Used 2015 Hyundai Sonata Sedan Consumer Reviews
Used Sonata for sale
A Hyundai Hooner
Kris C., 02/26/2016
updated 02/27/2020
2015 Hyundai Sonata SE 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
9 of 9 people found this review helpful
After having many cars spanning many years (I'm a car junkie), I can say that I enjoy this Sonata. PROS: The design is great. The ride is comfortable. The steering is smooth and effortless. The engine is quiet and moderately powerful. The HVAC performs flawlessly. It feels as though there is a stop-neutral feature (I personally like this, but one has to remember to give the pc a second to engage before throttling). The engine idles smoothly and the transmission shifts perfectly. Tire and rim sizes are perfect (that doesn't always happen). The interior visibility is good with the exception of the rear window (I use blind spot mirrors). When braking, I really enjoy that the transmission gears down, finally creeping up to a stop, I have had to only put forth minimal effort when braking. CONS: I can't say enough how much I hate plastic components bolted onto a hot metal engine, that said, I dislike the plastic intake manifold. The Electronic Throttle Module is located at the front of the engine, uncovered, unprotected from radiant heat and water. There is body roll when cornering, but that is to be expected with most mid-class mid-size sedans. Update 8.26.2016: I recently had the the P200A trouble code and as expected the VCMA motor failed. I was hoping it was only the motor and not the butterflies inside the intake. I am glad it was an easy fix this time, under warranty. I suspect that the next time this little problem arises, the intake will need to be removed. Still a good car, but almost got me killed when it went into limp mode without any CEL present. I miss the days of metal intakes and well engineered components... DON'T USE THE MODE SELECTOR to switch between Eco, sport, etc.. That is the reason the VCMA fails. Update 02/2018: Still a great vehicle. Update 3/5/2019: I traded my Sonata just before 100k miles. I definitely had some regret, hope it went to an attentive owner.
- Safety
- Technology
- Performance
- Interior
- Comfort
- Reliability
- Value
Hyundai is the Harbor Freight of the car world.
Author Name, 12/01/2017
2015 Hyundai Sonata Limited 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
9 of 9 people found this review helpful
When we narrowed our choices down to the Sonata or the Accord, the price and warranty of the Sonata seemed to make our decision easy. Initially, the vehicle was amazing, despite the abundant road noise, that we didn't seem to notice when we were purchasing it. However, things quickly went downhill. Within a few months, little things started going bad and we were constantly dropping it off at the dealership to fix the heated seats, automatic breaking, BSD system, heated steering wheel, traction control, TPM system and so on. Like harbor freight, the vehicle was "comparable" to others in its class, but at a sacrifice of quality. We figured that its okay, because the warranty would cover us, which it still does, but constantly dropping it off at the dealership became cumbersome and now we have issues that we just leave, because its not worth the time of not having the vehicle. Current issues: the backup camera takes almost ten seconds to turn on when you put it in reverse / the automatic mirror tilt when you put it in reverse, doesn't always work / a "Check BSD System" light flashes every so often / the memory seats don't always work when you push the button / it brakes randomly, even when no one is in front of us (I try not to even use the cruise control anymore) / bluetooth doesn't always sync, on multiple devices. There's probably more that I'm forgetting. The other issue is that the vehicle doesn't have a remote start function from the remote. The only way to get remote start is to pay a yearly subscription fee to Bluelink or purchase aftermarket, which we were told would void the warranty unless we paid a fortune to have it done at the dealership. We did not know this when we purchased the vehicle and thought that Bluelink was free with the vehicle. I guess that one's on us; we should have checked. If you don't mind continually taking your vehicle in for service and you want a deal, then the Sonata is for you. For me, I think next time we'll just pay the extra money for the accord.
- Technology
- Performance
- Interior
- Comfort
- Reliability
- Value
2015 Hyundai Sonata for sale near you
Showing 3 of 110 listings
- Limited 2.0T Sedan w/Black Leather and Gray AccentsMSRP: N/A24 mi away
- Limited 2.0T Sedan w/Black Leather and Gray AccentsMSRP: $12,499In-stock online
- Limited SedanMSRP: $12,490In-stock online
See all 110 listings
14,000 miles of smooth, quiet trouble free driving
Yomps, 01/25/2016
2015 Hyundai Sonata SE 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
9 of 9 people found this review helpful
Love this car. Smooth, quiet, tons of room, great gas mileage, not one problem with anything. Package with back up camera, XM, power driver's seat, automatic headlights and the homelink auto dimming mirror made the base model a great commuter and road trip car. With very little effort I can get 40+ mpg on the highway and for a car this size that's amazing. The only thing I don't like is the buzz of GDI engine when it's cold and no spare tire included (I bought one with the jack for $200). $21,500 out the door with 0% financing made it the perfect new car.
- Safety
- Technology
- Performance
- Interior
- Comfort
- Reliability
- Value
The Quiet Blue Storm
racchi, 01/13/2015
2015 Hyundai Sonata Sport PZEV 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
8 of 8 people found this review helpful
I formerly owned a 2013 Sonata dubbed Blue Storm. After 55,000 miles of hard commuting and three bad drivers hitting her, she was still a rock solid car although cursed with attracting bad drivers. Hyundai was offering aggressive incentives so I decided to test drive a 2015. But after using Edmunds price quote service and running some numbers, I took a 2015 Sonata home. And the improvements are very noticeable. Particularly with the interior, ride, and noise levels. Overall it drives more confidently and feels more solid than my 2013. A 2.4 Sport with premium package or 2.4 Limited with few options is the best model to get to match this car's persona, 2.0T not worth the extra money.
BEST IN CLASS... and two classes above it.
dbardell1, 01/31/2015
2015 Hyundai Sonata Limited 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
8 of 8 people found this review helpful
As a "Car Guy" my congratulations on over achieving with the 2015 Sonata Limited. With the Luxury and Ultimate Packages this car can complete with $50K cars like the ES 350 and the Hyundai Genesis with $20K less out of your pocket. That savings equals free gas for the next 300,000 miles. The ride quality, cabin quietness and room, tech features and MPG make the other cars in it's class seem like Model T's. My wife is far from a car person but she fell in love with our new car!!! GREAT JOB.