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Hey Scotty, if you can direct me to where to find that deal, I would greatly appreciate it.
689,500 HYUNDAI’s 2.0,1.8 2.2 Recalled for ENGINE FAILED Just this year
Hello sir, do you have any experience with SsangYongs?
You can tell he's not a engineer
For a car that is supposed to be "Crap" Scotty is sure singing the car's praises
$210 a month with $3,500 down is usually how it goes.
Lol. I was wondering
Typical Scotty bias against Korean cars. I had a 2021 Tucson rental for a week. If this newer generation drives at least as well, which I'm sure it does, it's hitting above its weight. The 2021 was so smooth, quiet, comfortable, and well-screwed together that I couldn't see a reason to buy a comparable-size luxury CUV.
@@palebeachbum That's because Scotty is clueless.
@@Notfiveo0 yep 0 down more like 350 a month
I had a 2013 Hyundai Elantra.. I drove it from 70,000 to 356,980 miles with mostly basic maintenance (oil,tires). Biggest/only thing I had to replace was alternator.. was still running Great until I wrecked it. Incredibly reliable in my personal experience!
How did you put that many miles on a 2013?
Still have my 17 Hyundai Ioniq limited.... Didn't have and still don't have any issues with it.
My 2016 Tucson is still running like a champ. The secret: religious about the maintenance schedule!
2012 Hyundai Elantra Limited at 100k with absolutely no issues, only basic maintenance, purchased brand new. One of our most reliable vehicles in our personal experience as well!
2013 Hyundai here too!! Bought it new, 202k and still going strong with regular maintenance. But I’m preparing to let the 16 yr old have it so mom has to buy a new ride 😢😂🥴. These prices are crazy
We have owned several Hyundai's and they all worked great and reliably (an Excel, Elantra and two Tucson's). We have nothing but good things to say about Hyundai.
Why do you buy Hyundai - Kia? They destroy lives of whistle blowers... Seriously..
My engine seized and Hyundai replaced it for free.
Curious if you drove them over 100k miles
I love every Hyundai I've ever owned, the odometer had well over 200k on each. Each was very well-equipped and reliable. ...and Yes, I'd buy another..
Gettin clicks
Yes me to i am on my 4 Hyundai my last one is a Kona 2021 ,if you follow all the services to be done NO PROBLEMS AT ALL ,i should mention it was made in Korea
@@francocanuck Yep love them as well (see above)
If they were years under 2012 that’s why they were Mitsubishi motors. The new Hyundais are crap take my word for it I have a 2016 sonata, I’ve taken great care of it so many problems engine seized they covered it since I kept up with the oil changes and even kept adding oil.4 days later lights back on having trouble starting it and now last night not even 2 weeks later it wasn’t even starting. I took the roof to get re painted 3 times comes off once a years. Both break lights went out 3 times each in the last year. Just do yourself a favor and buy a Toyota Hyundais are crap
@@francocanuckI guess you are lucky people I talk to have them die before 100k that’s what they said at the dealership to
Hahaha.... you just told the world how GOOD Hyundai's are! For such a "crappy car", you had nothing bad to say about it! Thanks! You just sold me on a new Hyundai!
You forgot about the infamous automatic shutoff. The venom from one bite is enough to kill 10 fully grown men.
@@rackal3753 See my post above, that start/stop is easily defeated.
@@Hemond1 where above?
exactly what I thought
This legit could be a comedy skit.
I guess I missed the part on why it was crap. I thought Scotty was gonna go get him one at the end of this as long as he can get it for $210 a month.
thats why you NEVER EVER Buy a hyundai or KIA. you lease it.
210 a month with 4K down
Their non turbo engines are decent but stay away from their turbos if you plan on keeping it long term or if you drive lots of miles.
Same here... He does this, rambles on and it gets hard to find the point of the video
@Mark Williams It's kind of like beating a dead horse by now, but if you watch his hands closely, you'll see his point clearly.
For me, the selling points were the 100K warranty, larger cargo space than most competitors, regular (non-CVT) transmission, turbo engine, and more horsepower (Hybrid SEL). My only complaint is that the mpg is not near the advertised 38 (combined )-I average about 33+
Complain to the dealership about the mpg is faulty advertised and maybe they will pay you to drive it and it’s free. My friend had a Hyundai and they did that for him how amazing. That’s the reason for your purchase mpg was a lie
@@OutdoorTonezso you are telling me I have been driving like a maniac wasting fuel for no reason I could’ve got my car for free this whole time ?
Good luck with that 100k warranty.
Be careful with the gdi engines take care to run them clean. Non Cvt is nice keep that maintained too. Turbo was a horrible choice naturally aspirated engine is better with no hybrid system to repair with age. As long as you have the income and don't mind paying every month(I own my car 3k 3 years ago still going i am cheap like scotty) care about image and have no need for extra savings or investments then sure great car man.
Agree with all except the turbo I’m a UL grad too class of 79
Had a 2004 Hyundai Sonota for 20 years that had 291,000 miles. The engine and transmission was still great, but the frame was starting to rust off (live in the upper midwest), so it was time to buy a new one. Only thing that was bad was it had a timing belt instead of a timing chain. I don't think they do timing belts anymore
I don't understand the appeal of Scotty. People think he is saving everyone money but in reality he just says everything is crap and I'm really not convinced he knows anything about cars newer than 2004. Im a dealership tech and own a 2015 Lexus a 2015 Acura and a 2022 Lexus but this man is out of touch and refuses to accept a changing industry. Not everyone wants a 20 year old car because it's simpler and easier to work on.
I actually agree with most of what you said. For someone on YT about automobile s, that people seem to like so much . He really gives no valid reason why something is "Crap". I only came to this video to laugh at comments about Hyundai . I own a 2018 Santa Fe , we've put a 128,000 on her and love it.
