1.7

hardly worth mentioning
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
98,000 miles

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problem #4

Sep 292018

Sonata

  • 121,000 miles
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.

- Grand Mound, IA, USA

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problem #3

Nov 302011

Sonata

  • Automatic transmission
  • 176,000 miles
The contact owns a 2006 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated that the front sub-frame was corroded. The contact was driving 65 mph when the rear stabilizers separated from the vehicle. The vehicle was not been inspected or repaired. The failure and the current mileages were 176,000. Updated 03/16/12 the consumer stated the vehicle was not repaired, because the frame wasn't broken. Updated 05/11/12 the consumer stted the vehicle was repaired. The subframe was replaced free of charge by Hyundai. Updated 12/21/2012

- Pulaski, NY, USA

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problem #2

May 012007

Sonata

  • 45,000 miles
2006 Hyundai Sonata gls thump noise in rear of car. Dealership has attempted 3 repairs and has been unsuccessful.

- Sanford, NC, USA

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problem #1

Dec 152008

Sonata

  • 50,000 miles
I own an 06 Hyundai Sonata and was hearing a growling noise which became louder with increased speed. After going to the dealer on three separate occasions with the hope of identifying the problem, I was informed that I needed to replace the two front wheel bearings (to a tune of $1100). I am shocked by this considering this is a farely new vehicle. I read complaint and defect reports on the NHTSA website which sited frame corrosion issues in models up to 2002. My concern is that this is the same type of issue but my car is not acknowledged or included because it is a 2006 model. I know that Hyundai claims to have improved the engineering of their newer models; however, it just seems ironic that I am needing to replace the wheel bearing (which is included in the frame) at such an early age in the life of the vehicle. There has been no accidents or injuries as of this date, but I was informed that if I didn't replace these bearings that I am in jeopardy of the wheels falling off...which could be detrimental and very dangerous.

- Grand Blanc, MI, USA

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