2017 Hyundai Sonata engine problems
Owners reported engine problems in 403 complaints for the 2017 Hyundai Sonata, 40% of the complaints on file. It is the most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 403 40% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 76,000 miles 100 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 6 and 9
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When engine problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 14 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 8 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 18 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 14 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 16 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 12 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 8 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 5 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 4 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 1 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 100 engine complaints that report mileage, the median is about 76,000 miles, and 40% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 6 crashes, 9 fires.
What owners wrote
I was taking the car doing the oil consumption test for the 3rd time and I had just got it out the shop one hour before this happen
The contact owns a 2017 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated that while driving with the heater activated, an abnormal burning odor was coming from the vents. The check engine and oil warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and the contact was informed that the engine was consuming an excessive amount of oil. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 55,000.
Other problems reported for the 2017 Hyundai Sonata
- Steering 173 complaints
- Electrical system 65 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 55 complaints
- Body & structure 37 complaints
- Fuel system 33 complaints
- Air bags 22 complaints
- Brakes 22 complaints
- Lighting 21 complaints