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1997 Hyundai Sonata

Owners have filed 74 complaints with NHTSA about the 1997 Hyundai Sonata. Fuel system is the most reported problem area, at 26% of complaints. Next are air bags (12%) and transmission (12%).

At a glance

Complaints
74 filed with NHTSA
Most reported
Fuel system 26% of complaints
Recalls
2
Fuel economy
18 to 21 MPG combined

Sources: NHTSA complaints, recalls and 5-Star ratings; U.S. EPA

Problems owners report

Owners have filed 74 complaints with NHTSA about the 1997 Hyundai Sonata. Fuel system is the most reported problem area, at 26% of complaints. Next are air bags (12%) and transmission (12%).

  • Fuel system 26%
  • Air bags 12%
  • Transmission 12%
  • Engine 11%
  • Electrical system 7%

Mileage, severity and owner comments for the 1997 Hyundai Sonata

Recalls

The 1997 Hyundai Sonata is affected by 2 safety recall campaigns in NHTSA's records.

All 2 recall campaigns for the 1997 Hyundai Sonata

Fuel economy

The EPA lists 3 versions of the 1997 Hyundai Sonata. Combined fuel economy ranges from 18 to 21 MPG; the most efficient version is rated 19 city / 26 highway.

Every version and its yearly fuel cost

Other model years of the Sonata