How Reliable is a Hyundai?
Hyundai Reliability, Maintenance Costs, and Warranty
Hyundai is quickly becoming an industry leader when it comes to reliability, customer care, and warranty options. For today’s post we’ve gathered maintenance information from a variety of sources, so you can be better prepared for Hyundai ownership.
Reliability Ratings
According to a 2022 J.D. Power U.S. Vehicle Dependability Study, Hyundai is one of the most dependable brands, ranking higher than brands such as Toyota, Lexus, Honda, Mazda, and BMW. Additionally, Repair Pal has ranked Hyundai 4th in reliability out of 32 car brands.
Warranty Information
According to cars.usnews.com, Hyundai offers the best automotive warranty in the current market. No other brand surpasses Hyundai’s legendary warranty:
- Basic Warranty:
5 years/60,000 miles - Powertrain Warranty:
10 years/ 100,000 miles - Additional Coverage:
7 Years of Anti Corrosion Coverage / unlimited miles
5 Years of Complimentary Roadside Assistance Program / unlimited miles
3 Years/ 36,000 miles of complimentary maintenance and navigation updates
Average Maintenance Costs, Severity, and Frequency
According to Repair Pal, Hyundai vehicles cost an average of $428 a year to maintain— more affordable than the industry average of $652. Hyundai owners should expect to visit repair shops 0.27 times a year, compared to the 0.4 industry average. Lastly, 10% of all Hyundai Repairs are considered severe, lower than the 12% national industry average.
Top Reliable Hyundai Vehicles
DO take this list with a grain of salt as road conditions, style of driving, and correct maintenance all play a factor. Having said that:
- Hyundai Elantra: 4.5/5 – Excellent
- Hyundai Accent: 4.5/5 – Excellent
- Hyundai Veloster: 4/5 – Above Average
- Hyundai Tucson: 4/5 – Above Average
- Hyundai Sonata: 4/5 – Above Average
- Hyundai Santa Fe: 4/5 – Above Average
*Data from Repair Pal*
Concluding Thoughts
It’s obvious from the data that Hyundai is one of the most reliable brands out there with low maintenance and frequency of repairs. We have plenty of new Hyundai models in stock at our Safford Brown Hyundai Fairfax, Virginia location!
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4 comment(s) so far on How Reliable is a Hyundai?
Very reliable in my book.
Does Hyundai offer extended warranties on used cars, never titled, purchased 2019 Tucson from Miami, FL Palmetto Bay
I have a Veloster that has been to the dealership for several times on recalls. However whenever I get it there, they call me back and tell me that they don’t have the part available and to park away from buildings due to fire hazzard. What are my recources? I’ve already replaced the transmission at my cost since they didn’t send me a recall on that.
I’ve rented a 2024 Tucson SE it was a wonderful driving vehicle. The fit and finish was better than our Rogue Sv, and smooth as 2024 Grand Cherokee we also rented 6 months ago.