1st Generation (2009—2014) Genesis Problems
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This generations ranks 41st out of 52 Hyundai generations in reliability and is generally a good bet. Owners have the most complaints about the engine (20%), body (12%), and the transmission (12%). We've listed some of the most recent complaints below, see them all on CarComplaints.com.
- Engine Stalls/shuts Off While Driving 19 complaints at an average of 51,383 miles in the 2012 Hyundai Genesis.
- Brake Failure 13 complaints at an average of 59,589 miles in the 2009 Hyundai Genesis.
- Battery Continually Discharged 2 complaints at an average of 45,000 miles in the 2009 Hyundai Genesis.
What Genesis 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.
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