20 years ago I saw very few Hyundai and Kia vehicles in the small town where I live. Now..... I think Hyundai is one of the most popular brands that I see
Proud owner of a 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe with V-6 engine. I have 207,000 miles on it. I change the oil (fully synthetic) every 6000 miles and is as strong as ever. No rust at all and the paint still looks great.
Hey Dave, I recall a study conducted by IHS Global Insight back in 2015, ranking car brands by repair statistics on behalf of the insurance industry. Both Kia and Hyundai were close behind Toyota in overall reliability, The real surprise was Chevrolet. Chevy cars needed repairs more often and the repairs cost more. The IHS report made the evening news but I can't find links online.
I have a 2009 Sonata with 306,000 miles and no engine or any problems. Regular maintenance and very reliable and worth every penny and this car owes me nothing! I can say this has been the best vehicle I have ever owned over 50 years of driving!
I like Hyundai and Kia but I’m very hesitant to buy them because of engine and their recalls on it because it would caught fire or something. They are very nice when it comes to comfort, tech, style and value but reliability it’s a-bit of a mix bag.
That’s exactly how I feel. I’m torn between get a Mazda and a Kia/Hyundai. Ik Mazda has its reliability… but the other car’s tech, style and comfortability take it.. I just feel like Mazdas are a bit outdated but they’re still nice nonetheless
I went from always broken Land Rover to Hyundai out of frustration for some peace of mind back in 2007. 2 Santa Fe's and current Sorento with a combined 300k+ miles later, I m happy with the Hyundai/Kia brands progress. I actually think their weak spot is the dealer network. Family has 3 Elantras and a Sonata too....
Our 2007 kia sportage has 228000 miles on it and I recently had to replace the original clutch and radiator in it. Did all the work myself in the driveway. Wife wanted a newer car with lower mileage so she now has a 3013 Hyundai Santa fe sport 2.0t awd. She loves it but misses driving her little kia. Lucky for her we kept it. I now use it to haul my motorcycle to the drag strip and camp in the back of it.
I have 2016 Kia Sorento SXL with over 114,000 miles on the clock and never had an issue. Also owned 2010 Kia Forte. They are great cars and very reliable, if you take care of your car it will last you long time. That goes for any car makers.
Have a 2016 Genesis. Great ride, styling, safety, tech, comfort, feature, price and warranty. Honda and Toyota started out making junk as well. I have owned 6 Toyota's and am very pleased with my Genesis. No issues so far. Thanks Dave. Great videos.
I love my 2018 Kia Sportage. Unlike the American brands they are in the top part of the Consumer Reports list of most reliable vehicles. My worst vehicle was a Chrysler Town & Country which was a money pit that would have it's electrical system short out after any major rainstorm!
I had a 2018 Hyundai Kona which had no issues at all. I traded the Kona in 2020 for a 2018 Kia Stinger. The Stinger had sat on the dealer lot unsold for 2 years and was discounted by almost $10,000. I love my Stinger and so far no issues. Before the Kona I had a 2011 Nissan Juke and the engine failed at 7 years/59,000 miles. All regular maintenance was done at the dealer. Nissan did not stand behind their vehicle. I had a 2004 Mazda Rx8 and the engine failed at 7 years 60,000 miles. However Mazda stood behind their vehicle.
I chat with people all of the time about brand loyalty. We talk cars, clothing, shoes, firearms, motorcycles, handbags and just about everything else under the sun.Consumers, especially American consumers want to belong. We want to belong to the cool group, the popular group, the expensive group or whatever the group of the day happens to be, Like a lot of the comments you read most of the conversations I have with people reveal that they don't have any data to support their position. Their position is a position of belief and of emotion. It's not something that's likely to change either. My only loyalty is to my family and to myself. Outside of that circle I'm loyal to whatever is the best thing for ME at that time for that need. I personally happen to like some of the vehicles in the Hyundai/Kia group and I happen to not like some of the vehicles in the Hyundai/Kia group. I can also say the same about not only every other automotive brand but every brand across any segment. I do however think that the vehicles from Hyundai/Kia group provide a really good bang for your dollar when you compare their vehicles to comparable vehicles in their segment. Thanks for this discussion. It's a worthy dialogue.
I’ve owned both Toyotas and Hyundais. Both are great cars and if you keep up with maintenance they last forever. For the record I’ve owned: 2002 Corolla, 2007 Scion tC, 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe, 2014 Hyundai Sonata 2.0 T Limited, 2014 Highlander limited, 2016 Sienna, 2018 Highlander, 2021 Hyundai Palisade Calligraphy and 2021 Toyota Sienna Limited. These are my go-to brands and are both reliable.
Hyundai/Kia/Genesis DEFINITELY have the best lineup of new cars and crossovers for 2021 over any other automaker. They had a goal to put out the best products for 2020/2021, and they reached that goal. Kia Seltos, Hyundai Palisade and Genesis GV80 already best in class Impressive!
Best in class in JB Powers?????????? Just look up recalls on any year and model. Not Takata air bags. recalls but major issues. Horrible dealers with people trying to get engines replaced and Hyundai-Kia harassing owners for records and trying to deny them. To many shops have done videos on this. You are a hack trying to get loads of views. In that you have succeeded but in providing true info you failed.
i had a 2006 Hyundai sonata that had 169,000 miles on it with the v6. i had to get rid of it finally in 2017 for a Hyundai elantra and i'm very happy with that car also. Now i have a 2021 Hyundai Elantra limited
Yea people still live in the past. I have a 2013 optima with 113k miles that I got almost 3 years ago and it's been great. I plan on upgrading to a k5 gt or stinger with the next couple of years. Resale value is terrible though lol
Mechanic's perspective: the biggest reason why Kia and Hyundai engines blow is because people don't maintain them properly. They use cheap oil and they don't change the oil enough. That 19.95 oil change you keep getting is a super bad idea. Cheap oil change places use trash oil and trash oil trashes your engine. You need high quality full synthetic oil in these cars. I have seen failure due to cheap oil and lack of oil changes many times. I have also seen Kia's and Hyundai's last a long time when cared for. Bottom line, you have to maintain them appropriately. They do not handle abuse well but most cars don't. Honestly, I'd buy a Kia or Hyundai over a modern Chevy. I see more Equinoxes and Terrains coming in with engine problems than anything else these days. Modern GM products have taken a big dive in quality from what they used to be while Kia is on the rise.
AT 77, I've owned/driven all makes.Knowing Hyundai's Theta engine issue was in the rearview mirror, and they put a fine point on it with a 10 yr warranty...I bought one for spite...The Tucson was a proven platform, the tech very high on the Ultimate trim...2 yrs in with no problems. I also have a Gen2 Tacoma. I like both.
Just a few experiences over 35 years of driving, I bought a new Kia Borrego V8, kept it for 10 years without issues before trading in for a new 2019 Niro Hybrid SX, so far so good, fuel efficient, comfortable and full of tech. Also bought a new 2015 Sportage LX, still have it and it has had no issues after 7 years. Previous to 2015, The first car I bought in '96 was a used '93 Pontiac Grand AM which blew the transmission, then owned 2 new Impalas (2000 & 2005) that were okay buy needed minor warranty work, and a used '97 Isuzu Trooper V6 manual that was great, but after I had it a few years it was 13 years old and I didn't want to deal with rust. Previous to that, in the late 80's I also drove my parents VW Jettas that each had minor electrical issues. There are plenty of brands and models that have had their share of problems, including Toyota and Honda, but people choose to ignore, or forgive and forget those issues/recalls, but cling to the narrative that certain current brands are as bad as the ones from last century. For example, nearly 10 million Toyotas have been recalled since 2012 due to risk of fire for various reasons, and only 485,000 Hyundai/Kia cars were recalled due to risk of fire with their 2.0 and 2.4 engines.
