Reliability of Hyndai Sonata

I'm having the same problem. It doesn't happen when I hit the brakes
though, it happens when the car is moving. A high pitched squeaking
coming from the wheel (in front) It only started after I had the brake
pads and rotors replaced. Grease the bolts, huh? I'll tell my
mechanic. He thought it may be the struts when he heard it. I thought
it was maybe a wheel bearing but he said no way. He said if it was a
bearing it would be more of a grinding sound. Did you have to remove
the entire caliper bolts and grease them? Thanks for the info.

Brian

 

Yes, you do need to remove the bolt because they have mini rubber boots
over them to try to keep debris out. Very simple to do actually.

Eric

P.S. - The sqeak I have happens just as you describe.

 

I don't think every Honda makes it 200,000 miles, an
for many different reasons. The reliability of cars is statisical i
nature. That is why J. D. Powers and most others provide statisica
data when trying to quantify the reliability of cars. They provid
statements like number of defects per 100 cars or some such thin
like that

If you read their reports, Honda has been rating much higher tha
Hyundai. Also, for consumer reports they poll owners and ask wha
problems they have had over various periods of time. Again Honda'
appear better

I had the graduate level statisics courses and does this mean you
Hyundai will not last longer than my Honda? NO

The bottom line is you pay your money and you take your chances.
Stistically, though, you have better odds of getting a reliable ca
with a Honda. I have had three Honda vehicles and receive
outstanding service from them. I only have a sample of one Hyunda
and it has been pretty good but less than stellar. And I have no
been happy at all with the warranty responses from the dealer an
Hyundai America

This is as objective an answer as I can come up with to defend m
previous postings stating I will buy a Honda next time

And by the way, 1984 models are not a very good comparison for today
models. Hyundai's were about like Yugo's in 1984

Luk

 

I own a Hyundai Sonata (100K) and a Honda Accord (50K). I would not buy a
Hyundai again, primarily because I shared the same experience of getting a poor
response from Hyundai America on an obvious defect. I had to sue Hyundai in
small claims court before the manufacturer agreed to pay for the repair. They
insisted on a confidentiality agreement, which is why I cannot elaborate. I
have also had more costly repairs on my Sonata (e.g., electric window
regulators, real wheel bearings). I do not think that Hyundai's are bad cars -
I just won't reward a manufacturer that doesn't care about customer
satisfaction with future purchases. I should add that I know of two other
people who had similar bad experiences with Hyundai America. By contrast, my
Hyundai dealer has been top notch in terms of service.

My Honda has been very reliable thru 50K - no repairs other than normal
maintenance.

 

I own a Hyundai Sonata (100K) and a Honda Accord (50K). I would not buy a
Hyundai again, primarily because I shared the same experience of getting a poor
response from Hyundai America on an obvious defect. I had to sue Hyundai in
small claims court before the manufacturer agreed to pay for the repair. They
insisted on a confidentiality agreement, which is why I cannot elaborate. I
have also had more costly repairs on my Sonata (e.g., electric window
regulators, real wheel bearings). I do not think that Hyundai's are bad cars -
I just won't reward a manufacturer that doesn't care about customer
satisfaction with future purchases. I should add that I know of two other
people who had similar bad experiences with Hyundai America. By contrast, my
Hyundai dealer has been top notch in terms of service.

My Honda has been very reliable thru 50K - no repairs other than normal
maintenance.

 

I own a Hyundai Sonata (100K) and a Honda Accord (50K). I would not buy a
Hyundai again, primarily because I shared the same experience of getting a poor
response from Hyundai America on an obvious defect. I had to sue Hyundai in
small claims court before the manufacturer agreed to pay for the repair. They
insisted on a confidentiality agreement, which is why I cannot elaborate. I
have also had more costly repairs on my Sonata (e.g., electric window
regulators, real wheel bearings). I do not think that Hyundai's are bad cars -
I just won't reward a manufacturer that doesn't care about customer
satisfaction with future purchases. I should add that I know of two other
people who had similar bad experiences with Hyundai America. By contrast, my
Hyundai dealer has been top notch in terms of service.

My Honda has been very reliable thru 50K - no repairs other than normal
maintenance.

 

I own a Hyundai Sonata (100K) and a Honda Accord (50K). I would not buy a
Hyundai again, primarily because I shared the same experience of getting a poor
response from Hyundai America on an obvious defect. I had to sue Hyundai in
small claims court before the manufacturer agreed to pay for the repair. They
insisted on a confidentiality agreement, which is why I cannot elaborate. I
have also had more costly repairs on my Sonata (e.g., electric window
regulators, real wheel bearings). I do not think that Hyundai's are bad cars -
I just won't reward a manufacturer that doesn't care about customer
satisfaction with future purchases. I should add that I know of two other
people who had similar bad experiences with Hyundai America. By contrast, my
Hyundai dealer has been top notch in terms of service.

My Honda has been very reliable thru 50K - no repairs other than normal
maintenance.

