Thinking about buying a used Hyundai Click (2002–2011) in New Zealand? We've documented 8 known faults for this model spanning body & rust, engine, suspension, and cooling. Each researched and verified before it's published. The most serious issues here are rated critical. Two are set out in full below — the rest, with the symptoms, repair costs and checks for each, are free with an account.
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Documented faults
Critical
Most serious
$300–$950
Typical repair
4
Systems covered
Known Hyundai Click faults
Every fault below is documented specifically for this model — researched and verified before it’s published.
01Floor Pan and Rear Sill Structural Rust
CriticalCommonBody & Rust $600–$5,000 to fix
The Getz has thin, minimally protected steel in the floor pan under the rear seat and along the inner and outer rear sills. In coastal and high-rainfall New Zealand environments, these areas accumulate road salt and moisture and corrode from the inside out. Perforation of the floor pan is a WOF failure and a structural safety issue. Rear sill corrosion compromises the jack points and the side-impact load path. Vehicles from coastal towns or those that have stood on grass or gravel are at highest risk.
Symptoms to notice
Bubbling or flaking paint along the lower rear sill below the door aperture
Soft or springy feel when pressing the floor steel under the rear seat
Visible perforation or daylight through the floor pan on hoist inspection
Jack point collapses or deforms when vehicle is raised
Musty smell in cabin with no obvious water leak source
What to check
Check the inner sill lip for bubbling paint or scale rust. If a workshop inspection is possible: On a hoist, probe the rear floor pan with a blunt pick tool under the carpet support seam and at the drain plug area. Inspect jack point surfaces for metal that flakes or crumbles under firm thumb pressure. Inside the cabin, lift the rear seat base and look for staining, rust bleeding through carpet, or soft floor steel.
Where to look: Rear floor pan under back seat, inner and outer rear sills both sides
Ask the seller
“Has the vehicle been registered in a coastal area or near the sea at any point?”
“Has any rust treatment or underbody coating been applied, and do you have documentation?”
“Can I put the car on a hoist before purchase to inspect the floor and sills?”
02Power Steering Rack Seal Leak
MinorCommonSuspension $350–$950 to fix
The hydraulic power steering rack on the Getz develops internal seal leaks at the rack piston seals and the pinion shaft seal. Fluid weeps past the seals and accumulates inside the rack boots, eventually contaminating the inner tie rod area and causing the boots to balloon or split. As fluid level drops, the pump whines under load and steering effort increases noticeably when parking. Replacement racks are inexpensive but the fault is frequently left unaddressed on high-mileage examples.
Symptoms to notice
Power steering pump whines or moans when turning at low speed or at full lock
Steering fluid reservoir consistently low between checks
Oily staining on or around the steering rack boots
Rack boots ballooned or visibly oil-filled
Increased steering effort when manoeuvring at low speed
What to check
Inspect both rack boots for ballooning, oil staining, or splits. Check the power steering reservoir fluid level and note whether it is low. With the engine running at idle, turn the wheel lock to lock and listen for pump whine or moan. Look for fluid residue on the subframe directly below the rack body. Check inner tie rod play while turning the wheel slowly by feel for slop.
Where to look: Steering rack mounted behind the engine subframe, lower engine bay
Ask the seller
“Has the power steering fluid ever needed topping up, and how recently?”
“Have you noticed any whining noise when turning the steering wheel?”
“Have the steering rack boots ever been inspected or replaced?”
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SuspensionMajor
CoolingMajor
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6 more documented faults on the Hyundai Click
Symptoms, what to check, where to look and what to ask the seller — for every fault above. Free with an account, no card needed. One account covers one vehicle, so make it the car you’re actually looking at.
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Like any used car, it depends on the specific example and its service history. Across the 8 documented faults for the Hyundai Click, the recurring problem areas are body & rust, engine, and suspension. A Hyundai Click with a full service history and no signs of the issues listed on this page can be a sound buy but each one needs to be checked individually before you commit.
What are the most common problems with a used Hyundai Click?
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We've catalogued 8 known faults for the Hyundai Click, covering body & rust, engine, and suspension. Two are written out in full on this page. The rest — with the symptoms to notice, what to inspect, and typical repair costs for each — are free once you create an account.
How much do repairs cost on a Hyundai Click?
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Most single repairs on the Hyundai Click fall between $300–$950 at NZ independent-workshop rates. Some of the 8 documented faults cost less and a few cost considerably more, and no one car needs them all. Knowing which ones to look for before you view is what lets you negotiate the price down or walk away.
Should I get a pre-purchase inspection on a Hyundai Click?
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Yes. A Hyundai Click inspection focused on its known weak points is the single best way to avoid an expensive mistake. KickTyres gives you a guided, model-specific inspection plus a market valuation and negotiation figure for $17.90 far less than the cost of missing one of the faults on this page.