2006 Hyundai Azera Hyundai Azera 2006

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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 suspension repair cost distribution

$2500+ (4%)

$1000 - $2499 (4%)

$500 - $999 (15%)

$100 - $499 (19%)

< $100 (58%)

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Chart based on 26 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

81000 mi STRUTS ARE ON THE TSB 
192000 mi

US $300
control arm replaced 
210000 mi

US $1100
front struts A/c compressor replaced 
289000 mi

US $900
rack and pinion alignment 
99000 mi

US $600
Noise in hitting bumps. Replaced shocks and struts. Noise remains. 
105000 mi

US $500
noise, could not locate fault 
8000 mi Hyundai Suspension TSB performed. Problem still not fixed. Suspension still very noisy 
41000 mi Pulley in power steering assembly 
36000 mi Banging and popping from front suspension. Installed new struts and bushings Problems with steering, clanking from steering shaft and entire steering wheel/shaft loose. 
37000 mi Installation of new steering shaft.  
43000 mi Installed another new set of struts after replacements went bad. Excessive wallowing and float, and knocking noises. 
55800 mi

C $450
Front Lower Ball Joints loose, causing knocking noise in the suspension. Recommended replacing as soon as possible (by the dealership). While replacing the rotors and brake pads myself, examined it, was loose, but not to the extent they said 
97340 mi

$300
There is horseshoe linkage above the shock absorbers. The a rubber mount that had worn out. 
48000 mi Developed front strut noise, dealer replaced front struts according to TSB #07-50-007. 
55000 mi Suspension noise, dealer replaced right-side strut insulator. 
99000 mi

US $900
I noted a squeaking sound. Dealer replaced upper front control arms, sway bar links. 
119000 mi

US $3300
Sway bar link ends replaced Left front strut bad, replaced both 
61000 mi replace front struts 
27900 mi Mechanic noted play in rf ball joint during test drive. Repaired. Clunk in rear like two by fours hitting together when going over a deeper road indentation like a recessed sewer cover. 
39060 mi Clunking noise from the rear suspension when going over severe potholes. Problem loose dust boots on shocks. Dust boots secured and vehicle now quieter than when new. Dealer sent in a report to Hyundai Canada. 
93620 mi

C $107
Rear sway bar bushings replaced to eliminate clunking noise. 
36000 mi New shocks on all 4 wheels at Hyundai's expense and offering. Ride was becoming increasingly bouncy and wallowing-a real concern at higher speeds. Afterwards we saw immediate improvement but the firmness was soon gone. The car was back to its old ways. 

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2006 Hyundai Azera 4dr Sedan

40920 mi

$110
changed two upper arms from front suspension. 
41540 mi

$50
changed more bushing from lower control arms 
42780 mi

$30
the steering geometry was off,again. the steering rack wasnt properly devided. now runs true 
43400 mi

$1
changed all shocks. second time. runs like a merc for X amount of time. 

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2006 Hyundai Azera Suspension Problems

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