2006 Hyundai Sonata Suspension Problems
Owners have filed 86 complaints with NHTSA about suspension problems on the 2006 Hyundai Sonata, 8% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 112,000 miles. The words owners use most often: “control arm” (26% of reports).
- 86suspension complaints
- 112,000median miles at failure
- 1mention a crash
- 1mention an injury
- 1related recalls
- 22%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Control arm: mentioned in 22 of 86 complaints (26%)
- Rear suspension: mentioned in 9 of 86 complaints (10%)
- Cross member: mentioned in 7 of 86 complaints (8%)
- Side wheel: mentioned in 7 of 86 complaints (8%)
At what mileage do suspension problems happen?
Based on 69 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 86 complaints, 1 mention a crash, 1 a fire, 1 an injury.
Hyundai Sonata suspension complaints by model year
| Model year | Suspension complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 Sonata | 1 | 1% | — |
| 2022 Sonata | 2 | 2% | — |
| 2021 Sonata | 1 | 1% | — |
| 2019 Sonata | 1 | 1% | — |
| 2018 Sonata | 5 | 1% | 86,800 |
| 2017 Sonata | 4 | 1% | — |
| 2016 Sonata | 3 | 0% | 12,500 |
| 2015 Sonata | 17 | 1% | 50,000 |
| 2014 Sonata | 7 | 1% | 33,100 |
| 2013 Sonata | 48 | 3% | 40,000 |
| 2012 Sonata | 36 | 2% | 20,000 |
| 2011 Sonata | 148 | 4% | 64,567 |
| 2010 Sonata | 8 | 2% | 65,000 |
| 2009 Sonata | 25 | 5% | 50,000 |
| 2008 Sonata | 9 | 2% | 105,500 |
| 2007 Sonata | 15 | 2% | 75,800 |
| 2006 Sonata | 86 | 8% | 112,000 |
| 2005 Sonata | 26 | 16% | 129,000 |
| 2004 Sonata | 56 | 28% | 105,000 |
| 2003 Sonata | 15 | 8% | 150,000 |
| 2002 Sonata | 63 | 20% | 129,000 |
| 2001 Sonata | 29 | 14% | 120,000 |
| 2000 Sonata | 64 | 23% | 118,750 |
| 1999 Sonata | 17 | 14% | 123,184 |
| 1997 Sonata | 2 | 4% | — |
| 1996 Sonata | 1 | 4% | — |
| 1995 Sonata | 1 | 2% | — |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (1)
Suspension:rear
Problem: Hyundai is recalling certain model year 2006-2010 Sonata vehicles manufactured March 1, 2005, through January 21, 2010; and model year 2006-2011 Azera vehicles manufactured September 27, 2005, through November 22, 2010 originally sold in, or currently registered in, Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, West Virginia, Wisconsin and the District of Columbia. Road salt and water can enter portions of the rear crossmember, leading to corrosion of the crossmember steel. This may lead to detachment of one of the rear control arms.
Risk: Control arm separation may suddenly change the rear wheel alignment, affecting the handling of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will repair or replace the crossmember assembly. The recall began on October 8, 2013. Owners may contact Hyundai Customer Care Center at 1-800-633-5151. Hyundai's recall number is 113.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
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 isnât able to make the toe match up to be in good driving standards. I tried reaching out to a Hyundai dealership and they…
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…
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.
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2006 Hyundai Sonatas have suspension problems?
No. NHTSA has 86 owner complaints about suspension for the 2006 Hyundai Sonata (8% of the 1,047 complaints for this model year). Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the 2006 Hyundai Sonata suspension?
Yes: 1 safety recall list suspension. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
At what mileage do suspension problems start?
The median reported mileage is 112,000 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
What do owners say about suspension problems on the 2006 Hyundai Sonata?
The most frequent phrase is “control arm”, in 22 of 86 complaints, followed by “rear suspension” (9).
Other 2006 Hyundai Sonata problems
See all 2006 Hyundai Sonata problems or suspension problems across all Sonata years.