Complaints
209
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
AIR BAGS
Avg mileage:86,942 mi
Crash-related:10
#233 complaints
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Avg mileage:85,458 mi
#323 complaints
SERVICE 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AIR BAGS | 44 | 10 | — | 86,942 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 33 | — | — | 85,458 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 23 | — | — | 99,306 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 14 | — | — | 97,643 mi | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 11 | 5 | — | 48,361 mi | |
| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | 8 | 5 | — | 51,583 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 7 | 3 | — | 33,009 mi | |
| SEATS | 5 | 2 | — | 50,871 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 4 | — | — | 21,012 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 4 | — | — | 98,667 mi | |
| VISIBILITY | 4 | — | — | 24,500 mi | |
| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE | 3 | 1 | — | 24,182 mi | |
| AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW | 3 | 3 | — | 22,333 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN | 3 | — | — | 74,667 mi | |
| STEERING | 3 | 2 | — | 22,433 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS | 2 | — | — | — | |
| ENGINE | 2 | — | — | 80,540 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 2 | — | — | 18,049 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS | 2 | — | — | 106,677 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH | 2 | — | — | 119,500 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 2 | — | — | 31,800 mi | |
| STRUCTURE | 2 | 1 | — | 82,634 mi | |
| SUSPENSION | 2 | 1 | — | 84,000 mi | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 2 | — | — | 95,300 mi | |
| WHEELS | 2 | — | — | 42,900 mi | |
| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE | 1 | 1 | — | 12,000 mi | |
| AIR BAGS:ON-OFF SWITCH ASSEMBLY | 1 | 1 | — | 12,000 mi | |
| ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) | 1 | — | — | — | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM | 1 | — | — | 60,867 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 1 | — | — | 93,000 mi |
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