10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 1
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
0 miles

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problem #7

Jul 072000

(reported on)

Elantra

  • miles
No summary listed for above vehicle.

- Norwalk, CT, USA

problem #6

Jul 072000

(reported on)

Elantra

  • miles
The check engine and airbag light did not come on until after the recall I refuse to pay for the dealer's damage.

- Norwalk, CT, USA

problem #5

Jan 112000

Elantra

  • miles
When starting up car would smell gas throughout the ride. Then check engine light came on. Took vehicle to dealer, and they could not find anything. Consumer felt this vehicle was unsafe, especially with other people in it. Felt like the car might blow up.

- Phoenix, AZ, USA

problem #4

Oct 211998

Elantra

  • miles
When driving the check engine light keeps coming on for no reason, and the windshield wipers don't work.

- Powell, WY, USA

problem #3

Jun 061997

Elantra

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
The engine check light is on while vehicle is in motion. The vehicle caught fire prior to this incident. The vehicle has been into the dealer several times. The dealer has not been able to pinpoint the problem.

- Corpus Christi, TX, USA

problem #2

Sep 021997

(reported on)

Elantra

  • miles
Engine check light illuminated and remained on, indicating malfunction within the exhaust system. Dealer states that problem occurs within enginecheck light sensor. Replaced the engine check light sensor which did not remedy the problem. Please give any further etails.

- Ft Wayne, IN, USA

problem #1

Sep 011996

Elantra

  • miles
Engine light comes on intermittently for extended periods.

- Taylor, MI, USA