We've owned '17 Elantra and '17 Sonata Sport - both were great cars. Reliable, comfortable, stylish. Traded them back in November for a '21 Tucson and '20 Ioniq Hybrid, also great cars! Only downside - I feel their dealership experiences could be a little better/nicer.
Years ago, my friends bought a KIA Sportage and had nothing but problems with it. The dash knobs broke, the rear window fell out and the doors didn't close right. They ended up lemon-lawing it and bought a Toyota. I think their quality has come a long way since then and I wouldn't mind giving KIA a try in the future. Even TESLA has had its share of problems as well. Cheers! 😊
We owned a 04 Santa Fe...282000 miles on it...boy do we miss that car🥺...never had any issues with it. We sold it 2 years ago as it was cheaper for us to buy another car than to bring it to the Midwest all the way from the Caribbean...🤑
Hyundai and Kia aren’t the only car brands that have a bad past and won’t be the last. Unless the haters buy the brand of car they prefer you should drive, choose what you like.
I had a 2011 Sonata and it gave me a relatively trouble-free 180k. Then I bought a 2020 Santa Fe in fall 2019 and I love it. My neighbors have a Sorento and Niro, and they love theirs too. Very few issues. Let the haters hate. I’m all about 🇰🇷 cars!
@@mrsj1417 nope. What I’m not doing is Broadcasting Kia as bad trying to make everyone believe that saying Kia and Hyundai sucks don’t buy one. Why shouldn’t I buy one? It’s 50/50 experiences. I’m telling you my experience in ownership, not my opinion. You’re opinion is yours, not mine.
I've done a lot of research, including your videos, on new cars since we are in the market for one. We keep cars a long long time and it's a big decision and a lot of money. Current car is a 2000 Ford Explorer 4WD with 200,000+ miles. Yeah, it's had work done on it but it was still cheaper than buying a new vehicle. Now we are in the market for a new SUV AWD. After research and test drives on lots of brands and models, we have decided on the Kia Telluride. 'Nuff said.
I totally agree with that one comment about 2011 being a turning point. That’s when the new Sonata & Elantra came out and the first time I didn’t associate Hyundai with “boring”. And no one else was offering such a long warranty. That was some peace of mind I had never heard of. A few years later and Kia starts designing some damn good looking cars with lots of tech and features that should interest ANY discerning buyer. So to any comment saying that they’re burning maybe IS still stick in 1995. As far as reliability, I can’t speak on that. I haven’t experienced that issue first hand so I don’t know.
I love my kia Sorento 2016 and 100K miles, flawless reliability, very comfortable and strong. BTW Im a Ford master technician, I work on vehicles for a living.
I’ve owned Fords, a Geo, a Saturn, a Chrysler & now a Kia. Have had my ‘14 Soul the longest & it’s been quite dependable. I’d love to own a Telluride in the future!
Yeah. Couldn't be happier with 2017 Kia Niro. Toyota, Honda etc are all so stuck in the past. I love that Kia and Hyundai don't upcharge for tech that should be standard in all cars. This tech (auto braking etc) doesn't cost a lot to make any more. It should be in all cars.
It is in all cars. Whether priced "separately" or included, the end prices are all comparable. $20k + 500 for autobraking is the exact same thing as charging $20,500 including autobraking.
My late mom bought a 16 ebony black Kia Sorento in ebony black fwd with third row seating from Fred Anderson Kia of Raleigh back in 17 and it now has 67,xxx on it. It still has the remaining powertrain warranty in effect. It has never ever broken down b4. It has been in 3 minor accidents but overall the car has been very reliable. My mom used to own a Hyundai excel 3 Dr hatch in gray with a standard transmission. I think that car has went to the big car garage in the sky. I miss that car
We were looking to replace our 2010 Buick Enclave CXL money pit edition. I couldn't wait to get rid of it. Even with only 95k miles on it, I felt more at ease taking my 2010 Honda Crosstour with 190k miles on a 1,000-mile round trip to visit my in-laws. We looked at three-row SUVs from Honda, Toyota, and Subaru, none of which impressed us at all. They all lacked style, ergonomics, and tech. My wife didn't even have Hyundai on her mind when I suggested we look at what they might have to offer, not even knowing the Palisade was out. She was very pleasantly surprised with the driveability, styling, tech, amenities, warranty, and safety features that were standard on the Palisade LImited. We asked friends who had Hyundais and they all were happy with their vehicles. We ended up placing an order for a 2020 Palisade Limited and even I enjoy driving it. So much better than the Buick POS. Here's to hoping for a long life with our Hyundai.
I have a 2020 Hyundai Santa fe LTD with 107.600 miles with no problems running Amazoil. Oil change intervals at 10,000 miles engine is a 2.0 turbo. All fluids changed transfer case and rear differential and transmission two times except for the engine coolant just done at 107.000 miles. Still running great-paid 36,000 plus tax and license.
I switched to Hyundai brand in 2015, it has been great. I like Hyundai & Kia design in their recent models. In early 2000s, I never consider Hyundai or Kia on the buy list. There was a class lawsuit settlement, and Hyundai offers lifetime engine replacement.
I have a 2013 elantra limited, 150k miles, I've only had to change the starter, a break caliper, and a few sensors aside from normal plugs, coils, breaks, oil changes. It's been solid.
Hyundai and Kia do not have the snob appeal that some other brands do have. As for quality, every car manufacturer has good and bad models, made during good and bad model years. The key to Hyundai's appeal has always been to provide vehicles that are a "good value for the dollar". From the 1980's to the present, they continue to do just that. Incidentally, since it is not possible to tell how well an owner is maintaining their vehicle, it is not as easy to determine the "most reliable" car as it would appear. A driver who takes really good care of a base model Hyundai Elantra will always have a better experience than a driver who neglects their top trim of the Toyota Camry.
So far I love my Telluride S AWD . But we'll see. I do know Kia as come a long way in its QC and not the Kia or Hyundai of old . At least they're willing to back up their product with warranty.
I have a Ceed 2020 and im in love with every point of view with every technology that it have, powertrain, chassis, finne tunning, media, options, consumption, and with a very good reliability and price.
I was all aboard the Hyundai hype train until I bought my 2019 Veloster N. The dealership experience was dreadful, actually beyond dreadful it was deceitful, all facets too, sales and service. The 18 months I owned that car were pure hell. The Veloster was in for warranty work 3 days after I took delivery and many times after that. A little customer service would've gone a long way.
I had a 2006 Hyundai Sonata with the 3.3L Lambda V6. I loved that car. Its odometer was well past 200k miles and hasn't had any serious problems. I'd still have it if it hadn't collided with a deer back when it had 100k miles a decade ago. By 2019, I was hearing metallic stress sounds which I guess were caused by that deer collision. So, I replaced it with a 2019 Camry SE. The reason I didn't go with Hyundai/Kia was reports of engine fires with the Theta II 4-cylinder engine. Too bad Hyundai didn't continue the Sonata with a V6.
