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2010 Hyundai Sonata repairs by problem area
Engine (27%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (11%)
Brakes and Traction Control (13%)
Suspension and Steering (7%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (23%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (11%)
Other (9%)
Chart based on 75 repairs.
2010 Hyundai Sonata repair cost distribution
$2500+ (4%)
$1000 - $2499 (5%)
$500 - $999 (14%)
$100 - $499 (30%)
< $100 (47%)
Chart based on 57 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2010 Hyundai Sonata
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| Hyundai Sonata in Florida, United States Nov 2014 - Dec 2014 | |||
| Nov 201487000 miUS $800 | 3 door handles broke. They stopped opening car doors. | ||
| Hyundai Sonata in New Jersey, United States Sep 2011 - Oct 2011 | |||
| Oct 201150000 mi | starter working intermittenly, confirmed by hyundai dealer, and replaced. | ||
| Hyundai Sonata in New Hampshire, United States Dec 2012 - Dec 2013 | |||
| Dec 201350000 miUS $3500 | Catastrophic engine failure of unknown origin. Repair estimates more than $3500 | ||
2010 Hyundai Sonata 4dr Sedan
249-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Hyundai Sonata in Maryland, United States Jan 2013 - Jan 2014 | |||
| Jan 201450000 mi | Early in 2013, front struts replaced and in january 2014 rear struts replaced. Both made noises when going over cracks in the highway. | ||
| Hyundai Sonata in Missouri, United States Nov 2017 - Aug 2018 | |||
| Jul 2018101000 miUS $300 | front rotors replaced for second time under warranty (first time cost listed) | ||
| Hyundai Sonata in Tennessee, United States May 2013 - Sep 2014 | |||
| Jun 201342000 mi | Lost power while driving on Interstate 65. Went into limp mode and made it to next exit. Car towed to dealer. Diagnoses was failed TPS. Replaced throttle body under warranty. Tow was also covered under Hyundai Roadside Assistance. | ||
| Sep 201455000 mi | Driver's side outside door handle broke. Door handle was replaced under 60K/5yr warranty. | ||
2010 Hyundai Sonata 4dr Sedan
175-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Hyundai Sonata in Ohio, United States Jul 2010 - Aug 2017 | |||
| Mar 201356000 miUS $150 | broken valve stem on left rear tire, snapped in threads. needed dealer b/c couldn't just fix stem, needed new TPMS sensor too - only dealer could "activate" the TPMS to the car... | ||
| Jul 201467000 miUS $1000 | driver's rear caliper stuck and ground down the pads on that wheel only. worked the caliper and replaced both rear rotors and pads. drive belt needed replaced per dealer as it was "worn and cracking". I replaced the drive belt, and it was worn of course, but it was not cracking at all. switch for ESC braking system replaced under recall | ||
| Jan 201670800 miUS $440 | Accessory Belt tensioner needed replaced - was squeaking after putting new belt on. failure to start reliably, but idle was ok, getting some misfire codes. cleaned throttle body plate and car has worked normally since. | ||
| Hyundai Sonata in Ohio, United States Sep 2014 - Jul 2018 | |||
| Jun 2016155000 miUS $800 | Right rear caliper was seized, causing pedal feel issues and super-heated the rotor. Replaced both rear calipers + 1 side rotor and pads Intermittent brake light operation. Switch at brake pedal was faulty. | ||
| May 2017160000 miUS $140 | Front pad and rotor replacement. Routine wear out, passenger side down to metal, driver side with minimal pad. No caliper issues noted. | ||
| Hyundai Sonata in Alabama, United States Jan 2016 - Jun 2016 | |||
| Jun 201684000 mi | Radiator sprung a leak | ||
| Hyundai Sonata in Ontario, Canada Sep 2014 - Feb 2022 | |||
| Nov 201743400 miC $800 | Replaced front struts. | ||
| Nov 202170060 miC $700 | Replaced right front drive shaft and right front abs sensor. | ||
