Used 2017 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid Consumer Reviews

Amazing Car

I have been a diehard Nissan and toyota fan for 15+ years. I wasn't looking for a hybrid just and economical daily driver, I test drove chevy, GMC and buick and ford cars and suvs, but then When I drove this and everyday since purchasing it I have been amazed.

lots of mpg

Too new to rate on repairs and maintenance, but the looks are great. The mpg is more than expected with it ranging from 39-56 mpg. Seating is very comfortable, ac works very well in our hot climate

Great Rental

Rented in Albuquerque and driven 600 miles in Santa Fe , Taos , mountains and city. Averaged 42 MPG. Performance met expectations. Made me want to buy one except I want a minivan ie Subaru Forester. Give me this in a Forester and I would buy it today.

A/C compressor needs replacing already

My car is a 2016. I bought the car used in 2017 so a little over 1 yr of me owing the car the A/C compressor needs to be replaced per the Dealership. $2100 I believe this should be covered by Hyundai since the car is only 2 yr old. The compressor shouldn't be going out this early. I have a 1998 Ford and my AC is still going strong only having to put Freon in it once. I will never buy a Hyundai again.

My Hyundai

Sonata hybrid

Stitching on leather seats questionable

Only one complaint so far

I think the heater is a bit gutless. The mornings here in southern Cal. have gotten cold. While the warmed seat is nice, the amount of heat put out by the engine seems minute. I think it has to do with engine temperature never really reaching higher temp levels. But I do like the car. At this time, I only have <600 miles on it.

Sonata Hybrid Limited

Economy. Handling. Ride. The Trifecta!

No more trying to decide if you can afford the gas to go somewhere. With a full size feel, the Sonata hybrid will get you around 42 MPG and you'll be ready to go anywhere.

Best car we've ever owned

Good mileage, remarkably quiet and great handling (after installing Michelin tires), exceptionally comfortable even for 4 large men, auto hold and adaptive cruise control are terrific. Previous cars were Camrys and Volvos, both presented problems before 50K miles. 90K miles on the Sonata with zero problems except normal replacement items, and it drives like new. Interior and paint have stood up very well except for the paint on the spoiler. We have no desire to buy another car and intend to drive this one indefinitely. UPDATE: Our last new car before this one was a 2002 Toyota Camry XLE. It developed 3 major problems before it hit the mileage we have on the Sonata (90K) and was burning so much oil that at 135K, we had to get rid of it. Very disappointing. The Sonata handles better, is much faster, quieter, has more modern features (as one might expect) is standing up to wear and tear very well (still looks new inside and out) and hasn't developed a single problem. It reeks of quality and is the most well built car we've ever owned. Last year, the company wrote to tell us the 100K drivetrain warranty has been extended to 150K. Not sure why but we're not complaining. The hybrid battery is warranteed for life. This car's a keeper. April 24th, 2025. Still enjoying our Sonata with 95000 miles on it and zero problems, not even warranty issues (although we got an extended bumper-to-bumper warranty, which wasn't necessary.) My wife drove it to Mexico yesterday and encountered a surprise. One corner on the highway was much tighter than she expected and she hit it at too high a speed. Because the Sonata Hybrid has almost perfect front to rear weight distribution, it didn't understeer as the tires screamed through the curve. As a result, she was able to sail through the turn, albeit at the edge of tire adhesion. If this car had suffered from the understeer of our previous car, she'd have careened off the turn in a tangent into oncoming traffic. The fact that the stock suspension handled this so well after 95K miles is another testament to the car's quality. I wonder if the new Sonatas are built to the same high standards.

2017 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid

This is a good car that gets good gas mileage and has a lot of techy features. It is comfortable to drive. Most features are easy to use after reading the User's Manual. The User's Manual is comprehensive but very repetitive.

Luv our 2017 Sonata Hybrid Limited

We traded in a 2013 Hyundai sonata Hybrid which we had since 2014. It was a Basic level so did not have sunroof, backup camera, or any safety features. Shopped around for various Hyundais, mainly Limited series Sonata or Ioniqs and would up with a white 2017 Sonata Hybrid Limited. It rides fine and has all or most of the safety and convenience bells and whistles. Since we live in a rural area, we got the initial oil/filter change at a general-purpose auto service place near us. As far as I can tell all is well and we are very happy. Due to living in a rural area, we have put on about 6000 miles since purchase in early June.

