2011 Hyundai Sonata Reviews - Verified Owners Page 12

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Maria A.

2011 Hyundai Sonata

Verified Owner

11/20/2017

Verified Review

Problem

I have had to replace car battery twice after the initial battery was found defective. And until now they are unable to discover why my battery becomes drained. Looking for an answer!!

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Brian V.

2011 Hyundai Sonata

Verified Owner

11/21/2017

Verified Review

Sonata limited

Sits very low so more effort to get in and out of vehicle. Tall friend hit head on door frame getting into car. Difficult to see around traffic because the car has such a low profile. Not much knee room which is irritating during long distance rides. Too many recalls to be considered a well-engineered car. But for the price point and longer warranty period is an ok buy for short or small people.

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Alika M.

2011 Hyundai Sonata

Verified Owner

12/04/2017

Verified Review

Sonata is average

My Sonata has had so many recalls and it runs so loudly. I respect that the recalls are called to prevent safety issues. However, my Sonata just hit 100,000 miles and it runs loudly. There’s a defect in the paint because it’s chipping like crazy. I love the style of the car and I love the way the music sounds, I love the trunk space, and I love the safety features such as all airbags.

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Joan M.

2011 Hyundai Sonata

Verified Owner

12/05/2017

Verified Review

2011 Sonata Hyundai

My 2011 Hyundai Sonata has a comfortable ride, has a lot of room in the backseat, and is rated high in crash tests (which provides piece of mind). Once I upgraded my tires, the car handles well in snow and other adverse conditions. I like my Sirus radio system. The car has experienced intermittent electrical problems over the years (back up light, ignition system). This has been really frustrating. The car has blind spots which makes it time consuming to switch lanes. (The newer models come with blind spot detectors and back up cameras. This equipment would be a welcome addition to this model! I get about 24 miles to the gallon in city traffic.)

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Alan R.

2011 Hyundai Sonata

Verified Owner

12/19/2017

Verified Review

Too many problems

This is my second Hyundai. My first was a 2006 Sonata and when I traded it in for my 2011 Sonata, the car had over 75000 miles on it. I never had one problem with it. With my current car, I have had numerous issues, some quite expensive. The driver side underside insulation fell off, rear shocks had to be replaced twice, passenger side rear light assembly literally fell off, starter and alternator replaced, (3) headlight bulbs replaced, (over 50 years of driving that never happened before) , too much play in the steering wheel that had to be tightened. Now I was told the the drive shaft boot are leaking and need to be replaced. Perhaps Hyundai would pay for this.

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Margaret S.

2011 Hyundai Sonata

Verified Owner

12/19/2017

Verified Review

none

I believe it does not have a smooth ride

Recommended

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Christy C.

2011 Hyundai Sonata

Verified Owner

12/29/2017

Verified Review

It's been a good car

I drive a 2011 Hyundai Sonata. It's been a good car but has had quite a few recalls. It's good that they get fixed but a pain as well. I would recommend a new Hyundai due to the warranty that comes with it and they seem to be much more dependable. When the time comes to upgrade I will consider a new Sonata.

Recommended

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Susan S.

2011 Hyundai Sonata

Verified Owner

12/29/2017

Verified Review

Recalls

It seems to me that there are a lot of recalls on this year of the Sonata. Plus, I have to go to a Hyundai dealer which is 30 to 40 minutes away. So, while it is getting serviced, I either have to sit and wait, or have someone follow me. That way I have a vehicle to go some where in town while I wait.

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Lisa A.

2011 Hyundai Sonata

Verified Owner

12/30/2017

Verified Review

Wouldn't purchase this car again

Have a 2011 Sonata Hybrid. Had many issues, some dangerous. New hybrids have lifetime warranty, this one 100k miles. Repair costs are high, headlights $1k +. Ridiculous. Mileage display is deceptive, overestimates true mileage. Some dealerships are deceptive in recommending unnecessary maintenance, others honest. No fabric protection on seats and none offered at time of purchase. Seats are set too low so it is hard to reach out of window at drive-up windows even when seat is raised. Mileage drops in cold weather as cold probably reduces effectiveness of battery or hybrid system. Car is terrible on damp, wet or slick roads, spins tires or engages anti-lock system much too easily at stop signs in such conditions.

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Danielle C.

