If your mileage is greater than 80,000 tell us if youve neededrepairs

Discussion in 'General Motoring' started by Dave in Lake Villa, Apr 5, 2006.

  1. I am very curious to know the reliability of Hyundais in general , so,
    if you have more than 80,000 miles racked up, tell us if youve had any
    breakdowns / repairs ,what they were, and how many miles you have right
    now . I think this will be very useful info to all Hyundai owners in the
    NG. Thanks much.

    Dave
    2002 Santa Fe
     
    Dave in Lake Villa, Apr 5, 2006
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  2. Dave in Lake Villa

    Lawrence Guest

    Not sure if you meant just some of the newer models but here is my list:

    1985 Stellar - bought new in July 1985, only oil changes/regular maintenance
    ever required on it over a 5 year period. Racked up almost 110,000km on it
    before I traded it in on a 1990 Sonata.

    1990 Sonata - bought new in July 1990. Rad replaced under a recall during
    the first year. Only normal maintenance costs required (oil, exhaust,
    brakes). Sold it in 1999 when I bought a new truck. Racked up almost
    147,000km on the Sonata.

    1991 Scoupe - bought new for my wife in Aug. 1991. Replaced a power steering
    hose in 2002. Replaced gas tank in 2004. My wife got a 2006 Kia Sportage to
    replace the Scoupe for her driving needs (got the Sportage since my wife
    wanted to stay with a manual transmission and 4 wheel drive and the Tucson
    didn't offer that but the Sportage did even though they are basically the
    same vechicle) and the Scoupe was passed down to my two sons. My youngest
    son smacked in the front end of the Scoupe this past Feb. so it is now a
    door-stop with almost 174,000km on it.

    1995 Scoupe - bought this used with 142,000km currently on it. From past
    records only clutch work was required a couple of years ago. Otherwise in
    great condition.

    Anyway, that is my experience with Hyundai products. Other than just a
    couple of things the only money I ever had to throw at them was for the
    usual oil, exhaust, brakes, etc. type of stuff which is to be expected.

    Cheers,
    Lawrence
     
    Lawrence, Apr 6, 2006
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  3. Dave in Lake Villa

    Mooron Guest

    I had an Excel that went 135,000. I forget the year. The only repair
    was to replace the thermostat that controls the engine fan at around
    130,000.

    I also have an 2002 Accent with 105,000 that has had absolutely
    nothing wrong. Just routine maintenance.

    My 2006 Elantra with 6,800 has had no problems.

    I would say reliability is excellent.

    - Mooron
     
    Mooron, Apr 6, 2006
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  4. Dave in Lake Villa

    Rick Guest

    1997 Elantra, 1.8 Beta engine, AT, presently has 227000 miles. Biggest
    repair bill I've had was a rebuilt trannie around 160000 miles. Everything
    else has been just wear and tear items. timing belts, fan belts, brakes,
    tires, front wheel bearing. AC still works fine. The engine uses maybe a
    pint of oil between changes(3000 miles). I'm a courier and I use my Elantra
    for my job, it's been a pretty dependable vehicle. It still gets the EPA
    stated fuel mileage out on the highway(32 mpg) If I had any complaints I
    wish
    it would get a little better with the price of gasoline now days since I buy
    a lot of it! I really wish Hyundai would import their diesel powered Elantas
    they sell in Europe. If they did I'd probably be standing at the dealers
    door in the morning.

    Rick
    SGF, Mo.
     
    Rick, Apr 6, 2006
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  5. Dave in Lake Villa

    Eric G. Guest

    We had a 1990 Excel that managed to get 110,000 miles on it before the
    repairs would cost more than the vehicle was worth to us. I thought
    that was great for a car that cost a little over $5K when new.

    Then we had a 1997 Elantra with the 1.8 engine and AT also. The AT ate
    itself at 157,000 miles and wasn't worth it to repair/replace. We paid
    about $8000 for that one and it was actually in excellent condition
    until we gave it to my mother-in-law at about 120,000 miles. She just
    beat the crap outta the body.

    Now we have a 2002 Elantra AT with about 50K miles...not a single
    problem worth mentioning. We have a 2003 Elantra AT with 65K on
    it...same condition but the car did have an AT problem when purchased
    (within the first month) that was repaired under warranty and has never
    happened again.

    And now we have a 2006 Sonata GLS V6 AT. Almost 9000 miles and while I
    did have one issue with the AT, I am beginning to think that it was
    either my mistake, or I was dreaming at the time, since it hasen't
    happened again.

    Eric
     
    Eric G., Apr 6, 2006
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  6. Dave in Lake Villa

    Dumbass Guest

    My 2001 elantra VE had 140,000 miles on it when I traded it in for a 2006
    Santa fe.
    did all services, (oil, timing belt etc as per dealer)
    Changed the brakes once, and the front wheel bearing were started to go when
    i traded it in.
    all and all a great car for the money

    Chris
     
    Dumbass, Apr 6, 2006
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    Jozef Guest

    My 1996 Hyundai Accent now has 208,800 miles on it. As you would expect,
    there are parts that have worn out or gone bad, some twice. The gas tank
    has been replaced. The water pump twice. I have no complaints.
     
    Jozef, Apr 7, 2006
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  8. Dave in Lake Villa

    news Guest

    1998 Sonata 111,000 Miles

    replaced/work done
    Brake job, battery, tires, normal wear and tear stuff...(wiper blades :)

    CV Joints
    Main Pulley/Harmonic Balancer & belts
    Engine Mounts
    High pressure A/C hose.
    Valve cover gasket

    Might need to replace a hose in the power steering, starting to see some
    leakage.

