Reliability ratings are also hard to go by these days because they include stuff like Bluetooth not syncing to your phone or other things that people just have trouble figuring out. These "complaints" can be counted in the reliability score for some of these sources.
Hyundai/Kia Reliable?
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Stay away from any Hyundai / Kia vehicles with the 2.4L GDI Theta II engine ! Hyundai alone has $800 million set aside in new replacement engines for failures with the connecting rod bearings in the 2.4L engines which "grenade" the engine . The 2.4L GDI engine replacement is a band aid - not a cure (design flaw of the 2.4L engine still exists) ... Conversely , other Hyundai / Kia vehicles in my signature which do not have the 2.4L GDI engine have been solid and are still running nicely after 100K+ miles on them .
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Originally Posted by ChrisD46
Stay away from any Hyundai / Kia vehicles with the 2.4L GDI Theta II engine ! Hyundai alone has $800 million set aside in new replacement engines for failures with the connecting rod bearings in the 2.4L engines which "grenade" the engine . The 2.4L GDI engine replacement is a band aid - not a cure (design flaw of the 2.4L engine still exists) ... Conversely , other Hyundai / Kia vehicles in my signature which do not have the 2.4L GDI engine have been solid and are still running nicely after 100K+ miles on them .
The 2.0t GDI is part of this recall also. At one point those engines were backordered for months.
Stay away from any Hyundai / Kia vehicles with the 2.4L GDI Theta II engine ! Hyundai alone has $800 million set aside in new replacement engines for failures with the connecting rod bearings in the 2.4L engines which "grenade" the engine . The 2.4L GDI engine replacement is a band aid - not a cure (design flaw of the 2.4L engine still exists) ... Conversely , other Hyundai / Kia vehicles in my signature which do not have the 2.4L GDI engine have been solid and are still running nicely after 100K+ miles on them .
The 2.0t GDI is part of this recall also. At one point those engines were backordered for months.
Originally Posted by ChrisD46
Stay away from any Hyundai / Kia vehicles with the 2.4L GDI Theta II engine ! Hyundai alone has $800 million set aside in new replacement engines for failures with the connecting rod bearings in the 2.4L engines which "grenade" the engine . The 2.4L GDI engine replacement is a band aid - not a cure (design flaw of the 2.4L engine still exists) ... Conversely , other Hyundai / Kia vehicles in my signature which do not have the 2.4L GDI engine have been solid and are still running nicely after 100K+ miles on them .
Your signature is fake. There is NO WAY in [censored] that a 2007 KIA is still on the road. No way.......
Stay away from any Hyundai / Kia vehicles with the 2.4L GDI Theta II engine ! Hyundai alone has $800 million set aside in new replacement engines for failures with the connecting rod bearings in the 2.4L engines which "grenade" the engine . The 2.4L GDI engine replacement is a band aid - not a cure (design flaw of the 2.4L engine still exists) ... Conversely , other Hyundai / Kia vehicles in my signature which do not have the 2.4L GDI engine have been solid and are still running nicely after 100K+ miles on them .
Your signature is fake. There is NO WAY in [censored] that a 2007 KIA is still on the road. No way.......
Originally Posted by caprice_2nv
....I bet the majority of Hyundai lovers reading this thread did not bother to read......
You can bet Hyundai lovers just drive. Meanwhile, our 3 Hyundais have 270,000+ miles. The 11 year old Accent, at 140,000+ miles has had rear brake & electronic ignition redo. One dealership was selling two Accents for $14,000. The three year old 6-speed manual & the 6 year old 6-speed automatic Elantras have had nothing wrong. A recent new Elantra was on sale for under $11,000. Of course, there were no better looking sedans than the Elantra & the entire Hyundai line was the best looking of the wide field of sedans.
....I bet the majority of Hyundai lovers reading this thread did not bother to read......
You can bet Hyundai lovers just drive. Meanwhile, our 3 Hyundais have 270,000+ miles. The 11 year old Accent, at 140,000+ miles has had rear brake & electronic ignition redo. One dealership was selling two Accents for $14,000. The three year old 6-speed manual & the 6 year old 6-speed automatic Elantras have had nothing wrong. A recent new Elantra was on sale for under $11,000. Of course, there were no better looking sedans than the Elantra & the entire Hyundai line was the best looking of the wide field of sedans.
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Originally Posted by Brigadier
Your signature is fake. There is NO WAY in [censored] that a 2007 KIA is still on the road. No way......
A fellow took his Ford Festiva(Kia body, Mazda motor) to the wrecking yard...... at 600,000 miles. My 31 year old Ford Festiva is still percolating.
Your signature is fake. There is NO WAY in [censored] that a 2007 KIA is still on the road. No way......
A fellow took his Ford Festiva(Kia body, Mazda motor) to the wrecking yard...... at 600,000 miles. My 31 year old Ford Festiva is still percolating.
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Originally Posted by litesong
Originally Posted by Brigadier
Your signature is fake. There is NO WAY in [censored] that a 2007 KIA is still on the road. No way......
A fellow took his Ford Festiva(Kia body, Mazda motor) to the wrecking yard...... at 600,000 miles. My 31 year old Ford Festiva is still percolating.