I own a 2013 Elantra Coupe, only 64,750 miles (put 13,000 of them on it myself) and it’s been a solid car so far, though not perfect. Random things go wrong on these cars. My trunk was stuck shut for a month when the latch failed because a screw became loose and jammed the mechanism. After a couple rounds at the pub my buddy sits on the trunk, and it pops open. I fold down the seats and buy a new latch online, install it that weekend. A $23 fix and a half hour of time. Now I have an engine light and codes p0456 and p0449, both emissions related. Needs a new evap solenoid or some junk. Doesn’t affect driveability and I’m only fixing it because Illinois does emissions tests. One thing to note is that brake issues are common on these cars; you’ll hear the occasional grind but no effect on stopping power. I change my oil every 4,000 miles with high quality synthetic as these things don’t hold a lot of oil to begin with. My mechanic reassures me that I bought a solid car, and seeing as it has only been in his shop once since ownership for changing pads and rotors, I think I would agree.
We bought my wife a Sonata Hybrid a year ago for her new job (2 hour round trip daily) and it’s been great. Gets GREAT gas mileage. She loves it, and I drive it all the time. I’d buy another Hyundai for sure.
I was looking at a RAV4 hybrid and the amount of recalls/service bulletins was astonishing. Anyone banking on Toyota/Honda reliability is living in the past. I’ll take a 10 yr/100K warranty all day!
I own a 2018 Elantra Sport. I've put 25k miles on it. Can't speak to the reliability just yet, obviously, but the warranty provides solid reassurance that even if there are issues, I won't be hurting too much from it. I have to say that the driving experience in my car is incredible. Great steering feel and throttle response that was completely absent in my 2007 Toyota I owned before this car. Not that it represents the brand as a whole but that Toyota gave me nothing but issues. Constant oil leaks and valve failures. Even my parents' 2014 Camry has horrible driving dynamics. The throttle is jumpy especially at low speeds and I might as well be steering with a playstation controller with how little feedback I get through the wheel. Hyundai and Kia understandably have a bad rep due to their products from the early 2000s however I think they've really turned it around within the last decade or so and have become the leaders in reliability.
I only have experience with two of them (both Hyundai's). When my Sentra went to hell a coworker sold a friend of mine an older model Santa Fe for 500 bucks. The engine threw a rod a few short months later. My roommate later had a Hyundai Sonata. Issues with the Crankshaft sensor, I said "I'll fix it!", not realizing you need to remove the Timing Belt and the power steering pump which were both a nightmare to get to and do to to replace the sensor. What a numnuts design! The Sonata continued to have problems with that sensor to which I refused to touch it again and another mechanic said it was electrical and she sold it.
I have a 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe i bought from my parents and I’ve had no repairs done. Basic maintenance is all. Got 154k and still rolls like its brand new.
Dude! These cars catch On FIRE! Yes I said fire!!!!! My buddy almost just lost his house. 2015 Elantra. Another friend got a letter from Kia telling him not to park his car in his garage!!!!
my mom was cycling up the street and came across an accident site where a Kia SUV lost control and went across the opposite lane like Tiger Woods and hit a concrete wall. with the cops present it looked like it happend minutes ago. glad nobody was walking or cycling there at that time.
They are the best value for money however reliability needs to be improved. My 2016 sonata engine seized at 100k after the oil consumption/metal shaving issue. Hyundai replaced the engine under the recall/warranty.
The reliability is high. It was just a bad few years. Every manufacturer has bad years. Toyota now has a recall out for engine fires. You and I will still call Toyota one of the most reliable vehicles out there today. In my family, we have two Kia vehicles, a Spectra and a Soul. The Spectra has close to 200,000 miles and it got there just on regular maintenance.
@Allen Tokyo Do yourself a favor and just type in RAV-4 fire and Prius fire in UA-cam and you will see for yourself what I am talking about. You shouldn't call someone a fool with no proof of it.
@@Okoro17 looks like they’re about middle of the pack when it comes to reliability, I own a Sonata it’s just ok, quality control is majorly lacking for this brand
My 2021 Kia K5 is already my 3rd Kia and I love my cars. Never had a single problem with any of them. Great design, feature/price ratio, the reliability is getting better and better, plus Toyota's reliability is decreasing.
The reliability is not getting better new Kia and Hyundai owners are posting daily on the Engine Failure- kia on Hyundai page. They are still spontaneously catching on fire even after the recalls. Not to mention you have to worry about a teenager stealing it enjoy riding and killing a family of innocent people like they did in Buffalo where I live.
I know a guy that bought one of them 2 months and now the transmission is jerking from 1 to second at mid throttle take off .. He bought it because it was priced lower ..Get what you pay for.
I had 2008 Hyundai Elantra with 140k miles when I traded for a 2021 Veloster N with DCT. No problems with Elantra for 12 years, other than oil changes, brakes, tires and a battery. The only reason I didn’t keep the Elantra, I wanted the new Veloster N with DCT
I own a Kia Sorento 2014 engine spun a rod bearing at 95k miles . I changed the oil every 3000 miles . Thankfully i have the 10 year 100,000 mile warranty . Kia agreed to replace the engine but unfortunately due to so many engines failing it will take 3 months
My 2013 Toyota Highlander has 237K miles on it, engine still smooth, stayed on top of my oil changes. But over the past month I’ve been replacing the radiator, windshield, ball joints, brakes, tires, and still needs struts & bushings. It’s only a matter of time before something major fails. So I went shopping, went to Toyota first obviously, RAV4 was my next purchase. My daughter is on her 3rd Kia, due to the first two were totaled in accidents, none her fault, and she walked away from both accidents, excellent protection. Then I crossed shop Kia, Sportage X-Pro won 🥇, better styling, better features, better feel, better warranty, & better price. Time will tell on reliability, but the 100K warranty definitely puts me at ease. I’m loving my 2023 Kia.
Other than the perception, Hyundai and Kia have nothing wrong. The perception is based on old reputation from the 90s. I have a 2021 Sonata. And I bought it after test driving competitors from all major brands. I really like this Sonata. It is a very good car, better than Accord, Camry and Mazda 6. Comfortable, quiet, high tech, fuel efficient and modern. It looks different than most other cars though.
If you buy a Hyundai (especially the Tucson and Santa Fe) be prepared to spend minimum of $175-$500 every month on BS problems you will never experience in a quality car like an Honda. Every other month you will have to replace 1-4 0f 6 to 8 catalytic converters that go out for no reason like clock work one after the other. Your gas line will need replacing, then your gas tank that rotted from the inside for no apparent reason. Your check engine light will be on more than it is off. You'll also notice when you hit a bump your car will wobble when the front wheels leave the ground, your passengers will also notice this and ask you if the car is "safe to drive that way"?. When you finally replace head gasket, then the entire engine and decide you've had enough, and sell it for next to nothing, you'll buy yourself an Acura and realize that it never needs maintenance, that it isn't normal to be without your car every other month because it's in the shop again, and you'll swear like I did to NEVER buy another Hyundai again!!!
@Abubakar Abdullahi They are total crap, intentionally built to require maintenance and fall apart so the money keeps coming in even after you buy the car.
I have a 2017 Sonata and I agree! Stupid problem after stupid problem. Trunk latch broke and trunk shut closed with no access, gas pedal sensor going out on freeway and leaving me stranded, paint peeling off the roof at 38k miles. Their quality control is dog 💩
there was that one famous complaint from a Hyundai owner who was denied a warranty the third time over a broken seat because he was told he is too overweight.
I own a 2005 hyundai elantra manual. Brought it brand new with 3 miles on it. Had to replace the transmission twice. The first time was my fought I did not know how to drive a stick. Overall I believe they are good starter vehicles for low budget driver. And they make great DIY vehicles for learning how to work on cars..
