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Vehicle history — accidents, title & owners
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KMHE24L17GA••••••2016 Hyundai SONATA
That is about average for the 2016 Hyundai SONATA — 14 complaints per build across 50 builds.
10on this build
709on the model
50builds in total
Most reportedEngine 6Fuel/propulsion System 2Power Train 1Latches/locks/linkages 1
What owners of this build wrote
EngineMar 2026
Car burning oil and engine started knocking no warning lights ever came on prior to knocking noise. Brought to mechanic and engine has failed. Vehicle has less that 130,000 miles on it
SteeringSep 2023
Steering sticks and releases under pressure at 60/65+ mph on interstate. Very difficult to keep vehicle in lane consistently. Constantly correcting both right & left to maintain straight line is extremely fatiguing especially on long trips. Safe driving at highway speeds is…
Service BrakesJul 2023
While driving on the highway, there was a sudden beep sound followed by the ABS light, the brake lights turning on, and the traction control light turning on. The vehicle keeps moving and the breaks are not working, and the brake pedal is too tight to press. To avoid a collision…
Latches/locks/linkagesJan 2023
The trunk panel latch in this vehicle has failed due to a broken trunk latch pawl. The trunk will not open even when pushing the emergency trunk release latch inside the trunk. This failure presents the risk of injury to an occupant locked inside the trunk. As such, the involved…
Power TrainApr 2020
After a period of driving, which is random at best, the check engine light will appear and the vehicle will start to shudder and lose its ability to accelerate. This happens when the vehicle is in motion and happens both on the freeway at high speeds, as well as on city streets…
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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 KMHE24L17GA015557 · decoded Oct 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.