We were originally discussing late model stuff which is almost all under a recall for rod bearing issues. Including my girlfriend's 2013 Sonata. And yes she just drives. She doesn't worry about anything.
Originally Posted by Brigadier
Your signature is fake. There is NO WAY in [censored] that a 2007 KIA is still on the road. No way......
A fellow took his Ford Festiva(Kia body, Mazda motor) to the wrecking yard...... at 600,000 miles. My 31 year old Ford Festiva is still percolating.
We were originally discussing late model stuff which is almost all under a recall for rod bearing issues. Including my girlfriend's 2013 Sonata. And yes she just drives. She doesn't worry about anything.
My son's 1.6L non-turbo engine in his Kia Soul is also under recall for unusual combustion and high exhaust temps that can tank the engine. My Dundee, Mi. built 2.4L (non-Tigershark version) post-GEMA engine seems to have a very reliable reputation and uses no noticeable oil between OCI's approaching 80k miles. Knock on wood, but I get to gloat a bit and do a bit of nose rubbing. My engine was always highly criticized for not achieving the performance of most other similar modern engines. Lack of power, a bit noisy, o.k. but not spectacular MPG, and generally labeled as unrefined. Since reliability is one of my main metrics of choosing vehicles, I am pleased.........so far.........knock on wood again, LOL.
Brand bashers should heed that advice about living in a glass house. It seems all brands have a few hiccups in their lineup.
Take care, gentlemen.
Brand bashers should heed that advice about living in a glass house. It seems all brands have a few hiccups in their lineup.
Take care, gentlemen.
I just had to move my car to a different parking spot because a late model Kia Sorento was waiting for a tow. He said smoke was coming out. I mentioned to him about the recall in case he wasn't aware, but he was pretty sure it was electrical and when I walked away it smelled like electrical burning to me also. I was hoping all he needed was a boost and that I could help out.
I also had several Elantras pass me today with severe piston slap.
I pay attention to these kind of things and lately it seems like I'm seeing a lot of them. Maybe I notice more because of following all of these threads on here and Hyundai forums but if I was a prospective buyer it would definitely shy me away. We will see how my girlfriend's car holds up long term because she doesn't plan to get rid of it anytime soon. It only has 60k so far.
I also had several Elantras pass me today with severe piston slap.
I pay attention to these kind of things and lately it seems like I'm seeing a lot of them. Maybe I notice more because of following all of these threads on here and Hyundai forums but if I was a prospective buyer it would definitely shy me away. We will see how my girlfriend's car holds up long term because she doesn't plan to get rid of it anytime soon. It only has 60k so far.
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Originally Posted by chims
Also, Hyundai builds the most reliable cars you can buy.
That may be your opinion, but it certainly isn't a fact...
Bought a new 2013 automatic Elantra, with lots of options, for $15,500. Bought a new 2016 manual Elantra for under $13,000. The two were many thousands of dollars cheaper than other comparable cars. As of today, with a total 125,000+ miles on both cars, we have yet to have anything wrong with either. We bought a new 2008 Hyundai Accent, now with 145,000+ miles. At one point, a new car dealer was selling TWO Accents for $14,000!! Outside of electronic ignition & rear drum brake work, our Accent looks like it'll get 200,000+ miles & keep going. Yeah, whatever MAY BE (or not) more reliable, will cost a lot more.
Originally Posted by chims
Also, Hyundai builds the most reliable cars you can buy.
That may be your opinion, but it certainly isn't a fact...
Bought a new 2013 automatic Elantra, with lots of options, for $15,500. Bought a new 2016 manual Elantra for under $13,000. The two were many thousands of dollars cheaper than other comparable cars. As of today, with a total 125,000+ miles on both cars, we have yet to have anything wrong with either. We bought a new 2008 Hyundai Accent, now with 145,000+ miles. At one point, a new car dealer was selling TWO Accents for $14,000!! Outside of electronic ignition & rear drum brake work, our Accent looks like it'll get 200,000+ miles & keep going. Yeah, whatever MAY BE (or not) more reliable, will cost a lot more.
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Originally Posted by tomcat27
They have absolutely evolved and have surpassed some others in design and durability.
Maybe true but all the new rental Hyundai's I have driven exhibit very mushy handling and seem to wallow and have a dead feel to them. Compared to them, my 11 year old Honda ex-l v6 coupe seems like a BMW. Ppl don't buy Hyundai/KIA for the handling though.
They have absolutely evolved and have surpassed some others in design and durability.
Maybe true but all the new rental Hyundai's I have driven exhibit very mushy handling and seem to wallow and have a dead feel to them. Compared to them, my 11 year old Honda ex-l v6 coupe seems like a BMW. Ppl don't buy Hyundai/KIA for the handling though.
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The handling & cornering on my 2019 Hyundai Santa Fe is superb. Best of any average-priced vehicle I've driven to-date and I'm 67 years-old.
Originally Posted by willbur
Originally Posted by tomcat27
They have absolutely evolved and have surpassed some others in design and durability.
