2006 Hyundai Sonata vs 2006 Infiniti M35
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2006 Hyundai Sonata | 2006 Infiniti M35 |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 1,047 | 210 |
| Recall campaigns | 9 | 5 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 87 | 72 |
| Investigations | 5 | 3 |
| Crash reports | 43 | 8 |
| Fire reports | 9 | 1 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 21–25 | 18 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 71,750 mi | 90,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Hyundai Sonata | Infiniti M35 |
|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 435 | 49 |
| Visibility | 156 | 1 |
| Electrical System | 86 | 19 |
| Seat Belts | 102 | 1 |
| Suspension | 86 | 16 |
| Steering | 35 | 53 |
| Seats | 13 | 48 |
| Engine | 44 | 15 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Airbag warning light | 303 | 0 |
| Rust / corrosion | 66 | 0 |
| Check engine light | 32 | 0 |
| Stalling | 29 | 15 |
| Clunking / rattling | 15 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 12 | 0 |
| Brake problems | 9 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 7 | 0 |
2006 Hyundai Sonata
2006 Infiniti M35
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.