Hyundai Sonata Complaints (2006)

1,047 consumer complaints on file.

#10290690November 4, 2009
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH
RECALL NOTICE FOR A 2006 HYUNDAI SONATA CONCERNING MALFUNCTIONING STOP LAMP. *NJ THE CONSUMER RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE IN THE MAIL. HE MADE AN APPOINTMENT, BUT WHEN HE ARRIVED HE WAS TOLD THE RECALL HAD ALREADY BEEN CORRECTED WHEN HE BROUGHT THE VEHICLE IN FOR ROUTINE MAINTENANCE WORK THE PREVIOUS MONTH. *JB
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#10290374October 30, 2009
STRUCTURE
I AM THE ORIGINAL OWNER OF MY SONATA. A CRACK HAS APPEARED ON THE DASH FOLLOWING THE OUTLINE OF THE PASSENGER AIRBAG. THIS WILL BE THE SECOND DASH I HAVE HAD TO PUT ON THE CAR FOR THIS SAME ISSUE. TO ME THIS IS A BIG SAFETY ISSUE WITH DASHES CRACKING AROUND MY AIRBAG. DEPLOYMENT OF THIS AIRBAG MAY BE FOREVER COMPROMISED BECAUSE OF THIS PROBLEM. AND THE FACT THAT IT HAS HAPPENED TWICE THE EXACT SAME WAY SEEMS MORE THAN A COINCIDENCE. ALTHOUGH I HAVE SEEN ANOTHER COMPLAINT ON THIS SITE, THERE ARE MANY MORE LIKE ME EXPERIENCING THE SAME PROBLEMS. A SEARCH ON THE INTERNET FOR SONATA DASHBOARD CRACK WILL BRING UP MANY POSTS FROM SONATA OWNERS EXPERIENCING THIS VERY SAME ISSUE MULTIPLE TIMES SUCH AS ME. I DON'T WANT TO TRUST MY YOUNG SON AND WIFE TO A DEFECTIVE DESIGN THAT COULD SHORTEN THEIR LIVES. PLEASE LOOK INTO THIS ISSUE. *TR
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#10290196October 29, 2009
CHILD SEAT
AIRBAG LIGHT ON TOOK CAR TO CARSPLUS, SHOP DIAG/ADVISE: FOUND DTC B1706 PASSENGER SEAT BEAT BUCKLE NEEDS REPLACED SPO BUCKLE FOR REPLACEMENT/ TECH COMPLETED DIAG AND FOUND SEAT BELT MODULE FAULTY/ RECOMMEND TO REPLACE/PARTS ORDERED- DATE 11/12/08/ (2) DATE 12/15/08 TOOK IN TO SHOP AGAIN, SAME PROBLEM AIRBAG LIGHT ON/ TECH DIAG/ FOUND FAULTY SEAT BUCKLE RECOMMEND TO REPLACE. NOTE: AS OF OCTOBER 22, 2009 CALLED DEALER AND MENTIONED PROBLEM FOR THE 3RD TIME SUGGESTED TO BRING IN, ASKED IS THERE A RECALL TECH SAID THERE IS NONE, I HAVE AN EXTENDED WARRANTY AND I AM CONCERNED WITH SAFETY AND COST IF THIS IS CONTINUING PROBLEM WHICH I'LL BE STUCK WITH. *TR
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#10289803October 26, 2009
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 HYUNDAI SONATA GLS. THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT CONTROL PANEL, INDICATING THE AIR BAGS WERE INOPERATIVE. HE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO TWO DIFFERENT DEALERSHIPS ,WHOM STATED THAT THE PRESSURE PLATE SENSOR IN THE PASSENGER SEAT FAILED. THE SEAT WAS REPLACED AND THE SENSOR WAS RE-CODED,BUT THE FAILURE RESURFACED FOUR DAYS LATER. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED, BUT BECAUSE THE WARRANTY EXPIRED NO ASSISTANCE WAS PROVIDED. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 79,366. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 79,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#10289705October 25, 2009
AIR BAGS
MY2006 SONATAS AIR BAG LIGHT STAYS ON HAVE HAD IT AT 2 DEALERS 10 TIMES THEY KEEP RESETTING LIGHT COMES BACK ON IN 3 DAYS. THIS HAS BEEN GOING ON FOR 1 YEAR 11 MONTHS. ALSO ON FAST ACCELERATION ESC LIGHT AND CHECK ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON,CAR LOSES POWER THEN YOU HAVE TO STOP SHUT ENGINE OFF AND RESTART CAR TO BE ABLE TO ACCELERATE. I HAVE BEEN FIGHTING THIS PROBLEM ALMOST 2 YEARS. I AM WORRIED ABOUT MY FAMILIES SAFETY IN A ACCIDENT. *TR
