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 13 complaints with NHTSA for the 1996 Hyundai Sonata, most often about: Power Train, Visibility, Air Bags. Complaint counts reflect what owners report, not confirmed defects.

Hyundai · 1996

1996 Hyundai Sonata

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

Fuel economy (EPA)

Engine	Transmission	Fuel	City	Highway	Combined	CO2 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)

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

Power Train 3 Visibility 2 Air Bags 2

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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.