My first car was a 2018 Kia Rio had 40K miles, no problems. It got totaled in an accident though, but held up like a champ💪🏾. Now I have a 2018 Hyundai Kona with 18K miles (I know that’s not much). But I haven’t had a single mechanical issue with it. And it’s funny how everyone says Kia is “unreliable” but you literally see a Kia Soul every second 😂😂😂. And there’s rumors that Hyundai is making a truck, the Santa Cruz.
I own a 2019 Hyundai Sonata SEL and a 2020 Kona SEL Plus. I think some is the hate, like you mentioned was the number of engines that had problems and got recalls on them. Both of my Hyundais engines were got checked out and are fine and are covered for the life of our ownership of the cars. Otherwise, they have been fine.
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I don't know if I'd use the word hate on Kia but I can tell you I'm beyond disappointed. I bought a new 2020 Kia Soul last year. About a month or so ago I get a letter from Kia stating that for some 2020 souls the oil piston rings were defective. I bring it into the dealer from which I purchased the car and after testing , the engine was found to be defective. It spent about 2 weeks at the dealer. The engine get's replaced. I get the Kia back and all seems well for a bit. 2 weeks ago I turn on the car, the check oil light comes on and the engine sounds like a sewing machine gone mad. It's been at the dealer ever since. I contacted Kia Customer support and I'm waiting to hear back from them. So to sum it up I'm extremely disappointed with Kia and the lack of Q.C.
You know when the manufacturer published a official statement notifying owners not to park your Kia \ Hyundai in your garage due to risk of not only a car fire, but a high chance of burning your house down as well. For me yeah thats a Big problem.
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Hey brother thanks for the video I'm been on the fence for a couple years about buying into the Hyundai Kia brand and it's because Reputation from the past
On the subject of Hyundai / Kia engine / electrical fire problems. I see comments from people in Australia and Europe that claim the problems we have here in North America, they don’t have there. Why is that? The only difference is where they’re made, and that is Kentucky USA for North American Hyundai’s and Kia. The problems started in 2011. The Genesis when it was a V-6, V-8 model, from 2009 to the mid teens, didn’t have these problems, but then, those being upscale models were made in Korea.
I wanted to get a new Sonata in 2020 when the lease was up on our existing vehicle but the monthly payment on a lease was way too much. I have heard they’re having issues with engine problems and that can’t be good news.
I'm about to find out. I ordered a Kia K5 EX with Prem package and it'll show up at the end of April. It'll be my daily driver and I put about 100 miles of 4 lane highway driving a day on my vehicle. I figure no matter what, it can't be any less reliable than my 2008 Ford Fusion, that was built in Mexico, and has 165K on it and has had very little need fixing. This K5 isn't a cheap car, it's not qutie as much as the Accord or Camry specced similarly but not much less, about $33,000. I've been doing a lot of research and I can't find many issues with the 1.6 Hyundai engines or the 8 speed automatic. It's 2022, not 1995. I know a lot of people who have owned or own either brand and I hear way more good than bad.
I have a 2012 Hyundai Azera and it runs well, but the steering wheel shakes and rattles every time I hit a raised tar strip. They want more to fix it then the vehicle is worth. Currently there are 132,000 miles on it and I would like to keep it running, but I wonder if is wise to keep throwing money iAt it?
The engines are a huge problem and I know as a 2019 Stinger GT2 and with only 4200 miles on it, the engine needs to be replaced and at the dealership for three months. No idea when the engine will ever arrive. Whatever reputation will do gains KIA has made is falling apart due to all the endless engine recalls.
Most of the people talking trash have probably owned a Hyundai and they are stuck in the past. Hyundai is not the only one that has had engine recalls...Honda and Toyota have been using older technology/ engines and now that they are trying to be more modern they have been having recalls also. I have a 13 Elantra Limited with 172k miles on the engine and it has been very reliable considering its been in a few accidents and i drive it hard. Other than regular maintenance I have only had to replace a trans sensor. Also have a 2018 Santa Fe Sport Turbo now with 28k miles on it. Also, have had 2 other Hyundais in the past one totaled, one traded.
Some of those comments were complete non-sequiturs . . . it shows how intractable some folks can be. Here's what I know at this point . . . 1) a good friend has a 2005 Elantra . . . she loves it and has over 300000 miles on it. She regularly takes care of oil changes and standard maintenance. 2) Another friend had an HR-V . . . after years of Honda ownership, she is now looking for a, and I quote, 'a Toyota and Hyundai because of her experience with the HR-V.' 3) I have a Toyota and am eyeing new cars for my next possible vehicle . . . and the vehicles at the top of my list are include a Hyundai and a Kia, and no Toyotas or Hondas. People need to actually do some flippin' research . . . REAL research, not looking at sites that only confirm their prejudices! Kia and Hyundai are not the massive reliability failures that they used to be, their warranties are the best on the market (and haven't been lessened from the time when their vehicles had lots of problems) and with proper maintenance a well researched carefully chosen Kia or Hyundai can run economically for years!
20 years ago I saw very few Hyundai and Kia vehicles in the small town where I live. Now..... I think Hyundai is one of the most popular brands that I see
@Allen Tokyo cool.
because it’s cheap “luxury” turns out it’s crap
@@djcook have you ever owned one? Any car with propoer maintenance runs for 30 years with little or no ishue
@@edsonnokanogueira8012he probably hasn’t lol
Proud owner of a 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe with V-6 engine. I have 207,000 miles on it. I change the oil (fully synthetic) every 6000 miles and is as strong as ever. No rust at all and the paint still looks great.
211,000 miles now. Just like a fine wine, better with time!!
I’m sure there were some poorly made & some were poorly maintained, proper maintenance definitely affects the reliability. Good work. 👍🏾
232,000 miles now btw
Hey Dave, I recall a study conducted by IHS Global Insight back in 2015, ranking car brands by repair statistics on behalf of the insurance industry. Both Kia and Hyundai were close behind Toyota in overall reliability, The real surprise was Chevrolet. Chevy cars needed repairs more often and the repairs cost more. The IHS report made the evening news but I can't find links online.
I have a 2009 Sonata with 306,000 miles and no engine or any problems. Regular maintenance and very reliable and worth every penny and this car owes me nothing! I can say this has been the best vehicle I have ever owned over 50 years of driving!
I like Hyundai and Kia but I’m very hesitant to buy them because of engine and their recalls on it because it would caught fire or something. They are very nice when it comes to comfort, tech, style and value but reliability it’s a-bit of a mix bag.
That’s exactly how I feel. I’m torn between get a Mazda and a Kia/Hyundai. Ik Mazda has its reliability… but the other car’s tech, style and comfortability take it.. I just feel like Mazdas are a bit outdated but they’re still nice nonetheless
In Australia they are reliable
If you buy a new one you won't get one with the engine that's been problematic. They don't use it anymore.
@@Moshenokoji I’ve got a 2012 Elantra been ticking and knocking since 100,000 k now got 350,000 k keep up the nulon and carry on
I went from always broken Land Rover to Hyundai out of frustration for some peace of mind back in 2007. 2 Santa Fe's and current Sorento with a combined 300k+ miles later, I m happy with the Hyundai/Kia brands progress. I actually think their weak spot is the dealer network. Family has 3 Elantras and a Sonata too....
Our 2007 kia sportage has 228000 miles on it and I recently had to replace the original clutch and radiator in it. Did all the work myself in the driveway. Wife wanted a newer car with lower mileage so she now has a 3013 Hyundai Santa fe sport 2.0t awd. She loves it but misses driving her little kia. Lucky for her we kept it. I now use it to haul my motorcycle to the drag strip and camp in the back of it.
