general problems of the 2006 Hyundai Sonata - part 1

There is a recall for the rear lower control arms for the 2006 Hyundai Sonata getting rusty and not performing. My car was taken in for an alignment and the mechanic said he isn’t able to make the toe match up to be in good driving standards. I tried reaching out to a Hyundai dealership and they checked the VIN and said they couldn’t do anything about it because my car isn’t in a certain part of the united states. If I don’t get this fixed soon the mechanic said my when could fall out of alignment and cause some serious damage to me or someone else.

The contact owns a 2006 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the contact heard a loud bang and scraping sound coming from the vehicle. The abs and check engine warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the control arm and suspension had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made not aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 176,000.

I have a 06 Sonata 2. 4l that had rear control arms rotted out plus the subframe. And my esc light is on not really sure what to wit that. But my car is down now due to rear control arms needed replaced.

The contact owns a 2006 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated that while making a turn at 10-15 mph, the contact heard a loud bang and scraping sound coming from the vehicle. The contact pulled over and discovered that the rear crossmember had detached. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed that the lower and upper control arm bolts were severely corroded; however, the contact was not yet informed of what needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle had previously been repaired under NHTSA campaign number: 13v354000 (suspension); however, the failure occurred. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 97,000.

Rear lower control arm snapped.

The rear suspension became corroded and one of the coils or bars broke off while driving. After the coil from the suspension broke off, it punctured a tire, which blew while driving. Thankfully, I had just exited the interstate, otherwise this would've happened at high speeds. This is a known issue that has previously been reported in a recall (113). The vehicle is registered in ohio and has been since 2014.

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The contact owns a 2006 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated while driving 25 mph, the vehicle drove over a bump in the roadway and the steering wheel had to be turned all the way to the left to keep the vehicle going straight. The vehicle was taken to a non-Hyundai dealer who diagnosed that the cross member of the vehicle was entirely corroded, and the control arm had detached from the cross member. The contact stated that while checking the vehicle carfax report, he became aware that the recall repair under NHTSA campaign number: 13v354000 (suspension) had been completed on the vehicle prior to him owning the vehicle. The contact contacted alexandria Hyundai (1707 mt vernon Ave, alexandria, va 22301) where the recall repair was completed and was informed that an anti-corrosion inhibitor was sprayed on the cross member of the vehicle instead of replacing the cross member. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and advised the contact to take the vehicle to an authorized Hyundai dealer for diagnostic testing. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 127,314.

The suspension is going on a arm due to rust and the bearing which makes my car seem to not. Have good. Control.

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.

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.

My car is not stearin properly.

Rear subframe rotted out again after being replaced for a recall 5 years ago! went o get a sticker and they said it was rotted. Going to a Hyundai deal on Monday the 23rd to file a complaint just wanted to get the call started.

The contact owns a 2006 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated that the brake pedal would fail to respond intermittently, causing her to depress it excessively. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who replaced the brakes; however, after the repair, the brake pedal failed to operate. The contact stated that the head lamps also had failed to operate as needed. The bulbs were replaced; however, the driver's side headlamp failure recurred. The bulb was replaced; however, the low-beam failed to illuminate and the high-beam was illuminating with inadequate lighting. Additionally, the contact stated that while at a complete stop after refueling the vehicle, the vehicle failed to start immediately. The contact was unable to restart the vehicle after several attempts. The vehicle was pushed back to the residence with assistance. The abs, ecs, brakes, and check engine warning lights were illuminated. The dealer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact associated the failures to NHTSA campaign numbers: 08e021000 (exterior lighting), 13v354000 (suspension) and 18v026000 (service brakes, hydraulic) however, the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 176,000.

The airbag light stays on and is there when you turn the ignition on and while driving it doesn't go away.

Driver side (left) rear suspension arm rotted off . Looks like where it was attacted to car, metal all rusted . Car was in motion on a highway rt 611 when it broke, had a very hard time keeping it on road till we could pull off. No photo available at this time.

Car was dragging on ground, after stopping vehicle, driver noticed rear, driver side wheel was tilted.

I brought a used Hyundai 2006 and the sight said there is a incomplete recall on my car what do I need to do to get this fixed.