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#10289216October 21, 2009
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
DRIVER OF 2006 HYUNDAI SONATA, MAKING UPHILL TURN INTO A FLAT PARKING SPACE EXPERIENCES ENGINE POWER SURGE THAT PROPELS VEHICLE OVER SIGN STANDARD, FLATTENING SIGN AND REQUIRING TOW TRUCK TO EXTRICATE VEHICLE. PHOTOS AVAILABLE. THIS IS A KNOWN DEFECT AS RESEARCH HAS SHOWN SYNDICATED REPORTER JAMES R. HEALEY OF USATODAY NOTED SAME DANGEROUS POWER SURGE IN TEST VEHICLE IN JULY OF 2005. OWNER OF INCIDENT VEHICLE HAD SAME COMPLAINT AND ASKED DEALER TO CHECK DEFECT ON PRIOR OCCASION. DEALER SERVICE REPORTED NO PROBLEMS. IN THIS INCIDENT VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO DEALER FOR SAFETY AND DAMAGE ASSESSMENT, AGAIN DEALER SERVICE REPORTS NO PROBLEM OR RECALL. *TR
Crash:
Yes
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#10288942October 19, 2009
VISIBILITY
BROKEN SUN VISOR BRACKET- HYUNDAI ISSUED A TSB BUT WILL NOT REPLACE VISOR IF VEHICLE IS OUT OF WARRANTY. WHEN DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD I HAD TO SLAM ON THE BRAKES TO AVOID A CHILD CHASING A BALL WHICH BOUNCED ACROSS THE STREET I HIT MY HEAD ON THE EDGE OF THE SUN VISOR WHICH DANGLES DOWN. MY HEAD WOULD NOT HAVE HIT THE VISOR IF IT WAS WORKING PROPERLY. ALSO THE VISOR DANGLES BLOCKING YOUR VISION WHEN THE VISOR IS NOT NEEDED BUT IT WILL NOT STAY IN THE UP POSITION. *TR
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#10288989October 19, 2009
AIR BAGS
THE "AIRBAG" LIGHTS REMAIN ON IN MY VEHICLE WHEN THE PASSENGER AND DRIVER SIDES ARE BOTH OCCUPIED. I'M UNSURE IN CASE OF AN ACCIDENT, IF THE AIRBAGS WILL ACTUALLY WORK. THIS MATTER NEED TO LOOKED INTO IMMEDIATELY. *TR
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#10288799October 17, 2009
VISIBILITY
2006 HYUNDAI SONATA - DRIVER SIDE SUN VISOR HAS BROKEN FOR A 2ND TIME. REPLACED THE 1ST ONE IN OCTOBER 08 AT MY EXPENSE, THE PART WAS $127.00. WHEN I CALLED TO SEE IF IT WAS UNDER WARRANTY I WAS ADVISED IT WAS A COSMETIC ISSUE AND NOT A SAFETY ISSUE. NOW I AM IN NEED OF ANOTHER ONE, BUT I THINK I WILL DO WITHOUT BECAUSE I DON'T WANT TO PAY FOR ANOTHER ONE. THE VISOR BECAME DIFFICULT TO MOVE AND AS I LOWERED IT I COULD HEAR IT CRACKING INSIDE. THIS IS DEFINITELY A SAFETY ISSUE BECAUSE THE VISOR WON'T STAY UP OR DOWN, IT FALLS INTO YOUR LINE OF SIGHT. *TR
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#10287363October 14, 2009
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
VEHICLE ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS HAS ACCELERATED ON ITS OWN WHILE STOPPED, OPERATING FROM 0-50 MPH GOING FORWARD AND ALSO IN REVERSE AT MINIMAL SPEED CAUSING PERSONAL INJURY AND PROPERTY DAMAGE. *TR
Crash:
Yes
Fire:
No
Injuries:
1
Deaths:
0
#10287365October 14, 2009
AIR BAGS
