Suspension
Shocks or struts, ball joints, tie rods, wheel bearings, alignment, steering linkage (includes rack and pinion), power steering (pumps and hoses, leaks), wheel balance, springs or torsion bars, bushings, electronic or air suspension.
What Owners Say
"It needs an alignment and new tires"
Anonymous, NS (2006 Hyundai Sonata LX 3.3-L V6)"Car was not steering correctly but would go to one side"
Anonymous, CT (2006 Hyundai Sonata 2.4-L 4 Cyl)"Lower ball joints worn out"
Anonymous, VA (2006 Hyundai Sonata GL 2.4-L 4 Cyl)"Both upper control arms failed. Started making loud groaning/squeaking sounds. This is a VERY COMMON failure with these models. Dealer wanted almost $1000 to change them, I ended up doing it myself for $50 in parts"
Grant B., CA (2006 Hyundai Sonata LX 3.3-L V6)"One ball joint started seeking , also an upper control arm was seeking , both needed replacement"
C C., NY (2006 Hyundai Sonata GLS 3.3-L V6)"Noise"
Anonymous, FL (2006 Hyundai Sonata LX 3.3-L V6)"Stabilizer bushings needed replacement, were causing loud clunking sound when going over bumps."
Kiran O., FL (2006 Hyundai Sonata LX 3.3-L V6)"The bushings were worn out but was told by several people and online research that it was normal wear and tear for an 11 year-old car."
Anonymous, NJ (2006 Hyundai Sonata 3.3-L V6)"Rubber bushings in upper right control arm became loose in their races. Had upper control arm replaced."
David L., WI (2006 Hyundai Sonata GLS 2.4-L 4 Cyl)"There is a noise in the front suspension when I hit bumps. It's worse during cold weather. The ball joints needed replaced, but this didn't fix the noise. The struts were worn out, but replacement didn't stop the noise. I've isolated the noise to be the upper, front control arm bushings, but don't want to pay the $600+ two auto repair shops estimated they would charge to fix it."
Anonymous, WV (2006 Hyundai Sonata LX 3.3-L V6)"Passenger side upper control arm had to be replaced due to two bushings becoming loose and control sliding forward against mounting part. Made a squeaking noise when going over bumps. From the amount of info on the internet this appears to be a common problem"
Anonymous, WI (2006 Hyundai Sonata GLS 2.4-L 4 Cyl)"Both bushings failed in the upper control arms (both right and left side)"
Anonymous, CA (2006 Hyundai Sonata LX 3.3-L V6)"The sway bar bushings had hardened and caused a lot of noise in the front end when going over bumps"
Kiran O., FL (2006 Hyundai Sonata LX 3.3-L V6)"squeaky front bushings"
Anonymous, OH (2006 Hyundai Sonata GLS 3.3-L V6)"Hyundai is spouse's car and I don't know details, but I think one of the squeaks could be bushings gone bad"
Anonymous, NC (2006 Hyundai Sonata GL 2.4-L 4 Cyl)"Suspension bushings needed to be replaced because they had worn to the point that the suspension was making noise"
Anonymous, NM (2006 Hyundai Sonata 3.3-L V6)"upper control arm bushings were worn, made "clunk" at certain times. I had both sides replaced"
Anonymous, VA (2006 Hyundai Sonata GL 2.4-L 4 Cyl)"The squeaking started around 25,000 miles in 2009. When I brought it in, they misdiagnosed the problem. In 2014 they replaced the control arm, which now was out of warranty"
J L., GA (2006 Hyundai Sonata LX 3.3-L V6)"Worn bushings and a cracked upper control arm on the passenger side"
Chester V., LA (2006 Hyundai Sonata GLS 3.3-L V6)"Bushings squeak common problem. One side then the other replaced upper control arm"
Scott P., MO (2006 Hyundai Sonata LX 3.3-L V6)"Per Hyundai, found power steering line leaking. Replaced power steering pump and hi pressure line. Also replaced valve cover gasket."