I think you have stumbled into a common trap that Americans often find themselves in......being lost in sarcasm
@@psychobartus Explain what was sarcasm ?? I can understand being Anti American. It's easy to hate freedom right?
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@@Dougie1969nobody said that.
My family has had hyundais for years, since we moved to canada in 98. My wife has a 2020 Hyundai Tucson 2.4 AWD and it hasn't been stuck in a couple bad winters and driving up north in the winter. I'm a jeep driver and even I was impressed by how well the awd works in snow.
Jeep has long been one of the brands with awful reputations for reliability, so if you haven't been disappointed by Jeeps, you probably won't be disappointed by Hyundais.
@@theredscourge I've owned plenty of cars. The jeep is vehicle number 10, and so far absolutely no issues. And I drive it hard, off road it and work on it myself. The Hyundai has been very reliable, no issues. My least reliable car was a Mitsubishi Evo X that had transmission issues.
Hundai's are Awesome! Switched from Toyota since they refused to offer Apple Carplay and kept price gouging
Jeeps are one of the worst cars to buy in terms of reliability so if you're comparing a Hyundai with a Jeep that's the problem 🤣 they're both bad cars.
As others have said, JEEP has the lowest ranking for value and reliability across the board. It’s kind of the standard people use when you are comparing the worst vehicles available.
I have a 2012 kia soul with 120k and have had zero issues. The most reliable, cheap and steady daily driver I've ever owned. Regular oil changes and a new set of tires are the only maintenance expenses I've ever paid in over 10 years. Absolutely incredible and still going. I don't wasting money on transportation so this is perfect.
Amen to that
Yeah right Scotty. My Elantra was flawless. Only basic maintenance. Awesome gas mileage. Drove really well, handled really well, and had great build quality. What's not to like?
Wait, so how is it crappy? Great price per month, all the bells and whistles, nice looking, good engine.......WHAT AM I MISSING? Sounds like a great little package!
Right! All I heard was praise throughout the video.
Yes, I didn't really hear him say anything bad about the new Tucson. If he mentioned it's a little crappy, he didn't actually explain why.
It’s just the thumbnail for views. There is nothing crappy about it
umm 8 speed CVT transmission enough said. I have seen them grenade at 24k miles. if you want to OWN something like that, go ahead. This dude is leasing the vehicle so if it blows 8 times it dont matter.
@@RRLV434 it worked on me. 🫤
I have a neighbor that leases Hyundai’s because he gets them so cheap. He gets a new car every 2-3 years so he doesn’t worry about things breaking down. He just makes payments forever.
Yeah that's the trade off.
Never understood leases... If you have money to throw away then by all means.... I bought my 09 civic and paid it off many years ago. It has only needed a wheel bearing, wiper inserts, tires, and oil changes. It's not fancy, but I used that money for a house rather than having 3 or 4 more new cars.
@@volvo09 that’s subjective opinion…
@@goranduric7214 economical and long-term plans
@@volvo09 much better decision, some people like going into debt for a car and end up with nothing in the future
Agreed specifically about the AWD system: most people spec it without needing it. I live in a mountain area with snow & ice, in over 20 years I have been driving, I never needed an AWD system. Good winter tires are enough unless you are really going off-road.
Scotty is right on the auto stop start feature. Had it while I was renting a 2021 Audi Q3 SUV. Always thought it took a lot of gas to start it up. Even Honda was being investigated by the NHTSA for their 2016 to 2022 Honda Pilots with the 3.5 V6 for not starting back up in the stop and go traffic.
I think those 2016 piloys also had issues with finicky collision warning
You can turn it off. I don’t like it but have to remember to turn it off
Everybody I guess has different experiences. I had 6 of them and still own a 2019 Santa Fe. Drove over half million miles with only three repairs on ALL six still on warranty. Best cars I ever had.
People are living in the past when they first came out.
@@treasurethetime2463 Exactly.
I hope so. I had a 2009 Sonata which was a transmission nightmare and basically everything else fell apart too before 60,000 miles. It was also the first and last car I ever had that rusted- including the frame. I got rid of it in 2013 which obviously isn’t long. Despite that, I am considering getting a 2023 Tucson. Maybe…
I love my 19 Santa Fe It’s so nice and it’s easy to drive. My dream car used to be a Range Rover but now give me my Santa Fe or a palisade
@@BarelySaneGenius Range Rover has the worst reputation out there. Much worse than KIA or Hyundai. I did get a 2023 Tucson Limited just after I made the post above. It’s an absolutely amazing vehicle. Keeping my fingers crossed for good luck on the reliability!
Been driving Hyundais no problems… I feel like all cars are all crap these days so I’ll keep driving my 2014 sonata 😊
Every car has it's own issues regardless of year. Most people get good ones and some get lemons, is what it is. no brand is safe from it
I want a new hybrid sonata so bad
😂 you right
Yes, mine is still going strong past 210,000 miles my most favorite car ever also a Sonata. Scotty is way off base here. Maybe just for clicks ***shrug** Scotty maybe investigate it better, this is an off base take and tone deaf take. Try to do better.
@@tylerhansen99870 not true, some brands are just bloody bad. like ford. They were designed bad.
Great video Scotty. Been following you for a long time. I have a 2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz now for a year and have not heard anything about a recall on the tranny. Guess i'll check with the dealer and see what's up. Maybe my VIN doesn't require it. Who knows. Thanks for all the straight shootin videos!
