USED Hyundai iLoad review - Is it worth the risk of engine failure!? | ReDriven

The internet is awash with reports of engine failures in the Hyundai iLoad, but there's still plenty to love. Plus, they're hugely popular. So is it worth the risk of buying one used, or is it best to look at the competition?

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Skip ahead:
00:00​​​​​​​ - Intro
00:10 - What is it?
02:40 - Tech & features?
05:37 - What's it like to drive?
06:43 - Safety
07:14 - What goes wrong?
12:20 - Should you buy it?

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[DannyMagic]

Cop here. We flog these van's to an inch within their life. They are awesome! And very rarely do they need mechanical repairs.

[Thorold]

Work at a Hyundai dealership, out of all the Hyundai models, rarely see issues with these things, seriously. Keep the services up and we have seen with 400, 000 kms plus on them.

[apachelives]

Courier here. I have a 2016 (newer engine revision) diesel. I do 300-500km a day, 10 hours a day, sometimes i am carrying a full 1 ton of weight, city traffic, highway all of it, all year. Original engine, original turbo, original transmission, currently at 255k kms and servicing every 15k kms. Issues? Apart from an oil leak that took the dealers several goes to correct (valve cover gasket, it was like they were avoiding doing it) and a coolant hose failure (softened from the oil leak), a dead battery and an a/c relay nothing has gone wrong. Down sides? Apple carplay / Android auto is useless, road noise, and mechanics who don't want to touch it because its a van. Otherwise a solid unit.

[hypnosismeditation]

3 years ago in a video titled "Top 5 'VANLIFE' vans under $20, 000" you gave the iLoad #1 spot and praised it for reliability. Please explain...

[ChrisBull-jylh]

I had an iLoad from 2010 until 2022. 12 1/2 years of trouble free motoring. The most reliable vehicle I’ve ever had.

[jamesmcgowen]

I drive a 2017 iLoad which clocked up 169k’s today.
The front end is awesome! The most car like sspension I’ve ever felt in a van.
I’ve driven this unit from SYD to BNE many times, topping up at Tweed, or Coffs depending on the direction.
The van is diesel auto and cruises on the highway effortlesly.
The passenger front seat is adjustable for recline and fore/aft and also has a storeage bin under it.
The auto needed new solenoids in the box to allow it to start in Park, otherwise you have to turn on the ignition, put your foot on the brake and shift into neutral before you start it ($1000)
And the rocker cover gasket needed replacing, plus rotors and brake pads
Having said that, it’s good on tyres and is a joy to drive!

[BGboz]

Out of 3 iLoad’s I know of, all 3 have done an engine.

[catmoo]

I work as a builder and work for a decently sized company of just over 200 people and we have nothing but iLoads in our fleet and they're all great! only complaints about these is the road noise, the stereos crapping out or not working or hard to see in the newer ones. we have also found the seats seem to deteriorate in the side from getting in and out. Other than that these are great vans and would get one for personal use if I was in the market for one.

[mik]

88, 000km so far on my 2020 iload with a boost controller maxing out the little stock turbo, never missed a beat. Your right about it feeling like an SUV, you forget your in a van until you step outside

[petermitchell]

3 years owning a 205, 000km 2016 turbo diesel iload auto for work. only had to do services. Never had an issue, 700kms to a full tank fully loaded

[semyon]

Since we change our fleet to Iloads (40+ units), we have saved $30, 000 per month on repairs and maintenance. They have been more reliable than the Fords, Renaults, Volkswagens, we used in the past (Toyotas didn’t have the required payload).

[michaelhart]

Most of the failures are simply due to lack of servicing by tradies who own these. 15-20, 000kms betweens servicing is common as muck for owners of these and wonder why things go south. Change the oil at 7500 kms with the correct oil and generally they work fine. Mobile mechanic here of 20 years who also happens to run an iload with only minor egr valve issues which were easy fixes. 180, 000kms later and shes fine along with a heap of customers with them

[lancegraham]

Used one of these for 2 years, everything you have said is spot on.

[fredericoespinoza]

Friend had one of these, it did in fact blow up at 280, 000kms

[sheldonlea]

I own a 2015 iLoad bought with 60 000kms, serviced meticulously with oil changes every 10-12k. Have 300 000 kms (many of those highway kms) and it is flawless. However... I used additives to the engine, transmission, diff, and gearbox. I also prefer Premium Diesel if available. Amazing van and have driven it from Mackay to Melbourne. Fantastic driving position. I recommend lambswool for the bum as the seats can get a bit hard after 12 hrs in the driver's seat. Also, fitting a rear sway bar is a MUST!. Serious omission by Hyundai. Otherwise very enjoyable to drive. Highly recommend Michelin tyres for this van. Long kms, (140 000kms) quiet and great in the wet. Fuel economy from 7.9L-8.8L/100kms mainly mix of highway/urban driving. Key is to keep up the maintenance.

The diesels are a weapon. They are quick!
I have driven one from Sydney to Broken Hill and back with no comfort issues and it never felt underpowered.

[ZaneRux]

Hired a petrol iload people mover in the gold coast a few years ago. Had absolutely no power, assumed it was because full car, turns out it was about to suffer catastrophic engine failure. There was a BANG and a nice hole in the block.

[mq]

For some reason the name "iLoad" sounds "dirty" to me 😂

[campervansam-UK]

My 2.5 Diesel Manual i800 has 274900 odd miles on the clock and still going strong. Makes for a great weekend camper / kids furniture moving vehicle. Just take the rear seats out and slot in a 2.4M x 1.2M sheet of 18mm ply that fits almost exactly between the back of the drivers seat and the wheel arches and go from there with your DIY camper van build. 🙂

[coolbluepontiac]

Great van. Bought new and 8 years later 363, 000 km. Diesel auto. Never had an issue. 900km to 76litres, can't complain about that. change oil /filter every 7, 500km easy job.