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2006 Hyundai Elantra repairs by problem area
Engine (50%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (8%)
Brakes and Traction Control (3%)
Suspension and Steering (7%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (15%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (10%)
Other (7%)
Chart based on 100 repairs.
2006 Hyundai Elantra engine repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (8%)
$500 - $999 (15%)
$100 - $499 (38%)
< $100 (40%)
Chart based on 48 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2006 Hyundai Elantra 4dr Sedan
138-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 56000 mi US $230 |
Exhaust flex pipe failure due to fraying of woven material around pipe |
| 64000 mi | Clutch starting to go. |
| 58300 mi US $1300 |
Replaced Clutch Replaced Power Steering Belt |
| 124620 mi C $200 |
Oxygen sensor |
2006 Hyundai Elantra 4dr Sedan
138-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 8370 mi | Replace Throttle Position Sensor Under Warranty |
| 93860 mi C $400 |
new radiator |
| 251000 mi US $1000 |
The timing belt was replaced. |
| 97200 mi US $150 |
CO2 sensor, fuel ratio sensor |
| 105000 mi US $220 |
Car conking out 1 or 2 times a day. Had wires , points, plugs and coil replaced. Still occurring. Check engine light has been on for months (O2 sensor). Plan to replace it shortly. |
| 105500 mi US $235 |
Replaced O2 sensor. Seems to have solved the problem. |
| 109100 mi US $185 |
due to increasing noise level, I had to have the "flex pipe" replaced |
| 12000 mi | My daughter-in-law's gas pedal froze to the floor yesterday in heavy traffic. She spinned around 3 times before landing in the other lane facing traffic the wrong way. Fortunately no one hit her. He car is now at the dealership she bought it from. On t |
| 36440 mi C $39 |
Came in for a simple oil change and to reflash the computer due to harsh shifting from 2nd to 3rd gear. This is a very good dealership, as have found no excess charges. When the OCV valve went, the electrical connections were simply clean. |
| 66000 mi US $15 |
Running rough-replaced spark plugs....all good. Still has original timing belt. |
| 77000 mi | check engine light on....code p0011, "A" cam shaft position. cleaned oil control valve and screen. |
| 82000 mi US $750 |
Top of radiator had a 6" crack. Had radiator, thermostat and timing belt replaced. |
| 56040 mi C $400 |
changed timing belt |
| 52000 mi US $650 |
Leak in Coolant hoses. Paid for new hoses, clamps and coolant flush. Also, belt on AC system broke. |
| 48760 mi | upper radiator hose clamp leak |
| 62000 mi | vibration noise heard from engine. Timing belt replaced |
| 168000 mi US $1800 |
02 monitors and main crankshaft seals. |
| 113200 mi US $609 |
ENGINE CODES 0885 AND THE CODE FOR A BAD CAT. KEPT THE ENGINE LIGHT ON FOR THREE MONTHS. |
| 43000 mi US $400 |
The radiator was cracked on top and was replaced. |
2006 Hyundai Elantra 4dr Hatch
138-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 90520 mi C $350 |
Check engine light resulting in replacement of Mass Airflow Sensor |
| 96100 mi C $190 |
Replaced rear oxygen sensor Replaced front O2 sensor |
| 148180 mi C $573 |
Flex pipe had a hole Check engine light was on. Diagnostic tool indicated Bank 1 oxygen sensor needed to be replaced. |
| 170500 mi C $350 |
Radiator was corroded/leaking and needed to be replaced. |
| 187920 mi C $1330 |
new clutch |
| 199720 mi C $278 |
oxygen sensor replaced |
| 205840 mi | kept stalling |
| 91760 mi C $663 |
Check fuel (bad odour), remove fuel tank drain fuel, add fuel system cleaner. Remove and install spark plugs, remove and install ignition wire set, reset all fault codes. Bad fuel. |
2006 Hyundai Elantra 4dr Hatch
138-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 90500 mi US $40 |
Replaced Upper & Lower Cooling Hoses. |
| 58900 mi C $650 |
Water pump and timing belt were replaced |
| 48200 mi US $15 |
upper radiator hose leaking coolant around end due to build up of sediment. Cleaned, reattached and replaced bypass hose as well. |
| 57000 mi US $20 |
pot metal intake pipe cracked when replacing thermostat during routine coolant drain/refill. Replaced with dealer item, aligned thermostat very carefully and did not overtighten this time. |
| 58700 mi | Coolant reservoir always empty since last coolant change. Upper radiator hose slightly damp at end but not visibly leaking. Moved replacement screw clamp slightly away from hose end. |
| 74000 mi US $10 |
sprayed out dirty IAC valve: was straining on acceleration; constant check engine light code 0139, allegedly slow downstream 02 sensor response but had replaced these;had used fuel system cleaner & cleaned throttle body |
| 75500 mi US $145 |
Racing at idle and now even when slowing before stoplight on 55 mph road; brakes could not control vehicle running high RPM without accelerator. Additional $233 for rental car. Changed TPS, no luck; changed IAC despite past cleaning. Luck. |
| 77000 mi | Loud engine noise from front underside at startup idle and under acceleration; suspect intake manifold leak; can't find any muffler or exhaust leak |
| 77300 mi US $388 |
$65 dealer found cracked flex pipe. $243 online for catalytic converter assembly, gaskets, O2 sensor. Tried propane torch, acid, freeze compound, liquid wrench. Finally paid $80 for mechanic to install new exhaust pipe. Reset ECM fuses. |
| 82000 mi | Racing 4K RPM at idle twice (park & neutral only) after braking after driving fast up to stop. Throttle body clean, IAC valve 1yr old, no intake manifold vacuum leak apparent when sprayed carb cleaner. Floored accelerator, cleaned and oiled cable, and everything A-OK. |
| 1 mi | Unintended acceleration on highway could not be controlled by brakes. Shut off engine, shifted to neutral, pulled over. Car still racing at high speed in idle. Called tow truck. While waiting slammed accelerator to floor and unstuck the accelerator; no tow needed. At home oiled cable and moved it in and out. |
| 91000 mi US $40 |
oil level minimum before road trip; added 1 quart, up to full. Check engine light (not low oil light) came on after about 150 miles highway driving. Light stayed on through trip and for days after. Ran engine with Motor Flush gunk thinner and changed oil and filter since 500 miles short of next change interval. Light went off immediately. No chance for OBD2 test. |
| 92000 mi US $120 |
OBDII P0139 slow O2 sensor reading; purchased upstream & downstream replacements. Sensor was seized in exhaust pipe so DIY repair not possible. Shop used hot torch to remove it. Code disappeared after replacement; upstream sensor not needed and stored as spare. |
| 44000 mi | Elantra was losing coolant; reported on two consecutive oil changes; Dealership ran tests after second report and found no issue. |
| 75000 mi US $700 |
spark plug coil needed replacing |
| 213000 mi US $150 |
The radiator failed; the timing belt and water pump were replaced two months prior. |
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