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Stella G.
2012 Hyundai Sonata
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Overall Rating 3.0/5Overall Rating 3.0/5Overall Rating 3.0/5Overall Rating 3.0/5Overall Rating 3.0/5
05/15/2018
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Mixed reviews

This model has had many recalls which have been corrected, but I have very mixed feelings about ever buying another Sonata again. Also, the bulbs go out a lot on this car! The passenger seat needs to be higher as you sink in and my passengers can barely see over the dashboard!! The front bumper is too long and constantly scrapes every driveway.
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Meridee M.
2012 Hyundai Sonata
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Overall Rating 3.0/5Overall Rating 3.0/5Overall Rating 3.0/5Overall Rating 3.0/5Overall Rating 3.0/5
05/29/2018
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First generation hybrid had flaws.

I average 30mpg with this car driving very conservatively. I have replaced the transmission once(~50K), and it needs it again(90K). Designers obvioulsly don't live where it snows. The snow packs down and blocks the windshield spray causing a dangerous situation. Otherwise it is a very quiet car with a smooth ride. It does not have the feeling of being in a go cart with all the rattles. I has the opportunity to be a very nice ride, I hope they fix the engineering issues.
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James M.
2012 Hyundai Sonata
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Overall Rating 3.0/5Overall Rating 3.0/5Overall Rating 3.0/5Overall Rating 3.0/5Overall Rating 3.0/5
05/30/2018
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We are very disappointed in the mpg for a hybrid

We are very disappointed in the mileage. It is no where near what was advertised when we got the car. Winter time mileage is horrendous. Drops on average about 6 mpg. We gave had another Sonata. I like the ride of them.
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Maria M.
2012 Hyundai Sonata
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Overall Rating 3.0/5Overall Rating 3.0/5Overall Rating 3.0/5Overall Rating 3.0/5Overall Rating 3.0/5
07/20/2018
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Electrical issues

Although i thought i was getting a good deal with this car I think I wont be buying another Hyundai. Too expensive to maintain. Many issues with electrical, such as back lights, door locks, A/C and recalls.
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Jessica M.
2012 Hyundai Sonata
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Overall Rating 3.0/5Overall Rating 3.0/5Overall Rating 3.0/5Overall Rating 3.0/5Overall Rating 3.0/5
08/06/2018
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So far......

This has been a fine car with a few exceptions. Mileage has not been what was promised after about 45,000 miles. Cannot get a Haynes manual for the car. Shifting from battery to gas is not smooth or quick, had a few close calls as a result. I have a spare which is nice since other models don't . There have been many recalls for parts and systems. Not convenient. Still runs pretty quiet at almost 90,000 miles. There is a weird thing with how you have to open the doors,esp.with the passenger side.
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Dominique R.
2012 Hyundai Sonata
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Overall Rating 3.0/5Overall Rating 3.0/5Overall Rating 3.0/5Overall Rating 3.0/5Overall Rating 3.0/5
09/07/2018
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Car is decent

I think the car is decent for the asking price. I haven’t had any major issues with the vehicle as long as I stay current on regular maintenance issues. A little wear and tear but overall it was worth the money. I have driven it several times half way across the country and I felt safe and secure behind the wheel. The vehicle is great on gas. It is very spacious and comfortable for my growing sons. The trunk has great space and the head and legroom is quite generous. I recommend this car even though I have the base model. However like anything else the newer vehicles get better and better.
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Jasper W.
2012 Hyundai Sonata
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Overall Rating 3.0/5Overall Rating 3.0/5Overall Rating 3.0/5Overall Rating 3.0/5Overall Rating 3.0/5
09/09/2018
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Nice car

