Hyundai Equus Problems by Year: Complaints and Recalls

Hyundai Equus years to avoid

No model year of the Hyundai Equus stands out with more than twice its typical number of complaints.

Fewest owner complaints among the last 20 model years, counting only those with at least four years on the road.

Owner complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so expect them to grow.

Year to avoidFewest complaintsOther years

All model years combined.

Tap a year to see its problems, recalls and what owners say.

Year	Score	Complaints	Top problem	Typical mileage	Recalls	Crashes
2016	77	9	Engine	28,000	0	0	Fewest complaints
2015	77	9	Electrical	65,000	1	0	Fewest complaints
2014	29	36	Seats	53,445	1	0
2013	70	10	Acceleration	15,300	1	1
2012	79	8	Transmission	41,000	1	1	Fewest complaints
2011	38	24	Suspension	50,000	2	2

What years of the Hyundai Equus should you avoid?

No single model year of the Hyundai Equus has more than twice its typical number of owner complaints.

What is the best year for a used Hyundai Equus?

2012, 2015 and 2016 have the fewest owner complaints among model years that have been on the road for at least four years (8, 9 and 9).

What is the most common problem with the Hyundai Equus?

Suspension, with 24 complaints across all years, followed by brakes (16) and electrical (15).

How many recalls does the Hyundai Equus have?

3 recalls between 2011 and 2016. The 2011 model year has the most, with 2.

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