How reliable is the Hyundai I800?
Owner-reported reliability data: inspection results, typical mileage, and the most common failures.
The Hyundai I800 passes first-time inspections at roughly the European average. The most commonly reported issues are a headlamp or light source missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led, a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen. Typical mileage by age and a year-by-year breakdown of reliability are shown below. All figures are owner-reported real-world data, not a marketing rating.
Above average reliability
Based on 4,545 inspection tests. First-time pass rate: 82.8%.
Hyundai I800 reliability by year
How the Hyundai I800 performs at first-time inspection, broken down by the year cohort. Empty cells mean we don't have enough owner-reported data for that year yet.
| Year cohort | Pass rate | Typical mileage @ 5 yrs |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 57.2% | – |
| 2009 | 61.7% | – |
| 2010 | 62.9% | – |
| 2011 | 67.4% | – |
| 2012 | 63.8% | – |
| 2013 | 66.4% | – |
| 2014 | 69.9% | – |
| 2015 | 71% | – |
| 2016 | 74.1% | – |
| 2017 | 77.9% | 95,357 km |
| 2018 | 79.4% | 98,944 km |
| 2019 | 82.8% | 79,481 km |
| 2020 | 73.4% | 70,547 km |
Model-level pattern, not per-car prediction
These figures describe the Hyundai I800 as a model. The reliability of any individual Hyundai I800 also depends on service history, accident history, and how it was driven. Run a free VIN check to see the records attached to a specific car you're considering.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Hyundai I800 reliable?
Based on owner-reported inspection records, the Hyundai I800 passes first-time inspections at roughly the European average. Its first-time inspection pass rate sits around 83%. Reliability varies by year and engine: see the year-by-year breakdown on this page for the specific cohort you're considering.
What are the common problems on the Hyundai I800?
The most common owner-reported issues are: A headlamp or light source missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of LED (5.2% of inspections); A lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (3% of inspections); Wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen (2.4% of inspections); The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements (1.5% of inspections); The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements (1.5% of inspections).
What mileage is normal for a Hyundai I800?
For a typical Hyundai I800, owner-reported average mileage works out to about 44,831 km at 3 years, 79,481 km at 5 years, and – at 10 years. The mileage section on this page shows the full distribution, high-use vs low-use cars often differ by a factor of three.
How do I check a specific Hyundai I800 before buying?
Enter the 17-character VIN on Carlytics. The free check shows decoded specs and open safety recalls. The full vehicle history report (from EUR 8.90) cross-references owner-reported issues, mileage records, and stolen-vehicle databases for the specific car, model-level reliability tells you the pattern, the VIN check tells you the car.