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Hyundai • Brakes • Stalling • Transmission • "Just Everything" • Airbags • Engine Failure • Fires • Sludge Problems --- News • Lawsuit Says Hyundai Airbags Fail to Deploy • Feds Step Up Rusting Hyundai Investigation • Feds Study Hyundai Airbag Failures • Feds Investigate Suspension Failure in Hyundai Santa Fe • Rusting Hyundai Sonatas Prompt Federal Probe • NHTSA Probes Hyundai Air Bag Failure • Hyundai to Tap U.S. Sport Sedan Market • Hyundai Drops Back Into Minivan Market • Hyundai Drops Out of Minivan Market • Airbag Problems Plague New Hyundais • Hyundai Offers $85 Million to Settle Horsepower Suit • Hyundai Aces J.D. Powers Survey • Horsepower Overstated

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:

Eric of Charlotte, NC November 28, 2006

Eric of Charlotte NC (11/28/06)
I started to have a loud clanking noice coming from the engine. At no point in time did the engine light or oil light come on so when I took it to the dealship they told me that there was a build up of sludge in the engine the caused the engine to break a rod. They told me that the engine needs to be replaced and that it was due to lack of maintenance or bad oil. I provided them with records of oil changes but they will not honor my 100,000 mile warranty and offered to replaced the engine for a cost of 2500. The car is a 2003 Hyundai elantra and has 68,000 miles on it.

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William of San Marcos, CA November 14, 2006

William of San Marcos CA (11/14/06)
I recently bought a NEW !! 2007 Hyundai Elantra GLS The Salesman told me the Passenger must weigh between 50 to 60 pounds to activate the Front Passenger Air Bags System . But last week I found out that the weight limit for the passenge must be OVER 90 pounds . I was also told there is NO way to fix this problem . I also got a Service Bulletin saying this problem is on the same car for 2004 , 2005 and 2006 Hyundau Elantras .

Wendy of Broadalbin, NY October 26, 2006

Wendy of Broadalbin NY (10/26/06)
I bought a 2002 hyundai accent new. I took care of everything but at 89,000 the transmission burnt up. Hyundai would not honor the warranty. Now there was no warning everything was fine it just went. I've had alot of cars over the years never has a transmiision just gone.They claimed the transmission was black and had never been changed. Well if a transmission burns up what color would the transmission fluid be.even if it had been changed the week before. You don't have to be a mechanic to know that. I will never buy A hyundaii agian . Whats the sence of having a 100,000 mile warranty if they don't honor it. Who's even heard of a transmission going at that mileage?? Except on a hyundai.

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Christine of Omaha, NE August 14, 2006

Christine of Omaha NE (08/14/06)
We bought a used 2000 Hyundai Elantra for our daughter. We had the car 1 day and the driver's window refused to go up. We replaced the motor then the power locks stopped working. Had the car in the shop for the 3rd time. Was told nothing was wrong with it. Drove the 6 miles home and the window would not go up again. The mechanic is either lousy or the Hyundai is.

Errin of Newark, OH August 13, 2006

Errin of Newark OH (08/13/06)
I purchased my 2000 Hyundai Sonata new. It has been garaged 95% of its life and gets washed regularly. Last week my husband felt it pulling to the side and after further inspection realized the front right tire was leaning in at the top. The entire engine cradle has rusted out! The car is no longer safe to drive and no one seems to know what might have caused this. The car has 68,000 miles on it and has never had water damage. Hyundai, of course, is not taking any responsibly for this defective part. I have no idea where to go with this problem so we will be involving an attn. Can you please send an email shedding some light on how or why this would rust out and what our rights are or how to proceed.

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