2023 Hyundai Kona Complaint
Electrical System / Engine
Filed December 28, 2023 · Incident date November 11, 2023
- Vehicle
- 2023 Hyundai Kona
- Component(s)
- Electrical System / Engine
- Complaint filed
- December 28, 2023
- Date of incident
- November 11, 2023
- Reported VIN
- KM8K62AB5PU
Owner's description
Rodent damage found during 1-year maintenance. This is an increasing problem that is under-reported. Damage was found before any wires were effected, however, the wiring was exposed and would have caused a malfunction had this not been detected by technician. 1. Automakers across the board are using cheaper, soy-based elements to wrap wiring and customers are having to deal with the result of subpar parts. 2. With automakers increasing the time allowed between oil changes, customers are given a false sense of functionality in the vehicles they drive. 3. Automakers that advertise "free maintenance" should not be allowed to limit maintenance to once per year or every 5,000-8,000 miles, as more prudent inspection would prevent customers from unknowingly having their cars devoured by rodents.
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