2006 Hyundai Sonata: headlights failing or too dim

Filed Mar 17, 2022 · Brakes · 176,000 miles · MS

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 the federal safety agency 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.

Filed Mar 15, 2022 · Electrical, Lights · MI

My parking and tail lights do not turn off when I turn off the car when it's dark. I have to turn the headlight switch on and off several times to see if they will turn off. If they do not I have to disconnect the battery so it doesn't discharge. I was told this is a fuse panel issue. If this is a fuse panel issue then I'm concerned what else will go wrong with the fuse panel. If the lights stop working altogether then that will be a problem. I have not taken this vehicle to a dealer due to financial responsibilities. This all started without warning. At about the same time, my ESC turned off and will not come back on. Curious if this is connected.

Filed Feb 22, 2022 · Brakes · NC

I have had several things wrong with other models and my 06 hyundai Sonata having the exact same thing happening but the dealer ship wont even acknowledge the words from my mouth, or I get the speech outta your pocket. When I start my car its normal till I put it in drive, it starts pushing the brakes jerking my car leaving black marks in the road onetime. Its happening everyday for 7 months then after the brakes thing its like my car dies then esc light on my dash will light up and it drives normal. Then the sway bar, bushing and struts have went bad 4 times in the past year. The brakelines rusted into and currently going through the second time fixing them. pour brake fluild in and it does no good still none. The headlights bulbs have been replaced 3 times in 2 years now. they may stay bright for 3 months or so then they go dim so dim you cant see black ice till your up on it.

Filed Jun 13, 2020 · Lights, Seat belts · 220,000 miles · NY

Passenger seat belt takes several times to remain secured and locked. Headlights are not positioned properly. At night the road is barely visible and could very easily lead to a crash if not providing proper attention and focus to road.

Filed Apr 30, 2019 · Brakes, Electrical · 204,523 miles · KY

I'm having a few issues with my car. Some of the issues I'm having are: my lighting/headlights, my fuel lines are completely rusted out and cause gas to leak from my vehicle, it sometimes will not start or turn all the way over, and the brakes on my car. I have looked up some recalls for my specific type of car and some of them match the issues of which I'm currently having. All of the issues I have are very dangerous and would be dangerous for other drivers around me.

Filed Aug 28, 2017 · Electrical · 200,300 miles · AL

It all started with 3 bad alternators. The alternator was replaced 3 times in 2 years all brand new alternators. In those 2 years the car had trouble starting in interments. Turning the key 5-6 times the car will eventually start. Recently the car's headlights, air conditioning, and radio turn off when the car is slowing by applying the brake. Computer prompted no code for a problem. I have read about these same issues with the same make, model, and year. What is the malfunction?

Filed Apr 4, 2016 · Lights · 170,000 miles · VA

Takata recall - in september 2014 my battery were going dead. Changed battery and it went dead also. After the 4th time for the battery to go dead, noticed the sided beams were on. When I had the lights in the auto position, when going underneath a bridge, the lights will comes on and goes off accordingly to the light outside. When daylight, you will not know known if your lights are on or off. So this was problem was the cause for my battery to go dead. Started noticing at night when turning off vehicle after using headlights, the side beams will not cut off until after trying 15 to 20 minutes of trying to turning it off. Took vehicle to dealer, at first they thought it were the switch. After one hour of waiting, found out it was not the switch and they had put the old switch back. Stated that it was the junction box needed to be replace.

Filed Feb 5, 2016 · Lights · 139,000 miles · KY

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 hyundai sonata. While driving at various speeds, the headlights failed to illuminate. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the headlamp assembly failed and needed to be replaced. While the independent mechanic was attempting to change the lights, the fuse blew out. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 08e021000 (exterior lighting). The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 139,000.

Filed Oct 30, 2015 · Electrical · 118,000 miles · KS

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that while driving approximately 30 MPH at night, the headlights and instrument panel operated intermittently. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 118,000.

Filed Oct 2, 2015 · Airbags, Brakes · 140,000 miles · WI

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 hyundai sonata. While driving approximately 50 MPH at night, the headlights did not illuminate. The contact stated that the check engine and air bag indicators illuminated. The failure occurred on several occasions. The contact drove the vehicle to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The technician stated that the evap and o2 sensor needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 140,000. On another day, the ABS indicator illuminated and caused the brake lights not to illuminate. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 140,000.

Filed Jul 6, 2015 · Electrical · 2,073 miles · OH

This sonata had electric problems from the very beginning (climate control, light bulbs, brake lights, side mirror control, window control, cabin lights, etc.). Most of the light bulbs have been replaced many times either by the dealer when it was still covered by warranty or by myself. The most recent round of replacement was on july 3 for the passenger side headlight, driver's side turn light (yellow) and rear left back off light. I finally started to question if the fuses were misplaced. After checking carefully the fuse types and labeled specifications of both the engine and cabin fuse panels, I found three fuses in the cabin panel were not the same as the owner's manual described. They are (wrong fuses in the parentheses): fs19 20a (25a), fs6 10a (15a), and fs5 25a (20a). I rearranged all three fuses according to the specification on the owner's manual (p. 6-41). Hyundai should be legally and financially responsible for these problems, which occurred during the assembly but LED to countless frustrations and even safety problems when those lights were down frequently.

Filed Feb 6, 2015 · Lights · 19,000 miles · NH

Tl*the contact owns a 2006 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that both headlights failed to illuminate. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who replaced the headlight bulbs. The failure recurred numerous times and on each occurrence, the bulb was replaced. There was a recall under the federal safety agency campaign number 06v180000 (exterior lighting) however, the VIN was not included. In addition, both rear doors would only unlock manually and the brake light failed to operate when the brake pedal was engaged. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 19,000. Ma 09/25