The brands are now amazing....they have top notch people from Audi and BMW working for them now.
I have 2016 Kia Sorento SXL with over 114,000 miles on the clock and never had an issue. Also owned 2010 Kia Forte. They are great cars and very reliable, if you take care of your car it will last you long time. That goes for any car makers.
Had a 2007 Santa Fe and traded it in with over 235k miles and very few issues and bought a 2020 Santa Fe because of my positive experience with my 07.
Have a 2016 Genesis. Great ride, styling, safety, tech, comfort, feature, price and warranty. Honda and Toyota started out making junk as well. I have owned 6 Toyota's and am very pleased with my Genesis. No issues so far. Thanks Dave. Great videos.
I love my 2018 Kia Sportage. Unlike the American brands they are in the top part of the Consumer Reports list of most reliable vehicles. My worst vehicle was a Chrysler Town & Country which was a money pit that would have it's electrical system short out after any major rainstorm!
I put 50k miles on my 2018 Kia Stinger GT2, I bought it new and it has been a total pleasure. I love this car.
I had a 2018 Hyundai Kona which had no issues at all. I traded the Kona in 2020 for a 2018 Kia Stinger. The Stinger had sat on the dealer lot unsold for 2 years and was discounted by almost $10,000. I love my Stinger and so far no issues. Before the Kona I had a 2011 Nissan Juke and the engine failed at 7 years/59,000 miles. All regular maintenance was done at the dealer. Nissan did not stand behind their vehicle. I had a 2004 Mazda Rx8 and the engine failed at 7 years 60,000 miles. However Mazda stood behind their vehicle.
I chat with people all of the time about brand loyalty. We talk cars, clothing, shoes, firearms, motorcycles, handbags and just about everything else under the sun.Consumers, especially American consumers want to belong. We want to belong to the cool group, the popular group, the expensive group or whatever the group of the day happens to be, Like a lot of the comments you read most of the conversations I have with people reveal that they don't have any data to support their position. Their position is a position of belief and of emotion. It's not something that's likely to change either. My only loyalty is to my family and to myself. Outside of that circle I'm loyal to whatever is the best thing for ME at that time for that need. I personally happen to like some of the vehicles in the Hyundai/Kia group and I happen to not like some of the vehicles in the Hyundai/Kia group. I can also say the same about not only every other automotive brand but every brand across any segment. I do however think that the vehicles from Hyundai/Kia group provide a really good bang for your dollar when you compare their vehicles to comparable vehicles in their segment. Thanks for this discussion. It's a worthy dialogue.
I’ve owned both Toyotas and Hyundais. Both are great cars and if you keep up with maintenance they last forever. For the record I’ve owned: 2002 Corolla, 2007 Scion tC, 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe, 2014 Hyundai Sonata 2.0 T Limited, 2014 Highlander limited, 2016 Sienna, 2018 Highlander, 2021 Hyundai Palisade Calligraphy and 2021 Toyota Sienna Limited. These are my go-to brands and are both reliable.
Hyundai/Kia/Genesis DEFINITELY have the best lineup of new cars and crossovers for 2021 over any other automaker. They had a goal to put out the best products for 2020/2021, and they reached that goal.
Kia Seltos, Hyundai Palisade and Genesis GV80 already best in class
Impressive!
I agree accept for the Kia Sportage, reliability 👍🏽 infotainment and dash tech 👎🏽
Total crap they consume oil while ruining your engine at the same time till it blows up
Best in class in JB Powers?????????? Just look up recalls on any year and model. Not Takata air bags. recalls but major issues. Horrible dealers with people trying to get engines replaced and Hyundai-Kia harassing owners for records and trying to deny them. To many shops have done videos on this. You are a hack trying to get loads of views. In that you have succeeded but in providing true info you failed.
i had a 2006 Hyundai sonata that had 169,000 miles on it with the v6. i had to get rid of it finally in 2017 for a Hyundai elantra and i'm very happy with that car also. Now i have a 2021 Hyundai Elantra limited
Yea people still live in the past. I have a 2013 optima with 113k miles that I got almost 3 years ago and it's been great. I plan on upgrading to a k5 gt or stinger with the next couple of years. Resale value is terrible though lol
My Stinger is my 4th Hyundai/Kia vehicle & I absolutely love it!
Mechanic's perspective: the biggest reason why Kia and Hyundai engines blow is because people don't maintain them properly. They use cheap oil and they don't change the oil enough. That 19.95 oil change you keep getting is a super bad idea. Cheap oil change places use trash oil and trash oil trashes your engine. You need high quality full synthetic oil in these cars. I have seen failure due to cheap oil and lack of oil changes many times. I have also seen Kia's and Hyundai's last a long time when cared for. Bottom line, you have to maintain them appropriately. They do not handle abuse well but most cars don't. Honestly, I'd buy a Kia or Hyundai over a modern Chevy. I see more Equinoxes and Terrains coming in with engine problems than anything else these days. Modern GM products have taken a big dive in quality from what they used to be while Kia is on the rise.
AT 77, I've owned/driven all makes.Knowing Hyundai's Theta engine issue was in the rearview mirror, and they put a fine point on it with a 10 yr warranty...I bought one for spite...The Tucson was a proven platform, the tech very high on the Ultimate trim...2 yrs in with no problems. I also have a Gen2 Tacoma. I like both.
Just a few experiences over 35 years of driving, I bought a new Kia Borrego V8, kept it for 10 years without issues before trading in for a new 2019 Niro Hybrid SX, so far so good, fuel efficient, comfortable and full of tech. Also bought a new 2015 Sportage LX, still have it and it has had no issues after 7 years.
Previous to 2015, The first car I bought in '96 was a used '93 Pontiac Grand AM which blew the transmission, then owned 2 new Impalas (2000 & 2005) that were okay buy needed minor warranty work, and a used '97 Isuzu Trooper V6 manual that was great, but after I had it a few years it was 13 years old and I didn't want to deal with rust. Previous to that, in the late 80's I also drove my parents VW Jettas that each had minor electrical issues.
There are plenty of brands and models that have had their share of problems, including Toyota and Honda, but people choose to ignore, or forgive and forget those issues/recalls, but cling to the narrative that certain current brands are as bad as the ones from last century. For example, nearly 10 million Toyotas have been recalled since 2012 due to risk of fire for various reasons, and only 485,000 Hyundai/Kia cars were recalled due to risk of fire with their 2.0 and 2.4 engines.
We've owned '17 Elantra and '17 Sonata Sport - both were great cars. Reliable, comfortable, stylish. Traded them back in November for a '21 Tucson and '20 Ioniq Hybrid, also great cars! Only downside - I feel their dealership experiences could be a little better/nicer.
bad customer service? yup that is Korean.
Years ago, my friends bought a KIA Sportage and had nothing but problems with it. The dash knobs broke, the rear window fell out and the doors didn't close right. They ended up lemon-lawing it and bought a Toyota. I think their quality has come a long way since then and I wouldn't mind giving KIA a try in the future. Even TESLA has had its share of problems as well. Cheers! 😊
Got a 2017 Santa Fe. Best car I’ve owned over the past 30+ years.
We owned a 04 Santa Fe...282000 miles on it...boy do we miss that car🥺...never had any issues with it. We sold it 2 years ago as it was cheaper for us to buy another car than to bring it to the Midwest all the way from the Caribbean...🤑
Hyundai and Kia aren’t the only car brands that have a bad past and won’t be the last. Unless the haters buy the brand of car they prefer you should drive, choose what you like.
