Complaints
209
per 10K Sold
21.1
US Sales
98,853
Crashes
37
Fires
0
Injuries
33
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 2006 Hyundai Elantra Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#144 complaints
Airbags
Avg mileage:86,942 mi
Crash-related:10
#233 complaints
Headlight/Taillight Failures
Avg mileage:85,458 mi
#323 complaints
Brakes
Avg mileage:99,306 mi
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2006 Hyundai Elantra.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Airbags | 44 | 10 | — | 86,942 mi | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 33 | — | — | 85,458 mi | |
| Brakes | 23 | — | — | 99,306 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 14 | — | — | 97,643 mi | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 11 | 5 | — | 48,361 mi | |
| Air Bags:Frontal | 8 | 5 | — | 51,583 mi | |
| Hydraulic Brakes | 7 | 3 | — | 33,009 mi | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 5 | 2 | — | 50,871 mi | |
| Automatic Transmission | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Body Structure | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Air Bags:Frontal:Sensor/Control Module | 3 | 1 | — | — | |
| Air Bags:Side/Window | 3 | 3 | — | — | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Steering Defects | 3 | 2 | — | — | |
| Wiring & Fuses | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Engine Problems | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Engine & Cooling | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Exterior Lighting:Brake Lights | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Exterior Lighting:Brake Lights:Switch | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Gasoline Fuel System | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Structural Problems | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Suspension Failures | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Wheel Issues | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Air Bags:Frontal:Driver Side:Inflator Module | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Air Bags:On-Off Switch Assembly | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Electronic Stability Control | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 1 | — | — | — |
Airbags
44
complaints
Crashes
10
Fires
—
Avg Miles
86,942
Headlight/Taillight Failures
33
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
85,458
Brakes
23
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
99,306
Electrical Faults
14
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
97,643
Unintended Acceleration
11
complaints
Crashes
5
Fires
—
Avg Miles
48,361
Air Bags:Frontal
8
complaints
Crashes
5
Fires
—
Avg Miles
51,583
Hydraulic Brakes
7
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
—
Avg Miles
33,009
Seat-Related Issues
5
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
50,871
Automatic Transmission
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Body Structure
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Visibility
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Air Bags:Frontal:Sensor/Control Module
3
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Air Bags:Side/Window
3
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Transmission / Drivetrain
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Steering Defects
3
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Wiring & Fuses
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine Problems
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine & Cooling
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Exterior Lighting:Brake Lights
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Exterior Lighting:Brake Lights:Switch
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Gasoline Fuel System
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Structural Problems
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Suspension Failures
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Wheel Issues
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Air Bags:Frontal:Driver Side:Inflator Module
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Air Bags:On-Off Switch Assembly
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electronic Stability Control
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
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2006 Hyundai Elantra — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2006 Hyundai Elantra reliable?
Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 2006 Hyundai Elantra has 209 NHTSA complaints, 37 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Airbags with 44 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2006 Hyundai Elantra?
Top reported problems: Airbags (44 complaints, avg 86,942 mi); Headlight/Taillight Failures (33 complaints, avg 85,458 mi); Brakes (23 complaints, avg 99,306 mi). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 2006 Hyundai Elantra?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 80,873 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2006 Hyundai Elantra?
NHTSA complaints for the 2006 Hyundai Elantra include 37 crash-related reports, 0 fire reports, 33 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2006 Hyundai Elantra have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 2006 Hyundai Elantra as of the latest data sync. Verify by VIN for the most current status — new recalls can be issued years after a model year ships.
Should I buy a 2006 Hyundai Elantra?
Fewer complaints than typical for this model. That's a good sign, but every individual car is different — the VIN still tells you what happened to this specific one.
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Hyundai Elantra reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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