What's New for 2006 Hyundai Elantra
Knowing how much a vehicle has changed from previous model years can help provide additional context when reviewing reliability ratings. Our Editors give you the bottom-line on what's new, the pros, the cons and more.
What's New for 2006
A Limited sedan with leather seats and wood grain accents has been added to the Elantra lineup. Read More
Long-Term Reliability Ratings by Identifix
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2006 Hyundai Elantra Reliability Rating
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An occasional problem on this vehicle is failure of the rear wheel cylinders. The cost to repair the rear wheel cylinders is estimated at $62.00 for parts and $117.00 for labor. Repair of the rear wheel cylinders is covered by the manufacturer's warranty for 5 years or 50,000 miles. All prices are estimates based on $65.00 per flat rate hour and do not include diagnostic time or any applicable sales tax. |
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5 out of 5 |
Reliability ratings displayed above reflect style specific standard features and may vary from aggregated values displayed for the same year in the historical model overview below.
Reliability History for Hyundai Elantra
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Reliability History for Hyundai
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