| Hyundai Sonata in Massachusetts, United States - Apr 2010 | |||
| Apr 20103700 mi | leather seat cracks and dealer did leather service - dyeing.. Not perfect as new car, but seems ok. | ||
| Hyundai Sonata in Ohio, United States May 2012 - Jun 2014 | |||
| Jun 201252000 mi | Throttle Position Sensor and other problems | ||
| Hyundai Sonata in Michigan, United States Nov 2014 - Mar 2016 | |||
| Nov 201480000 miUS $150 | Rear Brake caliper stuck, causing early wear of brake pads and rotor damage. Greased caliper cylinder to allow free movement and replaced pads and rotors. | ||
| Hyundai Sonata in North Carolina, United States Oct 2012 - Dec 2015 | |||
| Nov 201263300 mi | Canister valve not working. Replace starter. | ||
| Oct 201493000 mi | Jerks when down shifting at stops has code p0449 stored. Also needs fuel tank vent and filter assemble. Check engine light. Recommend. Service and reflash computer | ||
| May 2015102000 miUS $584 | Install sop vent valve. Replace the Evaporate filter. Code. P0449. | ||
| Hyundai Sonata in Ontario, Canada Sep 2010 - Sep 2012 | |||
| Jan 201110540 miC $1000 | Malfunctioning GPS | ||
| Feb 201111160 mi | GPS upgrade done and now works - no cost! | ||
| Oct 201119220 mi | GPS malfunctioning again. Another update was performed. GPS malfunctioning again. Another update was performed. | ||
| Sep 201224180 mi | Window module needed to be replaced as passengers window stopped working. | ||
| Hyundai Sonata in Illinois, United States Aug 2010 - Apr 2011 | |||
| Apr 201141000 mi | my trunk popper switch inside the door of my car was replaced. | ||
| Hyundai Sonata in Georgia, United States Jul 2010 - Nov 2017 | |||
| Dec 201366000 miUS $152 | Driver rear door handle not functional possibly due to lost screw or part that fell inside door and was unretrievable. Door handle assembly replaced. Driver rear door handle not functional possibly due to lost screw or part that fell inside door and was unretrievable. Door handle assembly replaced. | ||
| Aug 201471700 miUS $24 | Replaced left headlight. | ||
| Dec 201587000 miUS $761 | Replaced passenger rear outer door handle. Handle had broken off probably a year prior but our driver away at college and had not replaced it. This is the 2nd time we have replaced a rear outer door handle on this vehicle. leaking axle replaced; replaced driver's door window master switch not working; replaced front passenger door window & lock switch (non-electrical - plastic button dysfunctional), replaced right-hand door latch with actuator | ||
| Jul 201692300 miUS $1035 | Starter failed; towed and new installed by dealer - labor & parts $487 oil pan had been leaking; replaced and new installed by dealer - labor & parts $450 | ||
| Hyundai Sonata in Ohio, United States Jun 2010 - Jun 2016 | |||
| Mar 201111000 miUS $350 | Cd Player was not reading most CDs and MP3s. Player also making noise while running. Had to get the player replaced. | ||
| Feb 201223000 mi | Jerky shift from 2nd to 1st gear when the car is decelerating. | ||
| Jan 201554300 miUS $250 | Battery died. | ||
| Hyundai Sonata in North Carolina, United States Jun 2010 - Feb 2017 | |||
| Sep 2013165000 miUS $185 | Left passenger exterior door handle broke away from the door opening. The left rear exterior passenger door handle broke and fell off the door. Interior latch clip which unlatches the door simply broke in half. Had to replace the door handle assembly. | ||
| Feb 2014182000 miUS $185 | Right passenger exterior door handle broke away from the door opening. | ||
| Jun 2016293000 miUS $72 | Throttle body cleaning and MAP senor replacement. | ||
| Hyundai Sonata in Illinois, United States Dec 2010 - Dec 2015 | |||
| Dec 201116000 mi | Oil pan was replaced. Thread where screw goes that allows for draining oil was busted. Repaired under warranty as all oil changes had been done in Hyundai dealerships. | ||
