10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
1 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
1 / 0
Average Mileage:
70,500 miles

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problem #2

May 182015

Elantra

  • 141,000 miles
Traveling West on adam shepherds pkwy, I had a green light, lady opposite side turned left in front of me, resulted in collision. Her fault. Witnesses said she hesitated but went anyway. She was supposed to yield. I could of been killed! my front dual air bags didn't deploy. I can hardly move my right arm, my back, my neck my chest hurts. I was taken then to norton's emergency room. I can't sit or lay down or stand too long. Can't hold on to anything. Very sore, strained muscles and bruising of muscles.

- Louisville, KY, USA

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problem #1

Sep 072000

(reported on)

Elantra

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Water leaking from right side glove box to the floor. Saw water on the inside of the hood and around hood. If I go to the car wash, it leaks.

- New York, NY, USA

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