My Hyundai Accent 1.3i GL has never let me down since I bought it at the KIA dealer in early 2017. Second owner and great maintenance by the previous owner. It was also a demo car in 2004.
just don't crash it as they are cr@ppy at not squashing the driver
I own one of these...there is zero crappy about it...only a comfortable pleasant driving experience...first 20k miles I average 36mpg in MIXED driving....I change the oil every 3500 miles with full synthetic...I expect to get 10 years 150k trouble free miles...just like the last 3 KIA/HYUNDAI my family has had....take care of your cars and they will do fine. Do your research on all brands and models BEFORE buying...every brand has cars with issues.
Good luck I had a 2017 bought brand new stay on top of maintenance did everything you should and still lost the motor at 101,000 miles
@@buckdeer110 That might be why Hyundai just sent me a letter saying they were increasing my power train warranty to 150k on my 2018 Elantra GT
I have the 2022 Hyundai Tucson , 28,000miles. The blind spot yellow lights go off while driving. When this happens the suv stutters and hesitates when trying to accelerate. I realized immediately stop the car , and restart it. The car reprogrammed and was ok . The problem is this happens while street and highway driving. Extremely dangerous especially on the highway. If anyone knows what the problem is please explain. Thank You!
@@davidsimone9633 That does sound dangerous...I have not heard of it before...certainly its still under warranty...get it to the dealership...you might be able to disable those sensors inside the system until they can fix it.
The fact that a Toyota loyalist likes to compare with Hyundai says a lot about how far Hyundai has come.
Hyundai and Kia do interior design and interior quality much better than Toyota based on what I've experienced. Their bout of engine issues the last decade hasn't been a good look for the brand though.
Scotty, I usually agree with you, but not today. How many Hyundai cars have you owned? I put 100k km on an I30, 150k km on an i40 and the only defect was one parking sensor was faulty. Great and economical cars. So now I'm waiting for ordered Tucson 1.6 CDRi, 7 AT and I'm sure it will be a great 3 years again.
I bought a 2011 Sonata SE back in 2010. It has over 160k miles on it and still running. I’ve fixed the starter once, changed spark plugs, radiator fan, and normal maintenance items (brakes, oil change, filters, etc). Probably could use suspension work but feel it could run to 200k easy. I wouldn’t say Toyota or Honda reliable, but it’s not as bad as many other brands.
My 2001 Hyundai Sonata GlDhas 203,000. Trans acting up but never failed to start.
just like me, all systems are good to drive.....then I was closed to being stranded, luckily. I had family close by that came to pick me up. Labor Day 2023. .Oil and temp was great 1St. Brand new car in 2012, Got towed 2xs and Hyundai fixed all the stuff. NEW ENGINE FREE.FOR FREE...$8000 . Soo, I fixed all of the stuff at my daughters and ex's place, WE finally,( My ex and I) Finally Painted the garage door from dark brown to 2 coats of white( together ), She always wanted to do that for 3 years. I Never had the time such a good time being stranded . thank god I was so close by to helped out
I have a 5 year old Hyundai Tucson Limited with 120,000 miles on it .. and never had one issue with it !!! better than a Toyota. We have a 10 year old Hyundai Sonata .. with 100,000 miles on it and again no issues in 10 years.
Scotty great point about AWD cars needing same tire traction at 4 wheels. Never upgrade to bigger more expensive rubber, because you cannot save by buying 2 tires at a time.
Or just have the money to spend on nice tires? Lmao
When leasing for 36 months the chances of one tire going bad is minimal. Pretty much a non-issue.
Tire rack will shave tires so you do not need to buy all 4
@@JD-op6vn Really? Good tip JD.
I've had my Elantra for 19.5 years without any problems. Cost of car has calculated out to $750 a year to own. $15k cash / 20 years. No leases or payments for this gal. Great car. Now it's time to buy again. Will go with Elantra again next year, now that they've updated the front grille, for hopefully another 20. Best warranty available plus lots of bells and whistles.
I own... 2 hyundais. 2010 accent with 335k, and 2009 touring with 290k. Both still running great. Paid 1500 for the accent 6 years ago and 3k for the touring 3 years ago. Lol the only things I had to do were brakes on both car and a clutch for the touring. That's it. Love them.
I am currently entering the 3rd year of a 3 year lease on a 2020 Tucson. I previously had a 3 year lease on a 2017. They are comfortable and I've never had a problem with either car. They give you a lot for your money.
He put a lot of money down to get it for $210.00 per month! You never want to put more than 1k down on a lease! If you drive off the lot and it’s totaled, you lose all your down payment! - F&I Manager
Ya i was gonna say that seems stupid cheap like they wouldnt make any money off that.
@@TheSweetswed, right, and that’s a loaded trim. Leather, sunroof, cooled seats, etc.
Buy gap insurance
@@MrFiveCucu, then your lease turn-in residual was worth a lot. Which is possible since used car values have been through the roof.
I personally know someone who totalled a lease and got all their money back. It’s called full replacement insurance. Strange a F&I manager wouldn’t know about this?
Still have my 2013 Genesis coupe 3.8. No major issues- decided to garage it at 85k miles and get a new daily. Looked around for a year and settled on a 23 Santa Fe and I’m very happy w it so far.
I have always had Four summer tyres, and four winter Studded tyres. Until I got the Hyundai 4WD/AWD Tucson. No winter problems for the last Three Years. I have never worn out a set of tyres (Michellen). What I do miss is the security feeling of having a Full Size Spare tyre under the back end.
The Hyundai Tucson is adequate for my use case and, I agree, the naturally aspirated 2.5 liter engine really is fun Scotty!
Fun? Eh. I guess it's all relative
Here in Australia, the Tuscon petrol engine is only 2 litres. Nice car but I find it a little under powered.
I traded in my 2014 Elantra for a 2022 Elantra. Hyundai did mess up their engines and my 14 developed a ticking noise in the engine; piston slap, which Hyundai replaced the engine with that 100,000 mile warranty. No major issues besides that. It ran fine and no engine light or anything. My 2022 rides so nice. But my rear camera went out which is on order also warranty covered.
