2016 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid

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Marshall H.
2016 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid
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Overall Rating 1.0/5Overall Rating 1.0/5Overall Rating 1.0/5Overall Rating 1.0/5Overall Rating 1.0/5
04/21/2018
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Brain dead

The plug-hybrid doesn't come with a PTC electric heater. This means the gas engine needs to run and gulp loads of gas if you want any heat. For car that is supposed to be an electric vehicle first with a gas backup, not having a PTC electric heater is a major, major design flaw. I hate car because of it.
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Celia A.
2016 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid
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Overall Rating 1.0/5Overall Rating 1.0/5Overall Rating 1.0/5Overall Rating 1.0/5Overall Rating 1.0/5
05/11/2018
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My vehicle has turned out to be a lemon

My vehicle has turned out to be a lemon, I will probably never buy a Hyundai ever again! I have contacted Hyundai Directly they want a bunch of paperwork and didn’t seem to care that I have not been driving my car for the last six months! This is very upsetting because I bought a really nice car and every time I get a loaner turns out to be a shitty car so therefore I will never recommend directly they want a bunch of paperwork and didn’t seem to care that I have not been driving my car for the last six months! This is very upsetting because I bought a really nice car and every time I get a loaner turns out to be a shitty car so therefore I will never recommend Hyundai To anybody I know!
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Michael B.
2016 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid
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Overall Rating 1.0/5Overall Rating 1.0/5Overall Rating 1.0/5Overall Rating 1.0/5Overall Rating 1.0/5
06/25/2018
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Willnt get another one

Wish they would really look at the cruise control it goes up to 70 to 80 miles an hour and then drops down to 50 to 40 miles an hour and they have seen the video of this I talk to other people that have a Hyundai hybrid same here and there's does not do that
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Melissa C.
2016 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid
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Overall Rating 1.0/5Overall Rating 1.0/5Overall Rating 1.0/5Overall Rating 1.0/5Overall Rating 1.0/5
08/13/2018
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Warning lights

HEV and check engine lights are on and Hyundai has no clue why. Dealership has contacted Hyundai engineers and have been told the don’t know what’s wrong. Vehicle will not start when the HEV warning light is on.
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Hyundai Motor America NCC responded on 08/14/2018 07:17 AM
We’d like the opportunity to look into this. A representative will be in touch with you shortly to investigate further. ^cc

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Christopher J.
2016 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid
verified customer Verified Owner
Overall Rating 1.0/5Overall Rating 1.0/5Overall Rating 1.0/5Overall Rating 1.0/5Overall Rating 1.0/5
10/19/2018
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Great Features, Horrible Reliability, Mediocre Fuel Economy

I bought this car for a reason: great value, awesome features, great warranty. I called it my poor man’s Lexus with a look and feel of a car worth $20k more. Unfortunately, the reliability has turned Hyundai love into Hyundai hate, and I might spend the extra $20k after all in service fees.
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Cynthia H.
2016 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid
verified customer Verified Owner
Overall Rating 1.0/5Overall Rating 1.0/5Overall Rating 1.0/5Overall Rating 1.0/5Overall Rating 1.0/5
12/01/2018
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Constant problems

I purchased my car in May of 2016. I had to take it in for a service less than a year later. The Refill Inverter Coolant light has come on at least 3 times. I have had to take it in for service 3 times since August of 2018. In October, a warning light came on telling me turn off the engine immediately while I was on the way to work. I barely made it back home and the car had to be towed to the dealership. It was there for over a week until 10/30/18. Yesterday, one month later I was shopping close to the dealership and the Refill Inverter Coolant light came on again. I took it to the dealership, but they didn't have a loaner car to give me and I live over 30 minutes away. They topped off the coolant and I made ANOTHER appointment for 12/4/18.
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Tim L.
2016 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid
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Overall Rating 1.0/5Overall Rating 1.0/5Overall Rating 1.0/5Overall Rating 1.0/5Overall Rating 1.0/5
01/08/2019
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Unreliable Sonata Plug-in Hybrid-

2016 Sonato Plug-in hybrid. At less than 10,00 miles was in shop in San Diego for two months. Unable to figure out how to fix the car. Dealership in Tempe has no Plug-in certified mechanic. Car is now at 15,000 miles and has been in the shop five time for Plug-in issues.
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Mary T.
2016 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid
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Overall Rating 1.0/5Overall Rating 1.0/5Overall Rating 1.0/5Overall Rating 1.0/5Overall Rating 1.0/5
02/26/2019
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2016 Sonata Hybrid Review

I used to recommend this car to everyone. I've brought it in for service 5 times, including twice less than 6 months after I bought it. The last time was because it shut down on me on a busy road during rush hour. I don't feel safe driving long distances, in case it does it again. Nothing was found wrong with it, so nothing was fixed.
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Joe L.
2016 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid
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Overall Rating 1.0/5Overall Rating 1.0/5Overall Rating 1.0/5Overall Rating 1.0/5Overall Rating 1.0/5
03/05/2019
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2016 Sonata Hybrid

I loved this car. I met every single service milestone with Hyundai dealership service, and now I just don't trust it. I had every intention of keeping it after the lease, but I will be going Toyota.
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MICHAEL B.
2016 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid
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Overall Rating 1.0/5Overall Rating 1.0/5Overall Rating 1.0/5Overall Rating 1.0/5Overall Rating 1.0/5
03/24/2019
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Wouldn't buy a hybrid again

