[Tufast]

OK, all these problems with the GenCoupe has got me a little preturbed. Not so much that I would ever contemplate purchasing anything else but.

I wanna create a list here in the privacy of this forum of reoccuring problems so that this list doesn't get misconstrued or used as advertisement against Hyundai. I think this list will be somewhat shorter, concerns not occuring as often, nor as detrimental as the list created for the Camaro that we have debated.

I will begin and others can add on as they see fit.

1) rev hang (2.0)
2) M/T grind going into 5th (2.0)
3) M/T difficult engagement down shifting into lower gears
4) drivers 1/4 glass seperation
5) sunroof cover slides back on acceleration
6) passengers seat belt rattles against body panel
7) radio seizes when switching from ipod to phone etc
8) front bumper misalignment
9) rear bumper misalignment
10) rear bumper rattle
11) window vibrate when door is shut like loose
12) interior 1/4 panel rattle
13) headliner around sunroof rattle/squeak
14) loose sunroof frame screws
15) rear deck rattle
16) LED mirror lamps collecting moisture
17) burning anti-freeze odor when A/C is on
18) A/C blows warm at stops
19) jounce on uneven bumps
20) premature seat wear
21) faulty brake lamp switch
22) ignition switch/start button issues
23) melted head lamp (1 case)
24) Rear A/C full auto hot (sedan) (1 case)
25) front strut (1 case)
26) rear shock (1case)
27) RPMs surging at idle (1case)
28) front brakes click when backing (1 case)
29) warped sunroof & damaged gasket (1 case)

 

[Tufast]

+1....
Although the last 7 issues are single occurences, there are still 17 that have happened to multiple vehicles. That is way too many IMO for like you said a car that has already been out in Korea 6mos prior to arriving here. This stuff should of already been ironed out. What I want to see is how fast Hyundai jumps on it & straightens it out. That will determine how serious they are about becoming a "big" player.

 

[Tufast]

Updated the list..

By the way DD, did any of those additions that you mentioned qualify as one time occurences. That way I can not it in ().
Remember guys this list is for our eyes only. Last thing I want to come from this is bad publicity. I reiterate that I'm not happy about such a ling list on a Hyundai either & DD you know this is not the norm for Hyundai. I'm just glad I'm being patient & waiting to get mine, hoping that most of these minor issues will be addressed, but more importantly that the M/T issues are rectified.

Oh, just to let you know, of that list these things have occured or are presently occuring on my bimmer, though is is almost a decade old...LoL

1) passengers seat belt rattles against body panel
2) rear bumper rattle (fixed)
3) interior 1/4 panel rattle (fixed)
4) headliner around sunroof rattle/squeak
5) loose sunroof frame screws (fixed w/loctite)
6) rear deck rattle
7) ignition switch/start button issues - auto starter hangs up

Now there is a SHITLOAD of other problems my car has had since I've owned it & to be honest just too many to list..
But, just wanted to show what off our list applied to my $55K vehicle as well...

 

[Tufast]

DD, when speaking of single incident, I'm talking about your car or someone else's car only vs there have been mutiple complaints from different people about same issue. A one time occurence does not worry me as these will happen from time to time & there is no way around it. But, a repetitive problem needs to be addressed as soon as possible.

Glad to hear you may be able to get your tint covered. I've been told by my parts/service coordinator & DPSMs to let customers know that it was not covered. But, I think from here on out, I will just mention to the customer to send in a copy of receipt from tinting along with invoice from window repair & see if they will cover it. Won't hurt anything.

DD, since you seem be on top of this window gap thing, has your dealership made any moves toward making this problem known to Hyundai. The increase in ordering volume for this particular glass on a brand new car should throw up a red flag, but I was wondering if maybe I should contact my DPSM or someone higher up the line to address this concern.

 

[Tufast]

^^^I agree that they will notice when all the duplicate parts keep getting replaced.

When we swapped out the 2.0t M/T 6sp, they had the replacement transmission out to us in 48hrs. Considering it was so new I was suprised they have one available. They also asked for the old one right back, I'm hoping to inspect & improve upon.

 

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Anyone seen the thermistors go out? We've had a couple in the Dallas area.

Man I haven't seen a thermister probe go out in a long time, hell I thought they stopped designing the a/c systems with them I haven't seen one go out in so long. What are they doing, freezing up?

P.S My shop foreman confirmed with me today that tech line does realize that there is a problem with the quarter glass seperation, but they didn't know that there was a problem until we brought it to their attention. Also; they already know about the transmission grinding issues & are inspecting the M/T assemblies to see what needs to be done to rectify it.

 

[Tufast]

^^^ I added P.S to above post: "P.S My shop foreman confirmed with me today that tech line does realize that there is a problem with the quarter glass seperation, but they didn't know that there was a problem until we brought it to their attention.

Also; they already know about the transmission grinding issues & are inspecting the M/T assemblies to see what needs to be done to rectify it."

Tech Line told us to change the fluid in Brandon's car (Bozz26) on here & we did, but didn't use Redline because it ws not readily available. Tech Line only stated to use 75W90 & we had CarQuest deliver what they had, Quaker State 75W90 gear oil, which I wasn't happy about, but my Parts & Svc Coordinator told me to use it. After installing the new gear oil, the grinding was no better & probably worse, so Tech Line then told us to order a new M/T unit. The new unit arrived 2 days later & we swapped them out. A little while later Hyundai called back the transmission & we sent it in.

 

[Tufast]

Red LIne just makes the best lube oils out there IMO. I will be running Red Line in my M/T & rear diff.

 

[Tufast]

Well it looks like the GenCoupes are on the upswing with minimal issues out of recent production date released vehicles. Case-in-point, my R-Spec has not had a single issue that has needed addressing. I admit to a slight gap on driver's side of hood by the head lamp, but it doesn't bother me. Other than that, perfectly fine. I have noticed less issues needing attention on lot cars as well. Hopefully the bugs are finally being worked out & the following production dates will be just fine.