Got the 22 Elantra SE. I take a lot of Tennessee country roads, the kind where it seems like you get frequent glimpses of your own tail lights. The Elantra takes the twisty stuff without any complaints, and goes through curves where I'm taking more lateral G than I'm willing to maintain for fear of painting the inside of the car with coffee,with complete composure. The standard 2 liter surprised the hell out of me as well. I had expected it to be something like my daughter's 2 liter Subaru Crosstrek, where acceleration is, shall we say, sedate. The Elantra accelerates fast enough that I seldom have any concern about merging speeds, even in the mechanized loonie bin that is Nashville traffic. I've had 3 Hyundais, one of which was sold early because my son had to leave the country, one that I traded at 170k miles, and one which my daughter still has with 260K on it, none of which have suffered from any significant mechanical problems. The "them Korean cars suck!" stuff just doesn't hold water in my experience.
shoulda kept the 14 lifetime engine replacment and if you want a new 1 high speed down shifts and let her scream
Got a bad Hyundai so he went right back to Hyundai to get another… makes sense.
my 2019 hyundai elantra’s engine went out, but it was totally replaced under warranty. that’s almost gone now and i’m contemplating if it’s even worth trying hyundai again 😂
@@TheWilster11 I feel you. I bought a new 2018 and it gave me a ton of problems. Engine, transmission, suspension, and random other minor issues. I traded it at 25k miles. It wasn't safe to drive and the dealerships in my area were useless about fixing the problems.
You can't trust what this guy says. He will say something good about a car company one day and then it's crappy.
I own two Hyundai's and bought the extended warranty and still way cheaper and more features. Great cars. Hate dealing with my dealership but aside from that ,good cars and awesome price.
The recall on the 8 speed transmission is only for the DCT. Not the regular automatic.
2:40 If one tire goes bad on an AWD vehicle, you don't have to replace all 4. Just buy a new one and have the tread shaved to match the tread of the other 3. Many tire stores do this as a service now so you don't have to replace all 4 tires.
Thanks for posting, I didn't know this.
Yes, that's what I thought. In Australia, tire stores do this too.
honestly if you have one bad tire and the other 3 are nearly done, just replace them all at once
@@Gonzo_Bubb Yeah, I love Scotty, but he isn't always right. To be fair though, automotive tech is changing rapidly. Hard to keep up.
@@daviddavidsonn3578 The point is if all your tires are new. You don't want to have to replace all four just because one is damaged.
Scotty, love love love your videos! However, my 2013 Elantra has 241,000 miles and I've had 1 repair, the steering column gasket, which I did myself, with a bad back. BEST car I've ever owned.......and I'm sorry you left Tennessee... wish you'd come back some day
Mine Hyundai lasted 150k km then the engine suffered a catastrophic engine failure. Serviced as per log book. I’ll never touch one again.
210$ a month as a lease?! That's a bangin deal!!!
@Stein Mauer No, it only covers repair maintenance, not routine servicing or accidents.
@Stein Mauer Depends on how you look at it. My Mazda 2, 20,000 from new and worth 11000 after 7 yrs has lost 107/month in depreciation. Repair maintenance has been zero and I own the car. The lease in the Op would have cost me 17600 in the same period and I would not own it. I have saved 8600 and I have a car worth 11000. Which is the better deal??
It's on KZhead, people always make up numbers!
Anyone can tell me is there any "buy in" ammount with that 210$/month, or it`s just to sign like 3 year contract and that`s it? For me it just sounds not believable.
Yeah but I'm positive he would have had to put down at least $10k due at signing. That comes out to $275 extra a month. So $500/month for three years (if you don't go over the allowed miles). At at the end of the lease you own nothing. You're basically renting a car for $500/month. But it's worse because when you normally rent a car there are no mile restrictions. Car leases are a scam. You think dealerships push them so hard because they're "nice" people? No, it's because they make a LOT more money off leases.
Hi Scotty, I love your videos and have learned some good things from them... thank you. On this one, however, I have a question. You say in the video the Tucson has a nice ride, good power, pleasing instrumentation, a great lease price, great gas mileage, a fixed gdi engine, and good styling. Here's my question: So why do you say it's crap?
Exactly. Another Toyota bias born years ago
You need to look at his other videos talking about Hyundai's 👌
@Dan M ... My question exactly! We've has our 2022 Tucson Limited Hybrid for about 18 months and love it ... sounds like Scotty does as well. It Very comfortable ride, quiet cabin, great features/tech, and has huge back seat for passengers. And, I think that the external styling is better than any of the other cookie-cutter styling that most other similar SUVs have. And, even if the transmission does have a problem, it has a 10year/100K mile warranty! When we purchased, we looked at Nissan, Toyota, Chevy, Ford and others. Didn't find one that matched what the Tucson provided. My first Hyundai, and couldn't be happier with our choice.
Because Toyota paid too much
All I have owned is Hyundai since my 2011 Genesis 6 speed 2.0T and loved it. Since then our family has owned 2 Elantras , an Elantra GT Tech , 2 Sante Fe's a Tucson and a Palisade and a Kona. IMO they are safe reliable vehicles and as long as you maintain them on the set schedule and keep the warranties up with the check ups and maintenance required for the warranty you will have a vehicle for a long time with many accessories that other makers do not have or do not include for the price. I have owned the supposed big 3 and there is no comparison and the warranty is far beyond most makers. 😄
I’ve had 2 of them and they both had over 250,000 miles on them when I sold them. No problems at all. Just normal maintenance.
