2010–2011 Hyundai i20 (PB)
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Common Problems & Reliability
The 2010–2011 Hyundai i20 (PB) has 3 known issues. 2 are moderate concerns worth inspecting before purchase.
DPF and EGR clogging on 1.4 CRDi
ModerateThe diesel suits motorway use, but repeated short trips clog the EGR and DPF, leading to limp mode, poor economy and expensive catch-up work on cheap town cars.
Symptoms: DPF or engine warning light, Cooling fan running after shutdown...
Est. repair cost: £180–£900
Front springs, bushes and drop links wearing out
ModerateAge and rough UK roads catch the PB at the front axle. Broken spring ends, worn lower-arm bushes and noisy drop links are far more common than serious engine trouble.
Symptoms: Clonk over potholes, Uneven front tyre wear...
Est. repair cost: £120–£340
EPS coupling knock on later cars
MinorLater PB cars can develop the familiar Hyundai steering-column knock as the electric power-steering coupling wears, usually most obvious during parking or tight urban manoeuvres.
Symptoms: Knock through the steering wheel, Graunch or clack at parking speed...
Est. repair cost: £100–£220
Buying Tips for the 2010–2011 Hyundai i20 (PB)
- ✓A crisp manual shift and light clutch matter because many PB cars spent their life in town and feel tired long before the odometer looks scary
- ✓Listen for steering-column knocks on parking manoeuvres, especially on facelift cars where EPS issues show up more often
- ✓Diesel examples need evidence of regular longer trips rather than just annual servicing
- ✓Check MOT history for repeated advisories on front springs, lower arms and rear brake imbalance
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