    I'm the Third owner, was originally leased to a rental car agency, so I'm
    sure it was abused or driven harshly. If that were not the case, I think it
    would be in better shape, but is still a solid car.
    Car rides nice, handles ok. If properly taken care of, it should go another
    100,000+ in my book.
     
    news, Apr 10, 2006
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  9. Dave in Lake Villa

    6of9 Guest

    ==========
    Dave,

    We have a 1989 Sonata with over 310,000 miles on it. Rebuilt the
    cylinder head at about 250,000, replaced radiator at about 200,000,
    and replaced two timing belts over the life (yes, yes, I know that's
    way too long an interval between timing belt replacements, but they
    made it!). Other than that it's just been brakes, muffler, etc. --
    normal wear items. We still drive it with no current problems.

    We have a 1999 Sonata with 94,500 miles that has had rear wheel
    bearings replaced and two recalls -- one for transmission
    reprogramming and one to replace O2 sensors.

    We have a 2001 Sonata with 54,600 miles on it that had the A/C
    condenser coil replaced (under warranty).

    The overall cost to keep all of these running (even the '89) has been
    about a half cent per mile (we do the brakes, etc. ourselves). We
    couldn't be happier with them.

    Harry

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    6of9, Apr 10, 2006
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  10. Dave in Lake Villa

    Matt Whiting Guest

    Is this an auto or manual transmission vehicle? If manual, how long
    have your clutches lasted?

    Matt
     
    Matt Whiting, Apr 10, 2006
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  11. '1997 Elantra, 1.8 Beta engine, AT, presently has 227000 miles. Biggest
    repair bill I've had was a rebuilt trannie around 160000 miles.
    Everything else has been just wear and tear items. timing belts, fan
    belts, brakes, tires, front wheel bearing. AC still works fine. The
    engine uses maybe a pint of oil between changes(3000 miles). I'm a
    courier and I use my Elantra for my job'

    REPLY: This is quite remarkable indeed. The motor hasnt needed a valve
    job yet ? Does the car see mostly in town driving with you being a
    Courier ? Thanks.
     
    Dave in Lake Villa, Apr 10, 2006
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  12. 'We have a 1989 Sonata with over 310,000 miles on it.'

    REPLY: Wow..what a testimony to Hyundai. You should tell the Company
    about this one. Is the body holding out ok ?
     
    Dave in Lake Villa, Apr 10, 2006
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  13. Dave in Lake Villa

    Rick Guest

    No, I've done nothing to the engine except for the timing belt(s), plugs &
    wires and oil and filter changes. I'm out on the open highway mostly. I'm
    sure that makes a difference. I'm not driving in stop and go traffic all day
    long. I still think it's pretty remarkable how the little engine runs,
    though. What little dab of oil that is used could probably be attributed to
    a slightly leaking valve cover gasket. That's why I made the decision to go
    ahead and have the trannie rebuilt because the engine seemed so solid.

    Rick
     
    Rick, Apr 11, 2006
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  14. Dave in Lake Villa

    dave Guest

    'No, I've done nothing to the engine except for the timing belt(s),
    plugs & wires and oil and filter changes. I'm out on the open highway
    mostly. I'm sure that makes a difference. I'm not driving in stop and go
    traffic all day long. I still think it's pretty remarkable how the
    little engine runs, though. What little dab of oil that is used could
    probably be attributed to a slightly leaking valve cover gasket. That's
    why I made the decision to go ahead and have the trannie rebuilt because
    the engine seemed so solid.
    Rick'

    REPLY: Thats really something. I think the highway driving has helped.
    Ill bet you change your oil often and use good oil and filters. Hope
    the body is holding up ok. Would be interesting to see how many miles
    you can rack up on that little baby .
     
    dave, Apr 13, 2006
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  15. Dave in Lake Villa

    Matt Whiting Guest

    Well, you may not believe me, but I believe you! I've owned several
    standard shift vehicles over the past 30 years and I have yet to replace
    a clutch. Now, I've never had a vehicle go beyond 150,000 yet so I
    can't challenge your record!

    My Sonata may be the first vehicle where I wear out the clutch. Tonight
    I changed the oil and getting that thing up on the ramp with the too
    high first gear and too touchy throttle is a real pain. I had to rev
    the engine to over 2,000 RPM to keep from stalling it and by the time I
    got it up on the ramps, I could faintly smell the clutch. Not good,
    obviously.

    This is where the low range on both of my standard shift pickup trucks
    really shines. No need for excess clutch slippage there. I may have to
    custom make a set of ramps that aren't so steep for the Sonata as I
    don't want to ruin the clutch just to change the oil!


    Matt
     
    Matt Whiting, Apr 14, 2006
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  16. Dave in Lake Villa

    6of9 Guest

    ========
    Dave,

    Well, we're due for some surface rust repair pretty soon. We did one
    "go-around" and touched up small rust spots a few years ago, also.

    Harry

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    6of9, Apr 14, 2006
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  17. Dave in Lake Villa

    6of9 Guest

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    Matt,

    I know that no one will believe it, but it's a stick shift and we're
    still running with the original clutch. I bought an after market
    clutch about five years ago on eBay figuring we'd need it, but it's
    still sitting in the box in the garage waiting.

    Harry


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    6of9, Apr 14, 2006
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