2012 Hyundai Sonata consumer reviews

Power door locks played out couple of years ago, was quoted $400 per door to repair. The hood supporting struts played out, I have to carry a broom handle in the trunk to support the hood. So far the drive train has been trouble free, knock on wood. I would probably would not buy a Kia or Hyundai again.

I was lucky enough to get a new motor. Since I bought this 2012 Sonata it is one of the biggest lemons that was ever made. The dealership has had 4 different owners and there is always a problem with the car. Now I have flickering lights on the headlights front and back and cannot find an attorney to help. I have had some things fixed 4 or more times. The only reason I still have the car is because I cant sell it.

I just purchased this vehicle in April and have had so many problems with it .totally disappointed the transmission linkage disconnected from shifter and the gas gas gage only works sometimes

the 2012 Hyundai Sonata is a smooth comfortable car with a potential flaw that Hyundai has, in my opinion, addressed adequately. First the Pros: It is stylish in both the interior as well as exterior design. It is comfortable, even for me at 6'3" and is not tiring for extended periods on the highway. The fuel economy is good averaging for me about 32 MPG with mostly highway driving. The engine has reasonable power when needed and is generally smooth. The cons are that the 4-cylinder Theta-II engine that the Sonata Uses, (as well as the Santa Fe and Kia Optima and Sorento) has a known flaw that causes the #4 cylinder connecting rod bearing to wear out prematurely causing engine failure. Hyundai has recently extended the Engine Warranty to a lifetime warranty on these engines and that includes if you bought the car used. I think this is a reasonable response. My Sonata suffered this exact failure 5 months ago at 164,000 miles and the engine was replaced with no pushback. The car carried an original 100K mile warranty which is still considered industry leading so, legally, any car over 100K miles Hyundai and Kia could have stuck to their original warranty agreement and taken no action. But that is not what they are doing. One of the reasons I gave Korean cars a try several years ago was the lack of response I got on a Japanese brand known for their high quality that also had a known failure point but took no action after the warranty expired. Because of Hyundai's ultimate response I still highly recommend the car. if you have a higher mileage Sonata, my advice would be sure you have some sort of roadside assistance, so in case you experience this same failure, you will not be left stranded. The good news is that in the rare instance you experience this issue, you should receive a new engine.

THERE ARE SO MANY PROBLEMS THAT THEY SHOULD GIVE EVERY 2011 AND 2012 SONATA OWNERS THERE MONEY BACK. THEY SHOULD BE OUT OF BUSINESS. BUT AS HYUNDAI SAYS 'ITS NO FAULT OF OUR OWN'

It has a lot of recalls and my batteries keep draining because the brake lights come on by themselve it melted thousand for the brake lights it was was replaced in May 2019 I bought it from Carmax in Roseville, CA Hyundai had me take it to the Roseville dealer they are pointing to Carmax Carmax is pointing to Hyundai there is Class action suits on both of them I'm getting an attorney and it's also going limp while driving it. Hyundai said that only 1 recall was done the others expired Carmax said recalls don't expire.

Car was recalled in 2019 for the engine. Three years later car fatally broke down for the same problem. Only this time, not included under warranty. $6,500 bill. Scam and dangerous.

Motor locked up, steering column rubber star bushing has to be replaced every couple of miles, 40,000 or so, recalls all the time, paint keeps popping off hood, roof and side panels. Cv joints has to be replaced, every so often the gas gauge goes to empty when the tank is half full or more. Steering column paint comes off.

This car met all of my needs I’m really happy with it , I got it for good price I haven’t got any mechanic problems

Trash!.. I often look to see if company is out of business or loosing tons of money and customers. They refused to reimburse for recall 180 after 2 trash motors. Gas leak 2 hrs aways from home after dealership hours and had after hours mechanic fix issue to get bk home. Bc it wasn't dealership I'm out of $200 and rental while local dealership run in circles