2006 Hyundai Sonata engine problems
Owners reported engine problems in 73 complaints for the 2006 Hyundai Sonata, 5% of the complaints on file.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 73 5% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 81,000 miles 59 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 2 and 4
- Injuries and deaths
- 8 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When engine problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 8 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 5 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 7 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 9 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 8 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 13 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 6 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 2 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 1 |
What the data shows
Of the 59 engine complaints that report mileage, the median is about 81,000 miles, and 34% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 2 crashes, 4 fires, 8 injuries.
What owners wrote
My vehicle was moving upon coming to a stop. I tried the brake system but my car wouldn't stop and caused an accident. That's what I remember.
In jan. 2015 it was on a 100 mile highway trip. Upon arrival he noticed the engine developed a knocking noise. I found many 2.4l hyundai's with the same problem on the internet. The engine was made in indiana. It sounds the same as nhsta campaign #15v-568. It needs a new engine. I can't upload it, but I have video of the knocking. I believe the recall needs to be expanded to earlier years
Other problems reported for the 2006 Hyundai Sonata
- Air bags 444 complaints
- Wipers, windshield & visibility 187 complaints
- Seat belts 103 complaints
- Suspension 90 complaints
- Brakes 88 complaints
- Electrical system 86 complaints
- Stability control 59 complaints
- Lighting 46 complaints