10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
2 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
42,004 miles

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problem #8

Jun 142023

Elantra

  • miles
When I come to a stop the car randomly shuts off and the engine lights come on. I have to put it in neutral and restart the car. This is happening all the time and scares me. I'm afraid that one day I will have to stop on the interstate and my car dies when traffic resumes putting me in danger.

- Cocoa, FL, USA

problem #7

Jun 052023

Elantra

  • miles
When I come to a stop the car randomly shuts off. All the warning lights come on. I have to put it in neutral and it usually starts right back up. It's happening a lot more often now.

- Salem, UT, USA

problem #6

May 012018

Elantra

  • 86,000 miles
Car stalls when stopping or idling if you do not keep your feet on the gas. It does not happen in the first 10 mins of warming up the car but then happens for the remaining time. I have had a tune up, throttle body serviced, crankshaft sensor replaced, and fuel pump replaced. I have been trying to get this fixed for the last 3 years and nothing has helped.

- Charlotte, NC, USA

problem #5

Apr 272020

Elantra

  • 51,100 miles
When I try to accelerate quickly, especially if the engine is still cold, I will suddenly not be able to accelerate even though the engine and vehicle is still running. Then when I slow down the vehicle begins to shake like it's almost going to die altogether. Then if I try to accelerate again, it's almost like there is no power to drive, or the engine completely stalls, and the check engine light begins to flash and the oil pressure light comes on. The only way then to be able to keep driving is if I completely stop the vehicle and turn the ignition completely off and wait a few minutes and then it will usually take 3-5 tries to get the car to start again. This happens nearly 1-3 times a week, and the dealership says that it's not related to the engine recall that they issued, even though it appears to be the same exact issues that is affecting the other vehicles. There have been at least 20 occasions where I was trying to merge onto a highway and then my vehicle dies or loses power and this is a huge safety concern of mine.

- Broken Arrow, OK, USA

problem #4

Mar 072020

Elantra

  • miles
I just need check car ABS oil

- San Antonio, TX, USA

problem #3

Sep 212019

Elantra

  • 70,000 miles
I stopped at a light and went to move up a few feet. I touched the gas petal and the car flew into the truck in front of me. Airbag did not deploy with this front end collision. I was on a 4 lane divided highway in 5 O'clock traffic. No rain. I am unsure if it was the gas petal or something to do with the gas line itself

- Saint Cloud, FL, USA

problem #2

May 102019

Elantra

  • 97,935 miles
I was on the way to take my daughter to her sister's house, and the vehicle stalled while we were stopped because of traffic on the freeway. So, I had to put it in park or neutral, and turnover the car once I turned it off for a moment.

- Dublin, OH, USA

problem #1

Apr 012019

Elantra

  • 31,000 miles
Vehicle was brought to a stop with foot still depressing brake peddle. Brakes released and car surged forward hitting the vehicle in front. The vehicle was completely stopped before lunging forward on southboud exit 185 of I95 in bangor maine04401

- Lincoln, ME, USA