Wouldn't buy a hybrid again it doesn't get the fas mileage like the book says the hev light comes on up to 5-6 times a day the cruise control sucks and the shop just doesn't now what they are doing ir just don't care just put in a new battery and cruise control
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Gary S.
2016 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid
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Overall Rating 1.0/5Overall Rating 1.0/5Overall Rating 1.0/5Overall Rating 1.0/5Overall Rating 1.0/5
08/13/2019
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Poorly made vehicle

I will never buy a Hyundai vehicle again. I just spent $2500 fixing it after barely tapping the front corner of the car on the garage. My garage doesn't have a mark on it, but my Hyundai was a mess. It caused a leak inside the car. How cheap is the plastic Hyundai uses on the body? No, I will never buy a Hyundai again!
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Jose A.
2016 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid
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Overall Rating 1.0/5Overall Rating 1.0/5Overall Rating 1.0/5Overall Rating 1.0/5Overall Rating 1.0/5
08/23/2019
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Terrible overpriced vehicle!

Constant visits to service and maintenance, overpriced lease cant rely ón charging. Gets damage frequently. Just take a look at your own service records to see the overpriced and piece of garbage this vehicle is.
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Mishal R.
2016 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid
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Overall Rating 1.0/5Overall Rating 1.0/5Overall Rating 1.0/5Overall Rating 1.0/5Overall Rating 1.0/5
11/29/2019
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Very bad made car

Since i bought thebcar it has been giving me problems . In three years i gotnit fixed 4 times already. 3 were covered in warranty. 1 i had to pay from my pocket. The problem was in different parts . So its not just 1 bad part. Its many bad components. Do not buy hybrid . Do not buy hyundai . I am not happy with my car at all.
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Joseph L.
2016 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid
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Overall Rating 1.0/5Overall Rating 1.0/5Overall Rating 1.0/5Overall Rating 1.0/5Overall Rating 1.0/5
02/21/2022
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Reliability and lack of repair parts

The overall quality of this brand has continued to deteriorate. This is my six and last Hyundai I will own. After having a very good experiences with my first four vehicles the last two have been very disappointing,
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Jeremiah G.
2016 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid
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Overall Rating 2.0/5Overall Rating 2.0/5Overall Rating 2.0/5Overall Rating 2.0/5Overall Rating 2.0/5
11/28/2017
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Sonata Hybrid

I expected more out of this car.
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Ray M.
2016 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid
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Overall Rating 2.0/5Overall Rating 2.0/5Overall Rating 2.0/5Overall Rating 2.0/5Overall Rating 2.0/5
02/12/2018
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Sonata Hyb Ride

The gas millage is great, as I expected. The ride is very rough on city street and the freeways. One can feel every crack or bump in the roads. As each bump can be felt it can also be heard. On trips it is very wearing/tiring. I will not be buying another Hyundai when the time comes to replace this car. In past reviews the car was new to us and we felt in time the rough ride and road noise would change But It has not.
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Tommy D.
2016 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid
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Overall Rating 2.0/5Overall Rating 2.0/5Overall Rating 2.0/5Overall Rating 2.0/5Overall Rating 2.0/5
05/08/2018
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Had a lot of trouble

My wife hates it because it broke down on her when it only had a little over 3,000 miles on it. She said she would never own another one. You can check the maintenance records and you can see how much trouble we've had with the car. We're not satisfied with it at all but we owe to much on it to trade.
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Michael G.
2016 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid
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Overall Rating 2.0/5Overall Rating 2.0/5Overall Rating 2.0/5Overall Rating 2.0/5Overall Rating 2.0/5
11/02/2018
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Hyundai has no respect for their customers

Hyundai builds a good car, but if there are problems you ar better off with another manufcturer. I like the style inside and out. There is pleanty of power. Lots of safety features. Good milage. The car is very comfortable and quiet on the road
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Kraig H.
2016 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid
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Overall Rating 2.0/5Overall Rating 2.0/5Overall Rating 2.0/5Overall Rating 2.0/5Overall Rating 2.0/5
11/06/2018
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Bad car or just bad luck?

Might never buy a hybrid again. Love the look and style, just haven't been impressed with the hybrid system. Seems like a traditional vehicle might be better for me. Not sure if it just my car or all of this model
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Lynda K.
2016 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid
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Overall Rating 2.0/5Overall Rating 2.0/5Overall Rating 2.0/5Overall Rating 2.0/5Overall Rating 2.0/5
03/04/2019
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Sonata Hybrid Not Worthwhile!

The Sonata Hybrid started out fine. I was getting 45+ MPG. Lately, the car really seems to be struggling going thru the gears while driving on the highway, and the MPG has fallen to the mid 30's at best. After taking the car in to be checked, was told that it is all fine. Nothing to be done to it because there is nothing wrong with it. Really??? So much for going with a Hybrid - it doesn't last (the vehicle is less than 3 years old) The trade in value right now is also very pitiful. In addition, this vehicle has always been TERRIBLE driving in the snow. The worst car I've ever driven on snowy or even just wet roads - terrible traction! This is my 3rd Hyundai Sonata - This will now be my last.
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