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5NPE34AFXHH••••••2017 Hyundai SONATA
This build draws 2.0× more complaints than the average 2017 Hyundai SONATA build (22 vs 11).
22on this build
743on the model
66builds in total
Most reportedEngine 8Steering 5Electrical System 3Fuel/propulsion System 2
What owners of this build wrote
Power TrainAug 2025
What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? The engine in my 2017 Hyundai Sonata Sport is defective. Oil pressure failed testing, oil contamination was found on the oil pressure sensor and connector, and the vehicle has…
Electrical SystemJul 2025
My Hyundai consumes oil and I have to put oil in it every two weeks! Also my ignition coils has had to be changed 4 times. Also check engine light just came on code saying catalytic converter or oxygen sensor changed oxygen sensor a couple months ago. I purchased it brand new…
EngineJun 2025
Engine seized on me, lurched forward, then engine light starting flashing and I could barely accelerate anymore. Had to go very slowly to make it home. My local autoshop says this is very common with Hyundai's and there was a recall for bad engines for this
SteeringNov 2024
Lost power steering in heavy traffic. Was able to move safely to a parking lot and stopped. A light came on with a steering wheel at the same time the power steering went out. Turned off vehicle and when started again no light on the dash and power steering was ok. After 2-3…
Seat BeltsApr 2022
Both Front Seat Belts doesn't work. Stopped working at the same time. Are not twist. Are very hard to pull out and doesn't retract. Both
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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN 5NPE34AFXHH515822 · decoded Sep 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.