2014 Hyundai Veloster consumer reviews

I've had this car for 5 years almost enjoyed the car for about maybe a year. I bought it in 2020 with 75,000 miles used it came from a car rental company in Texas, which people tell me is a good thing. It's a manual transmission, the turbo model. With in the first 6 months of owning the car I spent $3,000 on it just to fix it. I had to replace the blow off valve, waste gate I think?? Turbo, and purge valve. How ever that was a problem with the mechanic over all would have cost me about $5,000. However I don't think I could ever own another Hyundai again, especially the Veloster model. I am currently at 128,800 miles, and burning large amounts of oil, and I need to replace 1st and 2nd synchros, I have been driving manual since I was 15, and I took really good care of the car maintenance wise, and drove it very well. I can barely drive it through the mountains without the engine lagging and feels like the engine is bottoming out. If you live some where with 4 seasons, good luck I have had some very close calls in this car with snow and rain. The car is very light and there is no weight to it to get tractions. It's heavier in the front than the back and it is front wheel drive and your back and slides out if you go faster than 40mph in snow or rain. I have almost spun into ditches due to this issue. The power of air, A/C and heat is not that great I over heat in the summer. Another main issue is the cruise control and stereo. The cruise control would work and then randomly not work. I accidentally figured if you smack the right side of the steering wheel it might work then. My stereo sometimes goes in and out with the Bluetooth and sometimes won't even let me reconnect when it goes out. Cosmetic issues the paint is bad, the clear coat is chipping off and the paint is fading really bad. However, would say that it was a very comfy car to drive in doesn't hurt my back and with the bucket seats I feel like I don't slide around a bunch. When I first bought it, I had a lot of fun and it made me really start to enjoy cars. The unique design of the car with the three doors, always made people interested in the car. While it was a learning experience it was still my first nicer car. I'm just ready to sell and not worry when my car will give out or stop working.

I've had this car for 5 years almost enjoyed the car for about maybe a year. I bought it in 2020 with 75,000 miles used it came from a car rental company in Texas, which people tell me is a good thing. It's a manual transmission, the turbo model. With in the first 6 months of owning the car I spent $3,000 on it just to fix it. I had to replace the blow off valve, waste gate I think?? Turbo, and purge valve. How ever that was a problem with the mechanic over all would have cost me about $5,000. However I don't think I could ever own another Hyundai again, especially the Veloster model. I am currently at 128,800 miles, and burning large amounts of oil, and I need to replace 1st and 2nd synchros, I have been driving manual since I was 15, and I took really good care of the car maintenance wise, and drove it very well. I can barely drive it through the mountains without the engine lagging and feels like the engine is bottoming out. If you live some where with 4 seasons, good luck I have had very close calls in this car with snow and rain. The car is very light and there is no weight to it to get tractions. It's heavier in the front than the back and it is front wheel drive and your back and slides out if you go faster than 40mph in snow or rain. I have almost spun into ditches due to this issue. The power of air, A/C and heat is not that great I over heat in the summer. Another main issue is the cruise control and stereo. The cruise control would work and then randomly not work. I accidentally figured if you smack the right side of the steering wheel it might work then. My stereo sometimes goes in and out with the Bluetooth and sometimes won't even let me reconnect when it goes out. Cosmetic issues the paint is bad, the clear coat is chipping off and the paint is fading really bad. However, would say that it was a very comfy car to drive in doesn't hurt my back and with the bucket seats I feel like I don't slide around a bunch. When I first bought it, I had a lot of fun and it made me really start to enjoy cars. The unique design of the car with the three doors, always made people interested in the car. While it was a learning experience it was still my first nicer car. I'm just ready to sell and not worry when my car will give out or stop working.

I have owned this car for 2.5 years and at first really enjoyed it however a month in the backup camera stopped working (need a new head unit) but the real issue was the engine giving out at 84000km (54000 miles). After doing a tear down of the engine the cause was the piston rings had broken and the actual piston in cylinder 2 broke. For such low KM I was mind blown, buy at your own risk and that goes for and Hyundai vehicle

I own a 2014 Hyundai Veloster R-Spec. This car worked great for me in college, I maintained the car regularly and never had any engine issues. The car carried everything I needed for groceries and provided a great amount of space in the hatchback for such a small car. The car is fun and has great acceleration. I own the manual version of this car and I have never had any issues with the gears slipping or thumping. The best part of this car is the unique 3 door design that started a lot of cool conversations in college with my friends. It's the best of both worlds allowing people to get in the back without folding the seat down and not compromising in weight or style of this zippy little sports coupe.

I have 114,000 miles and Kept meticulous care of her. the oil pressure light came on, and now I see all the history of the issues with this motor. I am working with Hyundai now trying to have them replace the motor which will be necessary. If they don’t replace or honor their brand, it will be very disappointing. I guess I should’ve looked further into the history of this car. I sure hope they honor their brand

For over three years I have had intermittent starting problems with my 2014 Veloster. I have had it back to the dealership numerous times and been charge a diagnostic fee for finding nothing. I replaced the battery (at my cost) which didn't solve the problem. When it took it back they have replaced the alternator, fuse box computer, & corroded wires, had the vehicle for at least a week at a time and are telling me it's my fault because 1. I don't shut it off properly. 2. I "play" with the fuse switch. 3. I don't drive it enough. Now they are telling me there are NO cranking amps in the battery and it needs to be replaced at my cost AGAIN. They have completely ignored me when I tell them that the CD player has stayed on all night. The dash display stays on all night or won't come on at start up. The radio re-sets the stations, the clock re-sets to 12:00 every time it is shut off, sometimes the dash display works sometimes not and it will often start after trying to crank it three or four times but only if the dash display energizes. It also on occasion decides to lock me out completely and not recognize the key fob. I can drive it for a half an hour, do my shopping and come out to find it dead. I can put the battery on a trickle charge for 48 hours and it reads charged, but the car won't start the first time. After two or three tries it might start. Otherwise a quick boost and it starts immediately, no waiting for it to charge up. The dealership couldn't care less even though it did the same thing to the service technician the second last time it took it there. The car was warm and driven for 40 min. but it wouldn't start for him first time. Took three or four tries, yet now I get this it needs a new battery jive. I'm feed up with the attitude that I'm some stupid woman who doesn't know the difference between a dead battery and a dead short to ground that is causing all these electrical problems. I will take the battery back to where I bought it and have it tested.

It met all of my needs just looking for a truck. Great car overall very clean and good looking car just time to upgrade and get a truck

This car was a lot of fun to drive. It handles really well and I loved the sound of the turbo kicking in. It had all the advanced features available at its release. My only complaint of the car was how rough it rode. It sports the low profile tires and I managed to blow out 3 tires during the length of ownership (3 yrs). You felt every nook and cranny on the rode, so if your city doesn't maintain the roads, like mine, I wouldn't recommend getting it. The 3rd door is also near useless. The backseat is tiny, but the front is very spacious, for a smaller hatchback. Make sure the backup camera works or you're going to have a hard time seeing when you are in reverse.

This car is just a blast to drive! I have the flex model and it has all the luxuries, great mpg, comfortability for 2, and feels like a sports car. So happy with my purchase.

Was a great car. Drives good, Ex gas milage. Great for weekend fun, and short fam trips. Great stereo, good for parking too fits any space ! sunroof, very comfortable for a small car, for a small family 🙂