In 20+ years of driving, I have NEVER had a blown-out tire. I've had flats that can be plugged. But never a blow out. I don't think that is very common if you've got decent tires.
Its when idiots have low pressure and too stupid to know, then the blow out on the interstate
Some used dealers might overpressure the tires. Uneven wear, sounds good off the lot, passes the “kick test” lmao
34 years of driving and I've had three flat tyres and no "blow outs". I kid you not, two of those happened in my driveway. The other one happened on my old Honda bike, 75 yards from home! Good tyres and regular tyre pressure checks are your friend.
@@davidbrayshaw3529 thats pretty good. I dont remember ever having a flat on the roadside. Just 4 nails that caused air-leaks , but tires were still good enough to get to a shop..
I had a blow out on a cheap Chinese tire that came with a wheel and tire package. There's nothing wrong with decent Chinese tires but avoid the cheap ones
🤣🤣🤣 " his engine compartment is dirty and he doesn't care! He listens to me..." that really got me. 🤣🤣🤣🤣
@Ol Oem. Why would that get you?
He has to see my engine compartment, never been cleaned since 2017...
@@huss1205 ,he will be proud
Scotty, do you generally recommend we remove the "beauty covers" from the engines? I mean, the old cars seemed to work fine without them.
I’ve gotten lucky with the all wheel drives and any time I’ve lost tires was when they had super low miles. One time one had 200 miles off the lot. Then another 5000. So I was able to replace a tire without issues.
Last year I bought a used 2019 Hyundai Elantra GT (hatch) N-Line. 1.6 Turbo. Manual. 200HP. Made and assembled in Korea. Only issue was a squeaky gear in the steering column which they fixed under warranty. Interior appointments not perfect, but still love the car. Never owned a car that accelerated or handled this well. We'll see how long it lasts. Had been considering the Subaru Impreza, but just couldn't find anything new or used with manual.
Only transmission problems in the USA. They are buildt in USA. Our cars in Australia come from Korea.
Make sure you're not in N mode when driving in California.
@@Kelle128 No, this is the "N-Line." It's like a baby N. No N mode. Hyundai makes it in N version elsewhere, but decided to nix the whole hatch line for North America in 2020.
@@conradscheepers Nah, I'm in the Philippines and I got a 2019 Hyundai Accent with a manual transmission. After driving for about an hour, the clutch would get harder and would be slower going up after you step on it until finally it will just become stuck. You have to turn off the engine and wait for it to cool before you can step down on the clutch again. And I only got 9k kms on this!
@@shadowalk I was talking about the the internal hidraulic pump issues on the automatic gearbox . If your clutch goes " hatd" it is probably a clutch related issue. Maybe even the mastercylinder. That is why you have a 5 year waranty on the car.
My 2013 Hyundai Azera is about 250,000 miles on it, I did change water pump, right front axle, and some maintenance. It's a very reliable car.
@Philip A. Wow you do a ton of driving. That’s the equivalent of 400,000 km in 8 years. I see Toyota’s do that all the time over a 20 year period, but rarely do I see a vehicle do that in an 8 year period
@Philip A. 9 years I mean
@@Blakecryderman7244 I bought it in 2012 fall .. so exactly 10 years old … it is still perfect for road trips.
A lot of highway miles i suppose? That said, an Azera is built with a different philosophy than an Elantra or Accent. So keep it if it does the job
We bought an Azera in 2015, we loved the style and look of the car. Unfortunately it was an electronic mess, starting problems and a battery was replaced every year we owned it. We finally told the dealer to work with us as the car was just unreliable. They took the car back and worked a deal on our 2018 Santa Fe Sport which has been great.
Ive owned a 2013 hyundai elantra I put 80k miles on it and I loved it. I now drive a 2023 hyundai elantra and its amazing as well👍🏽 speak for yourself
Scotty you make your videos fun to watch... I would watch them just to hear your scrappy voice... You do such a good job...l only have a few other KZheadrs l like to watch but your probably the best.
Oh Scotty, saying the Hyundai is crap out of principle but secretly loving it 😂😂 😂
They are great to lease if u can keep it clean
There is a Vlogger based out of Sydney, Australia named John Cardogan (autoexpert) loves Hyundai/Kia so much that he had to belittle Toyota so that these kimchis can shine in his dungeon
Yeah. He liked this car. 😂 He may still think the overall Hyundai quality is bad but he liked this car. 😆
@@8543960 I had a Kia Carnival (aka Sedona) from Year 2001. That car body & interior disintegrated into disrepair after 80,000kms and the engine blew a head gasket at 95,000kms. Serviced religiously at a dealer. I will never get a kimchi again
@@8543960 yep 🤣🤣🤣🤣
So Scotty, why are Hyundais crap? You seem to love this car!
on and on and on but doesn't get to the point about the problems
theyre horribly unreliable and built super cheap
@@calebp2255 that’s not true lol. I’ve been through a few Hyundais without problems and love my Tucson.
@@calebp2255 I suppose you talking about toyotas. check the RAV 4 my friend, see how many problems they have
yeah the ones made in Georgia, USA are crap
I own a 2022 Hyundai Tucson Hybrid and can honestly say I love this car.It's a perfect family car. I get 45 mpg overall, mostly city driving, it's been 100% reliable and it's just a pleasure to use.
You can't really judge the car at this point as it is brand new. Any brand new car is reliable. See what happens after a few years, and after it passes the 100K mark on the odometer.
I have leased 6 Hyundais since 2020 and have had zero issues with the cars leases running for $189 to $249. I eve had an IONIQ - my problems have been with dealerships - CRAP CRAP CRAP!!!
I busted out laughing when he powers down the car and said " happy music" 🤣
My daily driver is a 2001 Corolla I bought for $300, spent $1300 on parts, fixed it myself. Still driving it 3 1/2 years later, no problems. It could die tomorrow and I still got my money out of it.
