Hyundai Problems

Fuel consumption is a difficult subject because there are a number of things that affect it that relate to you and the sort of driving you do, but the official fuel consumption figures come down on the side of the Mazda, 7.4 L/100 km compared to 7.7 L/100 km average for similar vehicles. Either one would be a good choice, but if fuel consumption is your determining feature then go for the CX-5.

The main thing to consider is the recharging. The Kona is said to have a range of almost 450 km, which is good, but you need to consider where you will be able to charge it when you need to. And remember it takes a little longer to recharge the batteries than it does to refuel a petrol car.

If the radio has been an issue from the beginning why didn’t they have something done about it when it was new. Waiting five years would seem to suggest it’s not really a problem. Who knows what caused the seat tab to break, and while you would like to think it shouldn’t break, $70 doesn’t seem like a lot of money to fix it. If you’re not happy with the dealer contact Hyundai’s customer service (1800 186 306) and register your complaint directly with the company.

Is it happening in the same location every time, or does it happen anywhere? It could be being set off by some external source where it’s parked. Have a dealer check it for you.

I don’t believe there’s an SUV that would meet your needs. The best and most sensible solution would be a peoplemover, like a Toyota Tarago, Hyundai iMax, VW Transporter.

The car has to be unlocked to release the fuel cap. If it is just press the cap at the 3 o’clock position and it should spring open.

It is impossible to say that you won’t have any trouble in the future, but it might well do another 200,000 km with minimal trouble if you continue to maintain it and fix any problems that develop when they occur.

They’re not really interested in the specific model, just when it was built. If it was built in 2018 that’s what it will be registered as.

I wouldn't like to advise you, I suggest you talk to the experts at Hyundai who should be able to help.

It’s a problem with the car’s electronics, but because it only happens intermittently it’s hard for the dealer to find the cause, and thus the fix. All you can do it is to persist with the dealer and hope the cause can be found.