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2006 Hyundai Sonata repairs by problem area
Engine (24%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (4%)
Brakes and Traction Control (6%)
Suspension and Steering (16%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (33%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (8%)
Other (9%)
Select a problem area
- Engine
- Transmission and Drivetrain
- Brakes and Traction Control
- Suspension and Steering
- Electrical and Air Conditioning
- Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim
- Other
Chart based on 402 repairs.
2006 Hyundai Sonata brake repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (10%)
$500 - $999 (29%)
$100 - $499 (19%)
< $100 (43%)
Chart based on 21 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2006 Hyundai Sonata 4dr Sedan
235-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 36000 mi US $200 |
Brakes making grinding and clunking noises, due to corrosion present in the brake pad backing plates, causing the pads to adhere to the calipers. Dealer cleaned and lubed all calipers/pads. Occasionally the ESC and ABS lamps would light. Dealer adjusted brake switch. |
| 34000 mi | ABS/ECS Lights On. |
| 24000 mi | Right rear brake sometimes has a ticking noise and grabs sometimes under high humidity |
| 140000 mi US $150 |
E-brake completely shot. Replaced. All four calipers siezed up and replaced. |
| 40000 mi | Brake switch failed and my brake lights didn't work, my wife was told on the streets. NHTSA was investigating this and forced Hyundai to recall it, when I went to the dealer they told me recall was issued few days before. Switch was replaced |
| 169000 mi US $90 |
Rear pads and rotors. One rotor needed replaced at 170K miles. |
| 52000 mi US $325 |
Rear caliper sticking to slide causing dragging, rapid uneven pad wear, car to pull to the side. Read on sonatabrakedefect.com this is a common model specific issue. |
| 41000 mi | Electronic stability control sensor replaced. |
| 78000 mi US $10 |
Air and other crap in brake lines. Required purging the brake lines. |
| 81000 mi US $500 |
Brake light switch problem. ESC and ABS lights kept coming on. |
| 22000 mi | ABS and ESC light would come on. |
| 36000 mi | Brake pedal switch failed, started throwing ESC and ABS warning lights. This is a NHTSA recall item for a known issue. The switch was replaced at no charge while I was having the oil changed. The problem has been fixed. No concerns. |
2006 Hyundai Sonata 4dr Sedan
162-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 185000 mi US $500 |
pads and two rotors |
| 161820 mi C $500 |
Brake line leaking. Changed part of piping |
| 165000 mi US $825 |
Rear calipers seized. Replaced them and rear rotors and pads. |
| 134500 mi US $1300 |
All pads/roters and two callipers |
| 210000 mi US $610 |
Brake line under gas tank |
| 161200 mi C $500 |
Replaced speed sensor due to rust on the sensor ring. |
| 192200 mi C $400 |
Replace speed sensor ring magnets on both front wheels |
| 112000 mi | Problem with rt front caliper. Mechanic repaired, no parts needed, shaved all rotors. No charge as rotors and pads were replaced been little less than a year. |
| 153300 mi C $1300 |
Replace brakes including rotors and pads and front calipers |
| 145000 mi | abs and esc non-functioninal |
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