Hyundai and Kia are still crappy at being cars. They have tech which seems to work, but they BURN OIL.
I had a 2011 Sonata and it gave me a relatively trouble-free 180k. Then I bought a 2020 Santa Fe in fall 2019 and I love it. My neighbors have a Sorento and Niro, and they love theirs too. Very few issues.
Let the haters hate. I’m all about 🇰🇷 cars!
It seems like all the negative comments want you to believe their experiences as your own. I’m on my 3rd Sorento which is the XLine. Love it.
Right on
So in other words, you want us to believe your experience as our own. Self-awareness isn't your strong suit, is it.
@@mrsj1417 nope. What I’m not doing is Broadcasting Kia as bad trying to make everyone believe that saying Kia and Hyundai sucks don’t buy one. Why shouldn’t I buy one? It’s 50/50 experiences. I’m telling you my experience in ownership, not my opinion. You’re opinion is yours, not mine.
@@mrsj1417 every brand has their lemons
I've done a lot of research, including your videos, on new cars since we are in the market for one. We keep cars a long long time and it's a big decision and a lot of money. Current car is a 2000 Ford Explorer 4WD with 200,000+ miles. Yeah, it's had work done on it but it was still cheaper than buying a new vehicle. Now we are in the market for a new SUV AWD. After research and test drives on lots of brands and models, we have decided on the Kia Telluride. 'Nuff said.
I totally agree with that one comment about 2011 being a turning point. That’s when the new Sonata & Elantra came out and the first time I didn’t associate Hyundai with “boring”. And no one else was offering such a long warranty. That was some peace of mind I had never heard of. A few years later and Kia starts designing some damn good looking cars with lots of tech and features that should interest ANY discerning buyer. So to any comment saying that they’re burning maybe IS still stick in 1995. As far as reliability, I can’t speak on that. I haven’t experienced that issue first hand so I don’t know.
I love my kia Sorento 2016 and 100K miles, flawless reliability, very comfortable and strong. BTW Im a Ford master technician, I work on vehicles for a living.
I have a 2011 Kia Sorento with 185,000 miles still going strong before that had a 2006 Rio 163,000 miles and that was good as well just small
I have owned Kia and Hyundai since 2006 and has been good Sorento 2012 140 k miles.
I’ve owned Fords, a Geo, a Saturn, a Chrysler & now a Kia. Have had my ‘14 Soul the longest & it’s been quite dependable. I’d love to own a Telluride in the future!
Yeah. Couldn't be happier with 2017 Kia Niro. Toyota, Honda etc are all so stuck in the past. I love that Kia and Hyundai don't upcharge for tech that should be standard in all cars. This tech (auto braking etc) doesn't cost a lot to make any more. It should be in all cars.
It is in all cars. Whether priced "separately" or included, the end prices are all comparable. $20k + 500 for autobraking is the exact same thing as charging $20,500 including autobraking.
Yes stuck in the past. Reliable. Today disposable.
My late mom bought a 16 ebony black Kia Sorento in ebony black fwd with third row seating from Fred Anderson Kia of Raleigh back in 17 and it now has 67,xxx on it. It still has the remaining powertrain warranty in effect. It has never ever broken down b4. It has been in 3 minor accidents but overall the car has been very reliable. My mom used to own a Hyundai excel 3 Dr hatch in gray with a standard transmission. I think that car has went to the big car garage in the sky. I miss that car
I had a 2009 Sonota 4cyl kept it 11 years and 350k kilometers . Great car only needed brakes and tires and one starter motor.
We were looking to replace our 2010 Buick Enclave CXL money pit edition. I couldn't wait to get rid of it. Even with only 95k miles on it, I felt more at ease taking my 2010 Honda Crosstour with 190k miles on a 1,000-mile round trip to visit my in-laws. We looked at three-row SUVs from Honda, Toyota, and Subaru, none of which impressed us at all. They all lacked style, ergonomics, and tech. My wife didn't even have Hyundai on her mind when I suggested we look at what they might have to offer, not even knowing the Palisade was out. She was very pleasantly surprised with the driveability, styling, tech, amenities, warranty, and safety features that were standard on the Palisade LImited. We asked friends who had Hyundais and they all were happy with their vehicles. We ended up placing an order for a 2020 Palisade Limited and even I enjoy driving it. So much better than the Buick POS. Here's to hoping for a long life with our Hyundai.
I have 2017 Kia Sorento with 50K miles. We love it. Use it for trips because of the large interior space.
I have a 2019 Hyundai Ioniq and love it. Super car. My wife drives a 2013 Sorento and it has been super reliable.
I have a 2020 Hyundai Santa fe LTD with 107.600 miles with no problems running Amazoil. Oil change intervals at 10,000 miles engine is a 2.0 turbo. All fluids changed transfer case and rear differential and transmission two times except for the engine coolant just done at 107.000 miles. Still running great-paid 36,000 plus tax and license.
I switched to Hyundai brand in 2015, it has been great. I like Hyundai & Kia design in their recent models. In early 2000s, I never consider Hyundai or Kia on the buy list. There was a class lawsuit settlement, and Hyundai offers lifetime engine replacement.
IMO the biggest issue is the lack of maintenance. KIA attracts low end clients and they’re the worst. Kills resale value.
I have a 2013 elantra limited, 150k miles, I've only had to change the starter, a break caliper, and a few sensors aside from normal plugs, coils, breaks, oil changes. It's been solid.
Hyundai and Kia do not have the snob appeal that some other brands do have.
As for quality, every car manufacturer has good and bad models, made during
good and bad model years. The key to Hyundai's appeal has always been to
provide vehicles that are a "good value for the dollar". From the 1980's to the
present, they continue to do just that.
Incidentally, since it is not possible to tell how well an owner is maintaining
their vehicle, it is not as easy to determine the "most reliable" car as it would
appear. A driver who takes really good care of a base model Hyundai Elantra
will always have a better experience than a driver who neglects their top trim
of the Toyota Camry.
It’s no one going to mention that they spontaneously ignite in flames
So far I love my Telluride S AWD . But we'll see. I do know Kia as come a long way in its QC and not the Kia or Hyundai of old . At least they're willing to back up their product with warranty.
I have a Ceed 2020 and im in love with every point of view with every technology that it have, powertrain, chassis, finne tunning, media, options, consumption, and with a very good reliability and price.
I was all aboard the Hyundai hype train until I bought my 2019 Veloster N. The dealership experience was dreadful, actually beyond dreadful it was deceitful, all facets too, sales and service. The 18 months I owned that car were pure hell. The Veloster was in for warranty work 3 days after I took delivery and many times after that. A little customer service would've gone a long way.
Here in Australia all my friends think Kia and Hyundai are great. I am saving up for a Hyundai Santa Fe, great cars.
I love my Hyundai Elantra 2023, very reliable before they were not good but now i recommend it to everybody.
I had a 2006 Hyundai Sonata with the 3.3L Lambda V6. I loved that car. Its odometer was well past 200k miles and hasn't had any serious problems. I'd still have it if it hadn't collided with a deer back when it had 100k miles a decade ago. By 2019, I was hearing metallic stress sounds which I guess were caused by that deer collision. So, I replaced it with a 2019 Camry SE. The reason I didn't go with Hyundai/Kia was reports of engine fires with the Theta II 4-cylinder engine. Too bad Hyundai didn't continue the Sonata with a V6.
