Vehicle Intelligence Platform

2016 Hyundai Sonata SE

$1,150

186,290 miles
Used
Branson, MO

52/100 suitability for First Car

Condition-adjusted · −6 for wear

The 2016 Hyundai Sonata appears to be in excellent condition with no visible rust, dents, or interior wear.

Reviewed 4 interior and 3 exterior photos. (1 non-vehicle images skipped.)

Rust ✓ · No visible rust on exterior.
Dents / body ✓ · No visible dents or body damage.
Interior ✓ · Interior appears clean and in good condition.
Listing notes ✓
Mileage for age −6 · High mileage for the age (186,290 mi over ~10 yr)

Estimated from listing photos; may miss hidden or un-photographed damage.

Buy now on eBay Motors

Listing data is provided by the source and may change or sell out. Price, insurance, repair and resale costs are not included in the score.

Full suitability report

First Car suitability

2016 Hyundai Sonata

57 /100

Confidence: High — 100% of the scoring weight is backed by data

Safety 95/100

4.8 / 5 NHTSA stars (averaged) weight 40%

Reliability Index 29/100

725 NHTSA complaints on record weight 30%

Fuel Economy 57/100

29 MPG combined (EPA) weight 10%

Recall Risk 25/100

6 recalls on record, 1 safety-critical weight 20%

The 2016 Hyundai Sonata has an overall suitability score of 57 out of 100, which reflects a mix of strengths and weaknesses based on the factors considered. Safety is a strong point for this vehicle, with a high score of 95 out of 100, supported by an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars from NHTSA ratings. This factor carries the most weight in the overall score, accounting for 40%. However, the reliability index is notably low at 29 out of 100, due to 725 complaints recorded by the NHTSA, which impacts the score significantly as it holds a 30% weight.

Fuel economy for the Sonata is moderate, scoring 57 out of 100 with a combined EPA rating of 29 MPG, though this factor has a lesser impact with a 10% weight. The recall risk is another area of concern, scoring 25 out of 100, with six recalls on record, including one safety-critical recall, which affects the score with a 20% weight. The overall score is backed by high confidence, as all the scoring weight is supported by available data.

Recorded recalls (6)

VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY
PARKING BRAKE:INDICATOR LIGHT
AIR BAGS
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL