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9.6
really awful- Typical Repair Cost:
- $4,040
- Average Mileage:
- 107,500 miles
- Total Complaints:
- 18 complaints
Most Common Solutions:
- needs new engine (18 reports)
engine problem
Helpful websites
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A D V E R T I S E M E N T S
I brought this car in 2008 with 20 miles on it. I've done the maintenance as required. Warranty not renewed after having it for 7 years with no issues. Then here I driving my family of 4 on the highway and the car started making a loud knocking sound with black smoke coming out of the rear, never the less my family was frighten not knowing if the vehicle was going to blow. So after quickly evacuating the vehicle my husband discovered that it wouldn't turn back on.
After tow fees, mechanic cost and disappointment I am now out of pocket for a $3300 unexpected cost for our family vehicle (our only means of transport)!!!! The kick in the ass is that after the engine was replaced with a 2007, yes 2007 86k miles engine, the F** check engine light is back on!!!! I jump online pissed at myself only to find more disappointment. I AM NOT THE ONLY ONE!!!! Tons of engine complaints and law suits for 2011-2012 engines ONLY! For the same exact reason but Hyundai rules out older models, say WHAT!!!
Please launch this complaint and reach out to me if we can get a suit started because this is just simply unfair! One things for sure I will NEVER rep Hyundai as my ideal family car - and I can't bet 3300 bucks on that one!
- Katrina S., Richmond, US