Used 2018 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid Consumer Reviews
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We have a limited number of reviews for the 2018 Sonata Hybrid, so we've included reviews for other years of the Sonata Hybrid since its last redesign.
4½ years later and I still love it
LindaJo , 12/22/2021
2017 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid Limited 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid 6A)
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I have spent zero dollars on repairs and I get 600 miles to the tank.
2nd Sonata Hybrid-and this our LAST
Palm Beach Hybrid Owner, 07/12/2022
2017 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid Limited 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid 6A)
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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.
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Not worth the money
Kris S, 12/19/2022
2017 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid Limited 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid 6A)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
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.
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More than what I bargained for
Sweetlilsheila1977, 08/11/2021
2017 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid SE 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid 6A)
1 of 4 people found this review helpful
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
Still lovin it all these years
Blo T Hadley , 05/29/2022
2017 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid SE 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid 6A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
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.
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Great fuel economy, but terrible engine issues
Emily Heatley, 12/16/2024
2017 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid Limited w/Blue Pearl Interior 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid 6A)
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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.
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2018 sonata hybrid se
Hyundai hybrid , 10/26/2022
updated 05/03/2024
2018 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid SE 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid 6A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Bought new in September’18. About 106,000k and still a pleasure. Does everything you need it to do for a midsize sedan and efficiently too.
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2018 Sonata Hybrid Limited
Asim Ahmed, 02/25/2025
2018 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid Limited 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid 6A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I have owned this car since brand new. I bought this in April 2019. It was sitting at the dealer for a whole so I got a good deal. I have kept it the maintenance and I always service at my local Hyundai dealership. I do frequent oil changes on this car and everything is smooth and I still get almost 40mpg, even now. I sometime do my own oil changes and do a engine oil flush and then add brand new high quality synthetic engine oil. And I also add fuel conditioner (fuel injector cleaner) to keep things clean with fuel system and hopefully back of the valves which is very hard in a direct fuel injected engine. I am hoping to keep this car for a long time.
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NOT a reliable car
Emma, 04/03/2024
2017 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid SE 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid 6A)
0 of 1 people found this review helpful
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.
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