2006 Hyundai Sonata: doors won't lock, open or latch

Filed Aug 17, 2018 · Airbags, Driver assistance · 135,000 miles · IA

The air bag light came back on a couple of months ago, again, informed by dealer that they would have to research it the next time I came in. The park lights will not always shut off when in the auto setting, so far have been able to get them to shut off by repeatedly turning light switch on and off. The ABS/ESC light comes on randomly and will usually go off after turning car off and restarting. Now, the trunk will not close and the trunk light is on continually and the lights will not light when hitting the door lock button on the fob, so I do not know if the vehicle is secure and safe to enter at night. These situations all occur either when parking or in the case of the ABS/ESC while driving or when the car is running and stationary.

Filed Jan 20, 2016 · Body · 103,533 miles · LA

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that the exterior rear driver and passenger side door handles were detached. The interior rear passenger side door handle was also detached. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 103,533.

Filed Apr 22, 2014 · Airbags, Locks · 2,000 miles · FL

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that while driving approximately 35 MPH, the air bag warning light illuminated. The contact also mentioned that the rear door locks and front passenger window failed to function. The contact then stated that the rear driver's side door failed to latch. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was found that the passenger's side occupancy sensor mat needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failures. The approximate failure mileage was 2,000. Updated 06/10/14 ma

Filed Jan 26, 2014 · Body · 90,000 miles · FL

The driver's side front door handle broke loose. Then a couple of weeks later the driver's side rear door handle broke loose. Today 26 jan 2014 the passenger's rear door handle broke. Hyundai told us back in april 2013 that the door handle problems was not their problem since our warranty had run out. Having owned quite a few cars and all for more than 7 years and none has ever had their door handle snap loose. To replace a door handle costs around $150.00. I have replace the drivers side front door handle. Seems to me that losing 3 out of 4 door handles is a result of a major defect in the car and should be the manufacturers responsibility. And now that the rear doors can no longer be opened from the outside I believe this defect is a safety issue.

Filed Jun 26, 2013 · Body · 55,560 miles · FL

My 2006 hyundai sonata has two maybe more door handles that have either broken are in the process of breaking inside the door. I believe this is a manufacture/design defect and the responsibility of the manufacture to correct. Have made numerous contracts to the manufacture to resolve this issue and to there alternative dispute resolution party (bbb) they suggested and still have no resolution to the correction. I have the package emailable that was sent to the alternative dispute resolution party however they said the vehicle was to old to meet their arbitration conditions.

Filed Jun 10, 2013 · Body · 55,000 miles · FL

The door handles on both rear seat passenger doors have broken off inside the door. They broke approximately where the linkage attaches to the handle. The front passenger handle is acting different than it use to now also. As of this weekend the front drivers handle are acting different also! This appears to be a manufacturing /design issue and not an abuse or vandalism issue.

Filed Mar 4, 2013 · Body · 42,000 miles · FL

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that the driver's side door handle failed and the door could not be opened. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for inspection and was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 42,000.

Filed Oct 31, 2012 · Electrical, Visibility · 102,000 miles · CA

Two weeks ago I had to replace the power window operator on rear passenger side door. Today the power window on the rear passenger side window is not working and needs replacement. The bad solenoids on three door locks were replaced. Both sun visors on the car were replaced due to malfunction. The cover on automatic car seat operators keeps on falling down. The cassette player in the car was replaced due to bad design of the original player.

Filed Oct 26, 2012 · Body · 125,000 miles · MD

This is the second door handle that has come off in the last 6months. I am not understanding why this the case. A friend of mine has a 10yr old elantra and none of her handles have come off. This car is only 6 yrs old.

Filed Feb 18, 2012 · Body · 29,000 miles · FL

Three out of my four door handles have fallen off of my vehicle. The first two fell off while the vehicle was under warranty. The third recently fell off and I had to pay for labor to have it repaired. I feel this should be a recall as the part that holds the door handle on is obviously faulty and I don't feel I should be responsible for the cost of the repair or labor.

Filed Oct 9, 2007 · Body, Engine · 12,000 miles · FL

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

Filed May 22, 2006 · Locks · OH

Doors lock with keypad while doors are still open. After shopping I buckled my son in his car seat and put the groceries in the vehicle. Apparently I inadvertently hit the lock button on the keypad as I was placing my son in his car seat. I sat the keys on the center console, closed the back door and went to get in the driver door and the keys were locked in the vehicle as well as my toddler son in his car seat. I called 911 and after attempting for an hour they were unable to get into the vehicle. The choices were break a window to get in (thus traumatizing my son) or have a private citizen attempt to break into the vehicle. A locksmith was called after my son was in the car for a 1/2 hour and he never showed. A private citizen had to take two screw drivers and pry the door open to be able to reach the door handle and get the door open, thus resulting in damage to the vehicle. The damage to the vehicle is not my concern. The fact that the doors will lock with the keypad while still open is the safety concern. I have owned honda and ford in the past and neither of which will open will do the above. I also know people that have saturn, toyota, dodge, and chevrolet and these vehicle doors will not lock with the keypad while the doors are open either. I have contacted hyundai and they said it is not a manufacture defect the car is designed that way. I lodged a complaint with hyundai consumer affairs and they didn't seem to feel it was a safety concern. In my opinion this could have been very dangerous if the weather were 90 degrees or if my son was an infant child. I feel that the vehicles need to be recalled so that this doesn't happen again to me or any other hyundai owner.