Used Hyundai H-1

What to know before buying: Hyundai H-1

From 4 forum threads · updated 11/10/2026

What the reviews say

• An owner describes the 2008 H-1 Tour with the 125 kW engine as brisk enough despite its nearly 2,300 kg kerb weight.[1][4]Grand Starex / H-1
• The 2008 Tour's front seats remained comfortable over 1,000 km, but its bolted-in rear seats greatly restrict cabin versatility.[4]one sourceGrand Starex / H-1
• Reports on the 116 hp version are mixed: manual owners found it adequate when loaded, while an automatic driver reported sluggish overtaking and response.[3]one sourceGrand Starex / H-1
• A 2008 owner warns that an empty rear-wheel-drive H-1 can become difficult to control even with ESP.[4]one sourceGrand Starex / H-1

Typical faults

• On one 2008 Tour, the front lamps cracked completely three times by about 130,000 km and were replaced under warranty.[4]one sourceGrand Starex / H-1

  130 000–130 000 km · 2008–2008 · 125 kW

• The same 2008 125 kW vehicle suffered turbo failure at roughly 130,000 km, about a month after the warranty expired.[4]one sourceGrand Starex / H-1

  130 000–130 000 km · 2008–2008 · 125 kW

• A 2008 Tour owner dealt with failed sliding-door central locking ten times by roughly 130,000 km.[4]one sourceGrand Starex / H-1

  130 000–130 000 km · 2008–2008 · 125 kW

• Two 2011 vehicles with the 116 hp engine were reported to have rear-door corrosion beneath the glass at about 35,000–40,000 km.[3]one sourceGrand Starex / H-1

  35 000–40 000 km · 2011–2011 · 116 hp D4CB

• At 35,000 km, an owner of a 2011 116 hp vehicle was tracing an air-conditioning leak and reported steering-wheel vibration under light braking.[3]one sourceGrand Starex / H-1

  35 000–35 000 km · 2011–2011 · 116 hp D4CB

• On a 1999 2.5-litre D4BF-E diesel, jerking was linked to the intake-pressure or TPS sensors, pump, fuel filter, or pump connectors.[2]one source

  1999–1999 · 2.5 D4BF-E diesel

Which engine and version to take

• The 125 kW engine gives the 2008 Tour confident performance; its owner reported about 10 l/100 km in town and 8.5 l/100 km on long trips or at up to 130 km/h.[4]one sourceGrand Starex / H-1
• The 116 hp D4CB with a manual suits relaxed driving: several owners found its power sufficient even fully loaded and reported roughly 9–10 l/100 km.[3]one sourceGrand Starex / H-1

What to check at the inspection

• Inspect the full surface of the front lamps: on one 2008 Tour they had cracked completely three times by 130,000 km.[4]one sourceGrand Starex / H-1
• Lock and unlock both sliding doors repeatedly, as one vehicle had its central-locking fault addressed ten times.[4]one sourceGrand Starex / H-1
• Closely inspect the rear-door metal beneath the glass, where corrosion appeared early on two 2011 vehicles.[3]one sourceGrand Starex / H-1
• During the test drive, check the air conditioning and light braking, watching for loss of cooling and steering-wheel vibration.[3]one sourceGrand Starex / H-1
• If an older 2.5 D4BF-E jerks or smokes when warm, run diagnostics and check its sensors, fuel filter, pump, and pump connectors.[2]one source

Verdict

Sources

1. [1]tipcars.eu — Diskuze - Hyundai H 1 tour: zkušenosti po 8 letech ježdění · forum
2. [2]avtomobilizem.com — Poglej temo - problem s HYUNDAI H1 · forum
3. [3]starexclub.ru — H1 с двигателем 116 л.с. | Выбор, приобретение, отзывы. · forum
4. [4]tipcars.sk — Diskuze - Ojetý Hyundai H-1: potěší početnou rodinu? · forum

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