I own an 06 hyundai sonata and was hearing a growling noise which became louder with increased speed. After going to the dealer on three separate occasions with the hope of identifying the problem, I was informed that I needed to replace the two front wheel bearings (to a tune of $1100.00). I am shocked by this considering this is a farely new vehicle. I read complaint and defect reports on the federal safety agency website which sited frame corrosion issues in models up to 2002. My concern is that this is the same type of issue but my car is not acknowledged or included because it is a 2006 model. I know that hyundai claims to have improved the engineering of their newer models; however, it just seems ironic that I am needing to replace the wheel bearing (which is included in the frame) at such an early age in the life of the vehicle. There has been no accidents or injuries as of this date, but I was informed that if I didn't replace these bearings that I am in jeopardy of the wheels falling off...which could be detrimental and very dangerous.
2006 Hyundai Sonata body complaints
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Tl*the contact owns a 2006 hyundai sonata. The contact noticed a crack in the dashboard on the passenger side air bag panel. The dealer stated that the dashboard needed to be replaced. The cause of the failure was unknown. The repair was not made. The VIN was verified, but appears to be invalid. The failure mileage was 28,000 and current mileage was 30,000. Updated02-14-08 *bf updated 02/14/08
Tl*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
Dt*: 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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