Used 2013 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid Sedan Consumer Reviews
Used Sonata Hybrid for sale
A great car available at very low used price
SA, 04/20/2018
2013 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid Limited 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid 6A)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
Very nice car. I actually get much better performance and mileage if I turn the blue drive off. In the city I get approximately 29mpg with blue drive, and 31 with blue drive turned off. Additionally the blue drive makes the car feel sluggish to drive, which goes away for the most part if you turn it off. unfortunately you have to turn it off every time you start the car. The only thing I do not like is the low prices these are selling on the used market. I guess it is a good thing for people who are planning to buy it used. An amazing car for the price on the used market.
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It's better then expected
Mitch, 08/16/2015
updated 03/25/2025
2013 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid Limited 4dr Sedan w/Panoramic Sunroof Package (2.4L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid 6A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
While milage drop during the winter 24 city / 32 highway, it gets good when it worm up. Last trip from Iowa to Salt Lake City I got 36.7 avg while using cruise control at 80 mph. Comming back I drop the speed to 72 mph and use my skill to see what can I get out of this car. My average was 40.6 mpg. Now that I own this car for few year, here is on update. I am steel happy with the car but... there are few annoying things about it that I tolerate because i old now. You must be patient when you starting up the car, it takes couple of seconds before is ready. The seatbelts are hard to close and open because of positioning. There is hesitation on acceleration. It takes very long time to warmup. The electronic steering make you work harder to keep the car on the road. The gas mileage depends on the driver. It seems that car adjust to the driver driving style and it takes some time to reset to your driving style. Overall I am steel happy with the car and recommend if you can live with the limitations. It is a old men car. I am now at 126K miles. At 100K i replace trans fluid and antifreeze. I also run on third set of tires. The 12 V battery original and still good. The front brake pads only half way used. Other then oil changes tires and windshield wipers i did nothing to this car.
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consumeresq, 07/28/2014
updated 07/31/2017
2013 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid Limited 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid 6A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
I only had my '13 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid for 6 weeks before it was totaled by someone running a red light. The car did what is was supposed to and protected my son and I from serious injury. The airbags went off and even the body shop said it fared very well for the impact it received. I enjoyed the car and think you get a lot for your money. The gas mileage was a little disappointing, but it had better than expected acceleration up hills. I think it has great styling and looks a lot like a Lexus. My only other complaint would be the gas pedal had a strange placement, I felt I had to have my seat too close in order to comfortable press on the gas pedal.
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Am I driving a death trap?
Elaine Woodson, 02/27/2021
2013 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid 6A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
Like many other 2013 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid, I received a notice that my beloved vehicle is subject to suddenly bursting into flames and, because of a KNOWN problem, it may be recalled. We called a dealer to inquire if it has yet been recalled and we're told that they haven't figured out a solution for the problem, so they aren't activating a recall yet. Our daughter and her new husband asked me what year my car was. I told them it was a 2013 and they told me why they were asking. To this point I wasn't overly concerned, figuring the recall was not global and probably wouldn't affect me. My son-in-law said his sister, driving her 2013 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid, started having some strange things happening to the car while driving on the freeway. When the engine made a strange noise and started losing power she pulled off the freeway, grabbed her baby and purse and within a minute the car burst into flames. This problem came to roost right in our family. The response from the dealership about not having a "solution" yet, so the car hasn't been recalled yet, makes this a travesty. First, the problem is only in vehicle built in the Alabama plant. Obviously, ones built in other plants don't have the problem. Therefore, recall the cars and replace the faulty parts with new ones based on the successes of other plants. Second, personally I don't give a hoot whether they currently have a solution. If my car bursts into flames it's well past the problem stage. Call my car back and give me a loaner car until mine is safe to drive. Third, if a dealership is so blasé about the safety of my car and thinks it 'safe' to drive until an issue arises, or a solution magically occurs, then I suggest that the owner of that dealership drive my car until it's fixed or it bursts into flames. Hyundai is playing with MY life and the lives of my family. If they want to play this game I'll trade vehicles with them. I don't have choices. It's my only transportation and I don't want it to be my coffin. I also noted that they are keeping a close eye on the guarantees on 90000 miles. When I sold my Honda hatchback it had logged over 300,000 miles on it's 2nd odometer. I expect the Sonata, by it's reputation, to last at least longer than the 90,000 miles...by a LOT. I don't want to have Hyundai tell me that their problem is mine when I exceed 90,000 miles. This Alabama plant problem is their problem and sliding it over to my side of the table doesn't work for me. I guess you can tell I'm not happy with Hyundai (Alabama plant) and the Hyundai approach to the solution (or lack thereof). Get these cars fixed and safely back in action OR give me a trade-in.
Just like riding in a boad
elias7, 12/09/2014
2013 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid Limited 4dr Sedan w/Panoramic Sunroof Package (2.4L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid 6A)
10 of 14 people found this review helpful
Bought brand new 2013 sonata hybrid ltd and been driving it for 18 months. Drove many different brands in the past, (BMW, Mercedes, Honda, Toyota, GM, Nissan, Ford). This car has very poor driving dynamics, it rocks back and forth, nose dives too much on road imperfections and during braking. Gas pedal is very irresponsive, almost dangerous when you're trying to clear an intersection at orange lights. Braking is too harsh when you first touch the pedal then fades to very poor when pressed hard. Panoramic room creaks, even after 3 attempts from dealer to fix. Seats are very uncomfortable on trips longer than 2 hours. needs alignment every 20k. Not that good on gas. car makes you dizzy.