What has been your experience with the Sonata's Longevity

@Wynn
My engine sputters when I first accelerate but runs okay otherwise. It’s at the mechanic now, not a dealer but a good one. Can he check the software?

Sloan said:
@Wynn
My engine sputters when I first accelerate but runs okay otherwise. It’s at the mechanic now, not a dealer but a good one. Can he check the software?

He should be able to diagnose it. It might be bad bearings. You usually hear knocking sounds from the engine. Since it’s a free upgrade, it’s worth taking it to a dealer.

@Wynn
Thanks for the help. I will schedule an appointment with the Hyundai dealership.

@Wynn
One more question, when I checked my VIN, it said there are no recalls. The previous owners had some hoses replaced recently, which was a recall. They didn’t mention it was part of it. Is there a way to check if those repairs were made under specific recalls?

@Wynn
My daughter got a 2014 Sonata with 86,000 miles and the engine died twice in dangerous traffic. I knew about these issues but thought they would have been fixed by now. Hearing so many similar stories is frustrating. I don’t think I can trust Hyundai anymore.

My 2013 Sonata has been great. I’ve had no issues and it has almost 180,000 miles. I have a lifetime warranty, so if the engine fails, I just get a free replacement.

In winter, it performs well but because it’s lighter compared to a van or SUV, it can get stuck. From my experience, it handles okay in snow.

@Remy
It’s interesting how different experiences can be with this vehicle. It sounds like yours has been a good one. Overall, besides the engine replacement, mine has also been running well.

Basil said:
@Remy
It’s interesting how different experiences can be with this vehicle. It sounds like yours has been a good one. Overall, besides the engine replacement, mine has also been running well.

The 2013 and 2014 models are better since they fixed some earlier issues. My 2013 has started to burn oil, so I check the oil level weekly and top it off when it’s low. Many people don’t do this and wait until it’s empty, causing the car to seize.

@Remy
I didn’t realize earlier models had so many problems. I guess I feel fortunate now.

@Remy
I thought the same. My daughter’s model seized up in heavy traffic. Thankfully, she was okay. It’s disturbing how often this happens. I wish I could trust the brand, but I can’t anymore.

Blaine said:
@Remy
I thought the same. My daughter’s model seized up in heavy traffic. Thankfully, she was okay. It’s disturbing how often this happens. I wish I could trust the brand, but I can’t anymore.

If it makes you feel better, my car is still running well for now.

I have a 2006 Sonata V6 and it has 160,000 miles. I’ve only had to deal with a harmonic balancer issue a few years back and some wiring problems from the previous owner. Both were cheap fixes.

The car shows its age now. My spoiler broke, and the sun visors fell apart long ago. The lettering on it has faded a lot. I wouldn’t take it on long trips anymore. My fiancé drives it as I got a new car. We plan to keep it until it can’t run anymore.

It’s a solid car overall and hasn’t had the major issues that many Hyundais face.

I inherited my 2007 Sonata GLS from my dad just over 2 years ago. I’ve gone from around 48,000 miles to 73,000 miles. I’ve fixed the usual issues.

I replaced the rear brake calipers which were binding for about $500, including new pads. The sun visors sagged, and those were easy fixes under $50 each. One of the power window switches started failing and I replaced that for $20. The CD player broke so I swapped it for an Android Auto unit. My cup holder broke too, but I haven’t replaced it as I don’t use it much.

That’s everything outside of regular fluid changes and maintenance. Mechanically, it’s always been reliable.

Ben said:

I don’t think so. At least not the same engine issues that older models had.

I have a 2012 Sonata Limited with just 56,000 miles and it’s been fine so far. I’m a bit worried about possible engine problems but no issues yet.

I have some recalls I need to deal with, but I haven’t taken it in yet. I really should get on that soon.

I own a 2015 Sonata Limited. I had my engine replaced due to a recall at 135,000 miles, but now I have issues with the battery dying every few days. My alternator and battery are good, but I can’t find the source of the problem. I’ve checked the ground wires and they’re fine. Other than that, I’ve had minor problems, but I would buy another since the warranty is hard to beat.

I have a 2013 2.0T and it’s not on the recall list, which I’m thankful for. But now I’m at 145,000 km, and I’m a bit worried.

Make sure to check your oil level at least once a month and keep it topped off. It’s a simple thing that can save your engine’s life.
Just warm up your car for a few minutes before driving off. These two steps can help a lot.

I have a 2012 Sonata Hybrid with 213,000 miles. It’s finally starting to have some hybrid-related problems so I’m looking here for good resources about the car. I haven’t found much information yet.

I had my Sonata for about a year, a white one. The paint started peeling off during a rainstorm. I told corporate to see about a goodwill repair and they basically shrugged it off. At 88,000 miles, I learned that Hyundai cars have a serious oil consumption problem. This means I’m always checking my oil and hoping my spark plugs don’t fail every few months. They can be easily broken into. I recently got a notice about a fuel pump warranty extension, which is nice, I guess.

In short, you get what you pay for. They look nice and have good gas mileage, but Hyundai vehicles can have cheap parts, leading to more costs down the road, similar to Kia.