Maybe true but all the new rental Hyundai's I have driven exhibit very mushy handling and seem to wallow and have a dead feel to them. Compared to them, my 11 year old Honda ex-l v6 coupe seems like a BMW. Ppl don't buy Hyundai/KIA for the handling though.
My Forte Koup SX handled like a champ, throw it through a corner and it wouldn't complain. But man was it stiff, you felt every friggin bump in the road.... then again, there's nothing like flying up a cloverleaf quickly.
Originally Posted by tomcat27
They have absolutely evolved and have surpassed some others in design and durability.
Maybe true but all the new rental Hyundai's I have driven exhibit very mushy handling and seem to wallow and have a dead feel to them. Compared to them, my 11 year old Honda ex-l v6 coupe seems like a BMW. Ppl don't buy Hyundai/KIA for the handling though.
My Forte Koup SX handled like a champ, throw it through a corner and it wouldn't complain. But man was it stiff, you felt every friggin bump in the road.... then again, there's nothing like flying up a cloverleaf quickly.
Originally Posted by willbur
Originally Posted by Triple_Se7en
The handling & cornering on my 2019 Hyundai Santa Fe is superb. Best of any average-priced vehicle I've driven to-date and I'm 67 years-old.
67? That explains it...LOL
There are old pilots & there are bold pilots. But, there aren't any old, bold pilots.
Originally Posted by Triple_Se7en
The handling & cornering on my 2019 Hyundai Santa Fe is superb. Best of any average-priced vehicle I've driven to-date and I'm 67 years-old.
67? That explains it...LOL
There are old pilots & there are bold pilots. But, there aren't any old, bold pilots.
Originally Posted by willbur
Ppl don't buy Hyundai/KIA for the handling though.
While people are getting their great handling cars repaired by mechanics they know well, Hyundai & Kia cars pass by, their drivers' on endeavors, they couldn't have done if they had paid more for their cars, which also needed more repairs.
Ppl don't buy Hyundai/KIA for the handling though.
While people are getting their great handling cars repaired by mechanics they know well, Hyundai & Kia cars pass by, their drivers' on endeavors, they couldn't have done if they had paid more for their cars, which also needed more repairs.
Originally Posted by litesong
Originally Posted by willbur
Ppl don't buy Hyundai/KIA for the handling though.
While people are getting their great handling cars repaired by mechanics they know well, Hyundai & Kia cars pass by, their drivers' on endeavors, they couldn't have done if they had paid more for their cars, which also needed more repairs.
I've got a superb handling car and fast (Porsche) and it gives me less problems with repairs than any of the 23 cars I have owned previously. Don't do more work on it than my other cars except wash and wax. If you look closely, you may find it ranks #2 on reliability rankings. Look how far down the Hyundai's/Kias are on those lists
Originally Posted by willbur
Ppl don't buy Hyundai/KIA for the handling though.
While people are getting their great handling cars repaired by mechanics they know well, Hyundai & Kia cars pass by, their drivers' on endeavors, they couldn't have done if they had paid more for their cars, which also needed more repairs.
I've got a superb handling car and fast (Porsche) and it gives me less problems with repairs than any of the 23 cars I have owned previously. Don't do more work on it than my other cars except wash and wax. If you look closely, you may find it ranks #2 on reliability rankings. Look how far down the Hyundai's/Kias are on those lists
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Originally Posted by litesong
Originally Posted by willbur
Ppl don't buy Hyundai/KIA for the handling though.
While people are getting their great handling cars repaired by mechanics they know well, Hyundai & Kia cars pass by, their drivers' on endeavors, they couldn't have done if they had paid more for their cars, which also needed more repairs.
LOL.
I invested so far more in my Toyota Sienna than BMW X5 I had. But, those cars are not for everyone.
Originally Posted by willbur
Ppl don't buy Hyundai/KIA for the handling though.
While people are getting their great handling cars repaired by mechanics they know well, Hyundai & Kia cars pass by, their drivers' on endeavors, they couldn't have done if they had paid more for their cars, which also needed more repairs.
LOL.
I invested so far more in my Toyota Sienna than BMW X5 I had. But, those cars are not for everyone.
Then you must not have kept the x5 long enough for it to break lol.
Originally Posted by edyvw
Originally Posted by litesong
Originally Posted by willbur
Ppl don't buy Hyundai/KIA for the handling though.
While people are getting their great handling cars repaired by mechanics they know well, Hyundai & Kia cars pass by, their drivers' on endeavors, they couldn't have done if they had paid more for their cars, which also needed more repairs.
LOL.
I invested so far more in my Toyota Sienna than BMW X5 I had. But, those cars are not for everyone.
Yep, those darn Siennas break all the time
Originally Posted by litesong
Originally Posted by willbur
Ppl don't buy Hyundai/KIA for the handling though.
While people are getting their great handling cars repaired by mechanics they know well, Hyundai & Kia cars pass by, their drivers' on endeavors, they couldn't have done if they had paid more for their cars, which also needed more repairs.
LOL.
I invested so far more in my Toyota Sienna than BMW X5 I had. But, those cars are not for everyone.
Yep, those darn Siennas break all the time
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