2006 Hyundai Elantra Hyundai Elantra 2006

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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%)

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2006 Hyundai Elantra transmission repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (25%)

$100 - $499 (25%)

< $100 (50%)

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Chart based on 8 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2006 Hyundai Elantra

Engine not specified

86900 mi

US $100
Outer CV joint on driver's side was shredded and nearly came apart. 

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2006 Hyundai Elantra 4dr Sedan

138-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD

63860 mi

C $850
Replace clutch 

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2006 Hyundai Elantra 4dr Sedan

138-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

270000 mi

US $95
The transmission needs to be replaced. 
28520 mi

C $45
Hard shifting from second into third. Dealership wanted to take out transmission valve body which could entail removing entire transmission. Put in a bottle of Seafoam, and the problem went away within six kilometres. 

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2006 Hyundai Elantra 4dr Hatch

138-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD

82460 mi

C $80
Replaced clutch, resurfaced flywheel 
110340 mi

C $690
Clutch and pressure plate replaced. Flywheel resurfaced. 
109100 mi

C $300
Clutch Slave Cylinder was leaking 
80600 mi

C $40
Noise when depressing clutch - small part replaced. 

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2006 Hyundai Elantra Transmission Problems

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