2nd Generation (2010—2016) Equus Problems

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This generations ranks 25th out of 52 Hyundai generations in reliability and is generally a good bet. Owners have the most complaints about the electrical (15%), steering (11%), and the hvac (7%). We've listed some of the most recent complaints below, see them all on CarComplaints.com.

  1. Struts Failed 1 complaints at an average of 71,000 miles in the 2012 Hyundai Equus.
  2. Lost All Power While Driving 1 complaints at an average of 68,000 miles in the 2012 Hyundai Equus.
  3. Day Running Lights Don\'t Work 1 complaints at an average of 12 miles in the 2014 Hyundai Equus.

What Equus Year is Most Reliable?

Generations are a good baseline for prediciting reliability, but there will almost always be year-to-year differences. We've calculated a reliability score for each model year within this generation, but we've based that score on how the model year compares to all Hyundai model years.

Watch out for the 2012 model year which has the highest PainRank™ score in this generation.

Year Complaints Recalls TSBs PainRank (?)
2016 0 0 11 0.0
2015 1 0 17 0.44
2014 5 0 20 2.91
2013 4 1 23 1.82
2012 9 1 37 8.95
2011 7 2 25 3.47
2010 0 0 1 0.0

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