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Hyundai got a lot of good press when it extended its drivetrain warranty to 10 years or 100,000 miles. But those who owns these troublesome little rattletraps have many tales of woe about the warranty, not to mention the transmission, the engine and just about everything else. On top of that, the company now admits that it overstated the horsepower on more than a million Hyundai and Kia models.

More recently, Hyundai and Kia raised eyebrows when they finished unexpectedly high in the J.D. Powers Initial Quality Survey. The Powers Survey is highly regarded but perhaps "initial" quality isn't the problem? Check the complaints listed to the right and judge for yourself.

Here are a few recent arrivals:

Bryce of Ravenswood, WV November 22, 2008

Bryce of Ravenswood WV (11/22/08)
During an oil change on my daughter's '02 Sonata I notice a hole rusted through the frame behind the right front tire. Called local Hyundai dealer (Superior, Parkersburg, WV) and they referred me on to a national phone number. Felice told us to get it to a dealer for verification. The next day they called to say the part had been oedered and they would let her know when it came in. The part was installed on 11/20-21/08 at no charge.

Michael of Andover, MN November 19, 2008

Michael of Andover MN (11/19/08)
I purchased the Top-of-the-Line Hyundai extended protection plan when I purchased my vehicle, in 2003. The warranty states warranty shall cover all items included in the factory 3 year-36,000 mile warranty. This is false advertising. Last summer I had to fight with Hyundai corporate to get a part covered that was incorrectly listed on their 'what not to cover list.

I am going through this again, on a different part. If my car had this problem when it had less than 36,000 miles on it, it would be covered no problem. This is FALSE ADVERTISING, and I plan to take this to the State Attorney General's office, and anyone else I can to make known the mis-leading, corrupt dealings Hyundai uses to save a dollar.

The dealer states that it will cost me approximately 350.00 for this part, when my warranty should cover it. I paid BIG BUCKS for this warranty, and it's a joke.

Ryan of El Paso, TX November 18, 2008

I bought a 2008 Elantra in July. I drove the car for about a month before it started giving me problems. But before I go into that let me start with the service. Their sales team was very helpful and friendly.... but the first problem was the fuel pump. The service report says there was zero fuel pressure, this was not related to the recent campaign on fuel pumps. The second mistake they made was setting my expiration date for my temporary plates too far ahead, resulting in a ticket. Shortly after this was resolved my car began stalling out, the clutch was spongey and the car was giving off a weird smell like a burned circuit. My car stalls out on rail road tracks, on the free way during traffic jams, and on inclines. Occasionally the gears wont engage when the stickshift is in place being that this is a manual transmission this causes me to roll backwards. Sorry big white van, school bus, and motorcyclist for the scare, good thing the breaks still work.... for now.

I've been down to the dealership several times only for them to tell me that they "cannot duplicate my concern." Even though the owner of the dealership told me that they found the problem and half an hour later called me and told me that there was nothing wrong. They have gone as far as to insult my driving and accuse me of riding the clutch. On a recent test drive with the service manager the car was giving me problems and was about to stall out so I pushed the clutch back in to prevent it, he immediately accused me of riding the clutch as if he was intentionally trying to make me be at fault. Seems a little fishy... I want out, this has been a nightmare. I want to return the car and get my money back. I would not recommend a Hyundai to anyone for any reason. I hope that this helps someone avoid this miserable experience.

Janette of Brakpan, AL November 17, 2008

Hi, im very dissapointed in the service ive received from Hyundai Boksburg. I bought a car from them and im still waiting for the service book, which means i cant take the car for a service until ive received the book from them. When i first got the car and asked them where the service book was they told me that it was in the car, i told them it wasnt and then i could hear in the background how they were insinuating that im lying and dont know what im talking about, later the week they phoned me and told me that they did actually not put the book in the car. They told me that they will get it for me and that was ages ago and im still waiting. I phone there almost every day and then they promise they will phone me back, BUT THEY DONT. Ive even asked to speak to the Manager: Dirk L and he also promised that he will follow up and let me know, BUT HE HASNT. Ive phoned there again this morning and im still waiting for them to return my call as by some reason when ever I phone none of the people are available. Im really dissapointed in them.

Kerry of Glen Burnie, MD November 10, 2008

Kerry of Glen Burnie MD (11/10/08)
on nov. 6, 2008 while approaching a red light, i heard a loud boom and the my car dropped. it wouldn't move. i put my car in park and checked to see if i had blown a tire. i hadn't but my rt front tire tilted inward. there was rust and a baring that had come from under my car. i had the car towed to my house. my mechanic said the baring was from my rt front axle and when he checked my car he said the subframe had rusted through and cracked. this is NOT supposed to happen!

my daughter, grandson and i were all in the car and could've seriously injured. the public is at risk as well! what's even more disturbing is that hyundai is aware of this problem! i searched the internet and discovered that there are numerous complaints about 1999-2002 subframes rusting and then failing. i own a 2000 sonata gls. Please help! i shouldn't have to pay for a defective part and i feel the hyundai should be held accountable since they are aware of this problem.

broken rt front axle, subframe needs to be replaced, missed a day of work. i have no vehicle now.

Bryce of Ravenswood, WV November 9, 2008

Bryce of Ravenswood WV (11/09/08)
I am putting this in writing on behalf of my daughter. While changing the oil in her '02 Hyundai Sonata (which she bought used last summer) I noticed a hole apparently rusted through from the inside on the passenger side of the frame. In searching the web for info concerning this problem, I came across this site and contributed. I have not contacted the area dealer as of yet, but will this coming week.

I am sure that it will affect the trade in value as we try to get rid of it. Not to mention the safety factor of her need for the car as she is a nurse and planning on travel nursing after the first of the year.

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