Model year guide

2006 Hyundai Elantra

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2006 Hyundai Elantra is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 97 on record.

2006 Hyundai Elantra — representative photo
Representative photo

2006 Hyundai Elantra at a glance

Safety recalls1
Combined25 mpg
Typical price$2,623

Free: specs, open recalls for that exact car, build sheet and fair price.

2006 Hyundai Elantra recalls 1

Exterior Lighting NHTSA Campaign #09V280000 · 21/07/2009

HYUNDAI IS RECALLING 3,011 MODEL YEAR 2005-2007 ELANTRA, TUCSON, SONATA, AZERA AND ACCENT VEHICLES. A MALFUNCTIONING STOP LAMP SWITCH MAY CAUSE THE BRAKE LIGHTS TO FAIL TO ILLUMINATE WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL IS DEPRESSED OR MAY CAUSE THE BRAKE LIGHTS TO REMAIN ILLUMINATED WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL IS RELEASED. A DEFECTIVE STOP LAMP SWITCH MAY ALSO AFFECT THE OPERATION OF THE BRAKE-TRANSMISSION SHIFT INTERLOCK FEATURE SO TH…

Fix: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE STOP LAMP SWITCH FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 2, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HYUNDAI OF PUERTO RICO CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-787-999-4310.

Source: U.S. NHTSA. A recall applies to a model year, but only a VIN check shows whether a specific car has had the repair done.

2006 Hyundai Elantra MPG & running costs

Combined25 mpg
City22 mpg
Highway30 mpg
Est. annual fuel cost$2,483

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov, averaged across trims.

What's a 2006 Hyundai Elantra worth?

Low
$1,200
Typical price
$2,623
High
$4,600

From 93 comparable 2006 Hyundai Elantra listings.

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 2006 Hyundai Elantra costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$12,415
Depreciation (5 yrs)$1,100
Total$13,515
Per mile$0.18

How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. Depreciation compares today's typical asking price for this model year ($2,623) with the same model 5 model-years older ($1,506), from CarLogs listing data. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.

2006 Hyundai Elantra trims & engines on record

Trims
GLS · Limited SULEV · XD · Limited · GT · GT SULEV
Engines
2.0L

2006 Hyundai Elantra vehicles on record

2006 Hyundai Elantra GLSKMHDN46D86U326484 2006 Hyundai Elantra 2006 Hyundai Elantra Limited SULEVKMHDN46D66U315595 2006 Hyundai Elantra 2006 Hyundai Elantra LimitedKMHDN46D56U302773 2006 Hyundai Elantra 2006 Hyundai Elantra Limited SULEVKMHDN46D56U375478 2006 Hyundai Elantra GLSKMHDN46D06U279516 2006 Hyundai Elantra 2006 Hyundai Elantra glsKMHDN45D06U146000 2006 Hyundai Elantra 2006 Hyundai Elantra GLSKMHDN46D36U351390 2006 Hyundai Elantra 2006 Hyundai Elantra GLSKMHDN46D86U263872 2006 Hyundai Elantra Limited SULEVKMHDN46D86U372770 2006 Hyundai Elantra GLSKMHDN46D06U264904 2006 Hyundai Elantra 2006 Hyundai Elantra GLSKMHDN46D36U234988 2006 Hyundai Elantra GLSKMHDN46D76U350937 2006 Hyundai Elantra GLSKMHDN56D46U200080 2006 Hyundai Elantra GLSKMHDN46D86U223503 2006 Hyundai Elantra 2006 Hyundai Elantra GLSKMHDN46D36U260930 2006 Hyundai Elantra 2006 Hyundai Elantra GLSKMHDN46D96U221694 2006 Hyundai Elantra 2006 Hyundai Elantra GLSKMHDN46D76U315525 2006 Hyundai Elantra 2006 Hyundai Elantra Limited SULEVKMHDN46D16U366180 2006 Hyundai Elantra 2006 Hyundai Elantra GLSKMHDN56D66U189535 2006 Hyundai Elantra 2006 Hyundai Elantra GLSKMHDN56D06U201677 2006 Hyundai Elantra 2006 Hyundai Elantra GLSKMHDN46D36U377049 2006 Hyundai Elantra 2006 Hyundai Elantra GLSKMHDN56D16U197820 2006 Hyundai Elantra 2006 Hyundai Elantra GLSKMHDN46D76U311944 2006 Hyundai Elantra 2006 Hyundai Elantra GLSKMHDN46D16U261820

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2006 Hyundai Elantra — frequently asked questions

Does the 2006 Hyundai Elantra have any safety recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 safety recall for the 2006 Hyundai Elantra. Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Whether a specific car still has one open depends on its VIN.

What gas mileage does the 2006 Hyundai Elantra get?

The U.S. EPA rates the 2006 Hyundai Elantra at about 25 mpg combined (22 city / 30 highway).

How much is a 2006 Hyundai Elantra worth?

Comparable 2006 Hyundai Elantra listings run roughly $1,200–$4,600, typically around $2,623 (from 93 vehicles).

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.