general problems of the 2006 Hyundai Sonata

Five problems related to structure 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.

1 Structure problem

Failure Date: 02/01/2014

The contact owns a 2006 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated that the driver¿s side sun visor remained in the downward position and obstructed the view of the road. The sun visor was unable to be secured in the upward position. The visor was not repaired and the manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 65,000.

2 Structure problem

Failure Date: 06/26/2010

I own a 2006 Hyundai Sonata which I bought new. In 2007 I found a crack in the front passenger dash where the cutout for the airbag was located. I took it to the dealership in sierra vista, az and they told me that many of these vehicles have a problem with the perforation in the dash causing the airbag to eventually come out of the dash. It was replaced. Three years later it has happened again the airbag perforation is basically cracking causing the exposure of the airbag compartment in the dash of the same vehicle I previously had replaced. This seems to be a safety issue that is common in this vehicle. Thank you,.

3 Structure problem

Failure Date: 06/08/2008

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.

4 Structure problem

Failure Date: 04/01/2007

The contact owns a 2006 Hyundai Sonata. While driving 20 mph, he heard a loud banging noise coming from the rear of the vehicle. The contact stated that the noise was louder while making a turn with a passenger seated in the rear. The dealer inspected the vehicle on two occasions; the first time they were unable to diagnose the failure and the second time the dealer adjusted the rear suspension. The suspension adjustment failed to solve the failure. As of October 9, 2007, the dealer had not repaired the vehicle. The failure mileage was 12,000 and the current mileage was 16,997. The dealer stated the front right door lock inoperable, passenger seat area makes a rattling sound, right trunk trim vibrates when vehicle in motion and hears knocking sound in the engine. Updated 10/23/07.

5 Structure problem

Failure Date: 05/10/2006

: the contact stated while accelerating at anytime the vehicle hesitated without warning. The dealer indicated this was the design of the vehicle. The consumer stated the vehicle goes into neutral when the accelerator was released it would stop. Updated 07/05/06.


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