This data is from the NHTSA — the US gov't agency tasked with vehicle safety. Complaints are spread across multiple & redundant categories, & are not organized by problem.
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The contact 2006 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated that the driver side rear axle cross member was rusted and fractured. The traction control light illuminated. The contact called the lujack Hyundai dealer (563-445-4307, 101 w 37th St, davenport, ia 52806) and was told that there was no recall. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and referred the contact back to the same dealer, stating that the vehicle was under a warranty. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 121,000.
Subframe completely corroded, rear tires angeled inwards, almost lost my tires with children in the car on fairly busy road. Vehicle is currently at dealership where I am being told they will take photographs and submit to Hyundai for Hyundai to possibly cover repairs. Subframe rot is a huge safety issue.
Rear control arm support is totally rusted out causing the car to be unstable. This causes any type of driving hard to control. The control arm does not have any upper arm support.
The contact owns a 2006 Hyundai Sonata. While driving 40 mph, a loud abnormal noise was heard and the traction control warning indicator illuminated. Also, the rear of the vehicle fell towards the ground. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who repaired the vehicle, but the diagnosis was unknown. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact to call NHTSA. The failure mileage was 196,986.
The contact owns a 2006 Hyundai Sonata. While driving approximately 25 mph, the contact heard an unknown noise coming from the vehicle. The contact coasted the vehicle to the side of the road and noticed that the rear driver's side wheel was tilted. While the vehicle was in front of an independent mechanic shop, a technician inspected the vehicle and informed the contact that the crossmember detached and the vehicle needed to be taken to a Hyundai dealer. The vehicle was towed to autofair Hyundai (1477 S willow St, manchester, nh 03103, (603) 634-0635) where it was diagnosed that the crossmember detached and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was included in NHTSA campaign number: 13V354000 (suspension). The manufacturer was not contacted. The approximate failure mileage was 247,000.
- Manchester, NH, USA
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I took my Sonata in to a independent mechanic for the annual state inspection and was told that the front sub- frame was rusted/corroded and would need replaced. I was researching this on the computer and saw that this is not an uncommon safety issue and called Hyundai customer service and they took my info and told me that my car was not covered, but I could at my own expense take it to an authorized dealer and have it evaluated. They gave me a case # 10454251, I told them I was going to file a complaint with the NHTSA. My car has 114,000 plus miles on it.
Lower control arm rusted at frame caused front wheel to shift to rear and steering issues. Due to the rust damage this vehicle is no longer safe to operate. The shift in the tire location occurred while accelerating normally from a stop on a village roadway, going straight in traffic. I believe this vehicle was manufactured with substandard steel as Hyundai as since improved the steel used in the manufacturing process on this model. I filed a previous complaint regarding the rear subframe which was replaced on the same vehicle.
The contact owns a 2006 Hyundai Sonata. While driving 25 mph, the vehicle began to swerve independently and failed to slow down as expected. The contact had to pump the brake pedal multiple times to slow down the vehicle. The contact pulled over, exited the vehicle, and noticed that the rear driver side wheel was turned at an odd angle. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the rear cross member had rusted and failed. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was included in NHTSA campaign number: 13V354000 (suspension), but the contact had not received notification of the recall. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 152,000.
The contact owns a 2006 Hyundai Sonata. While driving 45 mph, the rear suspension failed and the electronic stability control sensor illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that both rear suspension arm assemblies, alignment, and the lower arm plate failed and needed to be repaired. The vehicle was repaired, but the cross member later failed due to corrosion. The VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 13V354000 (suspension). The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 161,000.
Vehicle front suspension makes sound when we drive on uneven roads, bumps. Checked with couple clinics, all says design fault. I have this sound for 2+ years and I am worried. Front both tires suspension makes this sound.
The contact owns a 2006 Hyundai Sonata. While braking, the vehicle veered right or left and a scrubbing noise was present. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the front suspension arm was faulty. Also, while driving, various speeds, the vehicle suddenly shut off and the front driver side air bag sensor light illuminated. The cause of the failure was undetermined and the manufacturer was not notified. The VIN was invalid. The failure mileage was 157,000.
The contact owns a 2006 Hyundai Sonata. While making a left turn at 20 mph, an abnormal sound emitted from the vehicle and the check engine and ESC warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the front and rear control arms needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 105,348.
Clunking, trunking and squeaking noise from front side side when going over bumps or turning.complained to dealer in 2008 and 2011.they test test drove and said it is normal or can not reproduce the problem.in 2016 they are saying it need replacement of front upper and lower control arms costing around $2000. I see from discussion forums this is a common problem with this vehicle. Dealer and manufacturer may be avoiding to address when vehicle is under warranty.
Air bag light in instrument panel remains on at all times. ESC indicator turns off at random times while driving. Rear suspension knocks when fuel tank is low (I.e. near empty).
I own a 2006 Hyundai Sonata, at 100,000 (hwy miles) the front upper control arms became squeeky and detatched from the rubber bushings, making a horrible ride and clunking sound when I would put the car into gear. This problem makes the car bouncy and unstable. There is also a knocking or loud clicking sound in the engine at crusing speeds, when I barley push the gas pedal. It sounds like the air intake control valve. It goes away when I accelerate. The radio and cruise control electornics seem to work only when they want too!
My car currently has 83000 miles and already has bad upper control arm in the front. I should not be having this issue this early and it began when I had less mileage than 83000. I hear squeaks when going on cracked pavement.
2006 Hyundai Sonata. Consumer writes in regards to replacement of drive belt issues. The consumer stated there were no issues with the vehicle, prior to the drive belts being replaced. A few weeks after the belts were replaced, the vehicle was not performing well when driven. There was hardness on the accelerator pedal, there was a slight, faint chirping, faint grinding sound when the A/C was turned on. The manager informed the consumer, the noise was coming from the A/C/panel and maybe a loose flap. However, the noise continued. The vehicle was returned to the mechanic, who inspected the vehicle and discovered the belt that was installed was not the correct one for the vehicle. However, after the original belt was installed the noise was still present, but not as loud. Also, the struts were replaced due to hearing a noise when going over bumps.
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- Grand Mound, IA, USA