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 isn’t able to make the toe match up to be in good driving standards. I tried reaching out to a Hyundai dealership and they checked the VIN and said they couldn’t do anything about it because my car isn’t in a certain part of the United States. If I don’t get this fixed soon the mechanic said my when could fall out of alignment and cause some serious damage to me or someone else.
2006 Hyundai Sonata: ball joint or control arm failure
38 of the 1,047 complaints about the 2006 Hyundai Sonata describe ball joint or control arm failure.
- owner complaints
- 38
- of this car's complaints
- 4%
- typical repair cost reported
- $1,800
- typical mileage
- 127,314
- recalls
- 1
Is there a fix? There is 1 recall and 1 service bulletin for this area of the car. See below
Ball joint or control arm failure by model year
What owners say
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 informed that the control arm and suspension had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made not aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 176,000.
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.
The contact owns a 2006 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated that while making a turn at 10-15 MPH, the contact heard a loud bang and scraping sound coming from the vehicle. The contact pulled over and discovered that the rear crossmember had detached. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed that the lower and upper control arm bolts were severely corroded; however, the contact was not yet informed of what needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle had previously been repaired under the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 13V354000 (Suspension); however, the failure occurred. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 97,000.
Rear lower control arm snapped
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.
The contact owns a 2006 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated while driving 25 MPH, the vehicle drove over a bump in the roadway and the steering wheel had to be turned all the way to the left to keep the vehicle going straight. The vehicle was taken to a non-Hyundai dealer who diagnosed that the cross member of the vehicle was entirely corroded, and the control arm had detached from the cross member. The contact stated that while checking the vehicle Carfax report, he became aware that the recall repair under the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 13V354000 (Suspension) had been completed on the vehicle prior to him owning the vehicle. The contact contacted Alexandria Hyundai (1707 Mt Vernon Ave, Alexandria, VA 22301) where the recall repair was completed, and was informed that an anti-corrosion inhibitor was sprayed on the cross member of the vehicle instead of replacing the cross member. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and advised the contact to take the vehicle to an authorized Hyundai dealer for diagnostic testing. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 127,314.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that while driving at 65 MPH, the vehicle fish tailed out of control. The rear driver's side wheel struck the inner wheel well and subframe. The contact slowed the vehicle and moved the vehicle onto road shoulder. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The mechanic stated that the upper control arm fractured due to corrosion. The subframe and fuel tank were also corroded. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 112,000.
Rear control arm support is totally rusted out causing the car to be unstable. This causes any type of driving hard to control. The control arm does not have any upper arm support.
Today I took my car to the dealership for a recall on the rear cross member. I also wanted to pay for a four wheel alignment at my own cost. I dropped my car off this morning only to be called a couple hours later. The gentleman stated that he couldn't do an alignment on the front tires because "the front subframe is rotted around the control arm mounting points." he said that my car was "very unsafe" and that I really shouldn't drive it. My ride had left and I was 40 minutes from home. I had no choice. Thankfully, I made it home safely and now it's parked for awhile. But after some research I saw that 2001-2004 hyundai sonata were recalled for the front subframe rotting away. Not only that, I saw many cases of owners of 2006 hyundai sonata with the same problem that I am having. He told me that the cost to repair would be over $1,300. Oh my. So, many other 2006 hyundai sonata owners are having the same problem with the front subframe rotting and rusting out. I really feel like something should be done about this.
Tl* the contact's girlfriend's daughter owns a 2006 hyundai sonata. While making left and right turns, the vehicle became difficult to maneuver and the ABS indicator illuminated. The contact jacked the vehicle up to inspect underneath and noticed corrosion on the rear control arm, which had separated from the vehicle. The contact called tarbox hyundai (3665 quaker ln, north kingstown, ri 02852, (401) 826-1500) who stated that there were no recalls on the vehicle. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 110,000.
Lower control arm rusted at frame caused front wheel to shift to rear and steering issues. Due to the rust damage this vehicle is no longer safe to operate. The shift in the tire location occurred while accelerating normally from a stop on a village roadway, going straight in traffic. I believe this vehicle was manufactured with substandard steel as hyundai as since improved the steel used in the manufacturing process on this model. I filed a previous complaint regarding the rear subframe which was replaced on the same vehicle.
Service bulletins that may apply
Related recalls
Suspension: rear
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Remedy
- 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.
Recall number 13V354000 · Recall details
Questions about the 2006 Hyundai Sonata ball joint
Is ball joint or control arm failure a common problem on the 2006 Hyundai Sonata?
38 of 1,047 owner complaints about the 2006 Hyundai Sonata (4%) mention ball joint or control arm failure. The model year with the most reports is 2006.
How much does it cost to fix ball joint or control arm failure on the 2006 Hyundai Sonata?
Owners who mentioned a price put the repair at about $1,800 (median of 9 complaints that include a dollar amount). Costs vary with mileage, warranty and where the work is done.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 2006 Hyundai Sonata?
There is 1 recall and 1 service bulletin for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 2006 Hyundai Sonata
Airbag light 340Seat belt 54ABS 47Check engine light 39Headlights 30No deployment 20Stalling 17Grinding brakes 16Door locks 12Knocking 12Jerking 12Brake failure 10Sudden acceleration 8Engine failure 7Fire or smoke 7Harsh shifting 7Adaptive cruise 6Fuel pump 6Power steering loss 5
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