DecodedCarsHyundai Equus
6 model years from 2011 to 2016, compared on size, efficiency, safety and reliability.
- Model years
- 2011–2016
- Class
- Large Cars
- Latest engines
- 5.0L 8-cyl
- Best MPG
- 18–18 combined, by year
- Latest rating
- Not rated
- Recalls
- 3 campaigns, all years
- Most complaints
- 2014 (34)
- Fewest problems
- 2016
- Interest
- 4,760 Wikipedia views / 30 days
The 2016 Equus in brief
The 2016 Hyundai Equus is a large car offered with a 5.0L 8-cyl engine and rear-wheel drive.
It measures about 203 inches long and 74 inches wide on a 120-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 4,524 lb.
EPA rates its most efficient version at 18 MPG combined (15 city / 23 highway), 15% worse than the 2016 large car average of 21.2 MPG, for an estimated $4,550 a year in fuel.
NHTSA has not published a 5-Star overall rating for this model year.
It has 0 recall campaigns on file and owners have filed 9 complaints with NHTSA since 2015, most often about the wheels.
The Hyundai Equus has 6 model years in our data, from 2011 to 2016.
Its most efficient year was 2016 at 18 MPG combined; across all years the best version ranged from 18 to 18 MPG.
Owners most often report problems with the suspension (20), electrical system (11), unknown or other (8).
Buying used? 2016 has the fewest problems in our data.
2011 has the most recalls (2); all years together count 3 campaigns and 84 owner complaints.
How the 2011 Equus compares
The 2011 Hyundai Equus is a large car offered with a 4.6L 8-cyl engine and rear-wheel drive.
It measures about 203 inches long and 74 inches wide on a 120-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 4,555 lb.
About the Hyundai Equus
The Hyundai Equus is a full-sized, front-engine, rear-wheel-drive luxury sedan manufactured and marketed by Hyundai Motor Company from 1999 to 2016. It was produced over two generations in a four-door, five passenger configuration. The nameplate derives from the Latin equus, meaning "horse."
From the Wikipedia article "Hyundai Equus", licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.
2016 Equus pros & cons
Full 2016 details →What's good
- Few owner complaints9 complaints filed with NHTSA versus about 48 for similar models.
- No recalls so far
Watch out for
- Below-average fuel economyBest version gets 18 MPG combined, 15% below the 2016 large car average of 21.2 MPG.
- Premium fuel requiredEvery gasoline version is rated for premium, which raises running costs.
Best and worst years to buy used
2016 Equus
9 owner complaints · 0 recalls
None of the 2 model years we compared stands out for complaints or recalls.
NHTSA recalls and complaints for 2 model years since 2015; use it alongside a pre-purchase inspection. How we calculate this →
Equus changes by model year
- 2012
- Engine added: 5.0L 8-cyl
- Engine dropped: 4.6L 8-cyl
Years without a measurable change are left out.
Show all 6 model years side by side
| Year | Latest engines | Best MPG / range | Length | Weight | Overall | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 5.0L 8-cyl | 18 MPG | 203.1 in | 4,524 lb | Not rated | 0 | 9 |
| 2015 | 5.0L 8-cyl | 18 MPG | 203.1 in | 4,524 lb | Not rated | 1 | 9 |
| 2014 | 5.0L 8-cyl | 18 MPG | 203.1 in | 4,564 lb | Not rated | 1 | 34 |
| 2013 | 5.0L 8-cyl | 18 MPG | 203.1 in | 4,564 lb | Not rated | 1 | 8 |
| 2012 | 5.0L 8-cyl | 18 MPG | 203.1 in | 4,555 lb | Not rated | 1 | 7 |
| 2011 | 4.6L 8-cyl | 18 MPG | 203.1 in | 4,555 lb | Not rated | 2 | 17 |
Alternatives to the 2016 Equus
| Model | Best MPG / range | NHTSA overall | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 Chevrolet Impala | 25 MPG | Not rated | 0 |
| 2016 Dodge Charger | 23 MPG | Not rated | 5 |
| 2016 Dodge Challenger | 23 MPG | Not rated | 1 |
| 2016 Chrysler 300 | 23 MPG | Not rated | 2 |
| 2016 Ford Taurus | 23 MPG | Not rated | 4 |
| 2016 Toyota Avalon | 40 MPG | Not rated | 4 |
Most common owner-reported problems
Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Transport Canada, Wikipedia, Wikimedia Commons. Not affiliated with NHTSA, the EPA or Hyundai. How we calculate this →