2006 Hyundai Elantra Owner Satisfaction

Overall Owner Satisfaction

Consumer Reports’ Annual Owner Satisfaction Survey can improve the chances of finding a compatible car match. How? Our survey data reveals whether, all things considered, owners would buy the same car again. The answer to that question is what determines our owner-satisfaction rating, which is a powerful piece of intel because it predicts how well a particular model will satisfy other owners.

Overall Owner Satisfaction

Owner Satisfaction with:

Driving Experience

Includes acceleration and handling

What Owners Say

"I bought the car used with 25,000 miles; when I first got the car and was driving at 60 mph I hit 3000 rpms, Now I have to drive 85-90 mph to hit 3000 rpms, and take off and acceleration is superb!"

KATHLEEN C., IN (2006 Hyundai Elantra)

"The Elantra handles best that can be expected from a compact car"

Anonymous, NY (2006 Hyundai Elantra)

"Getting some miles on car but still has good power and quiet engine."

JUNE Y., PA (2006 Hyundai Elantra)

"After more than 10 years the car still gives good service and I have had no problems with this car at all."

Anonymous, CA (2006 Hyundai Elantra)

Comfort

Includes seats, climate control, noise, and ride

What Owners Say

"I have had problems with the air conditioning after one year of owning this vehicle. It has been costly."

JAMES S., OH (2006 Hyundai Elantra)

"Noise during driving started about six years after purchase. It is rather annoying to hear while driving."

Anonymous, IL (2006 Hyundai Elantra)

"seats somewhat uncomfortable for tall drivers on long drives.not enough thigh support. lots of exterior noise on hwy.very good heat and air conditioner;it will run you out of there when on.I would however buy this vehicle again if need be especially since it has a sunroof."

MARIA H., KY (2006 Hyundai Elantra)

"good leg room, seats are good"

Anonymous, ON (2006 Hyundai Elantra)

"This car has over 200,000 hard miles. It has towed a 14 foot trailer fully loaded to central Mexico 3 round trips over the mountains and is still running well. It has out lasted is true value. I drove one suburban for 360.000 miles in the US. 4 other suburbans for over 100,000 ea."

RAYMOND H., VA (2006 Hyundai Elantra)

"leg room in the front seats is short."

R L., MN (2006 Hyundai Elantra)

"AC COMPRESSOR DEAD 3RD YR. DRIVER SEAT MOVES"

KEITH D., NH (2006 Hyundai Elantra)

"old unit needs a lot to equal current models"

Anonymous, MD (2006 Hyundai Elantra)

"For the price, the seats are very comfortable, providing four different levers in addition to the normal sliding adjustment of front and back. You can also angle the bottom seat up and down, using two levers. You have a standard seat lever on the upper portion, and a lombar support in between. The only feature I might want to add is an adjustable head rest."

DOUGLAS W., CA (2006 Hyundai Elantra)

Value

Did you get what you wanted relative to the price you paid?

What Owners Say

"good as honda at LESS money, in my view"

CARL N., NC (2006 Hyundai Elantra)

"excellent value, excellent warranty. no problems with it."

REGINA D., PA (2006 Hyundai Elantra)

"The Hyundai has been a good vehicle, bought for the purpose of commuting. My husband is now retired and uses it for running errands, etc. It has easily paid for itself and the warranty was fantastic, although we never had any problems."

GAIL P., VA (2006 Hyundai Elantra)

"No major issues, routine maintenance only at 145,000 miles."

RICHARD M., KY (2006 Hyundai Elantra)

"The car cost just as much as my 1995 Saturn SL1. It's been trouble free since Jan 2007."

PAUL K., MD (2006 Hyundai Elantra)

"Considering the year and the mileage (< 100,000) this car was a great value to us, considering the gas consumption, reliability, comfort and safety."

DOUGLAS W., CA (2006 Hyundai Elantra)

"Solid and stylish after 10 years"

TIMOTHY C., CA (2006 Hyundai Elantra)

"This might not be the fastest or most stylish car around, BUT it has been rock solid for 10 years and almost 200,000 miles. Considering what I paid new, I couldn't have asked for a better car. I have had relative few issues."

ALBERT M., NC (2006 Hyundai Elantra)

"This is one of the best cars I have ever purchased. The handling and acceleration for a 4 cylinder is amazing even at 125000 miles. A/C is still going strong. Other than tires and regular maintenance, the only thing I had to replace was the stereo/CD player, but then I have never kept a auto for 9 years."

KATHLEEN C., IN (2006 Hyundai Elantra)

"Paid a good price. 0% interest for 5 years. Quiet and a pleasure to drive."

Anonymous, ON (2006 Hyundai Elantra)

"Outstanding reliability"

Anonymous, NJ (2006 Hyundai Elantra)

Styling

How it looks inside and out

What Owners Say

"Engine, Gears, accélération, all Its belles and Whistelles, seat covering warm in winter, suspension perfect though I have mounted the curb and hit potholes, general comfort. All it lacks is heated seats, but who cares."

DENNIS Y., NS (2006 Hyundai Elantra)

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