 

I own a Hyundai Sonata (100K) and a Honda Accord (50K). I would not buy a
Hyundai again, primarily because I shared the same experience of getting a poor
response from Hyundai America on an obvious defect. I had to sue Hyundai in
small claims court before the manufacturer agreed to pay for the repair. They
insisted on a confidentiality agreement, which is why I cannot elaborate. I
have also had more costly repairs on my Sonata (e.g., electric window
regulators, real wheel bearings). I do not think that Hyundai's are bad cars -
I just won't reward a manufacturer that doesn't care about customer
satisfaction with future purchases. I should add that I know of two other
people who had similar bad experiences with Hyundai America. By contrast, my
Hyundai dealer has been top notch in terms of service.

My Honda has been very reliable thru 50K - no repairs other than normal
maintenance.

 

Just curious, what year? Are the USA made Sonatas better or worse than the
Korea made? Given that the 06 was a brand new model, can you use older
models as a comparison for reliability?

Every car maker has had the problems you describe at one time or another and
that is why buyers are quick to change brands after many years of driving
one they liked.

 

My Hyundai Sonata is a 2000. I assume it's Korean made. Again, my issue is
not so much with the car (which I still drive every day), it's with the
manufacturer. The other two people I know had 2002 Sonatas. None of us will
ever buy a Hyundai again.

 

Your loss If your seven year old clunker is what you base 2007 &
10/12ths purchase on
Good luck to you
The 07 ones we have a brillient

 

My issue with Honda was far more about the treatment I received from the
dealer and from the Honda zone office than it was the engine failure
itself, although that was certainly bad. I won't repeat the entire
story here, but let's just say that not only did Honda not stand behind
their car, they actually sent me two letters from the zone office one of
which was both accusatory and insulting and a second which was just
plain stupid. I haven't bought anything since that bears the Honda name
nor will I.

Matt

 

Why not post this same message 5 or 6 more times?

Matt

 

My first brand new car was a Dodge Aries. Major problems.
My 2nd brand new car was a Buick Skylark, blown tranny at 35,000
miles, not covered. My 3rd brand new car was a Saturn LS2, still more
problems and very expensive ones. My last new car was my 2004 Sonata.
It's been problem free and it's at 65,000 miles now. I always do the
scheduled maintenance on all my cars. The Dodge, Buick and Saturn all
had very expensive repairs after the warranty was up. My Sonata has
been the best new car I've ever bought. It still runs like a new car
and I will definitely buy another Hyundai. But my best car ever was my
used 1966 Dodge Dart with the slant 6 engine. I could do all the work
myself, the parts were cheap and the engine lasted 200,000 miles until
I totaled the car out in a snowstorm. But I sold the motor to a friend
who put it in a bread truck and it still ran for 3 more years. Auto
makes don't make cars to last anymore, otherwise people wouldn't buy
new cars every 5 or 6 years. And the parts are 20X as much as they
used to be.

Brian

 

I was not used to the software and by mistake created multiple postings. sorry

 

Never say never. You may be shooting yourself in the foot by ruling
out an entire brand.

Cars are redesigned every 3-5 years, and a bad one can suddenly become
great.

I have had nothing but trouble from my "bullet proof" Toyota pickup,
but the way it looks now, my next one will be a Toyota. Not because of
brand loyalty, but because I think the Toyota truck sucks less than
the rest.

-

Bob

 

I dunno. I recently test drove a new Tundra because Toyota gave me $50
to spend at Home Depot for taking the test drive. I was not impressed
at all. I like my 1994 Chevy K1500 with 100K miles better than the new
Tundra. Yes, the Tundra has more power and was a little quieter, but
almost everything else was negative compared to the Chevy.

The Toyota was like the old F250 Fords where you need a ladder to get
in. The visibility out is terrible! The front pillars are extremely
wide and the tailgate is so tall that combined with the height of the
rear of the truck, you could hide a minivan behind it. The steering was
vague and the thing had a beeper that beeped constantly when you shifted
into 4-Lo. Very annoying. And the truck is ugly to top it off.

After driving one, I'd never consider buying one. I think the salesman
thought I was joking when I said I liked my 13 year-old Chevy better
than his brand new Toyota, but I was actually dead serious.

Matt

 

Matt,

I have driven a 2006 Tundra quite extensively, and found it just "OK".
If felt more like I was driving a big, floaty SUV than a rugged truck.
It's a moot point anyway. I'm in the market for a Tacoma-sized truck.
I drive on narrow grass lanes and levees on my property, and that big
ole Tundra would rut up my roads something awful.

I wish I could hold out until Hyundai markets a Tacoma-sized pickup
with a ~150hp diesel, but my old Toyota is on its last leg.

I'm not a brand loyalist by any means. All I care about it
reliability and bang for the buck.
-

Bob

 

Hi,
I like your description.
I can join the common opinion about Hyundai.
It is a solid car maker now.

In Canada -42C in a winter is nothing unusual and
Hyundais are driven with no major problems here.

My friend drives '07 Sonata V6 and his car is ready
to ride as soon as engine powers up while Toyota and
Honda need to be warmed up in a winter before drive.
(in Ontario with -40C even Mercedes and BMW fail).

GA
Ontario

 

You're basing an opinion on a 1 year old vehicle! My 01 Sonata has had
nothing but problems, albeit none with the power train, yet. Have replaced
three window regulators, an alternator, water pump, paint peeling off the
door handles, replaced engine mounts twice. I could go on with quit a bit
more. But no engine failure yet, thank god.