Three problems related to loud engine noise have been reported for the 2006 Hyundai Sonata. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2006 Hyundai Sonata based on all problems reported for the 2006 Sonata.
Tl the contact owned a 2006 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated while being operated at a highway speeds, the vehicle made an abnormal noise and smoke emitted from the engine compartment. The failure occurred without warning. The contact was able to safely maneuver from the highway away to the parking lot. The contact exited the vehicle and saw flames under the vehicle. The fire department was contacted and extinguished the fire. The vehicle was towed to salvage yard where it was deemed a total loss. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. There were no injuries that required medical attention. The vehicle was involved in NHTSA campaign: 18v026000 (service brakes, hydraulic). The failure mileage was approximately 100,000. Kh.
The check engine light starting going on and off. Our 19-year-old daughter was driving on the freeway at night when the light came on and it started making a loud noise. She stopped on the side of the freeway, turned it off and never could restart it. The engine died. It blew a rod. The car had regular maintenance. We hadn't had any work done recently that could have led to engine problems. The mechanic said it had oil and he couldn't explain what happened.
The contact owns a 2006 Hyundai Sonata. While driving 20 mph, the check engine indicator illuminated. In addition, while accelerating, the speedometer displayed various gears being shifted and there was a loud abnormal noise coming from the engine. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 108,596.