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2006 Hyundai SONATA consumer reviews

$17,895–$18,795 MSRP range
side view of 2006 SONATA Hyundai
(117 reviews)
92% of drivers recommend this car
Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.4
  • Interior 4.2
  • Performance 4.5
  • Value 4.6
  • Exterior 4.4
  • Reliability 4.4
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Only car I've ever had and she's still going!

I got this car used in 2008. It has been through three teenagers learning to drive, with two at college, moved to a city, and now with me at my permanent location in a small town. Most reliable car my family has owned. I am very good about regular maintenance, have had little to no issues, and I'm over 125,000 miles. The oil filter is a canister and oddly placed so a little harder to do yourself but not impossible. Also it requires about .4 liters more than comes with a "normal" oil change so there's an upcharge. To be honest, those are the only issues (if you can call them that) that I have ever had. The v6 is really nice, peppy, and fun to drive. Decent sound system. Great overall car.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Really reliable car at a great price.

Comfortable for a tall driver. Lots of options that are included and still not available on newer competitors cars.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 3.0
  • Reliability
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Does recommend this car
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Great car for the price.

The V6 of this car has enough power for anyone. The auto-manual setting works nice and the car is fun to drive. I've never really had any problems with this car. I have over 151,000 miles on it and it's still running great. It's a nice looking car as well, you won't feel like you're in a car from 11 years ago if you're in one that's well maintained.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 4.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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One of the smoothest cars I've ever driven

It's a very reliable car, with a very sleek and great look to it. It has plenty of storage space in the trunk.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Family dodge

This Hyundai sonata is my first car I have owned and I will not buy another one. My engine should not be having the same problems as the new ones.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 3.0
  • Interior 3.0
  • Performance 2.0
  • Value 1.0
  • Exterior 3.0
  • Reliability 1.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does not recommend this car
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Most Reliable vehicle ever

I bought my 2006 Hyundai Sonata 3.3L v6 GLS in Aug of 2006 with 5 miles on it. I still use this car for every day useand it now has 182635 miles. it still avg. 26.2 MPG has lots of power so I can go if I need too. If I had to buy another vehicle soon it would be another sonata no doubt in my mind. I treat this car like its my kid and she gives me the respect back y being very very reliable.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Does recommend this car
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Good car for the money!!!

I had been without car for 2 years taking public transit, taxi's, rental cars & car pooling. I wanted my next car to be reliable and affordable so I did the necessary research and found the 06' Hyundai Sonata to be a great choice, it looks good, runs great and the car buying process was great with no hassle & done in two days. The car has moon/sun roof,chrome trim, navy blue color and gets 20city 30hwy miles which helps on the pockets.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 4.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Love This Car!!

Bought this car when it was about 10 months old, had 23,000 miles on it. Have never had any problems whatsoever. It's a V6, 3.3l and VERY zippy. Very comfortable seats, handles great, and fabulous standard sound system. I love this car and hope it lasts forever! Was hit by another car in 2011 and drove a brand new Jeep SUV while mine was being fixed and I wouldn't have made an even trade.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Does recommend this car
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good value for the money

Purchased 2006 Sonata 1 week ago liked car from start my neighbor had 1 same year never had any issues to my knowledge 06 I think is when Hyundai got their act together as far as styling I have GLS model did research and concluded so far better value than Honda or Toyota Car is loaded engine is whisper quiet interior is well laid out seats are a little too firm but other than that car is solid has 65500 miles on it will do regular maintenance on it to keep it running right will post further review when I have car for 6 mts./ 1 year Thank You

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
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140,000+ miles and going great

Even with as many miles as this car has on it, my Sonata is the best car I have had in many years. I would advise everyone to buy one of these to anyone who is looking for a good dependable vehicle. I love mt Sonata and will probably trade for another when the time comes.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 4.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Does recommend this car
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