4.5

definitely annoying
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
24,128 miles

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problem #8

Dec 112023

Elantra

  • miles
What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request" Available for inspection upon request. Please do! Loss of power. Reported same issues a year ago. Brought to dealership, sold on other services that did not solve problem. Opened a case with Hyundai. No solution. How was your safety or the safety of others put at risk? Random loss of power. Hyundai rep stated it-??s a problem their systems do not actually scan for so it-??s common this won-??t appear in inspection reports. Has the problem been reproduced or confirmed by a dealer or independent service center? Dealer rep drove my car and mentioned he noticed it tries to accelerate when idle, but without a code he can-??t do anything about it. Has the vehicle or component been inspected by the manufacturer, police, insurance representatives or others? A Hyundai dealership inspection was completed. Suggestion I buy a new engine. I declined since the multiple repairs paid for already were supposed to fix the problem, but they didn-??t. Were there any warning lamps, messages or other symptoms of the problem prior to the failure, and when did they first appear" No warning lights for anything in over a year but I am still dealing with same loss of power and acceleration control issues.

- Springfield, OR, USA

problem #7

Jun 172023

Elantra

  • miles
All 3 brake lights stopped working over the weekend & there was a recall for all other years except for 2016. This is a serious problem & Hyundai has been having major recalls on their vehicles as of recent

- Houston, TX, USA

problem #6

Jan 012023

Elantra

  • miles
-Exterior lighting continuously burns out and I am willing to have my vehicle inspected. Lights that continuously burn out are both headlights, all blinkers, all break lights. -Since the lights burn out so frequently (sometimes as soon as you install a new bulb) I am concerned that without adequate lighting I am at risk for an accident by not being able to properly see at night, be noticed by other vehicles during rain, and risk of being rear ended due to not having adequate break lights. I have spent hundreds of dollars replacing bulbs since I have owned the vehicle and I am also at risk of getting ticketed. -I have informed the dealer of my problem on multiple visits to the dealership. The first time the associate simply responded with "Yeah, they're known for that" and asked if I wanted them to replace the bulb for an up-charge. The second time the response was "There aren't any recalls, you'll have to pay to have it thoroughly inspected and fixed". -The vehicle components have not been thoroughly inspected by anyone. -I do have a warning indication when my blinkers go out. The arrows on the dash will stay lit constantly and there is a faster pace blinker tick when it is not working properly. Other than that there are no other warnings. These issues have been occurring ever since I bought the vehicle in November of 2016. Most recent date I had to buy 2 blinkers, 1 tail light, 2 break lights, and one headlight is listed in the additional details section.

- Clarksville, TN, USA

problem #5

Feb 222019

Elantra

  • 46,000 miles
Front headlights need replacing one monthly. Had it repaired at the dealership while still under factory warranty. I was told it was a wiring issue but several months after the problem still persists. The front highbeams and daylights have been replaced for going out (no longer working) 12 times in 2 years.

- San Antonio, TX, USA

problem #4

Jan 282020

Elantra

  • miles
Hi... I own 11 Elantra's. 4-2013, 3-2016, 2-2018, 1-2019, 1-2020. I own a driving school. They all have a problem with burning out light bulbs, headlights, side markers and tail lights. I am replacing bulbs 2 to 3 times a week. I also had to replace sockets because they melted. The plastic holders for the headlights and the center brake light also melted. I would like to know if there is a remedy for this or one in the process. I also have a complaint on why it so difficult to remove the headlight bulbs.

- Mckees Rocks, PA, USA

problem #3

Dec 012015

Elantra

  • 111,021 miles
The contact owns a 2016 Hyundai Elantra. The contact stated that the passenger side turn signal was blinking and the brake lights failed to illuminate. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer (Hyundai on perryville, 343 N perryville rd, rockford, il 61107, (815) 229-0089) where it was diagnosed that the bulbs needed to be replaced. The bulbs were replaced, but the failure recurred. The contact stated that the incorrect bulbs were installed. The manufacturer was contacted and did not assist. The failure mileage was 111,021.

- Rockford, IL, USA

problem #2

Sep 232017

Elantra

  • 16,000 miles
The contact owns a 2016 Hyundai Elantra. When the headlights were on the automatic setting and when either a right or left turn signal was used to turn, the headlights shut off without warning. In addition, once the turn was made, the headlights illuminated again. The local dealer and manufacturer were not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 16,000.

- Pell City, AL, USA

problem #1

Oct 302016

Elantra

  • 20,000 miles
While driving the clock will start to flash then the headlights will flash as the radio/clock flashes. If head lights are off the light by gauges will start flashing making a clicking noise, the battery light will sometimes come on and flash also. If I turn the air on the flashing will stop. This has happened about 6 times in the last two weeks.

- Hankamer, TX, USA