No offense to anyone who loves Hyundai but are Hyundais really reliable? I currently own a 2013 Hyundai Elantra since a couple years and it’s engine blew a couple months ago on 223k kms. I got the engine replaced (because my warranty was covering about 70%) but still paid about a couple grand.
I’m planning to get a new car soon in about a year or so and I really love the way Hyundais look and especially the features and interior electronics they offer. But I’ve heard a lot of people saying that Kia/Hyundai are not really as reliable as a Toyota/Honda. So need honest opinion as there’d be many owning a Hyundai in here. Please share your experience with the vehicle and also the after sale service/responsibility of the company. I’d also appreciate any suggestions on what engines within Hyundai are reliable. I heard the 2.0L engines have issues.
I’ve owned 2 Hyundais for the past 6 years and I’m actually waiting for my 3rd to come in for delivery. I’ve only had 1 issue with them, now it took a month to get that issue fixed but that was because the parts weren’t in stock and this was during Covid
They kind of are budget cars. People who have budget cars often treat them like budget cars, neglecting regular maintenance and whatnot. If you get close to 150k miles from a budget car, that’s not that bad. They aren’t going to last you what a Toyota will but they are decent if you keep them maintained.
2.0 and 2.4 aren’t very good. I’ve seen no issues with the 2.5 that been out a couple years. Their dual clutch transmission is a lil jumpy, but works ok
Back in 2003 I worked for the funding department of Capital One Auto Finance - any Hyundai or Kia had a $395 ‘dealer penalty’ they had to pay due to unreliability. Daewoo was an absolute no-go, we wouldn’t fund those loans.
That being said, my parents sold my wife their old ‘Florida car’ - as they called it, a 2018 Elantra, and that thing was solid - at least until 2021 when our divorce was finalized so I’ve got zero idea of how it’s doing now. My parents also own a Genesis (yeah, technically not the same brand but owned by the same company) and it’s rock solid.
I’m looking at getting a 2024 Elantra N-Line this year to replace my 2016 Civic but the current problem seems to be finding one in stock anywhere close to me.
Hyundai vehicles’ reliability can vary depending on where they are manufactured. U.S.-made Hyundais have occasionally faced criticism for quality issues, while those produced in Korea or the Czech Republic are often regarded as more reliable, with many older models still running well, particularly in regions like Australia where these imports are common. This variation is likely due to differences in manufacturing processes, quality control, and supply chain management across different countries.
The 2022 Hyundai Kona N-Line seems to be experiencing significant reliability issues, including being on its fourth transmission with only 39,000 miles and not qualifying for lemon law coverage. Additional problems like fuel injector replacement at 800 miles, a malfunctioning touchscreen, a twice-failed wireless charger, and a factory tire that bubbled at 1,200 miles without pothole damage further complicate its reliability. Despite positive experiences with a 2015 Tucson and a Kia Forte Koup, these issues with the Kona N-Line suggest it may not be a reliable choice.
It’s true that reliability isn’t as clear-cut as it once was. Hyundai, for instance, has developed some solid engines and transmissions that perform well, but like many automakers, they also have models with less reliable components. Similarly, brands traditionally known for reliability can have certain engines or transmissions that are prone to issues. This highlights the importance of researching specific models and their powertrains rather than relying solely on brand reputation when assessing vehicle reliability.