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William Atmur, 05/14/2018
2017 Hyundai Sonata SE PZEV 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
5 of 8 people found this review helpful
Never owned a Hyundai in my life. Steep discounts and lots of features finally had me take a look. I really like the car. It’s not exactly eye catching, it doesn’t stand out from the crowd. The interior is very modern and well thought out. The acceleration is great! Sport mode is a thrill but the gas just drains like water. In all honesty I’m not impressed with the fuel economy but I’ve owned smaller cars up to this point so hard to compare. Getting into a comfortable seat position took some time. It does have a rental care feel to it at times. The seats stain easy, the brakes are firm but a bit mushy in my opinion. The whole car is thrown forward when it stops, that’s because of the weight. The trunk is absolutely useless - by far the most annoying draw back of the car.
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How Hyundai has let me down.
Celest Chaitram, 03/22/2018
2017 Hyundai Sonata Sport 2.0T 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
6 of 10 people found this review helpful
In June of 2017, I took in my 2012 Hyundai Sonata for an oil change at the Hyundai Dealership in Coconut Creek and I ended up purchasing a brand new 2017 Sonata Sport, mostly because I really liked the Android Auto feature (a feature that connects your phone to your car and permits you to use your phone while driving through voice activation) and I felt pressured by the salesman. I had a Samsung Galaxy S7 which worked perfectly with my car for almost 9 months with no hiccups. About a month ago, my Android Auto begun disconnecting randomly, sometimes while I’m driving, far away from home, completely dependent on my GPS and the synchronization between my 2017 Hyundai Sonata Sport and my Samsung Galaxy S7 would abruptly end, forcing me to disconnect the USB cable, unlock the phone, turn the Bluetooth off, sometimes restart the handset (all while driving) in hopes that it would work when I reconnect. I can’t tell you how many times I’ve gotten lost or missed turns. I begun receiving warning message on my phone stating that the software in the car was not compatible with my phone and that it needed to be updated, so I dropped my car off at the dealership, told them about the issue and expected when I pick up the vehicle later that day, that the problem would have been resolved. Boy was I wrong. The person who serviced my car, put a note in there stating that his phone connected and that it works. Obviously, when I get in and connect the phone, it connects, its randomly after some time the connection breaks and this foolishness begins. So, I reached out to Hyundai so basically told me that I need to use an old phone if I want my car to work. I have to use a Galaxy 6S, iPhone s6 or older. Well I almost $hit myself. They’re got to be kidding right? I decided, maybe it’s a problem with my phone, because my phone begun freezing each time I disconnected it from the car, so last week I spent $750 and bought myself a Samsung Galaxy S9 and I was so excited thinking ‘finally, my car will work like it ought to again’. NOPE! It worked with the brand-new phone for 20 minutes before reverting to the same issue. In addition, there’s a notification on the screen in the car that blinks continuously saying ‘reading USB’ followed by ‘Unable to connect’. Don’t even get me started on the time my trunk lock stopped working while I was moving into a new apartment and all my stuff got locked in the trunk or the fact that I can’t pump more than 4 dollars worth of gas without having the pump stop and having to just hold the lever on the gas pump down until I assume my tank is filled to avoid spillage. I am beyond frustrated and angry. At this point the car was not worth wasting this much money over. I wish I never bought it, should have stuck with my 2012 Sonata, never had any issues with that one. They refuse to fix it, they don’t know how to. I’m really disappointed and wish there was a way to get them to take the car back if they can’t repair the 1 feature for which I purchased the car. Don’t waste your time, effort or money guys, trust me, the stress is NOT worth it.