Tl- the contact 2006 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated that the driver side rear axle cross member rusted and broke. The traction control light illuminated and stayed on. The contact called the lujack Hyundai dealer (563-445-4307, located at 101 w 37th st, davenport, IA 52806) and was told that there was no recall. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and referred the contact back to the same dealer, stating that the vehicle was under a warranty. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 121,000. Fe.

Subframe completely corroded, rear tires angeled inwards, almost lost my tires with children in the car on fairly busy road. Vehicle is currently at dealership where I am being told they will take photographs and submit to Hyundai for Hyundai to possibly cover repairs. Subframe rot is a huge safety issue.

I took my Sonata in to a independent mechanic for the annual state inspection and was told that the front sub- frame was rusted/corroded and would need replaced. I was researching this on the computer and saw that this is not an uncommon safety issue and called Hyundai customer service and they took my info and told me that my car was not covered, but I could at my own expense take it to an authorized dealer and have it evaluated. They gave me a case # 10454251, I told them I was going to file a complaint with the NHTSA. My car has 114,000 plus miles on it.

The contact owns a 2006 Hyundai Sonata. While driving 25 mph, the vehicle began to swerve independently and failed to slow down as expected. The contact had to pump the brake pedal multiple times to slow down the vehicle. The contact pulled over, exited the vehicle, and noticed that the rear driver side wheel was turned at an odd angle. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the rear cross member had rusted and failed. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was included in NHTSA campaign number: 13v354000 (suspension), but the contact had not received notification of the recall. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 152,000.

Right frontwheel has a squeeking noise that occurs when going over bumps. Right sun visor will not stay inupright position.

Air bag light in instrument panel remains on at all times. Esc indicator turns off at random times while driving. Rear suspension knocks when fuel tank is low (I. E. Near empty).

Tl- the contact owns a 2006 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated that while driving at 15 mph, when the abs indicator illuminated on the vehicles instrument panel. The contact stated that at that time the vehicle was maneuvered to the side of the road way where it was witnessed that the drivers side rear tire was face out. The contact stated that the tire was able to be pushed back into place, but was not safe to drive. The vehicle was towed back to the contacts home. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The vehicle was serviced under NHTSA campaign number: 13v354000 (suspension) however the failure recurred. The contact stated that the dealer did not repair the cross member assembly, that they only sprayed the cross member with a coating. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 220,000. Wh.

2006 Hyundai Sonata. Consumer writes in regards to replacement of drive belt issues. The consumer stated there were no issues with the vehicle, prior to the drive belts being replaced. A few weeks after the belts were replaced, the vehicle was not performing well when driven. There was hardness on the accelerator pedal, there was a slight, faint chirping, faint grinding sound when the a/c was turned on. The manager informed the consumer, the noise was coming from the a/c/panel and maybe a loose flap. However, the noise continued. The vehicle was returned to the mechanic, who inspected the vehicle and discovered the belt that was installed was not the correct one for the vehicle. However, after the original belt was installed the noise was still present, but not as loud. Also, the struts were replaced due to hearing a noise when going over bumps.

At 110,615 mileage on car had installed link assy fr stabilizer, bush-stabilizer, link assy-fr stabilizer, joint assy-cv lh and washer-inr also replaced: lf cv axle shaft and swaybar linkages and bushings. Above was due to clunk type noise front when turning both direction:they found swaybars bushings worn and swaybar linkages had excessive play causing knocking type noise. They also mentioned something was rusted? not sure, as they did not note that verbal comment on service report. Since I had this car brought in at 99,000 miles for a complete warranty check and was told all was good and I have had all my maintenance done at the dealership repairs were a onetime goodwill repair. Now my car is brought back in at 111,000 due to a clunking, knocking in the back! seems to happen when at 20-30mph and breaking. Car has been with the dealer since may 21, 2014 today is may 26, 2014 and they still do not know what is wrong.

Tl-the contact owns a 2006 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated that he was made aware during a repair for a nhstsa campaign id number 13v354000 (suspension )that the vehicles front engine support has deteriorated. The vehicle was already at the dealer who stated that the front engine support needed to be replaced to repair the vehicle. The vehicle has not been repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the defect. The approximate failure mileage was 86,586. Rg.