Fantastic over all gas mileage for PHEV

Purchased new 46,527 miles mostly city driving my lifetime gas mileage is 108 mpg. Using gas for engine heat in illinois. I can go months in warm weather with no gas use. This been evey bit the car that I ecpected it to be. Replaced battery and tires (original are horrible).

4½ years later and I still love it

I have spent zero dollars on repairs and I get 600 miles to the tank.

2nd Sonata Hybrid-and this our LAST

We have enjoyed the fuel efficiency of both of our Sonata Hybrid (2011 & 2017). However, the 2017 Hybrid has had repeated issues with the small inverter radiator for the hybrid system. We have now replaced it two times and the dealership claims punctures have occurred in the radiator due to rocks/pebbles on the road. The first replacement occurred 5 months after the purchase and it was not covered by warranty. We never had these issues with the 2011 Sonata. We feel this a design flaw. The dealership claims the manufacturer will not warranty the replacement.

Mileage not as advertised

I am the original owner of a 2016 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid Limited model. In 25,000 miles of gentle driving on eco mode I have not been able to get over 38 mpg ever. The car says 38 mpg but when I actually do the math with my gas receipt it is 1 1/2 to 2mpg less than what the car measures. I am very disappointed, this is my first and definitely last Hyundai car. I hate liars! Update: After an oil change in January of 2021, my mileage briefly went up to 44mpg. This lasted about two tanks of gas. We are back ever since to 38mpg max. I asked the dealership what they did during that oil change and they claimed they didn’t do anything to help the mileage. I’m just accepting that this car can’t do what Hyundai says it should be able to do.

Great Car For the Family

We have only owned this car for a few weeks but this is a great car for a family their is room for at least 5 and the back seat has leg room for taller people as well as giving the ones in front leg room. The gas mileage is great and the comfort on this car is nice.

Silver Star

Why go gold when you can go silver. This car is amazing, echo friendly and still amazingly fun to drive

Not worth the money

I bought a Hyundai Sonota hybrid new off the lot in 2017. I have owned this car for 5.5 years and have put 115000 on it. I have owned several new cars and this one has been the worst. I spent an extra $10000 so I could get the great gas mileage that you should get with a hybrid. The first 2 years I got between 45 and 50 mpg. Now I am lucky if I get 30. I constantly fight with Hyundai because something is always wrong. From all my warning lights going off as I am driving down the road. To it not started when I stop to get gas, or the trunk not opening. All this started after the first year. All Hyundai ever says is we don’t know unless you bring it in. Once I bring it in. Oh we haven’t ever had that problem. But yet there was a recall on the part. Never again will I buy another Hyundai.

Great value car!

Looks, great warrant and super value.

Unreliable piece of crap

This is a first time I had to bring a month old car to the dealership. Initial check says it's battery problem. It takes FOREVER to fix a problem. I made mistake buying Hyundai. Don't make the same mistake

VW diesel alternative choice

great alternative to VW diesel buyback.

catchy title

Good, reliable, comfortable transportation. Got all the safety features, and think they work well.

Good reliable car so far

Good reliable car so far, as with most hybrids I suppose, as the battery ages my MPG is getting higher and higher.

More than what I bargained for

I came home off the road in May of 2019 to purchase a car and Town East Ford suckered me into buying my 2017 Hyundai sonata hybrid which they did not inform me was previously a Hertz rental car under 30th day they blew my phone up not to bring this car back just showed me that that 10,000 plan would cover anything bumper to bumper to this day I'm paying out of pocket on towing I'm getting repairs done and being stuck out wherever it stops with no reimbursements come in my way that I see even after submitting the receipts the Uber trip alone to my attorney costed me $150 one way that day cuz I couldn't find anyone to take me cuz my car crapped out I will never buy another Hyundai hybrid it does not suggested by me I've already had the motor rebuilt it is now what August of 2021 and it had a rebuilt motor and even as I check the oil now it is greedy after being replaced so no but I buy another Hyundai sonata hell no the newer ones have more security features to where you can't do things like open your door and look out at the side of it as you're backing up cuz it won't let you it gets worse as the years get newer in my opinion hell no I never buy another one again

