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2006 Hyundai Elantra Brakes Problems

NHTSA has 33 owner complaints about brake problems in the 2006 Hyundai Elantra, 21% of all 155 complaints for this model year. That is #11 highest brake complaint count among 21 Elantra model years. These complaints report 4 crashes and 2 injuries. Median mileage at failure: 83,450 miles.

Brakes complaints
33
21% of 155
Crashes reported
4
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
2
Median mileage
83,450 mi
Related recalls
0

When 2006 Hyundai Elantra brake complaints were filed

First complaint Jan 2, 2007, latest Oct 13, 2020.

2006 Hyundai Elantra brakes complaints: complaints filed per month3Jan 2007Feb 2011Dec 2012Sep 2013Jan 2015Sep 2016Jul 2017Oct 2020
33 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jan 2007 to Oct 2020; peak Dec 2012 (3).

Brakes recalls for the 2006 Hyundai Elantra

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Brakes complaints by Elantra model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

  1. 200511 (8%)
  2. 200633 (21%)
  3. 200740 (15%)
  4. 200856 (18%)
  5. 200934 (13%)
  6. 201051 (13%)
  7. 201175 (17%)
  8. 2012131 (20%)
  9. 2013315 (24%)
  10. 201498 (26%)
  11. 201555 (21%)
  12. 201619 (7%)
  13. 201753 (7%)
  14. 201815 (5%)
  15. 20196 (2%)
  16. 202015 (6%)
  17. 20218 (6%)
  18. 20228 (8%)
  19. 20239 (9%)
  20. 20243 (6%)
  21. 20252 (9%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2006 Hyundai Elantra have brake problems?
NHTSA has 33 owner complaints about the brake in the 2006 Hyundai Elantra, 21% of all complaints for this model year, including 4 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 83,450 miles.
Which Hyundai Elantra year has the most brake complaints?
The 2013 Hyundai Elantra has the most brake complaints (315), compared with 33 for the 2006.
Is there a brake recall for the 2006 Hyundai Elantra?
No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2006 Hyundai Elantra is classified under brakes. Complaints alone do not trigger a recall; check the full recall list and your VIN.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.