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Transmission and drivetrainPart report

2006 Hyundai Azera Transmission and drivetrain Problems

Complaints
5about this part
Share
3%of 188 total for the year
Median mileage
45,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2006 Hyundai Azera, 3% of the 188 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 45,000 miles.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“Repeated ( four occasions ) warning on dashboard that the airbag system was not functioning properly. Dealer has been unable to solve problem. Driver's door repeatedly will not latch. Oil leaks repeatedly - three occasions - head gasket replaced twice complete electrical failure twice - alternator replaced transmission rough shifting and rough, delayed engagement into reverse on 12/30/08.”

NHTSA complaint #10253740, filed 2009-01, 16,000 miles

“I can be driving and the d for drive will go out if I park and get out and get back in and put my car in drive my car won't go anywhere I will have to find a screw driver and press the release button beside the gears I can try to parallel park in traffic and as soon as I put my car in reverse then back on driver car won't move I have to continue to go in reverse or get out and have my car pushed until the car is ready to go back into drive.”

NHTSA complaint #10562793, filed 2014-02

“The contact owns a 2006 Hyundai Azera. While driving 10 MPH, the vehicle lost power. The vehicle was taken to a dealer to be repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was 60,120. Updated 12/18/15”

NHTSA complaint #10788680, filed 2015-11, 60,120 miles

“The contact owns a 2006 Hyundai Azera. The contact stated that the passenger side headlight was not aligned properly. The VIN was excluded from NHTSA campaign id number 08e021000. The manufacturer stated that they would not assist with any repairs. While performing regular maintenance on the vehicle, the dealer found large amounts of grease deposited inside the rim of the vehicle. The dealer stated that the cv joints were leaking grease and new ones were needed at the contact's expense. The failure and current mileages were less than 45,000. …”

NHTSA complaint #10275044, filed 2009-06, 45,000 miles

“2006 Hyundai Azera. Consumer states vehicle has an electrical problem and lurches forward during downshifts the consumer stated while driving at night, the headlights and dash board lights would flicker on and off, randomly. Also, the vehicle would lurch at times as it downshifted. It would hesitate, then jerk forward. The consumer stated the problem was correct by Hyundai, but it has since returned. Updated 09/06/11”

NHTSA complaint #10359850, filed 2010-10

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Transmission and drivetrain: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
201617%
2015333%
201333%
201223%
20111050%
2010113%
200914%
200754%
200653%

Other parts of the 2006 Hyundai Azera

Air bags
57 complaintsExterior lighting
47 complaintsElectrical system
33 complaintsSeat belts
25 complaintsSuspension
20 complaintsBrakes
14 complaintsSeats
11 complaintsEngine
9 complaintsVehicle speed control
9 complaintsBody and structure
8 complaintsElectronic stability control
7 complaintsOther or unknown
5 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2006 Hyundai Azera

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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