| Mar 201322000 mi | Driver side door handle mechanism failed. It was fixed under warranty. | ||
| Dec 201331000 mi | wheel hub made noise, replaced under warranty | ||
| Jun 201435000 miUS $60 | drive belt replaced | ||
| Nov 201544600 miUS $300 | calipers rusted so much they were sticking and causing premature wear of pads and rotors. Bought rotors and pads at Oreilly and had them replaced. | ||
| Hyundai Sonata in Wisconsin, United States Jun 2011 - Dec 2015 | |||
| May 201546000 miUS $76 | TPMS light came on. It was diagnosed as a bad sensor and was replaced | ||
| Jun 201546000 mi | TPMS continues to come on after driving about 20 minutes at highway speed. In town driving has no effect. Mechanic has reset sensor 3 times and is now replacing the sensor. | ||
| Hyundai Sonata in Washington, United States Jun 2010 - Nov 2012 | |||
| Nov 201230000 mi | Rear door handle broke off. Handle was wet and slipped out of my hand and snapped back to it's normal position which caused it to snap off. | ||
2010 Hyundai Sonata 4dr Sedan
175-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| Hyundai Sonata in Ontario, Canada Aug 2010 - Mar 2011 | |||
| Sep 201010540 mi | Easy to stall. Crunchy gear changes 1 through 4. First 4 visits, no problem 'found'. We insisted on the 5th visit - they take the car and someone use it as their own, compliance with request. Problem found. Clutch replaced. Problem since 250km, 4th visit. Finally agreement:double flywheel clutch is faulty - causing RPM drop on engagement/stalling/rough changes. Entire clutch replaced under warranty. In shop 19 days, replacement vehicle provided. | ||
| Mar 201114880 miC $400 | Loss of coolant on several occasions, noticed by myself, but topped up. On inspection dealer noticed leak at attachment of hose, part replaced, new coolant, problem solved. Check engine light, no other symptoms although could have been coolant problem. | ||
| Hyundai Sonata in Ohio, United States Dec 2016 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Jun 2022155423 miUS $423 | rear brakes needed new rotors, pads, front only needed pads | ||
| Hyundai Sonata in Ontario, Canada Aug 2013 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Oct 201337820 miC $200 | 1 lower ball joint | ||
| Feb 201438440 mi | cd player not working | ||
| Jun 201444640 mi | dr. door lock actuator | ||
| Jun 201561380 miC $800 | Rear brakes complete wt calliper due to poor work at green and Ross previously | ||
| Sep 201563240 miC $3000 | fan/drive belt | ||
| Hyundai Sonata in Florida, United States May 2014 - Oct 2015 | |||
| May 201492000 miUS $560 | alternator shot Defective paint job | ||
| Hyundai Sonata in North Carolina, United States Mar 2011 - Jan 2016 | |||
| Jan 201661000 miUS $154 | Outside door handle broke and pulled off | ||
2010 Hyundai Sonata 4-door
4-cylinder automatic 2WD
| Hyundai Sonata in Malaysia Jul 2014 - Jul 2018 | |||
| Jul 201426660 mi$15 | The engine light went on and they checked it to be Bank1/Sensor1 oxygen sensor. | ||
| Oct 201429140 mi$8 | The car went on a "forced limited RPM". Checked the codes and it pointed out to acc. pedal sensor. Cleaned the sensor connection and reset the codes. Car ran fine after that. Transmission was slightly jerky from 2nd to 3rd. Checked the fluid and was slightly low. I topped up the fluid and the transmission felt a but better. | ||
| May 201637160 mi$200 | The front suspension was making a creaking noise. We changed the struts, mounts, and eventually it turned out to be the right upper arm....the bushings were worn out and that was causing the creaking noise. | ||
| May 201752080 mi$200 | The CV joints were re-lubed with fresh new grease. It was making a very slight creaking sound when doing U Turns. | ||
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