2006 Hyundai Sonata Other or unknown Problems
- Complaints
- 32about this part
- Share
- 3%of 1,047 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 106,000miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 32 complaints about the other or unknown of the 2006 Hyundai Sonata, 3% of the 1,047 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 106,000 miles. 4 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Electric stabilization randomly turns off on its own and wont turn back on, the low tire pressure light has never come on, I've had 2 flats, and several really low air tire moments; this happens regularly. I thought it was covered by the last recall but when I got the last one I took my car to the dealership to get the recall taken care of they said my car wasn't affected by the recall.”
NHTSA complaint #10971836, filed 2017-04, 145,000 miles“The visor on both my 2006 and 2007 is broke and does not stay up. Had to glue it. Also we had an third 2007 with the same issue. This is certainly a safety hazard. The other day I almost got into an accident because I was blocking the sun with one hand and had the other on the steering wheel and had to swerve to avoid an accident and using only one hand almost had me in the other people wreck.”
NHTSA complaint #10918904, filed 2016-10, 63,000 miles“The driver's side sun visor arm is broken. It won't stay up. I have velcro on it but when it's hot, it loosens the glue and it falls down blocking my vision while driving. It's either up or down, no in-between.”
NHTSA complaint #11341921, filed 2020-07, 110,000 miles“Around 5:30 pm during the day I parked the vehicle by the curb on the street with no lights on and nothing left plugged in. When I turned the car off the windows were rolled all the way up and the sunroof was closed. I locked the doors then went inside the apartment and about 30 min later the neighbors informed me of a fire inside my vehicle. I reacted quickly grabbed a fire extinguisher, ran to the vehicle unlocked the driver door manually with the key and was able to put the fire out before it spread. …”
NHTSA complaint #11366323, filed 2020-10, 155,175 miles“My car battery light went on. I replaced the battery 2x, replaced the alternator, checked the ground and all connections. My battery light flashes, then goes off then my seatbelt light blinks and goes off and my windshield wipers are not getting the power to wipe and the rear defroster turns off every time the battery light flashes. Ive been to 3 mechanics and they all say bring it to Hyundai. When I brought it they said there was no recall so I left the service room and am now on the NHTSA site.all of this is while both stationary and in motion”
NHTSA complaint #11363955, filed 2020-10, 177,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10018177Aug 1, 2005During the pre-delivery inspection tie down plugs and patches must be installed.
- 10018175Aug 1, 2005Insufficient adhesive application to the headliner rear mounting plates.
- 10018171Aug 1, 2005Special service tool spotlight (srs deployment adapter).
- 10018169Aug 1, 2005Special service tool spotlight (srs dummy load adapter).
- 10018167Aug 1, 2005Special service tool spotlight (oil filter wrench).
Other or unknown: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 3 | 18% |
| 2024 | 9 | 19% |
| 2023 | 7 | 8% |
| 2022 | 10 | 11% |
| 2021 | 32 | 24% |
| 2020 | 30 | 16% |
| 2019 | 23 | 14% |
| 2018 | 59 | 16% |
| 2017 | 103 | 13% |
| 2016 | 92 | 13% |
| 2015 | 169 | 15% |
| 2014 | 85 | 11% |
| 2013 | 181 | 9% |
| 2012 | 125 | 8% |
| 2011 | 217 | 6% |
| 2010 | 37 | 11% |
| 2009 | 48 | 10% |
| 2008 | 21 | 5% |
| 2007 | 22 | 3% |
| 2006 | 32 | 3% |
| 2005 | 6 | 4% |
| 2004 | 12 | 6% |
| 2003 | 6 | 3% |
| 2002 | 14 | 4% |
| 2001 | 4 | 2% |
| 2000 | 3 | 1% |
| 1999 | 5 | 4% |
| 1998 | 2 | 4% |
| 1997 | 2 | 4% |
| 1996 | 1 | 4% |
| 1993 | 2 | 8% |
| 1991 | 2 | 7% |
| 1989 | 1 | 9% |
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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