5.6

fairly significant
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
15,905 miles

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problem #1

Jun 122023

Elantra

  • 15,905 miles
The contact owns a 2012 Hyundai Elantra. The contact stated that after having the vehicle serviced at a local service station, while driving 55 MPH, the hood inadvertently flew open. The contact stated that she was driving on a back road and was able to safely pull into a yard where she was assisted with securing the hood. The contact was able to safely drive the vehicle to the residence. The contact stated that the hood opening caused damages to the front of the vehicle, fractured the windshield, and damaged the hood. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 15,905.

- Sault Ste. Marie, MI, USA

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