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2006 Hyundai Azera repairs by problem area

Engine (27%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (3%)

Brakes and Traction Control (3%)

Suspension and Steering (19%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (27%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (13%)

Other (7%)

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2006 Hyundai Azera electrical repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (3%)

$500 - $999 (6%)

$100 - $499 (39%)

< $100 (53%)

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Chart based on 36 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2006 Hyundai Azera 4dr Sedan

263-horsepower 3.8L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD

122760 mi

﷼250
It was the vent controller this is the third time that it fails. 
105300 mi

US $200
Car reports overheating intermittently but goes away as soon as the car is restarted. Seems to be false positive but no one can figure out the cause. 
75020 mi

C $200
main headlights dimmed to off with only running lights while driving and very dangerous when other drivers think you are flashing your lights for permission to turn ahead of you. Finally repaired when bad connector and bad ground detected. 
55800 mi Power seat switches working very intermittently, not working more often than they do. The motor for the rear window power sunshade stopped working, sunshade stuck in a partially open position. Dealer wanted $918 to fix, found the part for $5 shipped, will tackle it myself one of these days. 
101000 mi

US $108
Airbag light needed to be fixed 8 times. Each time dealer fixed it, it came on again. Car fax revealed this issue was discovered in the first two years of ownership. Airbag light was fixed again. Mechanic traced the wires to/from the electrical board and found some short circuits in the wires & fixed them. When airbag light is on, airbags will not function. 
153000 mi

US $100
Air compressor coils shorting out. Needs new compressor 
169000 mi

US $400
Replace alternator 
138000 mi Still needed an air compressor. Never replaced. 
337000 mi

US $400
Replace starter 
88000 mi

US $100
Replaced alternator that had oil in it as a result of valve cover gasket leak 
92000 mi

US $325
Replaced starter 
97000 mi

US $70
AC shorts out. Fixed hose and recharged. 
78000 mi

US $106
F-left Window Motor and Fuel Dr Sw Front Rt. door lock actuator. covered by extented warranty.  
AC rely failed. Replaced by dealer under warranty. 
40000 mi SRS light re appeared, recall notice to take to dealer. Dealer inspection indicated new passenger seat belt assembly and wiring circuitry required. Parts on order, due 4-10-2010. 
53000 mi Replaced passenger seat belt assy. 
26000 mi Air bag light remained on during operation of car - repaired by dealership. 
36000 mi Replaced seat belt assembly to correct air bag light on passenger side 
42000 mi

US $740
No A/C only hot air blowing.Defect in compressor causing short and blow out fuse. Removed and replaced A/C compressor 
54000 mi Driver's door not locking with switch or remote. Latch and actuator replaced. 
31700 mi

US $810
AC compressor bearing increasingly noisy, replaced compressor. 
95000 mi

US $107
Alternator died, was replaced, battery recharged. 
151000 mi

US $250
Recharged AC, replaced module for passenger side vents, that side only blowing cabin air, not cold. 
29000 mi Intermittent air bag failure light. Dealer reseated connectors under passenger seat. No trouble since. 
38000 mi Driver's door will not electrically lock or unlock. 
31620 mi recliner switch on passenger power seat not working all the time. internal short in power switch and part ordered. 
12000 mi Airbag light on intermittently. Sensor reset on passenger seat. 
20000 mi Airbag light on again. Passenger seat sensor reset. 
45000 mi We do have an intermittent problem with the drivers seat and door locks but the dealership has not been able to get it to malfunction when they have it.  
55000 mi

US $45
Driver's seat has had recurring intermediate malfunction for entire ownership. Dealer finally recreated it. Both front door locks recently started sticking. 
32000 mi Electrochromatic rearview mirror on darkest tint and would not return to normal. Mirror replaced. 
79000 mi Replaced Energizer battery after 28 months under warranty. 
93200 mi

US $10
Headlight 
70700 mi

US $10
Headlight 
83200 mi

US $10
Headlight has been replaced 3 times.  Now the tail light is out and after replacing the socket it still doesn't work. There appears to be a short so I will now have to take it to the dealership. 
84000 mi

US $127
10 Amp fuse keeps blowing for the Right tail light. Spent $127 at the dealership to tell me it would take another $250 (2 hours) to figure out the problem. Decided to cut my losses and figure it out on my own. 
124000 mi

US $1371
Replaced the AC compressor, belt, and pulleys. 

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2006 Hyundai Azera 4-door

6-cylinder automatic 2WD

9000 mi Driver's side back window wouldn't lock/unlock remotely. Actuator ordered and installed. 

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2006 Hyundai Azera Electrical Problems

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