5.8

fairly significant
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
14,604 miles

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problem #13

Nov 282023

Elantra

  • miles
absolutely no warning light indicator prior to slowing and making a turn into our food store parking lot. just prior to turning the power steering failed. i was able to avoid a collision by using all my strength to turn steering wheel.(77 yrs old) while parked i displayed options and found reset to factory default option and clicked it. power steering was restored. dashboard EPS warning light went on and cleared after default reset.

- Whiting, IN, USA

problem #12

Sep 012021

Elantra

  • 80,000 miles
The contact owns a 2018 Hyundai Elantra. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the steering wheel occasionally failed to turn to the right or left and seized. While reversing, the steering wheel seized. After placing the vehicle in park and restarting, the vehicle worked as designed. The steering wheel warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer, where the system was reset. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed that the steering column needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted, but no assistance was provided. The failure mileage was approximately 80,000.

- Wilson, NC, USA

problem #11

May 302023

Elantra

  • miles
My right rear brake has a short in the wire. It goes on and off where I hit bumps in the road. I have tried replacing and nothing works. My car was broke into and steering column was busted. They person who broke into my car was able to put a USB port onto the ignition and start my car.

- Terrell, TX, USA

problem #10

Apr 142023

Elantra

  • miles
I just started my drive and my car seems to have rebooted while I was driving. The whole ordeal only lasted a few seconds. Things I noticed: 1) The steering locked (Guessing the electronic controls were down) 2) A few telltales were triggered and then the instrument cluster went blank 3) A the same time, the infotainment system went blank. Both the instrument cluster and the Infotainment came back after a few seconds 4) The engine revved up a bit at some point This has never happened to me before. I suspect it may be because of a new build software that was flashed to fix a security issue with Hyundai cars but I'm not sure.

- Fremont, CA, USA

problem #9

Apr 152023

Elantra

  • miles
Anti theft components and alarm did not activate during attempted theft

- Chicago, IL, USA

problem #8

May 272022

Elantra

  • miles
Steering wheel of my 2018 value edition elantra periodically locks up and won't turn left or right.. and car has to be taken to a stop and turned on and off to reset it. The star bushing located in the bottom of the steering column has a known issue among many elantra owners of being defective in elantras.

- Wilson, NC, USA

problem #7

Oct 042021

Elantra

  • 83,000 miles
The contact owns a 2018 Hyundai Elantra. The contact stated while driving approximately 15 MPH, the steering wheel became difficult to turn. The contact pulled over and restarted the vehicle and the vehicle regained full functionality. The contact stated that the power steering failure warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer where it was diagnosed with needing the steering column to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was informed of the failure and told the contact that they would provide a 60% discount on the repair. The failure mileage was approximately 83,000.

- Edgewood, MD, USA

problem #6

Dec 162020

Elantra

  • 18,218 miles
I have a 2018 Hyundai Elantra limited.. I notice when I'm driving at highway speeds my car is constantly swerving left and right.I thought maybe my tires and alignment was bad got brand new tires and an alignment done but the car still swerves took it to midas they put in a new tie rod but nothing changed its even worst when the roads are wet..

- San Diego, CA, USA

problem #5

May 232020

Elantra 4-cyl

  • miles
Engineers shuts off while driving. When speeds at or over 65 in fwy steering wheel becomes unstable wheels start veers off road, have to hold tight grip onto steering wheel. When braking at sudden stops when brake the car skids. Very scary situations. Concern for my safety and safety of my children.

- Victorville, CA, USA

problem #4

May 012018

Elantra

  • 3,400 miles
The contact owns a 2018 Hyundai Elantra. While driving various speeds, the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact stated that the vehicle would not accelerate intermittently when the contact depressed the accelerator pedal. Also, when the steering wheel was turned left or right, it vibrated. The vehicle was taken to several dealers including tony Hyundai waipahu (94-1299 ka ulka blvd, waipahu, hi 96797), but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted, but did not assist. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was 3,400.

- Honolulu, HI, USA

problem #3

Aug 212018

Elantra

  • 15 miles
When on the highway, speeds of 70mph vehicle sways from left to right, hard to steer, seems worse when cement/pavement has lines in it.

- S. Rockwood, MI, USA

problem #2

Apr 122018

Elantra

  • 5,200 miles
The contact owns a 2018 Hyundai Elantra. While driving 60 mph, the vehicle began to swerve from left to right. The vehicle was taken to #1 cochran Hyundai of monroeville (4520 william penn hwy, monroeville, pa 15146, (877) 211-5526) to be diagnosed. The dealer stated that the vehicle operated as intended. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 5,200.

- Pittsburg, PA, USA

problem #1

May 292018

Elantra

  • 25 miles
Was not given the opportunity to test drive on the highway upon purchase. When I took the vehicle home and got it up to highway speeds the vehicle floats, or sways left and right like its out of alignment. Hyundai has told me unfortunately that is just the way the vehicle rides, this is not acceptable because I feel that is a safety issue. If you add wind in the equation it is a constant fight the keep the vehicle straight or in its lane. Drove 650 miles plus to get this resolved and no resolution has been met. The vehicle seems to sway and float more on paved highways, black top is a little better but still the same. I was given a loaner Elantra same year and the same issue.

- Norfolk, NE, USA