The car is very nice but there are.problems that need to be aken care of. The breaks and break lights are faulty and the car need to be.recalled for rhat need. I have been having more problems than U need as with the breaks. The pedal sticks and the break lights stays on especially right after I picked it up from service. The break lights keep burning out and sticking not turning off. This should be a recall. U received a lett stating that it was a recall but when they called/texted, they said it wasn't therefore, I had to pay $124.00 service fee for diagnosis testing. I paid the fee but, didn't get the service because they didn't think it was a recall. Now....I am driving around with a break pedal and breaks sticking worst than it was before I took it in to get a diagnosis.
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Mark W.
2012 Hyundai Sonata
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Overall Rating 3.0/5Overall Rating 3.0/5Overall Rating 3.0/5Overall Rating 3.0/5Overall Rating 3.0/5
09/25/2018
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2012 Sonata

Nice car but nothing special. Best plus is that it is fun to drive, responsive engine, good road feel. On the negative side, too many annoying little problems and recalls. Sunroof broke shortly after I got the car. Developing a number of squeaks and rattles. Overall a decent car though I'm not sure I'd own another one. On the lower end of the good value scale. My wife's 2005 Santa Fe and so far her 2016 Santa Fe just seem to be better quality vehicles.
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Indara B.
2012 Hyundai Sonata
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Overall Rating 3.0/5Overall Rating 3.0/5Overall Rating 3.0/5Overall Rating 3.0/5Overall Rating 3.0/5
10/01/2018
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performance Review

We owned and have been driving the car for over six year, we are satisfied with the driving comfort, and performance. The one problem we faced is the number of recall issues the car had devloped , there have been number of recall issues about the car, though most of them have been taken care of by the dealer during normal servicing. The recalls about shaky steering and premature bearing wear (resulting in engine knocking and loss of pewer) were never remedied, though they had sent waring letters for the probable recalls , resulting in roadside breakdown and disruption of journey. Once identified these recall repairs should have been taken care of than , waiting for the breakdown to happen which can lead to accidents, disruption and loss of confidence in the vehicle.
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Dale H.
2012 Hyundai Sonata
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Overall Rating 3.0/5Overall Rating 3.0/5Overall Rating 3.0/5Overall Rating 3.0/5Overall Rating 3.0/5
11/15/2018
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some what tech package

Gives decent gas mileage. Like that I can use a USB stick for music, bluetooth capabilities, easy to drive. Like the directions n,s,e & w in the rearview mirror. Wish it was wider better leg room in the front and back. Responsive steering, have to pump brakes because of hydraulic braking features if car sits too long reason starting is because of the hurricane last year.
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Ed B.
2012 Hyundai Sonata
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Overall Rating 3.0/5Overall Rating 3.0/5Overall Rating 3.0/5Overall Rating 3.0/5Overall Rating 3.0/5
11/26/2018
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Almost but not quite there.

I don’t want to jinx it but so far the 2012 Sonata Hybrid is great. Unfortunately, the gas mileage isn’t what was quoted when I purchased the car. This was the main reason I payed more for a hybrid. I received a small check once to make up for the lower gas mileage rate. Also, the outside starter was quoted in the price but was not installed in the car, whoops! Still had to pay the same quoted price. The leather seats have cracked and are not that comfy anymore. Lots of recalls. This model was purchased in Missouri.
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Judith M.
2012 Hyundai Sonata
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Overall Rating 3.0/5Overall Rating 3.0/5Overall Rating 3.0/5Overall Rating 3.0/5Overall Rating 3.0/5
11/27/2018
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Convenient

It is a nice car not to good in snow. I like the gas mileage and all of the extra stuff like back up camera, leather heating seat etc. I am not to happy about the many recalls on this car also the parts for this car are way to expensive. Overall it is a nice car.
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Chris R.
2012 Hyundai Sonata
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Overall Rating 3.0/5Overall Rating 3.0/5Overall Rating 3.0/5Overall Rating 3.0/5Overall Rating 3.0/5
11/30/2018
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Adequate vehicle, Hyundai interest in customers zilch.

