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1996 Hyundai Sonata

Official EPA fuel economy and NHTSA recall record, best combined figure 22 MPG.

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Fuel economy (EPA)

EngineTransmissionFuelCityHighwayCombinedCO2 g/mi
2.0L 4-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 18 26 21 423
2.0L 4-cyl Manual 5-spd Regular 19 26 22 404
3.0L 6-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 16 23 19 468

Safety recalls (NHTSA)

1 campaign on record for this model year. Recall repairs are free at dealers; check your exact vehicle by VIN on nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Campaign 97V026000

THE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR CIRCUIT BREAKER ELECTRICAL CONTACTS WERE CONTAMINATED DURING ASSEMBLY.

Owner complaints (NHTSA)

37 complaints filed by owners for this model year. Complaints are owner reports, not confirmed defects - browse them in full on nhtsa.gov.

Engine And Engine Cooling 6 Power Train 6 Electrical System 5

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the fuel economy of a 1996 Hyundai Sonata?

EPA figures for the 1996 Hyundai Sonata reach 22 MPG combined depending on configuration; the table on this page lists every tested engine and transmission combination.

Are there recalls on the 1996 Hyundai Sonata?

NHTSA lists 1 safety recall campaign for the 1996 Hyundai Sonata. Check your specific vehicle by VIN on the official NHTSA site, recalls are fixed free of charge by dealers.

What are common problems with the 1996 Hyundai Sonata?

Owners have filed 37 complaints with NHTSA for the 1996 Hyundai Sonata, most often about: Engine And Engine Cooling, Power Train, Electrical System. Complaint counts reflect what owners report, not confirmed defects.

Sources: EPA fueleconomy.gov, the NHTSA recalls, complaints and 5-Star Safety Ratings databases (all US public data), refreshed monthly. Recall texts are quoted from the official record. Details on About & Data Sources.