I was driving 25 miles when the rear axle broke. According to research, this is a part that was not replaced in recall in 2013. I need the repair because the car is not moving. I almost crashed the car with another one. We were my pregnant wife and me. Recall 113
2006 Hyundai Sonata suspension complaints
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I was driving 25 miles when the rear axle broke. According to research, this is a part that was not replaced in recall in 2013. I need the repair because the car is not moving. I almost crashed the car with another one. We were my pregnant wife and me. Recall 113
I was driving when the rear axle broke. According to research, this is a part not replaced in recall in 2013. Recall 113 I almost collided the vehicle with another one.
My car is not stearin properly.
I brought a used hyundai 2006 and the sight said there is a incomplete recall on my car what do I need to do to get this fixed
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 subframe rotted out again after being replaced for a recall 5 years ago! Went o get a sticker and they said it was rotted. Going to a hyundai deal on monday the 23rd to file a complaint just wanted to get the call started
Tl* the contact owned a 2006 hyundai sonata. The contact stated while driving at approximately 60 MPH the vehicle unexpectedly swerved and the steering wheel had no resistance with the ESC light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to (plaza hyundai 2740 nostrand ave #2, brooklyn, ny 11210) for a diagnostic exam. The diagnosis was that the steering angle sensor, ABS wheel speed sensor front passenger, front passenger axle had failed. However the vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximately 140,000. The contact mentioned that the VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 13v354000 (suspension) and 05v216000 (electronic stability control).*dt
The airbag light stays on and is there when you turn the ignition on and while driving it doesn't go away
Takata recall 1)when the engine was in motion on a city street in a speed of 25 MPH or lower whole body is shaking and vibrating like pulling up and down continuously. 2)in motion sometimes engine is doing some different kind of nice and it loses electronic stability control. 3) and my air bag light is always on. 4) overall my car is giving so less mileage than expected by you .
Front suspension "wheel control fork" bolts must constantly be tightened every few weeks or the bolts will come loose causing a "knocking" noise while driving. If left untightened the fork will come disconnected from the suspension causing loss of control and possible car crash.
Driver side (left) rear suspension arm rotted off . Looks like where it was attacted to car, metal all rusted .car was in motion on a highway rt 611 when it broke, had a very hard time keeping it on road till we could pull off. No photo available at this time.
Car was dragging on ground, after stopping vehicle, driver noticed rear, driver side wheel was tilted.
Tl* the contact 2006 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that the driver side rear axle cross member was rusted and fractured. The traction control light illuminated. The contact called the lujack hyundai dealer (563‑445‑4307, 101 w 37th st, davenport, ia 52806) and was told that there was no recall. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and referred the contact back to the same dealer, stating that the vehicle was under a warranty. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 121,000.
Subframe completely corroded, rear tires angeled inwards, almost lost my tires with children in the car on fairly busy road. Vehicle is currently at dealership where I am being told they will take photographs and submit to hyundai for hyundai to possibly cover repairs. Subframe rot is a huge safety issue.
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.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 hyundai sonata. While driving 40 MPH, a loud abnormal noise was heard and the traction control warning indicator illuminated. Also, the rear of the vehicle fell towards the ground. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who repaired the vehicle, but the diagnosis was unknown. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact to call the federal safety agency. The failure mileage was 196,986.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 hyundai sonata. While driving approximately 25 MPH, the contact heard an unknown noise coming from the vehicle. The contact coasted the vehicle to the side of the road and noticed that the rear driver's side wheel was tilted. While the vehicle was in front of an independent mechanic shop, a technician inspected the vehicle and informed the contact that the crossmember detached and the vehicle needed to be taken to a hyundai dealer. The vehicle was towed to autofair hyundai (1477 s willow st, manchester, nh 03103, (603) 634-0635) where it was diagnosed that the crossmember detached and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 13v354000 (suspension). The manufacturer was not contacted. The approximate failure mileage was 247,000.
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I took my sonata in to a independent mechanic for the annual state inspection and was told that the front sub- frame was rusted/corroded and would need replaced. I was researching this on the computer and saw that this is not an uncommon safety issue and called hyundai customer service and they took my info and told me that my car was not covered, but I could at my own expense take it to an authorized dealer and have it evaluated. They gave me a case # 10454251, I told them I was going to file a complaint with the federal safety agency. My car has 114,000 plus miles on it.
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.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 hyundai sonata. While driving 25 MPH, the vehicle began to swerve independently and failed to slow down as expected. The contact had to pump the brake pedal multiple times to slow down the vehicle. The contact pulled over, exited the vehicle, and noticed that the rear driver side wheel was turned at an odd angle. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the rear cross member had rusted and failed. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 13v354000 (suspension), but the contact had not received notification of the recall. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 152,000.
Rear crossmember heavily rusting, I am told by my mechanic it will lead to control arm failure and loss of control of the vehicle.
Right frontwheel has a squeeking noise that occurs when going over bumps. Right sun visor will not stay inupright position.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 hyundai sonata. While driving 45 MPH, the rear suspension failed and the electronic stability control sensor illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that both rear suspension arm assemblies, alignment, and the lower arm plate failed and needed to be repaired. The vehicle was repaired, but the cross member later failed due to corrosion. The VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 13v354000 (suspension). The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 161,000.
Vehicle front suspension makes sound when we drive on uneven roads, bumps. Checked with couple clinics, all says design fault. I have this sound for 2+ years and I am worried. Front both tires suspension makes this sound.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 hyundai sonata. While braking, the vehicle veered right or left and a scrubbing noise was present. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the front suspension arm was faulty. Also, while driving, various speeds, the vehicle suddenly shut off and the front driver side air bag sensor light illuminated. The cause of the failure was undetermined and the manufacturer was not notified. The VIN was invalid. The failure mileage was 157,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 hyundai sonata. While making a left turn at 20 MPH, an abnormal sound emitted from the vehicle and the check engine and ESC warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the front and rear control arms needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 105,348.
Clunking , trunking and squeaking noise from front side side when going over bumps or turning.complained to dealer in 2008 and 2011 .they test test drove and said it is normal or can not reproduce the problem.in 2016 they are saying it need replacement of front upper and lower control arms costing around $2000. I see from discussion forums this is a common problem with this vehicle. Dealer and manufacturer may be avoiding to address when vehicle is under warranty.
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