Vehicle is comfortable but not extremely so. Maintenance schedule was designed by a sadist and is not at all practical. Reported mileage by BluLink has been in error since very early on and Hyundai web site will not allow the owner to correct it. For a long while Hyundai required the owner to enter dealer performed maintenance on the web site in order to track what items had been accomplished and at what time rather than extracting data from dealer's invoice system to the web site by VIN number. I recommended this fix to Hyundai back in 2012, finally implemented about 2017. Once a recall is posted against a vehicle it is almost impossible to clear it after the work is performed. Navigation system is absolutely atrocious. The navigation system will not learn as a Garmin system will. My $350 Garmin is by far more reliable than the Hyundai system. I could go on for days about the shortcomings of the 2012 Hyundai Sonata, but you get the picture.
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Byron J.
2012 Hyundai Sonata
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12/02/2018
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Sonata

Seems repair work always isnt covered by warrenty. $200 here and there. Each visit seems to get more and more expensive. The value and economy of the vehicle disappears from the large repairs to keep it on the road. Its the last sonada for me.
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Keith C.
2012 Hyundai Sonata
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Overall Rating 3.0/5Overall Rating 3.0/5Overall Rating 3.0/5Overall Rating 3.0/5Overall Rating 3.0/5
12/06/2018
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So so

Paid extra for the hybrid thinking it would get better mileage than others in 2012. Due to misreporting and subsequent class action law suit (which is still pending - almost 2019) I didn’t get the mileage I was sold. Not totally unhappy with +/-40mpg for a while but as years went on it was closer to 34. Had lifetime hybrid batteries (the reason I bought this hybrid!) checked twice at dealers only to say they were ok - despite loss of mileage. Not unhappy with car overall, just a couple of things that don’t settle right. I just traded the car on a 2019 non-hybrid Hyundai so I have faith in the overall product.
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Reeva S.
2012 Hyundai Sonata
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Overall Rating 3.0/5Overall Rating 3.0/5Overall Rating 3.0/5Overall Rating 3.0/5Overall Rating 3.0/5
12/11/2018
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OK with flaws

My 2012 Sonata has been reliable with few mechanical problems . Faults are (a) paint job is bad; started flaking off within a year or so (b) gas milage is awful..not even close to expectations. Dealer was unable to correct this.
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Cynthia M.
2012 Hyundai Sonata
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Overall Rating 3.0/5Overall Rating 3.0/5Overall Rating 3.0/5Overall Rating 3.0/5Overall Rating 3.0/5
12/20/2018
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2012 sonata

Like the car design and interior comfort. Drives well and handles good. Gas mileage isnt good at all ; poor exterior lighting (head lights). Love the seats ; they really hug you. Nice dash board and accessories
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Matthew G.
2012 Hyundai Sonata
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Overall Rating 3.0/5Overall Rating 3.0/5Overall Rating 3.0/5Overall Rating 3.0/5Overall Rating 3.0/5
01/04/2019
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Problematic Engine

I purchased this car new in 2012. In 2017, I had "catastrophic engine failure." My car had less than 30,000 miles and is serviced every three months. The entire engine repair ( including labor) was covered under the original warranty of 100,000 miles or ten years. I inquired about the warranty on the new engine and was told it would be extended another 20,000. Given how much I drive (rarely), it would be better if they extended the time.
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Kathi M.
2012 Hyundai Sonata
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Overall Rating 3.0/5Overall Rating 3.0/5Overall Rating 3.0/5Overall Rating 3.0/5Overall Rating 3.0/5
01/07/2019
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Loved it at first now very disappointed

I love my car ..it has all the options I want..runs great . Awesome gas mileage, but the transmission went out with absolutely no warning. Not sure how I feel about losing a tranny in a car that only has 100,000 miles on it.
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Claire M.
2012 Hyundai Sonata
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Overall Rating 3.0/5Overall Rating 3.0/5Overall Rating 3.0/5Overall Rating 3.0/5Overall Rating 3.0/5
01/08/2019
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2012 Sonata Limited

Seats are too low, can't see the hood of the car. Rear window too small, seat belts hard to connect because they are too far down. Like the shape of the 2008 Sonata much better which we have also.
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