I got a 2005 matrix I've been driving for like the last 4 years. No problems and I got it cheap.
@@leadnsteel1428 - I sold my 2009 Matrix for a 2018 Rav4 and I still see that Matrix drivin around town years later. I sold it at 225,000 mile.
You’re not a “car guy” are you, otherwise you would never admit to owning a Corolla.
I like my 2017 civic. It has about 21800 miles.
@@bobmitchell8012 No not a car guy. I'm guy that likes to not have to work on my car.
Just passed 100k miles in my 2018 Elantra GT Sport. I bought it new, which I kept hearing was a bad idea. I’ve had zero regrets. So much fun to drive with the 6 speed manual
I own a 2023 KIA Sportage (2.5L, gas engine). Two years of flawless service! No regrets regarding its purchase!!! I DO follow Scotty's advice on oil changes: every 5k miles or 6 months, whichever happens first.
I had a sonata limited 2012 for 9 years, 100k miles. Good car no issues
@Louis I have a limited sonata as a daily and a 911 turbo s for the weekends. What's your point?
@Louis cause he’s rich 😂
I have 19 Sante Fe with around 50000 miles, no issues with the vehicle. Lots of space for adults in the back, good on gas with the 2.0L turbo and handles like my 01 BMW 325 (they hired Albert Biermann chief engineer from BMW's M division). The only thing I don't like is the maintenance schedule.
My engine just blew out at 95k in my 2019 tuscon. The mechanic said he sees this a lot with the tuscons. I took care of it like other cars I've had, but it burned oil like crazy. The drivers window mechanism also broke because they use a plastic gear, which required the entire side panel to be replaced. The dealership was the worst I've dealt with by far. Not trustworthy at all. It is my favorite as far as comfort and entertainment, but they focus on those things at the expense of safety and reliability. Don't be fooled by the lower price!
I have Santa Fe Sports 2017 and has oil-burning issue like 2 quarts per 1000 miles. Did you end up replacing the engine after the oil consumption test?
@SKOKMKJK The engine blew out completely within about 2 years of having problems with oil. I would get rid of it before that happens. Some of the engines were recalled also, so they'll replace for free. Mine wasn't one of those.
@@stephm5877Sorry to hear that, thanks for your advice
First time probably Scotty says that Rav.4 is not worth leasing for 350$+ per month & in the process recommends the Hyundai ❤❤❤
Scotty one thing to keep in mind is having the display positioned high on the dash is actually a good thing cuz while driving instead of looking to the side and slightly down your eyes are already level just look to your right at the display.
Yeah that makes a huge difference. It's why I went with the Accord over the Civic SI.
Yea, but those displays in the newer Toyotas look stupid the way they have them. Honda did better.
@@TheBasher-_- lol, the technology in a car shouldn't be the reason you buy a certain car or truck.....that's how these companies build crap and get away with it. People fall for technology and looks and don't pay attention to much else. I like toyota,But, I I do agree with buying Honda in general. But you would have been better off buying an older one that has a standard tranny.
@@richsweeney1115 I disagree. It must come down to what the technology is and enables you to do, do u need heated seats? No, does my truck need trailer brakes that can hook up via bluetooth hell yes could be a life saver never skimp on brakes when hauling. For me tech is important but it must make sense.
@@TheBasher-_- i half agree. no, you dont need Bluetooth trailer brakes. You hook them up manually ,like people have done for decades and they'll be fine. If people did things manually, like they used to, we wouldn't have so many last people now. Like, a Bluetooth washer and dryer? Fridge? Its ridiculous... Yea, a Bluetooth washer and dryer can save you time when you're busy...but still. Its just the principal, its extra technology that isn't needed. If it was needed, we wouldn't have survived doing things manually. I dont even thing transmissions should be automatic
Still driving my Kia Spectra5 which I bought new in 2008. The longest I've ever owned a car and no major issues AT ALL so far..... It's been paid off for OVER 10 years.
Highway driving
@@amandeepbaa6978 sometimes -- but mostly my commuter to work -- no highway
You're the exception
How many miles?
@@fatandbaldwithglasses1287 same Kia have oil burner issues within 50-100k + miles if not having problems then consider yoself as minority lucky bastard otherwise majority frustrated owners having their second home as dealership when warranty period is on
Been driving Hyundai for more than ten years. Never a problem. Ever. Their new cars are way ahead in safety features as well as build quality. Just bought a Palisade Htrac 2.2D. What a car. Sorry Scotty. This one I don't agree with out of experience. Tip ..... Religiously maintain your Hyundai. And it will go for years trouble free
Thanks for sharing this
I love my 2022 Tucson. Had it for 18 months now. Don't even need winter tires. The stock all seasons have been doing absolutely fine in the last two Canadian winters.
How’s your 2.5 now?
Haf my 2022 tuscon at 200miles after first buying engine knocked, at 1yr and a half ownership 15k miles the gas notch locked, and i wasn't able to get gas until i took it to service department, but multiple hyundai's rejected me without an appointment, finally 1 had a manager come out and fix it. Service departmeny is difficult to deal with and slow. Would not buy again. It has bells and whistles and looks exteriorly smooth, but its glitz and glamz on junk
My wife and I test drove several midsized SUV’s a year ago and the Tucson Hybrid was by far the nicest driving/riding one we drove. The features were well beyond other models and because we were going to be driving long trips, the smart cruise functionality was well beyond what the others could do (the Tucson can handle stop and go in backed up traffic). Also, it is quiet (a lot due to the hybrid functionality). If you drive it carefully, it get’s 40 mpg in town; however, at high speeds down the interstate, that can drop to 25 mpg. I have had other Hyundai’s and thankfully have not had some of the issues that are occurring for many others.
