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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%)
Chart based on 402 repairs.
2006 Hyundai Sonata other repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (0%)
$500 - $999 (0%)
$100 - $499 (30%)
< $100 (70%)
Chart based on 33 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2006 Hyundai Sonata
Engine not specified
| 31000 mi US $56 |
Bought car used end of Oct. Driver side visor would not stay up. When pushed toward the roof or toward the glass, it would just fall down unexpectedly. Bought new visor on-line and husband installed it. |
2006 Hyundai Sonata 4dr Sedan
235-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 132200 mi US $170 |
Hood latch cable broke. Had to replace latch and one section of the cable |
| 24000 mi | There is a periodic ticking sound coming from the dash area that appears to be related to engine speed. Driver's visor vibrates when going over bumps |
| 19000 mi | Drivers window assembly/tracks needed cleaned and/or lubed due to SLOW window speed. Door panel was NOT removed to resolve this minor problem. |
| 11000 mi | replaced windshield washer pump |
| 20 mi | Washer pump had to be replaced, under warranty, no cost. |
| 50553 mi | Warranty repair, replacement of broken drivers side sunvisor Assy. |
| 64327 mi US $58 |
Replaced driver's side visor. |
| 63880 mi US $50 |
Took car into dealer to check engine noise and see if it is the timing chain tensioner.Also had an oil change Had rolling locks turned on so that when the car reaches 10mph the door locks lock automatically. |
| 26000 mi | Windshield washer motor died--quick replace due to dealer familiarity and in stock |
| 34000 mi | Driver seat hard to lock into rail when adjusting. |
| 44020 mi C $210 |
trunk wouldn't latch and stay closed. Trunk latch mechanism replaced. |
| 10000 mi | Car also had exhaust leaks (may or may not be fixed). |
| 24000 mi US $130 |
Dealer replaced timing tensioner in '07. Improper installation caused an oil leak which melted underbody plastic trim. They had to redo the tensioner cover seal and replace the melted trim. It took THREE complaints to get this done. I am angry. |
| 17000 mi | Airbag light on -> broken clock spring in the steering wheel clock spring fixed |
| 68600 mi US $300 |
Seat belts not working |
| 82000 mi US $450 |
replace seat belt (twice} |
| 21000 mi | Rear fold down seatback lock jammed. Seat would not release and fold down. |
| 21000 mi | Door striker needed adjusting. Door sometimes would not close without adjusting lock mechanism. |
| 21000 mi | Windshield washer pump broke. Traded car for a 2006 Azera instead of fixing it. (email 050607) |
| 52000 mi US $410 |
Driver door lock actuator |
2006 Hyundai Sonata 4dr Sedan
162-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 75000 mi US $270 |
Power window slow. Lubed but did not open up door to look at mechanism. |
| 75000 mi US $100 |
The mechanism for the window failed when the cable snapped after the window got covered with snow. So I ordered a new mechanism and repaired it myself; total cost for the parts (including a new motor) was about $100. It was not hard to do. |
| 99690 mi | second time some type of software fix left air bag light... Seat belt tensioner resistance out of specs s ... fixed for second time in 3 month... Hyundai now has 250000mi 15 yrs. entended warremttee |
| 107200 mi US $95 |
Stripped wheel stud found during routine re-balance and tire rotation. |
| 60000 mi US $120 |
Sticking exterior door handle was lubed. |
| 123200 mi US $35 |
Needed to replace windshield washer fluid reservoir, re-mount strap-down hook (RHS) and tune driver's side horn. |
| 178000 mi | I brought the car in for an oil change (unreported) and tire rotation. As they had done once before, Mavis snapped off a wheel stud! They took full responsibility for it (assuming that they had cross-threaded the nut the last time they rotated my tires) and replaced it free of charge. |
| 3000 mi | oil change, driver door sticks, will not close. |
| 42000 mi | Engine shut off after coming to a complete stop. Radio went out for 1-2 seconds, CEL came on. Restarted engine, CEL went off, has not reproduced. |
| 45000 mi | Driver's side front door handle sometimes get stuck in open position. |
2006 Hyundai Sonata 4-door
6-cylinder automatic 2WD
| 23000 mi | there was a problem with the car trying to get up a hill if it snowed. the first time the ECS system was on and the front wheels would "lock" up and the car would come to a complete stop and when told by the service department to turn off the ECS switch |
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