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2016 Hyundai Sonata repairs by problem area

Engine (57%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (3%)

Brakes and Traction Control (3%)

Suspension and Steering (0%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (13%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (13%)

Other (10%)

Chart based on 30 repairs.
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2016 Hyundai Sonata repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (5%)

$500 - $999 (0%)

$100 - $499 (16%)

< $100 (79%)

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Chart based on 19 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2016 Hyundai Sonata 4dr Sedan

185-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD

Hyundai Sonata in New York, United States
Nov 2015 - Jun 2022
Mar 2018

22000 mi
O2 sensor. Detected by Bluelink. 
Hyundai Sonata in Massachusetts, United States
May 2016 - Mar 2018
Jul 2017

26000 mi
Scanned and found code P107500 Camshaft position actuator relay circuit performance fault in active state. Vehicle was idling high. 
Hyundai Sonata in Ontario, Canada
Mar 2017 - Jun 2018
Jun 2018

24180 mi

C $350
Calipers started seizing and required servicing. 
Hyundai Sonata in Texas, United States
May 2016 - Jun 2022
Jun 2022

31000 mi

US $332
Replaced original 5yr old battery 
Hyundai Sonata in Ontario, Canada
Mar 2018 - Jun 2022
Aug 2020

18600 mi

C $310
Replaced Car Battery 
Jun 2022

25420 mi

C $11
Replaced bulb - Left Rear Brake Light 

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2016 Hyundai Sonata 4dr Sedan

154-horsepower 2.0L I4 Plug-in Hybrid 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD

Hyundai Sonata in Washington, United States
Nov 2015 - Dec 2021
Feb 2018

25000 mi
Car shutoff with 'Check Hybrid System' and couldn't be started anymore. Dealer found hybrid module was broken and replaced it. Took week to get the part. 
Feb 2021

51000 mi
Engine shut off on highway with 'Check hybrid system'. Dealer could not find the issue. 
Hyundai Sonata in California, United States
Apr 2016 - Jun 2018
Apr 2018

13600 mi
Car would not start. Was towed to dealer. Wiring harnesses replaced  and 1 bad battery that is part of the hev system. 
Hyundai Sonata in Washington, United States
Mar 2017 - Feb 2019
Feb 2018

5000 mi
Fuel door spring doesn't open the door. Spring tension was adjusted. 
Feb 2019

10000 mi
Crankshaft sensor replaced. 
Hyundai Sonata in Florida, United States
Nov 2016 - Oct 2017
Aug 2017

16000 mi
Vehicle loses power under full throttle. Hyundai says this is normal operation and the vehicle should not be driven under full throttle. 
Hyundai Sonata in California, United States
Dec 2015 - Dec 2017
Feb 2016

2300 mi
Check engine light came on. Dealer reported loose gas cap from first gas-up even though I tightened until it clicked. Dealer removed and replaced the cap. 
Jun 2017

19000 mi
Check engine light came on a second time. Dealer replaced the fuel fill cap gasket and verified that the dimensions of the fill tube are correct. 
Hyundai Sonata in California, United States
Jul 2017 - Jan 2018
Aug 2017

16600 mi
Hybrid Battery stopped charging. Parts shipped from S Korea. Problem fixed after 41 days in shop. 
Dec 2017

24000 mi
Fuel filler neck was replaced, under warranty. It was a known TSB, and they had previously inspected it and found no issues. This time, it was better diagnosed and it took 7 days in service for the fix. So far, this car has spent 60 days in service. A lemon. 
Hyundai Sonata in California, United States
Nov 2015 - Dec 2018
Mar 2016

7000 mi
Fuel System - Gas Tank would not open and emergency release didn't open tank. had to take to dealer to fix 
Mar 2017

30000 mi
Seatbelt retractor broken. Replacement part ordered 
Sep 2017

37000 mi
EV Battery and Charger completely died while driving on highway. Major accident risk. Hyundai had to replace entire EV battery and charging assembly, as well as starter battery 

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2016 Hyundai Sonata 4dr Sedan

154-horsepower 2.0L I4 Hybrid 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD

Hyundai Sonata in Virginia, United States
Jul 2016 - Jun 2022
Sep 2016

11000 mi
There was a low volume, persistent sound reportedly coming from the headliner rubbing against a part of door frame. Headliner was dropped and foam was used to prevent the rubbing. Problem completely solved! 
May 2018

36000 mi
One of the anchors for the grab bar on the passenger side failed, is being replaced under a good-will warranty repair. 
Hyundai Sonata in Florida, United States
Jan 2017 - Jul 2019
Apr 2018

25000 mi
Hybrid engine would not restart after being driven for at least an hour. “Check hybrid system” warning came on, After waiting 10 minutes engine restarted but “check engine ” indicator came on and remained on for remainder of the drive (300 miles). Next day all warning lights were not on. One week later on a long drive the same situation was repeated. Car taken to shops the next day. Code shown was P1877 and a power relay assembly was replaced. 
Hyundai Sonata in Florida, United States
Jun 2016 - Jan 2018
Aug 2017

14000 mi
The parking brake would not release, initially. When it did, there was a crunch and ALL the warning sensors lit up. They remained that way for several minutes, even after driving away. About 10 days prior, the "Key Present" sensor lit up, suggesting that there was NO key in the vicinity. The car could be driven, but I clearly ran the risk of an on-road shutdown because no key was identified or activated. 
Hyundai Sonata in North Carolina, United States
Jul 2015 - Jun 2022
Mar 2016

9000 mi
Ignition coil replaced. 
Mar 2017

22000 mi
Wind deflector on sunroof came loose. 
Feb 2018

35000 mi
Water pump for hybrid battery replaced 
Dec 2021

69950 mi

US $1400
Undiagnosed ignition coil problem caused check engine light to unpredictability go on and off. 
Hyundai Sonata in South Carolina, United States
Aug 2016 - Nov 2017
Sep 2016

1000 mi
Blind Spot Detection was not working. Need to replace power module, part ordered and appointment scheduled for replacement. 
Mar 2017

10000 mi

US $40
Right front bumper panel wasn't fitting flush with the fender panel - dealer sent me to their recommended body shop and the cost was minimal to fix. 

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