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2012 Hyundai Sonata

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ROBERT W.
2012 Hyundai Sonata
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01/30/2024
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Electrical issues but spacious inside and quick

This car has electrical problems. I have a super 4 cyl. And moves quite fast in a pinch when needed. Looks cool, but has issues electronically. Tail lights burn out the brake light assembly so your shit is always burnt out. Having to replace bulbs all the time is bs. Am going to try switching to led to see if that works better. Cabin lights also burnt out. Much prefer the awesomeness of Toyotas better.
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Tom L.
2012 Hyundai Sonata
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01/06/2024
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Sonata Hybrid

Great mileage, easy to maintain, handles well in poor driving conditions, simple controls, good passing speed when needed, relatively low cost to maintain. I would buy another hybrid over electric vehicle.
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KRISTINE C.
2012 Hyundai Sonata
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Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5
08/03/2023
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Hyundai is legit

I’ve had my car for 10 years end it has given me no trouble other than an engine recall issue in which the company replaced my engine free of charge after years of owning the car. Hyundai is definitely loyal to their customers.
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NANCY N.
2012 Hyundai Sonata
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Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5
12/12/2022
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Great car for me

We purchased our Sonata in 2012 in Glendora. I’ll never forget that day! When we asked fir a black interior instead of the light beige, they found one in Burbank and had it brought to us! That impressed me. The car has been awesome. I love its red color and I’ve taken good care of it. No major problems and any recalls were handled professionally
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Yolanda W.
2012 Hyundai Sonata
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Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5
03/15/2022
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Pleased

I Love my car. I try to take care of it. Good running, spacious & gets me everywhere I go. I'm Thankful to God & you guys for helping me keep it up. If I could afford something newer I would get something. Right now I can't do a note & it doesn't look bad. Thank you.
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Louis R.
2012 Hyundai Sonata
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Overall Rating 1.0/5Overall Rating 1.0/5Overall Rating 1.0/5Overall Rating 1.0/5Overall Rating 1.0/5
03/08/2022
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DO NOT BUY

RECALLS ON ENGINE AND HORRIBLE SERVICE ON THE RECALLS AND WARRANTY NEVER HAVE TIME TO WORK ON RECALLS AND WILL MAKE YOU WAIT WEEKS TO GET YOUR CAR BACK THEY NEVER HAVE LOANER VEHICLES AND TRY HARDER TO UPSALE YOU THEN FIX THE PROBLEM YOU BROUGHT IT IN FOR
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Brian H.
2012 Hyundai Sonata
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Overall Rating 1.0/5Overall Rating 1.0/5Overall Rating 1.0/5Overall Rating 1.0/5Overall Rating 1.0/5
03/01/2022
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THIRD ENGINE

I bought my Hyundai Sonata brand new in 2012 and followed routine maintenance. The engine seized at 43,000 miles. Hyundai replaced the engine at no cost to me. They also extended the warranty on the engine for another 10 years. The engine failed again at 117,000 miles less then ten years later. Hyundai replaced the engine again but reneged on their extended warranty. They only paid 65% out of the goodness of their heart. These GDI engines are prone to fail. I can not recommend a Hyundai product.
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Tammy D.
2012 Hyundai Sonata
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Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5
02/23/2022
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BEST car I’ve ever owned

I LOVE my Hyundai Sonata. I made an excellent choice. It’s a beautiful car, fun to drive, and gets me to where I’m going comfortably and dependably. So much so, that my parents recently bought a Hyundai Palisades!
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Randy D.
2012 Hyundai Sonata
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Overall Rating 1.0/5Overall Rating 1.0/5Overall Rating 1.0/5Overall Rating 1.0/5Overall Rating 1.0/5
02/21/2022
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Has alot of electrical problems

Hybrid system does not function well. I have been broken down on side of the road 3 times for same reason. Service department would preform regular maintenance and say it was fixed. I would drive it for about 40 or 50 miles and would have the problem again.
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Lindsay O.
2012 Hyundai Sonata
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Overall Rating 2.0/5Overall Rating 2.0/5Overall Rating 2.0/5Overall Rating 2.0/5Overall Rating 2.0/5
02/15/2022
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2012 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid

