin"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Rear drivers side window mechanism failed - repaired under warranty.
Side air bag recall.
The battery needed to be replaced at 43,000.
An engine sensor went bad before 20,000 miles.
All four brake rotors are warped at 25,000 miles.
Air conditioner replaced twice at 40,000/45,000.
After 15,000 miles the OEM tires were worn smooth.
18,000 Driver widow cable broke off.
Electric firing coils replaced at 10,000 miles.
General comments?
Auto transmission is not very good at kick-downs.
The car had a nasty smell when I accelerate...the dealer thinks I am crazy... any ideas.
There have been two recalls.
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| A major lemon that is not worth the lousy warranty or the comfort of it's drive - when it works! |
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| Battle of consumers |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 2001 |
| Year of manufacture | 2001 |
| First year of ownership | 2001 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2005 |
| Engine and transmission | 6 cylinder Automatic |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 5 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 10 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 10 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 13 miles |
| Most recent distance | 50000 miles |
| Previous car | Toyota Supra |
| Date of Entry | 13th October, 2005 |