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 HYUNDAI SONATA. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 TO 65 MPH WITH AN OCCUPANT SEATED IN THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT WHEN THE "AIR BAG" WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED UNTIL THE ENGINE WAS TURNED OFF. IN ADDITION, THE OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM INDICATOR INTERMITTENTLY DISPLAYED THE "ON" POSITION MODE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER FOR INSPECTION. THE FAILURE WAS CONTRIBUTED TO THE OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM (OCS). NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 08V161000 (AIR BAGS) IS RELATED TO THE FAILURE. THE TECHNICIAN REFUSED TO PERFORM THE RECALL REMEDY SINCE THE OCS WAS COMPLETELY DESTROYED. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 63,000. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 64,700. UPDATED 11/10/09 *BF UPDATED 11/13/09.*JB
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#10286696October 7, 2009
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
THIS ISSUE INVOLVES THE COMBUSTION OF A PLASTIC FUEL PUMP POWER SUPPLY CONNECTOR INSIDE THE FUEL TANK OF A 2006 HYUNDAI SONATA. A PIN ON THE OUTER CONNECTOR WAS ALSO BURNT. THE PUMP ACTUALLY STILL WORKS - IT ONLY QUIT BECAUSE THE CONNECTORS BURNT - INCLUDING THE CONNECTOR INSIDE THE TANK TO THE POINT THAT AN ELECTRICAL CONNECTION COULD NOT BE MADE. IF THE FUEL PUMP MOTOR WORE OUT AFTER SEVERAL THOUSAND MILES (USUALLY WELL OVER 100K IN MOST CARS - NOT 68K) THEN I MAY UNDERSTAND AN ARGUMENT FOR THE HYUNDAI SERVICE MANAGER'S CONTENTION THAT THIS IS "NORMAL WEAR". I BELIEVE THAT A CONNECTOR BURNING INSIDE A FUEL TANK IS NOT "NORMAL WEAR" AND IS ALSO LIKELY TO BE A SAFETY HAZARD. HYUNDAI MOTORS AND THE DEALERSHIP HAVE BOTH BEEN NOTIFIED OF MY CONCERNS AND THEY SHOW NO INDICATION OF DOING ANYTHING TO CORRECT IT OTHER THAN TO REPLACE THE PUMP AT MY EXPENSE - UNDOUBTEDLY WITH ONE OF THE SAME DESIGN. I TOOK THE OLD PUMP FROM THEIR SHOP AND I AM KEEPING IT FOR FUTURE EVIDENCE. THE INCIDENT OCCURRED WHEN TRYING TO RE-START THE VEHICLE AFTER IT HAD BEEN PARKED. I DON'T PLAN ON KEEPING THE VEHICLE FOR ANOTHER 68K MILES BECAUSE I'M CONCERNED THAT WE MAY NEED AN UNDERTAKER INSTEAD OF A TOW TRUCK THE NEXT TIME. *TR
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#10286294October 5, 2009
AIR BAGS
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 HYUNDAI SONATA. THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT CONSISTENTLY ILLUMINATES ON THE INSTRUMENT CONTROL PANEL; WHICH INDICATES THAT THE AIR BAGS ARE INOPERATIVE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER TWICE AND THE FRONT DRIVER AND PASSENGER SEAT BUCKLE ASSEMBLIES WERE REPLACED UNDER THE SERVICE WARRANTY. NONE OF THE REPAIRS REMEDIED THE FAILURE. THE DEALER WAS RE-CONTACTED AND A TECHNICIAN ADVISED HER THAT THE PARTS WERE ON BACKORDER. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 58,418. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 59,970.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#10285492September 28, 2009
VISIBILITY
I HAVE A 2006 HYUNDAI SONATA AND THE ARM ON THE SUN VISOR CRACKED AND THE VISOR FELL WHILE I WAS DRIVING, OBSTRUCTING MY VIEW AND NEARLY CAUSING ME TO HAVE AN ACCIDENT. I HAVE SINCE DONE SOME RESEARCH, AND HYUNDAI SENT OUT A "TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN" TO DEALERS/SERVICE & PARTS MANAGERS ABOUT THIS VERY PROBLEM IN DECEMBER OF 2008. CUSTOMERS WEREN'T NOTIFIED OF THE PROBLEM, AND I HAVE FOUND THAT IT HAS BEEN AN ISSUE FOR A NUMBER OF CUSTOMERS (THERE ARE MESSAGE BOARDS ON HYUNDAI-FORUMS.COM ABOUT THE ISSUE). SOME ARE GETTING IT FIXED UNDER WARRANTY (AFTER IT BREAKS & OBSTRUCTS VISIBILITY), HOWEVER, I JUST MISSED THE WARRANTY PERIOD AND AM EXPECTED TO PAY $83 JUST FOR THE PART TO REPLACE A SAFETY ISSUE THAT HYUNDAI HAS BEEN AWARE OF. APPARENTLY IT'S NOT A BIG ENOUGH PROBLEM TO THEM TO WARRANT A RECALL. *TR
