2006 Hyundai Sonata Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 44about this part
- Share
- 4%of 1,047 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 65,000miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 44 complaints about the body and structure of the 2006 Hyundai Sonata, 4% of the 1,047 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 65,000 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I was driving 25 miles when the rear axle broke. According to research, this is a part that was not replaced in recall in 2013. I need the repair because the car is not moving. I almost crashed the car with another one. We were my pregnant wife and me. Recall 113”
NHTSA complaint #11398633, filed 2021-03, 25 miles“Three out of my four door handles have fallen off of my vehicle. The first two fell off while the vehicle was under warranty. The third recently fell off and I had to pay for labor to have it repaired. I feel this should be a recall as the part that holds the door handle on is obviously faulty and I don't feel I should be responsible for the cost of the repair or labor.”
NHTSA complaint #10448440, filed 2012-02, 29,000 miles“I was driving when the rear axle broke. According to research, this is a part not replaced in recall in 2013. Recall 113 I almost collided the vehicle with another one.”
NHTSA complaint #11398631, filed 2021-03, 143 miles“I own a 2006 Hyundai Sonata and the sun visor has just about disintegrated. It will not stay up and I have tried velcro, tape, etc. It is dangerous because it just flips down while driving. Many other complaints all over the internet. Dealer say not a recall.”
NHTSA complaint #10306800, filed 2010-02, 42,000 miles“Brought car into dealer as engine light was on. Dealer explained to me that I needed a new gas cap ($200). Did not fix problem and when returned to dealership I was told that I needed to replace the gas tank as it was rotted. I had owned the vehicle for a year but how does a 6 year old car have a rotted gas tank? Dealership (balise toyota, springfield, ma) claimed well that is new england for ya . I am over 70 years old and have owned a number of cars in new england over the years, none of which have ever had a rotted gas tank.”
NHTSA complaint #10499589, filed 2013-02, 50,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10235566Apr 24, 2023Hyundai applies a Paint Protection Film (PPF) on new vehicles before delivery to dealerships. It provides a barrier between the paint and contaminants, such as rail dust, acid…
- 10020655Sep 1, 2006Sun visor label replacement. Labels may become distorted or separated from the sun visor.
- 10018879Dec 1, 2005Replacement of front outside door handle covers - service campaign t19.
- 10016143Jul 1, 2005Headliner adhesive application service campaign 920-2006 sonata vehicle with 2.4l engines may have insufficient adhesive application to the headliner rear mounting plates.
Body and structure: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 5 | 11% |
| 2023 | 4 | 5% |
| 2022 | 3 | 3% |
| 2021 | 4 | 3% |
| 2020 | 17 | 9% |
| 2019 | 7 | 4% |
| 2018 | 17 | 5% |
| 2017 | 37 | 5% |
| 2016 | 31 | 4% |
| 2015 | 52 | 5% |
| 2014 | 17 | 2% |
| 2013 | 50 | 3% |
| 2012 | 39 | 3% |
| 2011 | 73 | 2% |
| 2010 | 164 | 48% |
| 2009 | 40 | 9% |
| 2008 | 15 | 4% |
| 2007 | 21 | 3% |
| 2006 | 44 | 4% |
| 2005 | 30 | 18% |
| 2004 | 47 | 23% |
| 2003 | 38 | 19% |
| 2002 | 88 | 28% |
| 2001 | 69 | 34% |
| 2000 | 109 | 39% |
| 1999 | 36 | 29% |
| 1998 | 2 | 4% |
| 1996 | 2 | 9% |
| 1995 | 5 | 8% |
| 1992 | 2 | 9% |
| 1990 | 1 | 6% |
| 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 complaintsVehicle speed control
39 complaintsSteering
35 complaintsOther or unknown
32 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2006 Hyundai Sonata
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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