2006 Hyundai Elantra Body & Structure Problems
5 owner-reported body & structure complaints from NHTSA data
Data sourced from NHTSA public database. For informational purposes only. Always consult a qualified mechanic.
Owner Complaints (5)
Your car has developed extensive rust on the lower engine subframe crossmember, causing it to rot and loosen. The front suspension control arms are now rattling because they're attached to this deteriorating subframe. If the rust continues, the control arms could separate from the subframe, potentially causing loss of control while driving. The subframe will likely need to be replaced or welded to restore structural integrity.
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During an inspection, you were told your front subframe is rusted and rotted. While other model years of your car have been recalled for this same issue, your 2006 Elantra was not included in the recall even though it has the same problem. You may have been charged for repairs based on the mistaken belief that the subframe would be covered under warranty. Fixing this issue will likely require replacement or welding of the corroded subframe components.
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 HYUNDAI ELANTRA. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, THE VEHICLE FISHTAILED UNCONTROLLABLY AND WAS PULLED OVER. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THAT ROAD SALT RUSTED THE SUBFRAME. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND ISSUED A CLAIM NUMBER, BUT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS UNKNOWN. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 82,000.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 HYUNDAI ELANTRA. WHILE DRIVING IN THE RAIN AND DEPRESSING THE BRAKE PEDAL, THE BRAKES FAILED TO RESPOND. ALSO, THE CONTACT HEARD A CLUNKING NOISE WHEN THE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED. THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE BRAKE LIGHT HOUSING WAS MELTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 09V280000 (EXTERIOR LIGHTING). THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 163,468.
DRIVING ON 495 WASHINGTON BELTWAY, HEARD A LOUD NOISE, I THOUGHT SOMETHING HAD HIT THE CAR I LOOK ALL AROUND AND SAW THE SUNROOF HAD EXPLODED. THERE WAS NO SIGN THAT SOMETHING HAD HIT THE SUNROOF. IT LOOKED LIKE IT WAS PUSHED UP FROM THE INSIDE. I TOOK IT TO THE DEALER AND THEY SAID THIS HAD NEVER HAPPEN BEFORE AND THE HYUNDAI REP SAID IT COULDN'T HAPPEN BY ITSELF AND REFUSE TO COVER THE DAMAGE UNDER WARRANTY. THE COST WAS ALMOST $1000. *TR