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Hyundai Sonata repairs by problem area
Engine (26%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (7%)
Brakes and Traction Control (7%)
Suspension and Steering (13%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (29%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (11%)
Other (7%)
Chart based on 2264 repairs.
Hyundai Sonata repair cost distribution
$2500+ (2%)
$1000 - $2499 (5%)
$500 - $999 (15%)
$100 - $499 (39%)
< $100 (40%)
Chart based on 1055 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
Hyundai Sonata problems by year
before 2001 (0%)
2002 - 2005 (7%)
2006 - 2008 (35%)
2009 - 2010 (15%)
2011 - 2013 (35%)
2014 - 2014 (1%)
2015 - 2017 (5%)
2018 - 2019 (0%)
2020 - present (1%)
Chart based on 2296 repair trips.
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What Our Members Are Saying about the Personal Experiences of the Hyundai Sonata
| Hyundai Sonata Personal Experiences: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2012 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 274hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
I have been looking at the Sonata for several years now. My experience with a 2008 Santa Fe bought through the dealership has been excellent. The 2012 Sonata was less that a 2011 Accord and has more bells and whistles. Honda had no dealing attitude full 2012 Hyundai Sonata review |
| 2009 | 4dr Sedan 175-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Have experience with our 2004 Santa Fe with which we are very happy. full 2009 Hyundai Sonata review |
| 2009 | 4dr Sedan 175-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Have owned Sonata with I4 engine since 7/2009. Reason for buying was biggest bang for the buck at the time of purchase and past experiance with Sonata rental cars. Very happy with engine/auto transmission, the V6 would be a waste. Excellent fuel mileage, have been keeping accurate records, overall average since 2010 is 30.8mpg. During 2009 and 2010 was making a lot of 500 mile trips every other weekend. Until early 2010 I was able to obtain non-ethanol unleaded gasoline and was getting 36-38mpg on the interstates and 33.5mpg overall. Ethanol definitely lowers your gas mileage (simple physics). Had one trip to the dealership for warranty work for 2 items at 50K; broken spring on sun visor and defective brake switch causing an "ESC" malfunction. Obviously I'm very very happy with the car which has 66k on it now, and I plan on keeping it till 200k like I do all my vehicles. full 2009 Hyundai Sonata review |
| 2007 | 4dr Sedan 234-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
I have had only 1 problems with this car at all in the 48 months (55,000 mi)that I have had it that was not related to a recall or preventative maintainance. Left mirror stopped moving (left/right)- under warranty. full 2007 Hyundai Sonata review |
| 2006 | 4dr Sedan 162-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
My Sonata is a BIG, VERY ECONOMICAL, GAS-SIPPER that I am very pleased with! full 2006 Hyundai Sonata review |
