Is the Aura's frequent relay problems enough to make it unreliable for long trips?
Hyundai Aura owners from across the country have complained of relay problems on the car, especially while starting the vehicle after parking it for a few hours. The problem appears to occur at random and without warning, leaving some drivers stranded and having to be towed to the nearest service center. It seems the Aura's relay issue affects both petrol and CNG variants — and while the issue is sometimes covered under warranty, the fact that it keeps happening has raised doubts about the Aura's overall reliability. Some owners worry about being able to take their Aura on long road trips without getting stuck in some unfamiliar location. How widespread a problem this is and whether it’s confined to a small batch of vehicles, and what Hyundai is doing about it over the long term, is up for debate.
I've had my Aura for over 50,000km now, and have taken it on several long trips, and have never had this relay issue. Some unlucky owners have it, but I wouldn’t say it’s prevalent enough to call the model as a whole unreliable. Regular maintenance and keeping an eye on battery health has kept my Aura going great.
The relay problem is most certainly a concern. In just a year of ownership, I’ve experienced it twice, and both times I’ve been left stranded. Hyundai fixed it under warranty, but the fact that it can occur without warning, makes me nervous about long trips. Apart from that, I love my Aura, but this is really really a let down.
I've worked as a mechanic on several Auras, and the relay issue isn't as random as it appears. And it’s often because of bad battery connections, or a weak battery. Most of these problems can be prevented by a simple battery check and cleaning the terminals. It’s not a deal breaker, just keep it in mind and keep it maintained.
People are blowing this out of proportion, I think. All cars have issues and the relay problem with the Aura appears to only be present on a small percentage of the cars produced. But Hyundai's been pretty good about fixing it under warranty. If you’re worried, you can always keep a portable jump starter in the car for peace of mind on long trips.
It’s just the tip of the iceberg. I had problems with infotainment, AC, they even had some rattling noises. It's disappointing for a new car. You wouldn't want to trust it with long trips, there are better options out there in the same price range.
I can certainly confirm that the Aura is own brand reliable for long trips as I've done multiple 1000+ km trips myself. The relay issue is real, but it's not nearly as common as online forums would lead you to believe. Prevention is key and regular servicing and a little bit of basic car knowledge will go a long way.
My car rental company has a few Auras in their fleet and I work in the company. In fact, they're one of our more reliable models for long distance rentals. But we've seen the relay issue pop up from time to time, and it's no more common than other electrical niggles we see in rival models.
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