Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2006 Hyundai Elantra
NHTSA data on file today
The 2006 Hyundai Elantra has 1 NHTSA recall campaign and 155 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #09V280000 STOP LAMP SWITCH NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Air Bags 56 complaints
- Exterior Lighting 38 complaints
- Service Brakes 23 complaints
- Electrical System 16 complaints
- Vehicle Speed Control 11 complaints
- Power Train 8 complaints
Of the 155 complaints on file, 28 report a crash; across all 155 complaints, owners report 23 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $4,800–$7,200AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2006 Hyundai Elantra has notable issues with the brake light system, impacting safety and reliability. Frequent owner complaints about airbags and exterior lighting further contribute to its below-average rating.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| stop lamp switch | 40,000–60,000 miles | $100–$200 | common |
| airbag system | 50,000–80,000 miles | $400–$800 | common |
| brake system | 50,000–70,000 miles | $300–$600 | occasional |
| exterior lighting | 60,000–90,000 miles | $150–$300 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter change every 5,000 miles
- Replace air filter every 15,000 miles
- Coolant flush every 30,000 miles
- Brake fluid change every 2 years
- Transmission fluid change every 60,000 miles
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Flickering or failing brake lights
- Dashboard airbag warning light
- Unresponsive brake pedal
- Electrical issues affecting lighting
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2006 Hyundai Elantra at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.