My girlfriend had a 2013 Hyundai Sonata and it literally caught on fire.
Why would it get worse gas mill age on highway?
@@newchannel1220 what do you expect, its a 2013, and it was under the recall. They phased those engines out a while ago. No need to mention it now
@@zacharyward3068 because Hybrid powerttrain is better suited to stop and go traffic where it uses the electric motor. That being said it wouldnt be such a dramatic change, unless you drive it like you stole it. ..
I love Hyundai/Kia vehicles for their design, comfort, and features, but after owning an Optima and an Elantra, I don't trust them. Both had a lot of stupid things go wrong very early on. Engine, transmission, and suspension issues with both by 50k miles. Plus a lot of other niggling little things like the stereo head unit not working on hot days, the fuel release button failing, HVAC fan speed being erratic. The reliability of components just isn't there.
I'm on my second Veloster, and recently bought a Tucson as well, great cars
I had a 2014 Hyundai Sonata with the 1.6 liter turbo engine., drive until it had 256,000 miles on. Most reliable car I’ve ever had by far. Only major repairs were a new alternator & a new starter, besides basic maintenance like oil changes, tires, brakes, wipe blades, etc. Also, I had to replace the bulbs on the taillights more than usual. I just purchased a 2022 Hyundai Sonata limited that’s fully loaded, drives great and hoping I have the same success with it. I highly recommend the Sonata, and was completely satisfied with my experience.
I agree. All Hyundais and Kias 2011-2019 qualify for engine replacement recall. They did it in my Hyundai and made me wait 8 months with faulty promises each week they’ll be done next day. They also charged me about 8k extra for other repairs and at the end when I picked the car up looked like they left the trunk opened and water made a heavy mold inside the car. They also reported they changed rotors and brakes and my local mechanic said they haven’t changed anything. Bunch of thieves
I got mold in my trunk too, it seems to be an issue with how the water drains from the roof rails. Pine needles collect in the rubber seal up top, creating a high spot and then the water runs down off the roof into the gaps on each side 😕
@@nameless-og I considered that too. You are right
not my i have 2019
They DO qualify or they SHOULD qualify?
@@unknownman2915 check on the website
It's funngy to here him discuss all the consideration I went through when buying my Hyundais in AWD. I own two Sante Fes, 2012 and2017, and I use them and their AWD capabilities. My 2012 is even on a 2 in. spacer lift and has larger tires for off-road use. Even with the extra cost, I plan to drive them till they die. Especially since they are MINE, not the bank's.
My 2015 sonata limited with 116k miles is far and away the most reliable car I have ever owned.the only failure was the rightrear wheel bearing at 85k covered under warranty.I will keep this car as long as possible.Mel G
The market dictates the value of Hyundai's not Scotty, look at the value of a used Toyota 🤣
Scotty, great review of the Tuscon and leasing it.
Hyundai Tucson 2016 daily drive is now on 328000 no problems at all I just do normal service, change tires I travel a lot and south African roads are horrible but is handling like pro... I recommend... Very reliable
I've been beating up my 4-banger 2011 Santa Fe since new. Interior still looks factory fresh. Paint is perfect. No leaks or squeaks. Still pulls straight. No rust. Electronics and windows still work. The only repair so far was the starter - which I swapped out in 15 minutes. Best car I've ever owned by a long shot. Maybe I'm just lucky.
Its your driving habbits and taking care of the maintenance routine.all brands will last to you longer than other people that are irresponsible.a toyota will last you 20years while an irresponsible one will on last it for 10 years or less. Also the factor of engine & transmission. Always stick to N/A and keep away on turbocharged & supercharged engines (most luxury vehicles) and stick to 7-8 speed automatic. Keep away on any CVT trans which even some toyota and lexus have CVT's that often fail.its a design error that easilly breaks no matter what brand of car its equipped.
If you give scotty a hyundai or kia,it will last him a lifetime due to his knowledge and capability.but if you give the same car to a irresponble or unknowledgeable individual that dont have passion on cars,then it will fail within a few years.
@@jackcollin1695 I’m not trying to sell Hyundais, but all I’ve done is change the dang oil. Like I said, maybe I’m just lucky. I’ve owned two fords and two Hondas. Not a fan. My Subaru and Hyundai seem bulletproof after 5 years and 11 years respectively. The Subie has had zero issues, and it’s my daily driver. The Santa Fe has been over the grapevine dozens of times and all over California at too-high speeds. I’m trying to kill it! No breakdowns yet.
Same here with my 2011 Sportage. It’s been great.
It probably likes you , something about you drives the car alive and on the road still.must like the abuse like some women do hehehe
I've owned two Hyundai's over the years - a 2011 Santa Fe (6 cyl) and a 2012 Genesis (5.0). Had just one minor issue with the Genesis (turn signal failure) and none with the Santa Fe. Son still has the Genny and loves it.
Do yo have an idea of what happen if you have to change the snow tires? You have to mark each tire and remove the tires and put the other one on, balance the tires and trying to figure out how to take the other tires home and where to store them.
If you rotate tires properly, you dont have to buy tires every day. AND, just because you get a flat, does not mean you need a new tire, an inner patch is all you need.
It’s not just a stupid beauty cover Leon Scott. It’s a noise suppressors which is why the engine audio got so loud once you removed it .
Yep, plus it keeps the dirt off the motor
It also traps heat that degrades plastic components relatively quickly. The first thing I do after I buy a car is remove the engine cover/s Permanently. I'd rather live with the noise than to prematurely deal with cracked, leaking, brittle expensive plastic parts. However, you may prefer to keep the cover. Each to its own
@@desertstar223 well thats true, but the hood also traps heat, i wonder how much air really circulates under the hood. I dont think its much unless you have cooling vents.
