10.0

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

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problem #1

Jan 242005

Elantra 4-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 1,500 miles
Vehicle caught on fire in the engine compartment while driving 40 mph. The local fire department arrived to extinguish the fire. Dealer and the manufacturer were notified. The consumer stated that she smelled smoke coming through the vents while driving. The engine light came on and the vehicle lost all power. Vehicle brakes went out. The consumer stopped the vehicle and her and the passengers got out of the vehicle within seconds of flames.

- Rhinebeck, NY, USA

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