100k + miles: My experience

[callumb824]

My car: 2015 Genesis 3.8 AWD Ultimate.

I recently went over 100k miles and here’s my experience with what has gone wrong:

1. 20-30mph flutter was fixed at dealership while still under the 60k mike warranty.
2. The amber bulbs kept burning out so I replaced them with LEDs.
3. Passenger side 12v socket went out on me.
4. The sunroof creaks and sometimes doesn’t close unless I give it a push.
5. Changed all four tires. One tire was worn much worse than the other three. Haven’t had issues with that since . *I know it’s maintenance and not something wrong with the car. Just wanted to mention it.

That’s it! As of now, my car has been great and is still running smoothly. I’m diligent about cleaning the car (both inside and out) and doing all the maintenance required. I do my oil changes at Walmart because I ran out of dealer oil changes. Note: if you do your oil changes at Walmart, you need to take your own oil filter which you can find at AutoZone for about $8.

If you have questions, hit me up!

I'm considering purchasing a used genesis 2015 3.8 ultimate w 83K mi. Carfax looks good, dealer is repairing sunroof before sale. I love the car it drove well but what should I be be aware of concerning maintenance/ reliability? Can this vehicle last 200k mi+? I see many owners (most 5.0) looking to sell before it becomes too expensive, is that the same with the 3.8? what gas do you put in it? Thanks in advance

 

[G-941093]

Yes, with proper oil and transmission fluid changes. Like in the video, oil changes are key to keeping timing chain driven engines running without major issues. I change my engine oil every 4k miles in my 5.0; so it "should" run well for long time pass 100k miles without needing a major overhaul.

The question is how often did the owner of the 130k miles Genesis the oil? I would pass on that car since I feel that most Genesis owners will stretch out oil changes until the oil is very old usually about 7k-10k miles. But, if have to choose between the two I would go with the 130k Genesis over the CTS with 60k miles. Non-LS GM engines are not reliable in my opinion.

Is your car still going well. I'm looking at getting 2015 3.8 with 150k miles

 

[Brock09]

My car: 2015 Genesis 3.8 AWD Ultimate.

I recently went over 100k miles and here’s my experience with what has gone wrong:

1. 20-30mph flutter was fixed at dealership while still under the 60k mike warranty.
2. The amber bulbs kept burning out so I replaced them with LEDs.
3. Passenger side 12v socket went out on me.
4. The sunroof creaks and sometimes doesn’t close unless I give it a push.
5. Changed all four tires. One tire was worn much worse than the other three. Haven’t had issues with that since . *I know it’s maintenance and not something wrong with the car. Just wanted to mention it.

That’s it! As of now, my car has been great and is still running smoothly. I’m diligent about cleaning the car (both inside and out) and doing all the maintenance required. I do my oil changes at Walmart because I ran out of dealer oil changes. Note: if you do your oil changes at Walmart, you need to take your own oil filter which you can find at AutoZone for about $8.

If you have questions, hit me up!

Is your car still going good because I am looking at purchasing a used Genesis 3.8 with 150k miles. I would like it to last to 200k without and repairs over 1000 dollars. Do you this this is possible

 

[TinsleyC]

Is your car still going well. I'm looking at getting 2015 3.8 with 150k miles

Carguy75 left the forum awhile back, hasn't logged in since Feb 2024. I think he sold his Genesis.

 

[G-804778]

I am now at 125K with my 2015 5.0. Had to replace the AC compressor recently. Still runs fine generally. I Have some minor oil leakage on the passenger side valve covers, the blend door actuator needs replacing, the backup camera is kaput, and the trunk latch is kaput too. I Plan on fixing all of it when the weather is better.

It’s not as reliable as a toyota or honda, that’s for sure.

 

[skipgen]

Carguy75 left the forum awhile back, hasn't logged in since Feb 2024. I think he sold his Genesis.

He did - He now has an Alfa Romeo Guilia... And now so do I. A couple of weeks ago @128K my 2015 5.0 started flashing all sorts of warning lights - AEB Unavailable, TMPS and more were soon to follow. Not sure how much it would have cost to put right, but I wasn't going down that rabbit hole... So I dumped it.

 

[Markymark]

He did - He now has an Alfa Romeo Guilia... And now so do I. A couple of weeks ago @128K my 2015 5.0 started flashing all sorts of warning lights - AEB Unavailable, TMPS and more were soon to follow. Not sure how much it would have cost to put right, but I wasn't going down that rabbit hole... So I dumped it.

Do you mind telling me what you did with it? Did you just do a trade in, private party, etc? Can you share roughly what you got?

I have a 2015 5.0 with 123,000 k and am worried the repairs will start to get expensive. I have a leaky passenger side valve cover gasket, and need to replace a blend door actuator.

 

[skipgen]

Do you mind telling me what you did with it? Did you just do a trade in, private party, etc? Can you share roughly what you got?

I have a 2015 5.0 with 123,000 k and am worried the repairs will start to get expensive. I have a leaky passenger side valve cover gasket, and need to replace a blend door actuator.

Oh yeah - I forgot to mention the driver's side blend door... And the folding mirrors gave up @ ~80k, even though I had stopped using them years before. We won't even talk about the junk solenoids in the transmission. Fortunately, it behaved itself that day. I also had a sneaking suspicion that the motor mounts were on their way out as well. Actually, the motor still ran perfectly and had zero leaks and the interior was in great shape... Cosmetically, it was a 7.5 out of 10.

But it was just "Time's Up" as far as I could see.

I just traded to the dealer without fixing anything. I got $3000 for it. I consider that a "win" in light of how fast it went downhill. I'm sure that it would have cost that much or more to put it right. Couldn't justify it any longer.

 

[ballistic]

I am now at 125K with my 2015 5.0. Had to replace the AC compressor recently. Still runs fine generally. I Have some minor oil leakage on the passenger side valve covers, the blend door actuator needs replacing, the backup camera is kaput, and the trunk latch is kaput too. I Plan on fixing all of it when the weather is better.

It’s not as reliable as a toyota or honda, that’s for sure.

I don't believe any luxury car is as reliable as a Toyota or Honda. Lexus is reliable but they're the last to the table when it comes to adding the latest technology.