I own a 2013 Elantra Coupe, only 64,750 miles (put 13,000 of them on it myself) and it’s been a solid car so far, though not perfect. Random things go wrong on these cars. My trunk was stuck shut for a month when the latch failed because a screw became loose and jammed the mechanism. After a couple rounds at the pub my buddy sits on the trunk, and it pops open. I fold down the seats and buy a new latch online, install it that weekend. A $23 fix and a half hour of time. Now I have an engine light and codes p0456 and p0449, both emissions related. Needs a new evap solenoid or some junk. Doesn’t affect driveability and I’m only fixing it because Illinois does emissions tests. One thing to note is that brake issues are common on these cars; you’ll hear the occasional grind but no effect on stopping power. I change my oil every 4,000 miles with high quality synthetic as these things don’t hold a lot of oil to begin with. My mechanic reassures me that I bought a solid car, and seeing as it has only been in his shop once since ownership for changing pads and rotors, I think I would agree.
I got a 2022 hyundai sonata i bought in the beginning of the year and i was in love when they showcased the car in 2019 and i love driving it now
We bought my wife a Sonata Hybrid a year ago for her new job (2 hour round trip daily) and it’s been great. Gets GREAT gas mileage. She loves it, and I drive it all the time. I’d buy another Hyundai for sure.
I was looking at a RAV4 hybrid and the amount of recalls/service bulletins was astonishing. Anyone banking on Toyota/Honda reliability is living in the past. I’ll take a 10 yr/100K warranty all day!
I always tell my customers this. you don't decide a car based on warranty. it's just stupid.
@@thelastdefenderofcamelot5623 you should also tell your customers not to bank on reliability data from 15 years ago.
I own a 2018 Elantra Sport. I've put 25k miles on it. Can't speak to the reliability just yet, obviously, but the warranty provides solid reassurance that even if there are issues, I won't be hurting too much from it. I have to say that the driving experience in my car is incredible. Great steering feel and throttle response that was completely absent in my 2007 Toyota I owned before this car. Not that it represents the brand as a whole but that Toyota gave me nothing but issues. Constant oil leaks and valve failures. Even my parents' 2014 Camry has horrible driving dynamics. The throttle is jumpy especially at low speeds and I might as well be steering with a playstation controller with how little feedback I get through the wheel. Hyundai and Kia understandably have a bad rep due to their products from the early 2000s however I think they've really turned it around within the last decade or so and have become the leaders in reliability.
I only have experience with two of them (both Hyundai's). When my Sentra went to hell a coworker sold a friend of mine an older model Santa Fe for 500 bucks. The engine threw a rod a few short months later. My roommate later had a Hyundai Sonata. Issues with the Crankshaft sensor, I said "I'll fix it!", not realizing you need to remove the Timing Belt and the power steering pump which were both a nightmare to get to and do to to replace the sensor. What a numnuts design! The Sonata continued to have problems with that sensor to which I refused to touch it again and another mechanic said it was electrical and she sold it.
I have a 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe i bought from my parents and I’ve had no repairs done. Basic maintenance is all. Got 154k and still rolls like its brand new.
2016 Kia Sorento, No complaints here!
Dude! These cars catch On FIRE! Yes I said fire!!!!! My buddy almost just lost his house. 2015 Elantra. Another friend got a letter from Kia telling him not to park his car in his garage!!!!
my mom was cycling up the street and came across an accident site where a Kia SUV lost control and went across the opposite lane like Tiger Woods and hit a concrete wall. with the cops present it looked like it happend minutes ago. glad nobody was walking or cycling there at that time.
i like them, but i’m not a fan of them.
Funny how Kia and Hyundai give twice the warranty as Honda and Toyota.
That shows quality
They are the best value for money however reliability needs to be improved. My 2016 sonata engine seized at 100k after the oil consumption/metal shaving issue. Hyundai replaced the engine under the recall/warranty.
The reliability is high. It was just a bad few years. Every manufacturer has bad years. Toyota now has a recall out for engine fires. You and I will still call Toyota one of the most reliable vehicles out there today. In my family, we have two Kia vehicles, a Spectra and a Soul. The Spectra has close to 200,000 miles and it got there just on regular maintenance.
@Allen Tokyo Do yourself a favor and just type in RAV-4 fire and Prius fire in UA-cam and you will see for yourself what I am talking about. You shouldn't call someone a fool with no proof of it.
@@Okoro17 type in Hyundai Tucson fires on UA-cam
@@natlovell122 I did. Hyundai is still one of the most reliable manufacturers out there despite this just like Toyota.
@@Okoro17 looks like they’re about middle of the pack when it comes to reliability, I own a Sonata it’s just ok, quality control is majorly lacking for this brand
Totally agree you can't beat them everyone is trying to catch up for the price range and quality and luxury you get unbelievable
My 2021 Kia K5 is already my 3rd Kia and I love my cars. Never had a single problem with any of them. Great design, feature/price ratio, the reliability is getting better and better, plus Toyota's reliability is decreasing.
The reliability is not getting better new Kia and Hyundai owners are posting daily on the Engine Failure- kia on Hyundai page. They are still spontaneously catching on fire even after the recalls. Not to mention you have to worry about a teenager stealing it enjoy riding and killing a family of innocent people like they did in Buffalo where I live.
My brother just got a Kia Seltos and the transmission blew due to metal shavings. Not even 1000 miles on it.
I know a guy that bought one of them 2 months and now the transmission is jerking from 1 to second at mid throttle take off .. He bought it because it was priced lower ..Get what you pay for.
@@charlesjackson1700 there are more problems coming with those transmissions.
@@michaelsparr7426 He regrets buying it . He said if he tried to trade it he would be too upside down .
@@charlesjackson1700 he might be ok overall. They might be heading for a recall.
I had 2008 Hyundai Elantra with 140k miles when I traded for a 2021 Veloster N with DCT. No problems with Elantra for 12 years, other than oil changes, brakes, tires and a battery. The only reason I didn’t keep the Elantra, I wanted the new Veloster N with DCT
I own a Kia Sorento 2014 engine spun a rod bearing at 95k miles . I changed the oil every 3000 miles . Thankfully i have the 10 year 100,000 mile warranty . Kia agreed to replace the engine but unfortunately due to so many engines failing it will take 3 months
My 2013 Toyota Highlander has 237K miles on it, engine still smooth, stayed on top of my oil changes. But over the past month I’ve been replacing the radiator, windshield, ball joints, brakes, tires, and still needs struts & bushings. It’s only a matter of time before something major fails. So I went shopping, went to Toyota first obviously, RAV4 was my next purchase. My daughter is on her 3rd Kia, due to the first two were totaled in accidents, none her fault, and she walked away from both accidents, excellent protection. Then I crossed shop Kia, Sportage X-Pro won 🥇, better styling, better features, better feel, better warranty, & better price. Time will tell on reliability, but the 100K warranty definitely puts me at ease. I’m loving my 2023 Kia.
The Telluride just had a recall on the heated seat wiring. Cause it can CATCH FIRE.🤦♂️
Other than the perception, Hyundai and Kia have nothing wrong. The perception is based on old reputation from the 90s. I have a 2021 Sonata. And I bought it after test driving competitors from all major brands. I really like this Sonata. It is a very good car, better than Accord, Camry and Mazda 6. Comfortable, quiet, high tech, fuel efficient and modern. It looks different than most other cars though.
