2006 Hyundai Sonata Latches, locks and linkages Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 1%of 1,047 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 13,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the latches, locks and linkages of the 2006 Hyundai Sonata, 1% of the 1,047 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 13,500 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.
“At first it was the radio, turning on and off by itself when I would try to lower the volume it would be louder. My headlights would go out and turn on again, my emergency brake light will turn on as my car would stop in the middle of the street. Air bag deployment sign is on and the bag it is not deployed. The ABS, ESC and other glow lights will turn on; sometimes I cant roll down the windows or lock the car with the button. Now my car will not start, no power and it resets my clock. …”
NHTSA complaint #10292227, filed 2009-11, 75,000 miles“I noticed around this time that the latch holding the center console shut in my 06 Sonata was loose. I tried to put it back into place, but it then broke free in my hands. The console will fling open over most speed bumps. I'm worried in a crash that anything inside of it will fly all over the place. Plus there is a potential for this to surprise the driver and cause a crash. A local dealership will be replacing the whole console, but I wanted to file a report and see whether or not this is an isolated incident.”
NHTSA complaint #10170320, filed 2006-10, 13,500 miles“Since last six months the driver side power lock is not working and also the windshield water pump is not operating. I have bought this vehicle brand new from the dealership. And approximated 19,750 mile. The car is 2006 Hyundai Sonata v6.”
NHTSA complaint #10214591, filed 2008-01, 15,710 miles“Doors lock with keypad while doors are still open. After shopping I buckled my son in his car seat and put the groceries in the vehicle. Apparently I inadvertently hit the lock button on the keypad as I was placing my son in his car seat. I sat the keys on the center console, closed the back door and went to get in the driver door and the keys were locked in the vehicle as well as my toddler son in his car seat. I called 911 and after attempting for an hour they were unable to get into the vehicle. …”
NHTSA complaint #10158003, filed 2006-05“The contact stated while driving various speeds, the front passenger side airbag light intermittently illuminated indicating the passenger side airbag was inoperative. The vehicle was inspected by a dealer who duplicated the problem, but was unable to determine the exact cause of the air bag light illumination. The problem persisted, and the manufacturer was alerted. The drivers side door didn't lock automatically. Updated 11/21/06.”
NHTSA complaint #10170655, filed 2006-10, 6,000 milesLatches, locks and linkages: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 1 | 1% |
| 2018 | 8 | 2% |
| 2017 | 17 | 2% |
| 2016 | 4 | 1% |
| 2015 | 2 | 0% |
| 2014 | 4 | 1% |
| 2013 | 2 | 0% |
| 2012 | 1 | 0% |
| 2011 | 11 | 0% |
| 2010 | 11 | 3% |
| 2009 | 6 | 1% |
| 2008 | 4 | 1% |
| 2007 | 3 | 0% |
| 2006 | 6 | 1% |
| 2005 | 1 | 1% |
| 2004 | 12 | 6% |
| 2003 | 13 | 7% |
| 2002 | 9 | 3% |
| 2001 | 5 | 2% |
| 1998 | 7 | 14% |
| 1997 | 1 | 2% |
| 1996 | 1 | 4% |
| 1992 | 2 | 9% |
| 1990 | 1 | 6% |
| 1989 | 2 | 18% |
Other parts of the 2006 Hyundai Sonata
435 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
186 complaintsSeat belts
102 complaintsElectrical system
86 complaintsSuspension
86 complaintsBrakes
85 complaintsElectronic stability control
59 complaintsExterior lighting
45 complaintsEngine
44 complaintsBody and structure
44 complaintsVehicle speed control
39 complaintsSteering
35 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2006 Hyundai Sonata
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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