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Gregg G.
2011 Hyundai Sonata
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Overall Rating 2.0/5Overall Rating 2.0/5Overall Rating 2.0/5Overall Rating 2.0/5Overall Rating 2.0/5
08/10/2018
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Lemon from the beginning

We had to get the engine and transmission both replaced on this vehicle early on. Luckily it was under warranty. I will say Hyundai took care of the engine and transmission since it was under warranty. However, our vehicle has been slowly sounding more like a truck when driven on the highway than a car. We have had it back to the dealership several times, but they cannot find out what is wrong. There are other intermittent issues such as the electronic controls on the steering wheel malfunctioning , which has become a problem and serious concern. I paid a lot of money for the "bumber to bumber" factory extended warranty on this vehicle. It has proven to be a a big waist since the problems I have mentioned have been brought to the attention of the dealership and can not be resolved.
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Angela H.
2011 Hyundai Sonata
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Overall Rating 2.0/5Overall Rating 2.0/5Overall Rating 2.0/5Overall Rating 2.0/5Overall Rating 2.0/5
08/11/2018
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Hyundai and there Mechanic and they keep a job

I have 3 cars & I don't drive the same one ever day. On my sonata I bought it from the Hyundai dealership in the mall of Georgia. If there were any problems I would drive from Decatur to get it fix. I have never let anyone under my sonata unless I was getting tires. Now I go to the Hyundai dealer in Lithonia (Stone Crest Mall). I've had a recall on the engine and didn't fine out until it stop on me. I had to be towed in to Hyundai in Lithonia. Now here it is almost a year later (and car is paid off), I needed a oil chang and a few days ago i heard a loud pop when I was just about to take off from a light.so 2day b4 I had the oil changed, I had the emissions done (and it passed and driving well). I went to Hyundai in Lithonia ask about the popI heard under the car. I'm sitting almost 2 in a half hours to find out that on the test run the mechanic says the break indicator light came on. Now I've never seen that Indicator light on my car and come out needing a break booter. I drove it in with no breaks lights on and no break problems. Hunter gave me rental. A week later that oil change coast me over $730. We shared the cost of the broken front window that was cracked from when my car was there for the engine recall. so out the door was over $950. When it came too drive the car home all it would do was jerk,so it didn't make it but across the street (the mall) and had to turn around. Now for the 2nd time ever I see this check engine light on. I turned around and took it back to Mr.Hunter and he asked the mechanic that work on my car to check the codes. Now it needed a map quest sensos. Hunter put on no charge. I had to wait about an hour, but Hunter got it done. The mechanics didn't test drive my at all because it took me to get it almost home b4 the jerking stop. But right before I get on 285hwy my tire indicator come on. Now I'm really mad because these are NEW TIERS!!! I just parked the car in my driveway and drove my 2000 Toyata pre runner that's never ever given me one day of probles and it was 3 years old when I got it. My 2011 Sonata was less then a year old when I bought it. So the next day I go and put air in my tire(front passenger side) and it's not holding over night And for the 3rd time I seeing this check engineIndicator. I stop at a auto zone and I now have 3 new codes a P2501-Generator Lap P0420 Catalytic converter and P0711-Transmission Fluid. Now here it is Tuesday and I just picked up my carup last Friday paying over $930. For the only probles I bought it in for was the loud sound witch was a bolt that was fix for no charge, a oil change and filter no charge, and the front window at about $250. Now here I am again Hyundai dealership in Lithonia telling me that theses 3 codes that was not there less then 10 days ago when I did the emissions, nor did I have any break indicator because I bought it in with new tires and new breaks. I now have to pay$1,900.00 for a Catalytic converter, my passenger side door switch is broken another$253.00.... Now that extended warranty didn't cover the 3 codes.When I bought the car from MallofGeorgia that, the owner did a voluntary repossession and only had the car 6mos. But Mr. Hunter at Stone Crest Mall says that the Catalytic converter is not the original parts. So now I'm thinking what happened. No one but Hyundai Dealership mechanic have ever work on my car. My total for a oil change and loud sound cost me over $3,000.00 in 10 days. I will never buy another Hyundai anything again. And I will make sure other 4 in my family don't either. I will go back to my Toyata's. Having to take out a loan on a car I just paid off. I should have known something was wrong because when I was in the waiting room each time I was there, all of us was there for the same problems.muffler,breaks,and Catalytic converter.
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Hyundai Motor America NCC responded on 08/13/2018 09:07 AM
We’d like the opportunity to look into this. A representative will be in touch with you shortly to investigate further. ^cc

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Christine O.
2011 Hyundai Sonata
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Overall Rating 2.0/5Overall Rating 2.0/5Overall Rating 2.0/5Overall Rating 2.0/5Overall Rating 2.0/5
09/22/2018
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2011 Sonata