I have had nothing but problems with this car. I will never own another hybrid car. It's roomy, nice inside, but it's very cheaply made. Hyundai doesn't want to help when something goes wrong either nor respond to emails.
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Gerald F.
2012 Hyundai Sonata
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Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5
02/02/2022
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Good car

My experience with Hyundai of Wesley Chapel, was very good. Larry Rosecrants , the service advisor who waited on. Me listen to me and my situation, being from Michigan I didn't know what to expect Larry told me he would do what he could. He called me and told me that my car would be taken care of.I got my car back sooner than expected, I am thankful to, Larry Rosecrants and Hyundai of Wesley Chapel for the excellent service.
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Charles P.
2012 Hyundai Sonata
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01/18/2022
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2012 Sonata review

Original owner. Only had a couple of unscheduled repairs in past couple of years for low dollars. No rust, not losing or burning oil. Great handling, comfortable relatively quiet car. Eco coach shows 46 to over 50 mpg at 55 mph for nonhybrid. At 65 drops to 36 to 43. Easy to do minor things myself, spark plugs, air and cabin filters, light bulbs, brakes, battery, etc. Currently have about 187k, doesn’t leak or burn oil. Rides and handles like day it left showroom.
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Richard P.
2012 Hyundai Sonata
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Overall Rating 1.0/5Overall Rating 1.0/5Overall Rating 1.0/5Overall Rating 1.0/5Overall Rating 1.0/5
11/19/2021
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Stay away from this car.

This particular car has had 7 recalls for repairs. There are at least 2 more recalls in the future, one of which is for engine/bearing failure....can't wait! I believe all the recalls should be done at one visit instead of waiting for them to fail. Massive inconvenience. Also, recalls had to address non-functioning brake lights on different occasions....the brake lights! Unacceptable...that could be deadly. Stay away at all costs.
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Taejong H.
2012 Hyundai Sonata
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10/12/2021
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It's just a recall and the warranty dealer doesn't respond properly.

Nice car Until 100,000mile. after 180,000 miles, the car has to be scrapped. I can't even sell it. Obviously, the quality is significantly better than the Hyundai of 20 years ago. But I can't recommend it to people around me. I have experience working for Hyundai related companies. So I try to buy a Hyundai. But I'm not sure if I'll buy a Hyundai next time.
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Thomas P.
2012 Hyundai Sonata
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Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5
10/02/2021
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10 Years of reliable service

We bought our Sonata Limited 2.0T new January 2012. Over the past 10 years we have enjoyed trouble free service. This car still looks and drives like it did when we first drove away from the dealership. after over 77,000 miles of traveling. The car is fun even exhilarating to drive, economical at the pump, and has required only the regular manufacturer recommended maintenance along the way.
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Dallas D.
2012 Hyundai Sonata
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09/27/2021
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A great car

My 2012 Sonata is a great car, just what I was looking for i 2012. In a store parking lot I have hd people ask what kind of car I had and that it was a very good looking car. They liked the styling. I have never had that happen before.
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Boniface K.
2012 Hyundai Sonata
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09/19/2021
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Non - repairable.

My Hyundai sonata hybrid 2012 is a waste of my time and money, and cost me my job because I'm an uber driver and this vehicle is not repairable. Took to a dealership with problems i was assured they would fixed because they did not manage to after my vehicle stayed there for 4 months paid 4500 and still has the same problem.
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Ben M.
2012 Hyundai Sonata
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08/18/2021
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Car has given great service for almost 10 yrs

Love my car and gas mileage. Could be a little more comfortable. But no complaints on the mechanical portion of the Sonata. It’s plenty peppy for those long drives and easy to maneuver in traffic! The finish has held up well for being an almost 10 year old car.
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Norman L.
2012 Hyundai Sonata
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08/03/2021
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2012 Sonata 2.0 T

Good car overall engine problems, Hyundai warrantied the engine, just took a long getting parts to repair it. Hyundai had to replace a bunch of these engines, due to a manufacturer defect. Hopefully the replacement engine will be better
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Sidney M.
2012 Hyundai Sonata
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08/02/2021
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Better shape

My engine and starting is working great Thank you to my girl Lindsay!!!! You are awesome .. My engine and starting is working great Thank you to my girl Lindsay!!!! You are awesome My engine and starting is working great Thank you to my girl Lindsay!!!! You are awesome
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