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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%)
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 100 repairs.
2006 Hyundai Elantra electrical repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (0%)
$500 - $999 (8%)
$100 - $499 (31%)
< $100 (62%)
Chart based on 13 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
| 9000 mi | Power Mirrors serviced |
| 53900 mi | Airbag warning light illuminated. |
2006 Hyundai Elantra 4dr Sedan
138-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 261000 mi US $300 |
The power shut down. I got the alternator replaced |
| 32000 mi | Fixed brake switch (it's what tells the brake lights when to turn on). Issue was later declared a recall, so this repair is free for all Elantra owners with the same generation Elantra. |
2006 Hyundai Elantra 4dr Hatch
138-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 123560 mi C $300 |
Original battery too weak for winter months |
| 80600 mi C $40 |
Also light bulb in headlight replaced. |
| 86800 mi C $820 |
Clutch bushings, front brakes and second light bulb in headlight. |
2006 Hyundai Elantra 4dr Hatch
138-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 59000 mi US $50 |
Brake lights failing. R & R brake pedal switch. Car would not start. R & R starter. |
| 18000 mi | Unknown. Asked dealer to check driver's side power mirror which moves in various unpredictable directions--slider behavior not consistent and dangerous in traffic--until reset by moving to end of range. Told nothing was wrong. NTSB report. |
| 95000 mi US $20 |
Metal prongs on OEM Kenwood radio faceplate often fails to make connection with CD player so radio does not play. Tried cleaning contacts with Q-tips, replacement faceplate from Ebay. Nothing seems to work except removing and replacing it several times and pressing on the spring until contact is restored. |
| 238000 mi US $70 |
The idler pulley off the AC compressor became loose and fell off the car. I ordered a new idler pulley assembly and installed myself. |
| 48980 mi C $100 |
Needed to replace the battery |
| 62000 mi US $284 |
gone through 5 batteries in 5 yrs. hyundai replaced the 1st 2, i paid for the 3rd, they replaced the last 2.the last visit they said it was the alternator over-charging & wanted $550 to replace. ind. mech.replaced starter at $283. no probs |
| 1200 mi | The seat cushion sensor for detecting if a passenger is present was not detecting passengers under 120 pounds. Hyundai paid for both the repair and the rental. They did not pay for gas. The repair was finished in a week. |
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