2006 Ford Five Hundred vs 2006 Hyundai Sonata
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 Ford Five Hundred | 2006 Hyundai Sonata |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 364 | 1,047 |
| Recall campaigns | 0 | 9 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 25 | 87 |
| Investigations | 1 | 5 |
| Crash reports | 20 | 43 |
| Fire reports | 6 | 9 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 19–21 | 21–25 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 73,000 mi | 71,750 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Ford Five Hundred | Hyundai Sonata |
|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 7 | 435 |
| Visibility | 6 | 156 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 118 | 39 |
| Electrical System | 51 | 86 |
| Power Train | 104 | 22 |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 102 |
| Suspension | 3 | 86 |
| Engine | 36 | 44 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Hesitation / surging | 72 | 7 |
| Stalling | 44 | 29 |
| Check engine light | 13 | 32 |
| Loss of power | 7 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 5 | 12 |
| Rust / corrosion | 5 | 66 |
| Airbag warning light | 0 | 303 |
| Clunking / rattling | 0 | 15 |
2006 Ford Five Hundred
2006 Hyundai Sonata
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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.