Hyundai Sonata Hybrid... Deceptive Advertisement

I'm another victim of Hyundai's deceptive advertising practices. Their advertised mileage was so far from from the truth and actual mileage (city & highway) that I'm embarrassed to own one. However, I'm happy to inform others of how unhappy I am with my so called economical hybrid to prevent them from buying a LIE. My car looks nice, but that's the only nice comment I have about it... the transmission shifts very hard and the engine is extremely slow to accelerate, especially when you need that little boost of power to enter a highway. Steering is too sensitive and you feel every little bump in the road. Please learn from my mistake and keep searching for your next vehicle. I thought that I had done my homework, but I was mislead by the far fetched mileage advertised on the new car window sticker... I will NEVER buy another vehicle from this auto manufacturer.

Still lovin it all these years

I love the gas mileage I get especially with the price of gasoline. I like the way it rides, the way it looks, it’s a sporty look car when compared to let’s say a Prius. I’m still under 21,000 miles, I traveled a lot for work but I’ve retired. I’ll be driving more often vs. letting it sit in a parking lot.

Great fuel economy, but terrible engine issues

Things I love about this car: I bought the limited edition, so the interior of the car is really nice. It has cream leather seating and wooden looking trim on the doors. The fuel economy is great. I average 40 miles per gallon on the highway and about 33 miles per gallon City driving. I love all the features the car has like smart cruise control, heated seats, moonroof, and the ability to save two drivers seat position for the drivers seat. However, mechanically this car has a lot of issues. I have already had two engine replacements due to the connected rod bearing failure recall. Both engine Replacements were thankfully covered under warranty, but it's kind of ridiculous that in 100,000 miles I had two engines replaced. The first time that my engine was replaced was during covid and it occurred when there were part shortages across the country, so it took the dealership 2 months to repair the vehicle. For the first two weeks of my car being at the mechanic, I did not have a rental vehicle because they were trying to decide if it was going to be covered under warranty or not, since this occurred a couple weeks prior to it being announced as a recall. Therefore, during that time, I did not have a car at all. Then, I have to get my engine replaced after only about 40,000 miles on the second engine before the connected rod bearing failed again. Again, that engine replacement was covered under warranty and they gave me a rental vehicle right away and any future engine replacements for the connected rod bearing failure will also be covered under warranty. However, if this is a known issue in the vehicle, Hyundai should fix it, so people don't have to keep having their engines replaced. Because it adds undue stress and takes time to have to go to the mechanic multiple times for the same issue. There was a class action lawsuit for the connected rod bearing failure, but all I got out of it was $75. Fast forward to 5 months after my engine was replaced, the mechanical water pump failed. The dealership was trying to quote me almost $2000 to replace that. I ended up getting it replaced at a different mechanic, but it still cost about $1600 to fix the water pump, since the part alone was over $1000. The part is also a dealer only part, so I was forced to buy it through Hyundai. Additionally, I explained to the Hyundai dealership that it is not right that they had me pay for the water pump replacement, since my car was in the shop just a few months prior for an engine replacement. In order to take out the engine, they also have to take out the water pump. So they installed a faulty water pump back into my car. However, they refused to pay for the repairs just because at the time they returned my vehicle, the check engine light was not on. I attempted to communicate with Hyundai corporate to have them cover the repairs or make the dealership cover the repairs for me, since I already had my engine replaced twice and just a few months after the second time, the water pump failed. However, corporate refused to help in any way. My car is just barely out of warranty. It is nice to have the 100,000 mile warranty when purchasing a new Hyundai, but expect the car to have many issues after the 100,000 mile warranty is up and expect Hyundai corporate to not care to help you with the repairs, even after two engine replacements. Additionally, these service was a Hyundai corporate was horrible. I was hung up on multiple times when trying to explain my situation to a service representative with Hyundai. They didn't care to hear about the issues that I was having and hung up on me multiple times. And this is after being on hold for over a half an hour just to speak with someone.

NOT a reliable car

I loved this car, until a month after buying it when it broke down. A “check hybrid system” alert came up and I could no longer drive it. 3 trips to my Hyundai dealership and still no clear answer on what’s wrong, even after involving “higher ups.” This is a very common issue and most people spend thousands of dollars before giving up on the car. Each “fix” is temporary and just when you think everything is okay, it breaks down again. I would not recommend it at all.