My personal vehicle (which I bought at a different dealership in another state) has had multiple recalls and issues. Not happy with that aspect but the Neilsen Hyundai dealership in Michigan City is GREAT!
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Lauren T.
2011 Hyundai Sonata
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Overall Rating 2.0/5Overall Rating 2.0/5Overall Rating 2.0/5Overall Rating 2.0/5Overall Rating 2.0/5
09/26/2018
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Too many recalls

I'm not sure if my car has had a lot of recalls on it because it was one of the earlier models made with this body style, or if it's because of where it was made. But there have been a lot of issues with it that haven't fallen under a recall with Hyundai that I've had to pay to have fixed out of pocket, that are not normal wear (maintenance) with a car of this age. If my 1999 Nissan Maxima wouldn't have died on me, with 245,000 miles, I would have never bought this vehicle in 2013. But you live and you learn, right?! I'm just hoping that the newer models of Hyundai Sonatas don't have as many issues as my car has had! If I could afford to trade it in, I would today!
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Harvey S.
2011 Hyundai Sonata
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Overall Rating 2.0/5Overall Rating 2.0/5Overall Rating 2.0/5Overall Rating 2.0/5Overall Rating 2.0/5
10/09/2018
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Hyundai Quality

I am not happy with the all the recalls I have received over the years. Many of these recalls are safety related. Liked the interior roominess. The performance is more than adequate. Liked the interior features such as reclining seats, interior lights, and driver side electric seat.
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Rosette P.
2011 Hyundai Sonata
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Overall Rating 2.0/5Overall Rating 2.0/5Overall Rating 2.0/5Overall Rating 2.0/5Overall Rating 2.0/5
10/26/2018
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Trouble

We have had nothing but trouble with our 2011 Sonata. We had a Santa Fe previously from 2003 and loved it. That is why we bought the Sonata. If you check the service records you will see why we feel that why. We are ready to purchase of lease a new car and we have serious reservations about another Hyundai.
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Talia M.
2011 Hyundai Sonata
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Overall Rating 2.0/5Overall Rating 2.0/5Overall Rating 2.0/5Overall Rating 2.0/5Overall Rating 2.0/5
10/30/2018
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Major issues with the engine

This car has had many recalls and issues throughout the time I’ve had it. I am the 2nd owner and 2 weeks after I got the car I went on a trip and prior to that I got an oil change just in case because I bought it for a 3rd party. On my way back I found that the oil light came on so we pulled over and it was dry. Many times I’ve had to take it in for recalls on things like the seatbelts and brakes. The worst just happened when my engine seized and a day after I got it back from Hyundai the starter locked up as well. It really makes me nervous that there may be many other safety issues with this vehicle.
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Walter H.
2011 Hyundai Sonata
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Overall Rating 2.0/5Overall Rating 2.0/5Overall Rating 2.0/5Overall Rating 2.0/5Overall Rating 2.0/5
10/31/2018
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No happy

I have a 2011 Hyundai Sonata and won’t get another. As soon as the warranty was out, things started to go wrong, things that I even haven’t told the dealership because it’s out of warranty and I can’t afford additional repairs. I have an electrical dash problem after a recall for an electrical problem, then the motor in my seat quit working & it was not a simple fuse to repair it. I also recently found out that I have a leak from the roof near the sunroof during a recent rain in which I was in the car during the storm & watched it pour in. The Sonata is not a cheap car & I was really looking forward to owning my Sonata but am not happy with my particular car. I will say that my friend has the car one step smaller than mine and has been pleased with hers. Again, this has nothing to do with Joe Holland Hyundai’s service department only with my car
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Laura H.
2011 Hyundai Sonata
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Overall Rating 2.0/5Overall Rating 2.0/5Overall Rating 2.0/5Overall Rating 2.0/5Overall Rating 2.0/5
12/09/2018
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Recall Heaven

Never knew a car could have so many recalls and things go wrong. Haven’t had to pay for to many repairs but inconvenient not have a car for a couple of days multiple times throughout the years. Recalls, gas gauge, and only being allowed to buy a specific tire is my biggest pains with this car.
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Benaojan R.
2011 Hyundai Sonata
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Overall Rating 2.0/5Overall Rating 2.0/5Overall Rating 2.0/5Overall Rating 2.0/5Overall Rating 2.0/5
12/18/2018
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Do not buy

Repairs are pretty expensive for this car since it is a hybrid. The car runs smooth and everything which is good but the problem about this car when something is wrong with it doesn’t give you a fair warning with the engine light it just breaks.
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Vanessa B.
2011 Hyundai Sonata
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Overall Rating 2.0/5Overall Rating 2.0/5Overall Rating 2.0/5Overall Rating 2.0/5Overall Rating 2.0/5
01/03/2019
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It's a Lemon, don't buy it!