This vehicle was taken to the authorized service center of Hyundai on October 29,2013 for the safety recalls received from Hyundai motor America (NHTSA campaign number 13v-354 and failure of OCS recall by NHTSA). Since the service personnel insisted to do 70,000 mile service I agreed and after 1 hour he called me and said there is a leak in the radiator hose. This car has always been serviced by authorized Hyundai service centers and always had persistent problems like oil leaks (changed gaskets (paid$400), power steering leaks (paid $300), brake rotors problems which I had to pay $1300 to replace at 30,000 miles etc etc. This car comes with 10 year/100,000 bumper to bumper warranty that is fake. I had also paid ($1200) for an extended coverage for this vehicle when I bought this brand new. But Hyundai did not honor it since it was a dealer package and that dealer no more exist. On October 29,2013 after the recall service I paid $400 since the service manager said he did all that is urgent for this car. Next day morning I found my car in a pool of multiple fluids. I decided to take it back to the Hyundai dealer, but on the way the car was engulfed in smoke. I pulled over to the gas station which had a work shop, found that no coolant in the car. They filled the coolant and put a new clamp on the hose which was loose. I made a complaint to the Hyundai motor America after 2 days. Case number is 6156086. Since then I escalated the case calling them several times, but no reasonable effort from there side to help me. On November 13, the car again burned and got engulfed in huge smoke when my wife was parking in the drive way after returning from work. (I have the video on my cell phone). Again I called Hyundai America and they told me to contact the dealer. I called the dealer (Hyundai of paramus) and they said the service manager will call back. But never did.

Takata recall.

The contact owns a 2006 Hyundai Sonata. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 13v354000 (suspension) the contact stated she was concerned to drive the vehicle. The manufacturer was made aware of the problem. The VIN was not available. The contact had not experienced a failure.

I went to a sears auto center back in December 2012 to get an alignment. In the first week of may 2013, I went back to sears to have my alignment rechecked because I was experiencing shaking while braking. They told me my rear brake shoes were corroded and falling apart and I needed to change them, along with getting new rotors and brake pads. After have these parts installed, the mechanic called me over regarding my alignment and said the rear suspension frame was corroded and rusted in 2 places, causing the tow to go out of alignment. They said I needed to either replace the whole subframe or have a steel beam welded to it for stability so they could get the correct alignment specs. If I didn't fix it, the alignment would always be off. They also warned me that if I travelled with my vehicle long distance, the frame could break where the corrosion occurred, causing an accident. 2 weeks ago, I was driving at about 35 mph in my neighborhood when my steering wheel listed to the left about 45 degrees and my rear wheels started to lean in. The driver's side rear wheel was also turned outwards which caused the car to fishtail and swirve uncontrollably during driving. I felt very unsafe and my car has been parked in my driveway since until I can get it towed to a repair shop.

The contact owns a 2006 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated that there was an abnormal vibration in the vehicle when driving various speeds. The vehicle was repaired under NHTSA campaign number: 13v354000 (suspension) but to no avail. In addition, the air bag warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where the technician was unable to diagnose the problem. The manufacturer was made aware of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 70,000.

Before getting deployed to afghanistan, I took my Sonata to a Hyundai dealership to have some repair work done so I could let a friend borrow my car while deployed. Much of the suspension had rusted out and needed to be replaced. I also had to get a new set of tires, despite the fact that the tires I had weren't much more than one year old. In any case, I'm writing this to you after reading an article about an NHTSA investigation into Hyundai Sonatas (2006-2008) for having similar problems. Fortunately, I replaced the parts before an accident occurred but wanted to let you know about the issue in case it helps the investigation. Unfortunately, I cannot provide you with detailed information because all of my paperwork is in storage while I'm in afghanistan.

Driving on highway from a family event doing 65 miles an hour. Experienced extreme instability. Esc light came on dashboard making us think problem was eletronic. Continuing at a reduced speed, the car continued to dart to left. On a highway off ramp, the car darted toward the left hand guardrail, with rear tire squealing. We were still 50 miles from home. Limped the car home to bring to our mechanic. We took it to firestone in CT. The mechanic put it on the lift and inspected it. Found it to have extensive corrosion on the subframe in the back end. We could of been killed. He told me not to drive the car until the problem was fixed.