Hyundai Sonata
engine Problems
Here are Hyundai Sonata engine problems, by model year. The most common Sonata engine problems cost $5,000 to fix & occur at 86,000 miles. Regarding the worst model year 2011 Hyundai Sonata engine problems, "The 2011 Sonata has a seriously defective engine that seizes without warning. It was awarded the dubious honor of being the first CarTalk / CarComplaints Turd of the Week in late September 2015."
The worst model years for engine problems are the 2011 Sonata, 2012 Sonata, and the 2015 Sonata.
Worst Hyundai Sonata Engine Problems
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#1: Engine Seized 2011 Sonata
- Average Cost to Fix:
- $5,100
- Average Mileage:
- 96,000 mi
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#2: Excessive Oil Consumption 2015 Sonata
- Average Cost to Fix:
- $5,000
- Average Mileage:
- 76,000 mi
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#3: Engine Seized 2012 Sonata
- Average Cost to Fix:
- $4,900
- Average Mileage:
- 86,000 mi