Anonymous, NY (2006 Hyundai Sonata LX 3.3-L V6)"Recirculating line from power steering reservoir leaking. Replaced hose and connector"
Anonymous, CA (2006 Hyundai Sonata LX 3.3-L V6)"Both the rear struts and front shocks finally went bad in 2018. Keep in mind that this vehicle has been extremely dependable for me. Having work done like this for a 12 year old vehicle is proper wear and tear."
Kevin F., NC (2006 Hyundai Sonata GLS 2.4-L 4 Cyl)"Front upper and lower control arms had to be replaced due to wear of the bushings."
Anonymous, KS (2006 Hyundai Sonata GLS 2.4-L 4 Cyl)"Noise from the front right side of he car when driving on uneven pavement or hitting a pot hole."
Anonymous, ON (2006 Hyundai Sonata LX 3.3-L V6)"Worn rear shocks were cause of rattling noise."
Anonymous, ON (2006 Hyundai Sonata LX 3.3-L V6)"Front suspension made a new noise when going over the smallest bumps. Replaced both front assemblies"
Anonymous, ON (2006 Hyundai Sonata GLS 3.3-L V6)"Had to replace front struts and bushings"
Philip P., TN (2006 Hyundai Sonata GLS 2.4-L 4 Cyl)"Needed strut replaced"
Maureen N., FL (2006 Hyundai Sonata GLS 2.4-L 4 Cyl)"Squeaking"
William W., NC (2006 Hyundai Sonata GLS 2.4-L 4 Cyl)"This is spouse's car, so I don't know details. But it squeaks loudly going over bumps. Sounds like steel/rubber rubbing on each other. Annoying"
Anonymous, NC (2006 Hyundai Sonata GL 2.4-L 4 Cyl)"worn and a small leak"
Anonymous, ON (2006 Hyundai Sonata LX 3.3-L V6)"With less than 80K miles the struts are shot, I've had to replace a ball joint and now it appears that the rubber parts at the top on the strut are creaking when suspension travel is required. Other cars suspension wear parts last longer"
Ted P., AL (2006 Hyundai Sonata LX 3.3-L V6)"Replaced the shocks and struts on the vehicle due to wear"
Steve B., MI (2006 Hyundai Sonata GL 3.3-L V6)"Bolt holding strut in place came loose and strut came out of socket. resulted in damage and required both struts to be replaced along with other front suspension parts"
Jim T., QC (2006 Hyundai Sonata 3.3-L V6)"total rear suspension had to be replaced because it was rusted out."
Anonymous, PA (2006 Hyundai Sonata LX 3.3-L V6)"It was very expensive to fix about $926.00 to repair and I waited three hours. I was having my car inspected and the cost was totally unexpected."
Diana B., PA (2006 Hyundai Sonata GLS 3.3-L V6)"Experienced knocking sound during certain turning situations"
Anonymous, NC (2006 Hyundai Sonata GL 2.4-L 4 Cyl)"The rack had to be replaced , job took about 10 days but I was given a loaner car at no charge"
C C., NY (2006 Hyundai Sonata GLS 3.3-L V6)"upper control arms replaced @ 110,00 miles"
Anonymous, WV (2006 Hyundai Sonata 2.4-L 4 Cyl)"Just normal wear and tear after 150000 miles, but a fairly expensive repair"
William B., MO (2006 Hyundai Sonata LX 3.3-L V6)"Shock/ strut replacement + upper control arm replacement"
Anonymous, WA (2006 Hyundai Sonata GLS 2.4-L 4 Cyl)"Noise when I went over bumb"
Anonymous, OH (2006 Hyundai Sonata 3.3-L V6)"on going problem with balancing never seems to be perfect"
Anonymous, PA (2006 Hyundai Sonata GLS 3.3-L V6)"The wheel would vibrate"
Anonymous, CT (2006 Hyundai Sonata 2.4-L 4 Cyl)"the left bearing had to be replaced in november 2014 and the right bearing had to be replaced in may 2015"
Anonymous, NY (2006 Hyundai Sonata LX 3.3-L V6)
"Car is slightly out of alignment, but mechanisms used to adjust alignment of the rear wheels are frozen in place probably by rust. The dealership said it would cost $1000 + to fix the rear, so the alignment could be adjusted again."
Anonymous, WV (2006 Hyundai Sonata LX 3.3-L V6)