4.6

definitely annoying
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
23,440 miles

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problem #8

Jul 092021

Elantra 4-cyl

  • miles
Anytime I hit a bump going at least 35 mph the back of my car jumps to one side or another. I've tried adding weight to the back of the car, less and more air in tires, new tires, but nothing seems to fix the problem. It has knocked me sideways on the roads and when on the highway or interstate it's gets worse as you are driving faster. Winter time I have to drive the least amount I can on the faster roads because it can get out of control. I read on hyundai forums that this has been a problem for this type of car. Some people said getting better shocks reduces the problem, but does not completely fix it. I'm worried I will get into an accident because of this. I can't afford to try new shocks, because it doesn't completely fix the problem. It is also wearing the tires much faster then they should. Consumer made several attempts to reach out to the manufacturer but no response. Vehicle has issues with rear end sliding back and forth as well as the rear axle.

- Ashland, OH, USA

problem #7

Feb 152021

Elantra

  • 90,000 miles
On the driver side of my car the front axle shakes really bad can I keep it in the road.

- Summerville, SC, USA

problem #6

Apr 122021

Elantra

  • 43,564 miles
Passenger side coil spring on my 2016 Elantra snapped after driving over a normally worn road. Taking to a mechanic tomorrow to assess the damage. This is the same issue my significant other had with his 2011 sonata and a friend of mine's 2015 Elantra. Finding it very odd that there are several recalls out for the same reason on many other years and on sonatas.

- Buffalo, NY, USA

problem #5

May 052016

Elantra

  • miles
Car drive over bumps and uneven roads like a boat in bad waves steering locks up like no power steering it's very dangerous they replaced steering parts 2 time this happened after driving 40 to 70 miles and going straight highways and in town

- Easton, PA, USA

problem #4

Feb 292016

Elantra

  • 15,000 miles
2/22/2019 car has 55,000 miles but for past year have had problems with braking on uneven surfaces [cracks, potholes] on highway, streets. When braking car feels like you are braking on full metal and bottom of car feels like it is coming apart. Another issue from the beginning of owning the car are issues with car hesitating upon lifting foot from the accelerator. My sister who owns the same car/year, has the same issue. Problems reported: Suspension/acceleration.

- Humble, TX, USA

problem #3

Dec 182017

Elantra

  • 27,000 miles
I purchased the 2016 Hyundai Elantra GT from van horn Hyundai in sheboygan wi on 8/18/17. It was sold as certified pre owned - no accidents. The auto check report they provided showed a clean history. I began experiencing what seemed to be suspension issues- car would skip sideways on bumps and had the feeling that it wanted to fishtail. I ordered a carfax report and it showed the vehicle was in 2 accidents, and after more digging, I found it was sold by insurance auto auctions to joe van horn Chevrolet in Plymouth wi. When I presented the dealership with what I had discovered, they claimed it was a mistake and that they had no way of knowing the history of the vehicle since it was originally purchased by one of their other dealerships. They did, however, show me the vehicle check list from joe van horn which shows major damage to this vehicle including frame repairs and air bag deployment. They purchased the vehicle back from me for what I paid and I got a different vehicle that actually did check out. This was a clear case of fraud by the dealership and they knew they were found out. I am happy that they didn't give me any grief about returning the vehicle, most definitely to avoid a lawsuit! however, the vehicle is now listed for sale again 2 days after I returned it with no disclosure in the listing as to it's history. I believe that the frame of this vehicle was damaged in such a way as to prevent it from ever being properly aligned to drive safely.

- Cleveland, WI, USA

problem #2

May 132017

Elantra

  • 7,500 miles
One day after purchasing this car my problem began. Going over speeds of 30mph, if I hit any uneven surfaces or bumps in the road the car just wants to fish tail all over the road. This is a very scary thing to happen especially on the freeway. I constantly have to keep a death grip with both hands on the steering wheel. Just yesterday I nearly had a head on collision after hitting a bumpy part in the road. Thankfully I got control before it happened. This will be my second attempt at the dealership to get this resolved. During first attempt the dealership told me that these cars just have squirrely suspension and that's how they drive. This is unacceptable! somebody or a family is going to get hurt or killed if this is not corrected. Lemon law is in my search bar.

- Fort Smith, AR, USA

problem #1

Sep 192015

Elantra

  • 4,458 miles
The rear of the car is bumpy.I had 3 family memebers at the back and travelling was uncomforable for them.they complainted about shocks good.I have 4458 miles on my car.

- Sacramento, CA, USA