2007 Hyundai Sonata Consumer Reviews

Nice car glad I have the warranty

Written by: Marc on 10/05/2009

Vehicle

2007 Hyundai Sonata GLS 4dr Sedan w/XM (2.4L 4cyl 5M)

Review

I have had the car since 2007. A great car to drive, but I have had many problems. Check light comes on for no reason sometimes. Trunk would not close one day. Visor would not stay up. Drink holder broke. Car jumps a bit when I change from 1st to 2nd sometimes. About 2% of the time. Electrics are been faulty and I have had to replace 4-5 bulbs. I think that is about it. Quite alot though. The warranty is great and they have repaired everything, but I am tired of taking it into the shop for repairs. Nice car, but just too many problems for me to consider buying another Hyundai.

Favorite Features

Nice car in general with solid performance. Great warranty!!!

Suggested Improvements

Reliability

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Need new suspension

Written by: ottok on 09/29/2009

Vehicle

2007 Hyundai Sonata GLS 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 5M)

Review

Overall I have been pretty happy with my 07 Sonata GLS. No technical or mechanical issues yet after 20,000 miles. My biggest problem has been the suspension which is designed for a light bicycle. Bumpy roads provides very strong feedback into steering wheel. Bottoming out is donw easily. So you Hyundai engineer lear from Honda Accord.

Favorite Features

Low on maintenance, base model well equipped.

Suggested Improvements

New suspension

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3 Years owned and No Problems

Written by: Eric on 09/11/2009

Vehicle

2007 Hyundai Sonata GLS 4dr Sedan w/XM (2.4L 4cyl 5M)

Review

I have owned my Sonata for 3 years now and the only thing I have done (besides the usual oil changes and tire rotation) is purchased tires. It has been better then I could have hoped for. Like most people I shopped around and was saying to myself, "Are you sure you want a Hyundai?". I'm pleased I took the chance.I paid 17,500March of 07. It as sun roof, XM, AM/FM Radio, CD, alloy wheels, automatic, all the controls on the steering wheel, well it's loaded for a GLS model. Any other brand with the same options was $28,000 for the cheapest. I want mention brands but it was the standard companies. Way more BANG for the BUCK.

Favorite Features

Audio System sound great, the steering wheel controls are easy to use, comfortable ride, enough power for passing, and affordability.

Suggested Improvements

well if the changes haven't been made yet (3 years later), a little less road noise and the seal on the sun roof needs to be better secured.

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Extended warranty rap

Written by: dedempsy on 08/29/2009

Vehicle

2007 Hyundai Sonata GLS 4dr Sedan w/XM (2.4L 4cyl 4A)

Review

The car has 40k on it. The car has run flawless, but the gas mileage is only about 27, 28 on the highway. My 2002 accord would get 32mpg. Early on I was displeased with the dealer oil changes. The oil always looked dark gray after changes. I do it myself now, and it looks fine. My wife took the car in for a brake switch recall. She gets the normal hard sell on the dealer maintenance. Hyundais have very expensive 40k checks. $298-$598. The rear brakes are totally worn out at 40k. They said that was very good. I have never replaced rear pads with less than 80k. Tires needed replacing at 35k. I will not by another Hyundai. Cost to own is too expensive. I will stick with my Hondas.

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Suggested Improvements

Lower cost to own.

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Diappointed

Written by: Chiquita Gallion on 08/13/2009

Vehicle

2007 Hyundai Sonata SE 4dr Sedan (3.3L 6cyl 5A)

Review

From the time I drive my sonata off the lot the air has never worked properly and when I go to the dealer to have them look at it they want to charge me, Nice I bought it that way why should I have to pay. Every time I touch something it breaks. (sun visor broke after 1 week). My mother-in-law has one and when it rains she was getting soaked. My check engine light came on for two days.

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Who would have thought?

Written by: Daytime on 07/31/2009

Vehicle

2007 Hyundai Sonata SE 4dr Sedan w/XM (3.3L 6cyl 5A)

Review

I am a former car dealer and thought I would never buy a Hyundai. I absolutely love this car. Great gas mileage, cold air, nice performance, smooth ride, nice horse power, and very stylish. I like it so much that I am now looking at a Genesis for my wife. She deserves it. To say the least, I am impressed with the Sonata. Also, it is easy to maintain and the fact that I get the performance with 87 octane is a big plus. I have driven 4500 miles and the mpg was still at 31 to 32 mpg. Great Car!

Favorite Features

Performance, Air, power amenities, fuel consumption, comfort, look of the car

Suggested Improvements

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a/c

Written by: annoyed on 07/29/2009

Vehicle

2007 Hyundai Sonata SE 4dr Sedan (3.3L 6cyl 5A)

Review

I have had my car for 2 years and have replaced the a/c in it 3 times now. It is currently in the shop for the third a/c. I bought the extended warranty and it is a joke! They want to do things the cheapest way possible and dont care if it fixes the car...hence 3 a/c's in 2 years! I love my car otherwise but hate these issues.

Favorite Features

the power and speed of the car

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Good car for the money

Written by: bbbig on 07/26/2009

Vehicle

2007 Hyundai Sonata SE 4dr Sedan (3.3L 6cyl 5A)

Review

I bought this car as it seemed to present a good value for money. I liked its V6 performance, interior design and very nice exterior. Considering how hard I drive this car, I'm content with its reliability so far, after 23k miles. A real problem surfaced at around 20k miles, when I noticed brake noise. I thought it was the wear indicator on the brake pads, but as it turned out it was my rotors. Initially I got pretty upset at the dealership as they suggested rotor replacements - thought they were trying to milk me - but as it turned out, it's a common issue with the 2007 model. Yes, I too live in the New England area and see a lot of road salt. You get what you pay for - car was cheap

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Suggested Improvements

Hyundai should replace the rear brake rotors as a recall. Also, the seat can use firmer thigh support; not that comfortable in a long drive.

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You need your warranty if they honor it?

Written by: Louie on 07/10/2009

Vehicle

2007 Hyundai Sonata GLS 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 4A)

Review

Bouncy ride and poor quality. Rear brake pads worn to rotors at 21,000 miles. Hyundai said rust caused this problem. I have never had a car with rear pads worn to rotors with 21,000 miles. I bought an extended bumper to bumper warranty for 10 years 100,000 miles, but hope I never have to use it because I'm sure they will find some excuse not to honor it.

Favorite Features

Gas mileage

Suggested Improvements

Better quality materials used in production.

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Rear Brakes

Written by: Miller on 06/25/2009

Vehicle

2007 Hyundai Sonata GLS 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 4A)

Review

My rear brakes need replaced at 21,000 miles. Dealer said it was from rust on rotors and caliper pins sticking. Also they said it was because of driving in bad weather. My wife drives this car and very seldom when roads are bad. Replacing pads and resurfacing rotors at 21,000 miles is ridiculous.

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