@@keithbellair9508 yes! 🙌
@@keithbellair9508 I also doubt it does anything significant as far as the heat under the hood .
The only major problem I had with owning a Hyundai was the Theta 2 engine in the Sonata. Other Hyundai models have them too from what I understand. Thank God it was still covered under warranty. Other than that just regular maintenance and the occasional wear and tear item.
NOPE. go look up engine recalls. thats most of hyundai KIA models.
Mine was replaced under warranty and they Hyunadai extended the warranty on the engine for the lifetime of the vehicle.
@@thelight5067 yeah they lost class action. 😂😂
@fffwe Haven't had that issue with my 2013 Elantra. I traded it in around the 145k mark.
It's like saying my heart fails but other than that I'm healthy 🤣
I run a 2011 Santa Fe , diesel 2.2 chain cambelt , AWD , never brougth 4 tyres at time , only a set of fronts , never had a engine problem , the AWD , are not proper 4WD , its usually front wheel drive only , until you engage the 4x lock , and then its meant to only be used at low speeds , so no extra fuel used ? .The only problem I have had is electrical , the auto locks on the rear doors burning out & the heater fan speed control burning out , have 274k on it at the moment .
Thank you for mentioning the AWD and having to replace all the tires at the same time. I work in a scrap yard, and while we keep our parking lot clean of debris, stuff is often on the road leading to and from work. I just had to replace a tire last month because of a nail. Thank god for road hazard insurance.
Gotta appreciate scotty for making videos in the rain 🙏
Scotty reads his phone screen the same way I do - 2 inches from the nose and over the top of the glasses 🤣🤣
LolHahahahahaha, I'm the same.
Wait, so if it’s AWD, I have to change all 4 tires??
Scotty, it's so hard navigating through all this electronic crap on the road these days. My 94 Celica and I can't take it much longer.
I have a Hyundai i10 2010 which aren't available in USA I don't think. It's a 1.2 kappa engine 80bhp. It's done over 140,000 miles and I love it. I have a Volvo S60 diesel and as much as I love driving my Volvo the i10 is very nippy and fun to drive.
I had same year i10. Clutch cable snapped without warning....new cost £200 at the time!! Crazy money for a clutch cable
We have Four of the 2022 Hyundai Tuscons for our company vehicles. On mine, I had a Hub Bearing and a Fuel Injector go out in the first 6 months. My Tuscon was in the shop for 4 weeks between those 2 breakdowns. My co-worker just had his Tuscon break down a few weeks ago. I haven’t had a chance to ask him what happened to his, but it sounded like a fuel injector. We always had Honda CR-Vs for our company vehicles before we had the Hyundais. Never had any problems with the Hondas. If I were spending my own money on a car manufacturer, I wouldn’t buy a Hyundai. They’re junk!
I own a 2018 Elantra with 60,000 miles and have been very happy with it. The only problem it's had was a coil pack went out. Ten minutes and $100 to replace it. I can deal with that.
I traded in my Elantra when it was five years old and the warranty was up. Ended up getting $10,500 for a car I bought new for $17500 (Sticker was $20,500). Hyundai are OK short term but I would sell them after the bumper to bumper warranty is up.
$210/mo with like $10k down 😂
Right! This is crazy on a lease, if you total it there goes the down payment down the drain. The insurance will pay the car off and that’s it. You won’t get your down payment back on a lease.
@@geosh10 Wtf are you talking about, if you put 10k down on a 30k lease, the insurance give 20k to the dealer and the 10k back to you.
Yeah, I was thinking the same thing! No way it's $210 without pre-paying some capital cost!
Yeah when he said that, I immediately started googling lol
@@geosh10 never buy or lease a new car without replacement insurance. If you total it in first 3 years you get all your money back, payments, Downpayment, all of it.
I've had my Hyundai Tucson for almost 11 years and runs great still. Only 2 things I have had to do is get 4 new tires and new front wheel brakes. Of course, oil changes about every 5 months. I love it.
Question, does the 2012 Sonata with a GDi engine have carbon issues? I've heard dealers offer an expensive carbon cleaning for them. Is that hogwash?
Wifes 13 Elantra is a good car, bought new. 110,000 now. Warranty work replaced the AC hoses as there was a leak. Wife loves it, I dont really as the suspension is stiff and it suffers from tred lock so the steering wheel has a slight hitch/catch when making slight adjustments while cruising. Heated seats are wonderful and gets great gas mileage. I drive a 15 F350 with only 45k on it so....
I owned a 2010 Santa Fe. Gave it to my daughter 2 years ago at about 70K. Last month at 160K the fuel pump died and for some reason the gas gauge died. Very expensive to repair. She bought a used Ford Escape and got $1K trade in for the Hyundai. It was a very nice car and had many more features than the C-RV we were also looking at.
$1000 for a 2010 Santa Fe ? She got ripped off.
That Santa Fe will be on a lot with a price tag of 10k plus.Would have been much better and Much cheaper, to fix the Santa Fe at a reliable garage , Not the dealer.
She did get ripped off, though. And a lot of the time the float that makes the gas guage work. Is attached to the fuel pump. You probably only needed the furl pump assembly. You should have fixed it in your driveway.
I have a 2014 Escape. Hate it with a burning passion. Ride is awful.
@@scottzemanek9044 my wife's is a 14 escape titanium..the ride isn't bad at all. You obviously have a problem.
I brought a 2020 Hyundai Kona, when I got it I also got gap insurance where it’s covered from bumper to bumper for seven years. Was that a good idea?
Don't "rev up your engines" on your Hyundais. That's how I killed my 2011 sonata while merging onto an interstate.