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#10284370September 17, 2009
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 HYUNDAI SONATA. THE REAR DECK STOP LIGHT IN THE BACK WAS INOPERATIVE. THE FAILURE TO NOTIFY OTHER DRIVERS OF INTENTIONS INCREASED THE RISK FOR A VEHICLE CRASH. A TECHNICIAN CONCLUDED THAT BECAUSE THE MANUFACTURER DID NOT DESIGN AN ACCESS PORT, THEY WOULD HAVE TO REMOVE THE ENTIRE REAR DECK IN ORDER TO REPLACE THE LIGHT BULB. HE WAS IN THE PROCESS OF HAVING THE VEHICLE REPAIRED. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 40,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#10283948September 14, 2009
VISIBILITY
2006 - 08 HYUNDAI SONATA SUN VISORS BREAK VERY EARLY IN CAR'S LIFE. MINE WAS AROUND 41000 MI. DRIVER SIDE VISOR BROKE WHEN PUTTING IT DOWN ONE MORNING IN MAY 2009, NOW THE PASSENGER SIDE VISOR IS BROKEN TOO. THE PLASTIC THAT SURROUNDS THE BAR IN THE ELBOW JUST SNAPS AND FLIES OFF, RESULTING IN THE VISOR FLAPPING DOWN LIMPLY IN YOUR FACE, BLOCKING VISION COMPLETELY. THIS IS A MAJOR SAFETY ISSUE AND IT IS VERY COMMON. HYUNDAI DEALER ACKNOWLEDGED IT IS COMMON AND HAD PLENTY IN STOCK. THEY AGREED TO REPLACE 1ST ONE FOR FREE, THOUGH NOT UNDER WARRANTY. I HOPE THE SAME THIS TIME. PLEASE LOOK UP "HYUNDAI SONATA VISOR" ON YOUR SEARCH ENGINE. YOU WILL FIND PERHAPS HUNDREDS OF ENTRIES. I STOPPED AT ABOUT 40 INDIV. ENTRIES WITH EXACTLY THIS PROBLEM. YOU KNOW THOSE ARE ONLY THE ONES WHO ENTERED IT, AND THEY PROBABLY REPRESENT 1000 EACH. *TR
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#10283827September 13, 2009
AIR BAGS
AIRBAG LIGHT STAYS ON, AND IGNITION SWITCH MALFUNCTION. *TR
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#10283760September 12, 2009
VISIBILITY
THE DRIVER SIDE SUN VISOR ON OUR 2006 HYUNDAI SONATA HAS SUDDENLY STOPPED BEING ABLE TO BE IN THE UP POSITION. IT ALSO CANNOT BE PLACED TOTALLY DOWN. AS A RESULT IT IS HANGING DOWN AND IMPEDING VISION AND HITS ME IN THE HEAD IF I LEAN FORWARD TO SEE TRAFFIC OR MOVE MY HEAD TO LOOK OVER BEFORE MOVING INTO ANOTHER LANE. THERE IS DEFINITELY A SAFETY RISK WITH THE FAILURE OF THIS PART. *TR
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#10283762September 12, 2009
SEAT BELTS, AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
THE AIRBAG LIGHT WOULDN'T GO OUT AND THE DEALER HAS INDICATED THAT THERE WAS A FAILURE IN THE SENSOR IN THE DRIVERS SIDE SEAT BELT WHICH WILL COST $400 TO REPLACE. HAVE NEVER HAD A PROBLEM LIKE THIS IN ANY OTHER CAR I HAVE EVERY DRIVEN. DUE TO COST HAVE CHOSEN TO DRIVE WITHOUT A AIRBAG ON THE DRIVERS SIDE. *TR
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#10283190September 2, 2009
AIR BAGS
2006 HYUNDAI SONATA HAS A AIR BAG PROBLEM. *NJ THE CONSUMER WAS INFORMED THE PASSENGER SIDE BUCKLE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *JB
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0

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