Used 2016 Hyundai Sonata Sedan Consumer Reviews
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Im leasing this car
David Cutich, 07/07/2016
2016 Hyundai Sonata Limited PZEV 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
9 of 9 people found this review helpful
I love it. I upgraded from an '09 Ford Focus so honestly this is a huge upgrade. I got the Limited package with the tech package. Its amazing. It rides well, the entertainment package is awesome, the infinity speakers are great, I love the ventilated seat and the heated seats. The heated steering wheel is a cool feature. The sport mode tightens the steering up and it handles like a dream and it nicely adds a little get up and go. The ECO mode adds gas mileage while going down the highway. The normal driving mode is a nice drive too. I love this car and it was between this and the kia optima with the tech package. I loved both cars and they are both on the same body but I got a better deal on the Sonata for a lease. They honestly handle the same and amenities are the same, however I did like the Harmon and Kardon speakers a little better than the infiinities. But, Im confident in the Sonata and the features are great. I would definitely lease another one after this lease is up. If you're on the fence between this and anything else, pull the trigger you wont regret it. Especially if you are coming from a car like the ford focus or some other compact car. The space is literally uncomparable. I could fit 2 Ford "Foci" in this car. (Obvious hyperbole, kinda)
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Fantastic Upgrade!!
Austin Dailey, 05/18/2016
updated 11/22/2019
2016 Hyundai Sonata Sport 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
19 of 21 people found this review helpful
I love it!!!! I was trying to get out of my '14 Sentra SV that I felt I was over paying for. Only 1.5k miles on the car and I love the change to a larger sedan, I get almost the same gas mileage as I had with my Sentra by driving on the freeways a bit more that surface streets. It has the power for me to navigate traffic with ease. I also ended up getting the sport edition with quite a few of the additional packages, and I love everything I got, and its definitely worth the ~$100 difference in my payments. My only wish is that the BlueLink last longer, or was less expensive to renew. It's definitely worth looking into, it's about 10 times the car other manufacturers were trying to sell me. Update (11/21/19): another 30k miles on the car and it's still fantastic! Only problems are with infotainment no longer displaying the time, manufacturer states the warranty only covers 3yr/36k miles for that, and left multi-switch (the one that controls turn indicator) had to be replaced. Outside of that it's still wonderful!
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2016 sport/limited
sngldad1@bellsouth.net, 04/04/2016
2016 Hyundai Sonata SE 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
8 of 8 people found this review helpful
Great overall value. Comfort level is good with seats, multi position electric drivers seat is roomy and comfortable, however, my knee seems to be pinned against the shift console so I have to move the seat back further than I'm comfortable with. Same with my previous sonata(2011).. Technology features with android auto are great. Didn't come with garage opener remote. that option was 10 times the cost of ordering another remote and clipping it to the visor...So far with econo function engaged I'm averaging 35 mpg.
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Lost Class Action Lawsuit, Won't Honor Warranty
S Morrisroe, 01/13/2023
2016 Hyundai Sonata SE 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
8 of 8 people found this review helpful
I have a Hyundai Sonata 2016. Due to several instances of having to fill my oil in between changes, and to begin the process of using the Powertrain Lifetime Warranty awarded to all owners of the vehicle due to the class action lawsuit, I began an oil consumption test at the Piazza Hyundai on 05/16/22 and finished 08/25/22. 2 quarts every 1000 miles (then). They confirmed it was an issue. I was told to wait for confirmation, and that if confirmed an engine cleaning would be scheduled. If that didn't work, they'd replace the engine. They said it'd take a while. On 10/20/22, while still waiting for the decision, I smelled burning while driving and took my car to my mechanic. He called into Piazza and then corporate to tell them I needed a new engine. My mechanic let me know that mine now risked stalling on the highway or fire. It seems my consumption test paperwork was lost, deliberately or otherwise, by Piazza Hyundai or by Hyundai corporate, after the oil consumption evidencing finished 08/25. My case clearly shows it was opened, denied, closed entirely on 10/20. I can see this on the denial document that I had to pick up physically from them, as they claimed that was the only way I could get it. It claimed that because my engine's issue was not the rod bearings, despite the fact they could not have looked then because my car was not with them, it didn't meet the requirements of the class action extended warranty. A later call on 11/16 that I had to fight to receive from them confirmed that the denial had no pictures of my engine attached (because my car was not in Piazza Hyundai for them to look at) or evidence for the denial, which he said was unusual. I was there during all previous oil consumption checks, and they did not look in my engine. My call on 11/16 with Hyundai corporate also confirmed they never reopen cases once denied. I'm now burning a quart every 2 weeks. Piazza Hyundai said its hands were tied by corporate's denial. After a dozen calls, several documented lies and claims there was nothing I could do about this despite it's appearance, corporate said I could either contact the Better Business Bureau or talk to their legal department if my engine caught fire to sue. I called a manager at Piazza on 12/9 to confirm Hyundai corporate's decision on this. I hope being transparent about it will help other people make better informed decisions on what type of car they buy than I did. I won’t be buying from Hyundai again and I will advise my family and friends to find a company not blatantly lying to avoid personal responsibility and honoring a class action lawsuit-created warranty because they are experts people trust who can get away with it, and because they know most people won't have the energy to fight their decision.
Almost three years now. So far, so good!
Genette, 04/30/2016
updated 05/14/2021
2016 Hyundai Sonata Sport 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
23 of 26 people found this review helpful
May 2021 update. I've had the 2016 Sonata Sport for about 5 years now. So far, I have had no real issues with the car. It has only about 64000 miles, because it is primarily used for long distance driving, versus the local around town stuff. The only issue I ever had was with the radio and Hyundai promptly changed that out for me, around the first 5,000 miles. I change the oil about every 4,000 miles, and have changed the transmission fluid already, at 53,000 miles. The tires, a Kumho brand, are not my favorites, but I have to admit at 64K miles, they still have good tread on them. But I will say, that they still have a lot of wear life on them, at this mileage point. Driving? It is a smooth, but definitely boring care, especially, after comparing it to my 2015 Mazda6, that I bought used. The Mazda6 is the daily driver. The mileage runs at least 34 mpg on the highway for long distance. Seldom does it go below 31 mpg when driving in the city. I'd like to trade it for a Camry with all of the safety features, but can't justify that, since the car is working quite fine. So far after five years, I really cannot find any major faults with this vehicle. In fact, I took it on a long run, 1,000 miles to New Orleans this past weekend and it ran perfectly fine. The gas mileage was a little lower than normal, but I was driving it a little faster than normal. Hopefully it will be a long term car, matching my old Camry and Accord, which achieved 300,000 miles.
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