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Hyundai i10 (Gen 1) Problems by Year

A dependable little city car that usually survives abuse better than many rivals. Most ownership costs come from clutches, brakes and tired front-end suspension rather than major engine faults.

Select a year below to see the specific problems affecting that model year, with estimated repair costs and severity ratings.

3
Year Periods
3
Known Issues
0
Serious Faults
2
Moderate Issues

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2012–20133 issues20113 issues2008–20103 issues

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Buying Tips for the Hyundai i10 (Gen 1)

  • ✓A city-only life is hard on these, so treat learner-car wear, kerbed wheels and tired clutches as warning signs
  • ✓Check the rear brakes are not binding after a drive and that the handbrake releases cleanly
  • ✓Front lower arms and drop links are common MOT items; listen for knocks at low speed
  • ✓Verify the air conditioning gets cold because condensers sit low and catch stone damage
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