2011 Hyundai Sonata

Verified Owner

01/03/2018

Verified Review

I bought a lemon

I don’t blame Hyundai for the issues with my Sonata and all of the money I’ve poured into my car to repair it since I bought it. But the issues I’ve since I bought it have left a sour taste in my mouth. I must say, Hyundai had an engine recall that affected my vehicle and they put a new engine in my car at no cost, that’s amazing. I would consider buying another Hyundai soon, but the 2011 Sonata I have had needed the most repairs of any other vehicles I’ve owned.

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Jammie P.

2011 Hyundai Sonata

Verified Owner

01/09/2018

Verified Review

‘11 Sonata

I’m on my fifth Hyundai. I’ve had many recalls with this car. The radio broke and dealership wants $700 to replace, absurd (I’ve read this happens a lot and Hyundai won’t replace the radio)! Love the interior and features on my limited model.

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Andrew J.

2011 Hyundai Sonata

Verified Owner

01/10/2018

Verified Review

Superior where it matters, less than adequate where it doesn't

The most important elements of a car - the power train and safety - are as reliable and durable as anyone should expect for a sub-$30k vehicle. Aside from recalls expected in the first year of a totally new design everything has been just about perfect. I wish my engine had a little better low-end torque off the line, but that has been addressed in newer models. Acceleration is smooth above 40 mph and passing is a breeze on freeways and open roads. Where the car falls a bit short is on the overall quality, especially in the interior. Rather than list everything, I'll just say there are multiple issues that should not happen to a car as early as they did in mine. Though the interior is still very stylish, it's quite obvious where Hyundai cut corners. The seats are durable but could be more supportive and offer longer seat length for tall people. Having driven a newer model Sonata, I can confirm Hyundai has greatly improved the car in many aspects, so I don't hesitate to recommend it. It's still a superb value relative to the other top brands' comparable models.

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Brittney S.

2011 Hyundai Sonata

Verified Owner

01/26/2018

Verified Review

Nice car

Even though there were many recalls on this vehicle all repairs were fixed in a timely fashion. The design of vehicle is nice and up to style but I really wish the backseat was more spacious. Overall this vehicle was a good buy.

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Carole B.

2011 Hyundai Sonata

Verified Owner

02/26/2018

Verified Review

2011 Sonata Hyundai

This is not a bad car but is not a cold weather car. Several things don't like to work when the temperatures get below 32 degrees. I wouldn't buy another Sonata but I will drive this one right now.

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Molly R.

2011 Hyundai Sonata

Verified Owner

03/05/2018

Verified Review

Good Car

Overall it's an awesome car. Only problem I have is driving in the snow. I have good tires on her but She will not drive right in an inch or more of snow. This Sonata is fully loaded with heated leather seats( front & back) sun roof, GPS Nav, Sirius XM, Bluetooth and more.

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Viktor Y.

2011 Hyundai Sonata

Verified Owner

03/26/2018

Verified Review

Great from the beginning

I own my Sonata 2L Turbo for less than 7 years. It was very powerful for the first years but then the turbocharger stopped working and now it is only 2L, which is not powerful any more and no fun. But it runs, no problem.

2011 Hyundai Sonata

04/12/2018

Too Many Issues

I purchased this car brand new and I thought I was getting a quality product and all I got was a bunch of problems. My steering coupler tore up, the pigtail that operate the head and tail lights are out on the passenger side of the car and now it is making scraping noises when I turn the steering wheel and press on the gas peddle. I can't take the car to the dealership because they charge $50.00 just to look at the car, they also over charge for all repair services and they give false information about what repairs are needed so that they can make more money. The customer service department is useless and they have never provided me with any help. I will never buy another Hyundai nor will I recommend this car company to anyone.

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Muhamad M.

2011 Hyundai Sonata

Verified Owner

04/24/2018

Verified Review

take care of your car will take care of you

the only issue it has the engine, while you drive it may lock at anytime, but it has a recall on it, I still love Sonata it;s roomy and great on the raod, change the oil on time and you will be okay..

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Donald M.

2011 Hyundai Sonata

Verified Owner

05/27/2018

Verified Review

2011 Hyundai Sonota

It would of been nice if the passenger seat was as comfortable as the drivers seat. The tires that come on the vehicle make you feel like you are riding on the road.I got a different brand name while seem to help. It would of made me feel a lot better if there wern't so many recalls on it.

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Marvin S.

2011 Hyundai Sonata

Verified Owner

05/28/2018

Verified Review

Nice car

I like the Sonata. It drives well and is comfortable. It has a spacious back seat and plenty of leg room. We've had some major repairs on it, (the engine blew) with very few miles, but luckily most of it has been covered under the warranty, which is good. But overall, the Sonata is a nice vehicle and I would consider another one in the future.