2006 Hyundai Sonata: brake failure

Filed Mar 8, 2023 · Brakes · 168,000 miles · IL

The contact owns a 2006 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated that while driving into the driveway and depressing the brake pedal, the brake pedal went to the floorboard. The failure caused the vehicle to roll to a stop instead of stopping immediately. The brake failure warning light was illuminated. The contact, who is a certified mechanic, inspected the vehicle and found that the rear brake lines and the cross over line was completely rusted and there was a hole from the rust in the lines. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 168,000.

Filed Jul 11, 2022 · Airbags · MD · fire

I financed my 2006 Hyundai Sonata from a Maryland state car dealer. At the time of my purchase, the dealer didn’t disclose to me that the vehicle had a branded title. The branded title was discovered by Toco Warranty when I requested a auto extended warranty quote. I contacted the MVA, and was informed that it’s illegal to finance a vehicle in the state of Maryland with a branded title since the actual miles are unknown and this is required by dealers in Maryland in order to finance vehicles to consumers. Although I was no longer required to make payments to the dealer, my vehicle has a ABS malfunction, brake line failure, that has caused brake fluid leakage and brake failure as well as a critical control arm needed repair. I’m disabled and on a fixed income, and purchased this vehicle to assist in getting to and from medical appointments. The total cost of repair from Mr. Tire Auto service centers estimâtes at $2700 and Triple AAA Auto repair centers estimates $ 4700 with $ 2800 to get my vehicle in safe driving condition. Because of my low fixed income, I’m unable to make another vehicle purchase without at least $4,600 for a down payment and I don’t have the money for a new purchase nor to make needed repairs.

Filed May 4, 2018 · Brakes, Transmission · WA

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 hyundai sonata. When the vehicle was started and placed in either drive or reverse, it suddenly accelerated. In addition, the brakes failed to stop the vehicle when the brake pedal was depressed. The contact was unable to stop the vehicle unless he placed the gear in neutral. There were no warning indicators illuminated before or after the failure. The vehicle was taken to car pros hyundai renton (201 s 7th st, renton, wa 98057) where it was diagnosed that the torque converter failed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 150,000. The VIN was not provided. *tt VIN available

Filed Mar 6, 2018 · Brakes · 83,000 miles · ME

While coming to a complete stop at a red light, the brake pedal went all the way to the floor. Luckily I was very close to home, but I had to depress the brake pedal very early at all remaining stops for the remainder of the trip. Upon further inspection, I discovered the right rear brake line has developed a leak above the suspension sub-frame.

Filed May 19, 2016 · Brakes · 73,000 miles · NY

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that the rear brakes failed to work. The contact stated that the brakes needed to be replaced every 10,000 miles on average. The contact took the vehicle to a certified mechanic who diagnosed that the passenger side rear brake pads wore prematurely, the caliper was frozen, and the rotor was rusted. The brake pads, rotor, and caliper needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The VIN was invalid. The approximate failure mileage was 73,000.

Filed Nov 6, 2015 · Brakes · 58,000 miles · TX · crash

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 hyundai sonata. While driving 10 MPH, the brakes failed and a crash occurred. There were no injuries. A police report was filed. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The VIN was unknown. The failure mileage was 58,000. Updated 03/11/16*lj the consumer stated when the brake was applied, the pedal went all the way to the floor. Updated 04/05/16.

Filed Jul 7, 2014 · Brakes · 78,100 miles · CA

Brakes failed due to corroded steel hard lines for rear brakes. The hard lines failed approximately under the driver seat in a protected plastic channel that contains the brake hard lines, and fuel lines. On further inspection brake lines are heavily corroded, and fuel lines also have extensive corrosion. The point of failure happened while attempting to stop quickly in a high traffic situation while applying high brake pressure. The brake lines are in a partially enclosed channel - so are not visible for inspection, and the issue was missed even after taking the car for an evaluation at sears after this issue occurred. Symptoms of this incident included: sinking brake pedal, brake warning light, low fluid in brake reservoir, and loss of control of the vehicle. Brake lines can fail - however this was surprising as the car has very low miles - and was only driven for approx 65,000 miles in the midwest where salt was used occasionally (central illinois). It should be expected that the brake lines would last at least for the 10yr or 120,000 mile manufacture lifetime of the car.

Filed Oct 21, 2013 · Brakes · 66,758 miles · MA

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that the brakes failed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for service under the federal safety agency campaign number 13v354000 (suspension) however, the repair did not correct the failure. The contact was driving downhill at unknown speeds when the brakes failed to engage when depressed. The contact applied aggressive force to the brakes in order to stop the vehicle. The brake pedal also became stuck to the floorboard. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 66,758.

Filed Sep 23, 2013 · Brakes · 26,982 miles · MA

After exiting a restaurant parking lot I attained a speed of about 35mph when a traffic lite about 100yds ahead turned to red. I took my foot off the accelerator and after a few yards applied the brakes only to find the pedal going down to the floor with little or no braking action. I grabbed and the pulled the hand brake as hard as reasonable without breaking the handle or doing other damage to the emergency braking system. Although I stopped about 2-3 car lengths short of an accident I'm sure that use of the hand brake prevented a rear end collision. Only after I had driven a few hundred yards to get off the roadway did the red brake failure lite come on confirming that I had survived a sudden brake failure as opposed to a slow leak failure. With a rather shaky hand, I grabbed a flash light and while my passenger pumped the brake pedal I found that the brake fluid was leaking from a location about 16 inches in front of the left rear tire. The car is in the yard now but w/o a lift the location of the failure is unknown. Hundai did not seemed too concerned about the near accident stating there are no known brake issues but did give me a case number for reference, that number is 6046357. Since hundai did not seem too concerned about near accident so I will be taking the sonata to a local dealer.

Filed Jul 18, 2009 · Brakes · 11,500 miles · NY

Front brakes failed due to build-up of (salt) corrosion at 11k miles. Dealer had to grind cradles to create clearance (and lube) so calipers would engage. Dealer said vehicle would have to be brought in every year to have cradles cleaned, and this was a common problem with this vehicle! This problem was discovered after driving down steep road and rear brakes were smoking excessively, doing all the work to stop the vehicle (poorly). Rear brakes subsequently had to be replaced, worn so badly. Front brakes were like new (because they weren't working).