2004 Hyundai Sonata Review
Price Estimate: $1,759 - $2,923





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Edmunds' Expert Review
by the Edmunds Experts
Pros
- Excellent warranty, pleasant highway ride, lots of bang for your family-sedan buck.
Cons
- Noisy four-cylinder engine, some cheap interior bits.
What’s new
There are no significant changes for 2004.
Edmunds says
It may not have the cachet of more mainstream midsize sedans, but with a long warranty, numerous standard features and a solid performance, the Sonata is a worthwhile alternative.
For sale near Verona, NJ
9 listings
- 129,267 miles
- 1 accident, 3 owners, personal use only
- 17 City / 25 Hwy MPG
- Autos Under 5000 jrtransporting (35 mi away)
- Alarm
- Rear Bench Seats
- Fold Flat Rear Seats
- Audio and cruise con...
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Located in Island Park, NY
2004 Hyundai Sonata 4dr Sedan V6 2.7L FWD Runs and drives great Clean present transferable title Video of car attached Have many more cars for sale / ...
AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary
Accident Free Vehicle: No
Personal Use Only: Yes
History Provider: AutoCheck
Title Details: Clean Title
Salvage Vehicle: No
Frame Damage: No
Theft History: No
Lemon Status: No
Free History Report: No
Features and Specs:
20 Combined MPG (17 City/25 Highway)
Listing Information:
VIN: KMHWF25H94A000139
Stock: 000139
Certified Pre-Owned: No
Listed since: 11-14-2024- 31,406 miles
- No accidents, 1 owner, personal use
- 19 City / 28 Hwy MPG
- GEG Automotive (78 mi away)
- Alarm
- Rear Bench Seats
- Fold Flat Rear Seats
- Audio and cruise con...
Close
Located in Gilbertsville, PA
ONLY 31K ORIGINAL MILES
AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary
Accident Free Vehicle: Yes
Personal Use Only: Yes
History Provider: AutoCheck
Title Details: Clean Title
Salvage Vehicle: No
Frame Damage: No
Theft History: No
Lemon Status: No
Free History Report: No
Features and Specs:
22 Combined MPG (19 City/28 Highway)
Listing Information:
VIN: KMHWF25S04A008920
Stock: 008920
Certified Pre-Owned: No
Listed since: 04-11-2025
Cost to Drive
Monthly estimates based on costs in New Jersey
$162/mo for Sonata Base
Sonata Base
vs
$160/mo
Avg. Midsize Car
Hyundai Sonata Owner Reviews
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My 2004 sonataa
4 out of 5 starsLeanna norris, 12/24/2015
2004 Hyundai Sonata V6 4dr Sedan (2.7L 6cyl 4A)
I bought my 2004 sonata used for only 4500! It now has 212,000 miles on it and runs awesome and has never left me stranded. The only thing ive had to do to it is a tune up, oil changes, changing of head lights and tail lights. I had to buy new tires after 2 years and a starter for it but thats it. It may sound like a lot but it was just regular maintenance that it needed. Never had any … other problem with it. It just started making a creaking noise and i think its my cv axles that need replaced but i wouldnt trade this car for a new one because the space in the car is amazing i think and the new cars have to much technology in them and are compact cars that look big and bulky. Ill keep my 2004 hyundai sonata till it wont drive anymore! Hope this helps.
The best car if you take Care of it
4.25 out of 5 starskaylabandy, 10/06/2014
2004 Hyundai Sonata 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
My hyundai belonged to my dad before he gave it to me. He bought it new and it has never had any major issues. Just did regular maintenance. The only thing I don't like is the headlights don't seem
To be very bright! But other than that I love the car and it's always been really reliable. Just watch out for the timing belt, because of the interference engine. Don't replace it late. … Other than that the car is amazing and has never failed me. Already has 190000 miles on it and runs beautifully.
Best Car I've Ever Owned
4.5 out of 5 starscollette93, 05/19/2013
2004 Hyundai Sonata 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
I bought my Sonata with 17,000 miles on it.
It now has 204,000 miles and it's still going strong.
It has never once left me stranded, and I've only had to do the usual car maintenance: brakes, tires, tune up, etc.
I have been meticulous about oil changes every 3,000 miles.
The interior is still in great shape, and it continues to be a comfortable ride, still.
Truly the best car I've ever … owned. My only complaint is that it's not the greatest in terms of gas mileage.
Reliable Driver
4 out of 5 starssuperlative28, 05/02/2011
2004 Hyundai Sonata V6 4dr Sedan (2.7L 6cyl 4A)
Got this vehicle from my mother 4 years ago.
Has been very reliable with no major repairs required to this point.
Comfort of seats is fair and interior design on base model is bland but it gets the job done.
2004 Sonata Highlights
Base
Base MSRP Excludes Destination Fee | $15,999 |
---|---|
Engine Type | Gas |
Combined MPG | 23 MPG |
Cost to Drive | $162/month |
Seating | 5 seats |
Cargo Capacity All Seats In Place | 14.1 cu.ft. |
Drivetrain | front wheel drive |
Warranty | 5 years / 60,000 miles |
Safety
Key safety features on the Sonata include:
- Alarm
NHTSA Overall Rating
The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration offers independent analysis.
- Frontal Barrier Crash RatingOverallNot RatedDriver4 / 5Passenger4 / 5
- Side Crash RatingOverallNot Rated
- Side Barrier RatingOverallNot RatedDriver4 / 5Passenger4 / 5
- Combined Side Barrier & Pole RatingsFront SeatNot RatedBack SeatNot Rated
- RolloverRollover5 / 5Dynamic Test ResultNo TipRisk Of RolloverNot Rated
IIHS Rating
The Insurance Institute of Highway Safety uses extensive crash tests to determine car safety.
- Small Overlap Front Driver-Side TestNot Tested
- Small Overlap Front Passenger-Side TestNot Tested
- Moderate Overlap Front Test – OriginalAcceptable
- Moderate Overlap Front Test – UpdatedNot Tested
- Side Impact Test – OriginalPoor
- Side Impact Test – UpdatedNot Tested
- Roof Strength TestNot Tested
- Rear Crash Protection / Head RestraintNot Tested
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