Too many recalls. Constant issues with the push start, electric system, and headlights. I would not recommend purchasing this vehicle. It's fun to drive and gets decent gas mileage but many things are failing like the window buttons, the interior lights, the headlights have a short in them, the door locks are jacked up.
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Theresa R.
2011 Hyundai Sonata
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Overall Rating 2.0/5Overall Rating 2.0/5Overall Rating 2.0/5Overall Rating 2.0/5Overall Rating 2.0/5
01/11/2019
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Not built for comfort

You cannot adjust the passenger seat to raise up! It feels like you are sitting on the floor!! There are many blind spots when trying to switch lanes! Plastic inside to adjust Windows Etc fall off very easily and are very expensive to replace!! There have been many recalls it seems like at least two a year!
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Tina S.
2011 Hyundai Sonata
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Overall Rating 2.0/5Overall Rating 2.0/5Overall Rating 2.0/5Overall Rating 2.0/5Overall Rating 2.0/5
01/13/2019
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Headache

My 2002 Sonata was a gem. So, I purchased my 2011 believing it would be great experience, NOT! The engine died after they tested it six months prior, stating it was good. I've had to replace at least (3) sets of headlights when my husband's 2006 Avalon has yet to need a headlight replacement. There has been at least (5) recalls for various reasons and a host either nuisance issues. There will not be a new Hyundai in my future.
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Nancy P.
2011 Hyundai Sonata
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Overall Rating 2.0/5Overall Rating 2.0/5Overall Rating 2.0/5Overall Rating 2.0/5Overall Rating 2.0/5
02/11/2019
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Lousy mileage in town

Comfortable car, holds enough. Lied about mileage for city driving. Too low in the front for curbs, and is all scratched up under front bumper. If you catch the seat belt in the door, the horn goes off in the middle of the night and annoys the neighbors.
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Ira K.
2011 Hyundai Sonata
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Overall Rating 2.0/5Overall Rating 2.0/5Overall Rating 2.0/5Overall Rating 2.0/5Overall Rating 2.0/5
02/12/2019
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Quality below par

This vehicle has been recalled or repaired for a Hyundai campaign in excess of ten times. It is totally unacceptable to me to have to waste my time driving to and from the dealership for repairs. (It is 45 minutes each way with no traffic) and then sit there while the repair is being made. Also, the steering feel and chassis tuning are horrible. Driving on a flat straight road is acceptable but on central coast California ‘s curvy mountainous roads the lackluster steering and body sway make this car very unpleasant to drive.
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Chris M.
2011 Hyundai Sonata
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Overall Rating 2.0/5Overall Rating 2.0/5Overall Rating 2.0/5Overall Rating 2.0/5Overall Rating 2.0/5
02/14/2019
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They did put two new engines in the car for free

Our 2011 has had two new engines put in it. The driver window push button does not work right. The rest of the car is good with no problems. They did put two new engines in the car for free. I hope this new engine will be a good one and last a long time
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Charles M.
2011 Hyundai Sonata
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Overall Rating 2.0/5Overall Rating 2.0/5Overall Rating 2.0/5Overall Rating 2.0/5Overall Rating 2.0/5
03/04/2019
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Sonata ‘11

Realizing this model is somewhat poorly rated, I do have over 100,000 miles. There was a major problem at about 95,000 miles and the motor was replaced with no inconvenience or cost to me. The warranty works. I have had a couple of fender benders, apparently plastic clips hold some of the panels together and if the clips break, it requires replacement of the entire panel. I have been told a couple of times “this is just how they are” in relationship to a few minor issues. I see these related to the car itself and not the service.
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Isaiah R.
2011 Hyundai Sonata
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Overall Rating 2.0/5Overall Rating 2.0/5Overall Rating 2.0/5Overall Rating 2.0/5Overall Rating 2.0/5
03/16/2019
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Great car but issues

The car is very spacious, interior colors are not the best. The motor has a bit of problems such as oil leaks and burns oil easily. The other issue about this car is that there is way to many recalls to keep up with a busy schedule with work. Seats are very comfy and spacious also great for bigger people. The trunk is big and fits most of the big stuff that I put in there.
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Chris J.
2011 Hyundai Sonata
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Overall Rating 2.0/5Overall Rating 2.0/5Overall Rating 2.0/5Overall Rating 2.0/5Overall Rating 2.0/5
04/16/2019
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Never ending problems

Our car has been in the shop more than on the streets! Check engine light came on and car had loss of power monthly when we first purchased the car with and with ONLY 11,000 miles! Don’t buy a turbo!
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Stacy E.
2011 Hyundai Sonata
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04/23/2019
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2011 Hyundai Sonata 2.0 T Limited

This vehicle looks great and for a short time worked great....it was well maintenanced with great records...still not enough to keep it from falling apart in less than 7 years and less than 100,000 miles...numerous recalls and mechanical failures to count...not worth the time or headache to own
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