DO NOT PURCHASE CARS FROM MAXON HYUNDAI (UNION, NJ) and - catgismo
DO NOT PURCHASE CARS FROM MAXON HYUNDAI (UNION, NJ) and DO NOT USE THEIR SERVICE CENTER
I purchased a brand new Hyundai Kona from Maxon Hyundai in January 2025. The car ran perfectly until I brought it in for its first scheduled service (oil change + tire rotation) on Friday, August 15, 2025 at 6,500 miles. Shortly after that service, the same rear passenger tire began showing low-pressure warnings and the sensor was later found to be faulty — problems I had never experienced before.
Aug 15 (Service Day): I was told the service would take 2–2.5 hours, but I waited over 3 hours with no real updates. Rudy eventually said the technician was “wrapping up.” Unlike most dealerships, I received no information about a multi-point inspection. Importantly, if there had been a nail or puncture at that time, a proper inspection should have caught it and the service will typically include multiple point inspection.
Aug 18 (3 days later): A low tire pressure warning appeared on the rear passenger tire. This had never happened before the service.
Aug 22: I called Rudy. He told me to bring the car in. The light was still on when I arrived, but Rudy claimed it had gone off and said they couldn’t scan. He told me they checked the tires, saw no problems, and blamed it on the weather change. I even showed photos of the warning light, but he reset the system and sent me away.
Sept 8: The same tire warning appeared again. I called Rudy immediately. He said there were no loaners, but I could bring the car back on Sept 11.
Sept 11: I dropped the car off again, this time insisting they scan it right away while the light was still on.
Sept 12: I received three different explanations from Maxon: first, they told me the TPMS sensor battery had died and it was common brand new car or not (REALLY???) and the tire had a hole patched without mention any nails; later Rudy said there was a nail and it was not Maxon's fault; finally, when I picked up the car, the written report only said “sensor faulty” and “patched a hole” — no mention of a dead battery or a nail. Rudy stated it was Hyundai product issue to have faulty sensor for a brand new car.
The facts are clear: My car had no tire or sensor issues before Maxon’s service. Hyundai’s scheduled service typically include a multi-point inspection If there was truly a nail or hole, they should have caught it on Aug 15. On Aug 22, Rudy reassured me again that he checked the tires and found no issues, and blamed the weather. By Sept 12, they had given me three contradictory explanations for the same issue.
This isn’t just poor service — it’s inconsistent, dismissive, and untrustworthy. I brought in a brand new car with no issues, and within days of their service, I was left with a faulty sensor and a patched tire, plus a string of conflicting explanations.
If you value your time and want honest, professional service, I strongly recommend avoiding Maxon Hyundai.
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