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Knock sensor knocks his car out of desire
John, 11/05/2019
2017 Hyundai Sonata SE 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
3 of 7 people found this review helpful
Knock sensor knocks his car out of desire I’ve had this car in eight times for this faulty recall knock sensor the last fix was software that bypasses The knock sensors ability to detect certain symptoms. Looks like Hyundai decided to hide the problem rather than fix it
2017 Sonata Limited
Marilyn, 03/17/2020
updated 03/27/2023
2017 Hyundai Sonata Limited 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
16 of 47 people found this review helpful
I bought the car new in 2017, Sonata Ltd. Rides like a dream. I have 68K miles and find out now the Theta1 engines will burn oil. The engines have to be replaced and getting one from Hyundai appears to be a nightmare from what others said. Also they wont be making Sonata's any more so the 2020 version is the last updated model. I drove a 2023 SEL and I could feel the difference---the suspension was not good and you can feel the bumps inside the cabin. The headroom was lower than the 2017. My 2017 Sonata Ltd. you cannot feel the bumps as the suspension absorbs them. Now Im faced with wanting to keep my car and have Hyundai put in a new Theta engine but that engine will also leak oil eventually. I think its coming from the rings. I will be trying out other cars now since I know mine will lose oil faster and faster. Right now its a quart in 1000 miles. Other models are also affected--The cars with the allegedly faulty engines include the 2012-2020 Hyundai Elantra, 2009-2018 Hyundai Genesis Coupe, 2019-2021 Hyundai Kona, 2020-2021 Hyundai Palisade, 2010-2012 and 2015-2021 Hyundai Santa Fe, 2009-2010 and 2015-2021 Hyundai Sonata, 2011–2021 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid, 2010-2013 and 2015-2021 Hyundai Tucson, 2011-2021 Hyundai Veloster, 2020-2021 Hyundai Venue, 2010-2021 Kia Forte, 2017-2020 Kia Niro, 2011-2020 Kia Optima and Optima Hybrid, 2012-2021 Kia Rio, 2011-2020 Kia Sorento, 2012-2021 Kia Soul, 2011-2020 Kia Sportage, 2018-2021 Kia Stinger and 2022 Kia K5. Theres a class action suit against Hyundai. Its very hard to get them to replace the Theta1 engine. https://topclassactions.com/lawsuit-settlements/lawsuit-news/hyundai-class-action-lawsuit-and-settlement-news/hyundai-class-action-alleges-excessive-oil-consumption/
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Great car
Black, 10/22/2017
2017 Hyundai Sonata Sport 2.0T 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
The style is still eye catching and I love it
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30 miles at purchase
Daniel , 07/12/2019
updated 07/24/2023
2017 Hyundai Sonata Sport 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
So far my 2017 sonata has seen no major problems, however when I start the car in the morning, I hear a thump sound coming from the left side suspension. Any one have any similar sounds. I would take it to the dealer but am afraid they would intentionally would do something to it for a repeat visit plus charges
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2017 Hyundai Sonata SE
Crystal W, 11/06/2019
2017 Hyundai Sonata SE 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I love my sonata! I bought the base SE model and had aftermarket leather seats added. I have owned this vehicle for 3 years now and have 55,000 miles on it. I truly enjoy owning this vehicle and it has to be my favorite vehicle I’ve ever owned. I still enjoy how well it drives to this day! The only issue I have had with it was the trunk latch went bad and had it replaced under warranty. I've never owned a Hyundai before and I’m hoping that it lasts me well above 100,000 miles.
Heavy oil consumption
Theresa, 11/05/2021
2017 Hyundai Sonata 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Uses alot of oil before getting to 1000 miles, slow drag when pressing on gas, car will just stop. Spark plugs burn out before they should, bad break system, doesn't get good gas mileage, many of the white sonata have manufacturers paint defect on the right side of the top roof. When car is up to par it runs really good but to be a new car when I got it is to many major issues going on.
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2017 Hyundai Sonata Limited 2.0T
Nick, 09/10/2020
2017 Hyundai Sonata Limited 2.0T 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Bought vehicle January 2020 Downsized from 2008 Cadillac cts. I have to say I don't miss the Cadillac, the sonata is smaller but more roomier inside. Great on gas, I go two weeks on tank full. It's it little sluggish than the Cadillac, I have learned to live with it... my only concern is longevity... the vehicles are known for engine issues... but I have to say Hyundai is backing all their sonata from 2011 to 2019 and replacing engines when they fail....... I'm at 43,000 miles now and so far so good. Let's see what future has in store for my sonata...
Could be better
BeReal, 06/22/2020
2017 Hyundai Sonata SE 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Got the base model Sonata SE. It’s roomy, comfortable & easy to drive. Power windows, media center with Apple Care, backup camera & alarm system are standard, but the cloth covered seats are manual. It doesn’t have all the fancy technology of more expensive brands, but it has enough. It does have a couple of minor issues that are annoying. Apple care is finicky & although v/m should be accessible, it will not play. Sometimes when the dash gets hot from the sun or the heater has been on for awhile, the media center goes black & there’s no way to play music, access gps or use the phone. It’s happened a handful of times over 3 yrs. Tthe dealership can’t diagnose it because it never stays off when the car is in for service. Another annoyance is the way the trunk lid area is designed. When it rains, it collects in the channels surrounding the trunk lid and it will literally collect 1/4 inch of dirt/pollen/debris & remain damp during cool weather. It’s extremely messy to clean off & has to be done frequently in the winter, which has never been an issue with any other brand I’ve owned. There are a couple of major concerns. First, there was a recall for a software issue & after the update, the car doesn’t run quite the same. There’s been a slight decrease in mpg. So far there hasn’t been a major mechanical problem, but it must be a serious issue with other Sonatas because Hyundai added a year to the warranty. The 2nd issue is the car isn’t great in a wreck. Was driving 45 mph & had a jeep wrangler with a wench turn into the drivers side of a previous Sonata SE. Jeep had a scratch, but every panel on the Sonata’s driver side was damaged from front fender to the rear of car. The front axle also broke & the car was totaled. Despite that, the airbags didn’t deploy. Although there are some issues, I like the Sonata SE enough to replace the wrecked SE with another one. The Sonata SE has room for improvement. However, for the price, it’s a descent ride.
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