If you buy a Hyundai (especially the Tucson and Santa Fe) be prepared to spend minimum of $175-$500 every month on BS problems you will never experience in a quality car like an Honda. Every other month you will have to replace 1-4 0f 6 to 8 catalytic converters that go out for no reason like clock work one after the other. Your gas line will need replacing, then your gas tank that rotted from the inside for no apparent reason. Your check engine light will be on more than it is off. You'll also notice when you hit a bump your car will wobble when the front wheels leave the ground, your passengers will also notice this and ask you if the car is "safe to drive that way"?. When you finally replace head gasket, then the entire engine and decide you've had enough, and sell it for next to nothing, you'll buy yourself an Acura and realize that it never needs maintenance, that it isn't normal to be without your car every other month because it's in the shop again, and you'll swear like I did to NEVER buy another Hyundai again!!!
@Abubakar Abdullahi They are total crap, intentionally built to require maintenance and fall apart so the money keeps coming in even after you buy the car.
I have a 2017 Sonata and I agree! Stupid problem after stupid problem. Trunk latch broke and trunk shut closed with no access, gas pedal sensor going out on freeway and leaving me stranded, paint peeling off the roof at 38k miles. Their quality control is dog 💩
there was that one famous complaint from a Hyundai owner who was denied a warranty the third time over a broken seat because he was told he is too overweight.
Haters got'a hate. Looking forward toward your review on the newly redesigned Nissan Pathfinder and Frontier . They are looking awesome.
Nissan doesn't deem this channel worthy of press loans at the moment ... maybe that will change. Fingers crossed.
@@everymandriver :(
I have a 2017 Hyundai sonata limited and I NEVER had a problem with it
I own a 2005 hyundai elantra manual. Brought it brand new with 3 miles on it. Had to replace the transmission twice. The first time was my fought I did not know how to drive a stick. Overall I believe they are good starter vehicles for low budget driver. And they make great DIY vehicles for learning how to work on cars..
My first car was a 2018 Kia Rio had 40K miles, no problems. It got totaled in an accident though, but held up like a champ💪🏾. Now I have a 2018 Hyundai Kona with 18K miles (I know that’s not much). But I haven’t had a single mechanical issue with it. And it’s funny how everyone says Kia is “unreliable” but you literally see a Kia Soul every second 😂😂😂. And there’s rumors that Hyundai is making a truck, the Santa Cruz.
Well you might see a lot of Kia Soul's...sitting at the dealership awaiting a new engine. Mine had 2 engines so far....
Sorry Hyundai, Honda, and Toyota, but Kia makes cooler looking vehicles.
My only issue with current generation Hyundai & Kia is non-competitive fuel economy ratings for their SUV's.
I own a 2019 Hyundai Sonata SEL and a 2020 Kona SEL Plus. I think some is the hate, like you mentioned was the number of engines that had problems and got recalls on them. Both of my Hyundais engines were got checked out and are fine and are covered for the life of our ownership of the cars. Otherwise, they have been fine.
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@@everymandriver Thank you!
I don't know if I'd use the word hate on Kia but I can tell you I'm beyond disappointed. I bought a new 2020 Kia Soul last year. About a month or so ago I get a letter from Kia stating that for some 2020 souls the oil piston rings were defective. I bring it into the dealer from which I purchased the car and after testing , the engine was found to be defective. It spent about 2 weeks at the dealer. The engine get's replaced. I get the Kia back and all seems well for a bit. 2 weeks ago I turn on the car, the check oil light comes on and the engine sounds like a sewing machine gone mad. It's been at the dealer ever since. I contacted Kia Customer support and I'm waiting to hear back from them. So to sum it up I'm extremely disappointed with Kia and the lack of Q.C.
I have a 2012 Kia Optima with 118,000 miles. No problems and still looks good. Best vehicle of the 8 I’ve owned.
You know when the manufacturer published a official statement notifying owners not to park your Kia \ Hyundai in your garage due to risk of not only a car fire, but a high chance of burning your house down as well. For me yeah thats a Big problem.
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I have both a 2018 kia soul and the new 2021 k5 and I love them both
Hey brother thanks for the video I'm been on the fence for a couple years about buying into the Hyundai Kia brand and it's because Reputation from the past
It is so bad, insurance companies won't cover KIA vehicles..
On the subject of Hyundai / Kia engine / electrical fire problems. I see comments from people in Australia and Europe that claim the problems we have here in North America, they don’t have there. Why is that? The only difference is where they’re made, and that is Kentucky USA for North American Hyundai’s and Kia. The problems started in 2011. The Genesis when it was a V-6, V-8 model, from 2009 to the mid teens, didn’t have these problems, but then, those being upscale models were made in Korea.
I wanted to get a new Sonata in 2020 when the lease was up on our existing vehicle but the monthly payment on a lease was way too much. I have heard they’re having issues with engine problems and that can’t be good news.
worked at vw as a tech, visited kia's shop next to us. floor space was covered with engines
😵please VW has the worst reputation😂
@@jamesd4923 never said it didnt! but we didnt have as many engines on the floor =P
I'm about to find out. I ordered a Kia K5 EX with Prem package and it'll show up at the end of April. It'll be my daily driver and I put about 100 miles of 4 lane highway driving a day on my vehicle. I figure no matter what, it can't be any less reliable than my 2008 Ford Fusion, that was built in Mexico, and has 165K on it and has had very little need fixing. This K5 isn't a cheap car, it's not qutie as much as the Accord or Camry specced similarly but not much less, about $33,000. I've been doing a lot of research and I can't find many issues with the 1.6 Hyundai engines or the 8 speed automatic. It's 2022, not 1995. I know a lot of people who have owned or own either brand and I hear way more good than bad.
I have a 2012 Hyundai Azera and it runs well, but the steering wheel shakes and rattles every time I hit a raised tar strip. They want more to fix it then the vehicle is worth. Currently there are 132,000 miles on it and I would like to keep it running, but I wonder if is wise to keep throwing money iAt it?
The engines are a huge problem and I know as a 2019 Stinger GT2 and with only 4200 miles on it, the engine needs to be replaced and at the dealership for three months. No idea when the engine will ever arrive. Whatever reputation will do gains KIA has made is falling apart due to all the endless engine recalls.
Most of the people talking trash have probably owned a Hyundai and they are stuck in the past. Hyundai is not the only one that has had engine recalls...Honda and Toyota have been using older technology/ engines and now that they are trying to be more modern they have been having recalls also.
I have a 13 Elantra Limited with 172k miles on the engine and it has been very reliable considering its been in a few accidents and i drive it hard. Other than regular maintenance I have only had to replace a trans sensor. Also have a 2018 Santa Fe Sport Turbo now with 28k miles on it. Also, have had 2 other Hyundais in the past one totaled, one traded.
Kia seems to be pretty popular these days because I see them everywhere more then before.
Just got a 2022 sorento and am thinking of getting a sportage too
Some of those comments were complete non-sequiturs . . . it shows how intractable some folks can be. Here's what I know at this point . . .
1) a good friend has a 2005 Elantra . . . she loves it and has over 300000 miles on it. She regularly takes care of oil changes and standard maintenance.
2) Another friend had an HR-V . . . after years of Honda ownership, she is now looking for a, and I quote, 'a Toyota and Hyundai because of her experience with the HR-V.'
3) I have a Toyota and am eyeing new cars for my next possible vehicle . . . and the vehicles at the top of my list are include a Hyundai and a Kia, and no Toyotas or Hondas.
People need to actually do some flippin' research . . . REAL research, not looking at sites that only confirm their prejudices! Kia and Hyundai are not the massive reliability failures that they used to be, their warranties are the best on the market (and haven't been lessened from the time when their vehicles had lots of problems) and with proper maintenance a well researched carefully chosen Kia or Hyundai can run economically for years!
I had a 2020 hyundai tucson that I loved. I got into an accident sadly so i need a new car. I want the same thing honestly.