10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
8 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
7 / 0
Average Mileage:
60,679 miles

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problem #37

Dec 052020

Elantra

  • 203 miles
On December 5th, 2020 at approximatly 0645am I was driving my Elantra without and iissues or pre-indicators that something very bad was about to happen. I was on a busy road that is traveled all times of the day, getting on interstate 270 in columbus headed West. I estimate (picture included from accident site and where the freeway started) about 1000 feet until I merge onto the well traveled highway. Iwhen I I completed my slight turn associated with this paticular on ramp, I lose control of the vehicle without warning, my car went in two circles. My steering did not work as well as my brakes. I would like to also note that this paticular on ramp also has steady, fast moving traffic from another street merging together before ww all get on the highway. Two cars and a tractor trailor were able to avoid me. I am convinced that only by the grace of god himself was I not seriously hurt or my children in the car with me. My only means to stop was fiannlly the guardrail. I also thank god for this guard rail becaiuse there is a steep embankment with a body of water at the bottom. I estimate at the time of collison I was approaching at least 40 mph. My head hit the drivers side window. No bleeding, just stunned. (nobody stopped btw). When I was able to collect my thoughts and call someone. I was able to call my friend for a ride. He was shocked when he arrived that I was okay. He wanted to go to the er because of the goose egg on my noggin but during a pandemic I think I'll wait. He calls aaa for me and we get the car towed back to my home. It will never be drivable again but in my state of shock it was my most plausible option. Upon, inspecting the car, the tire rod snapped clean off the wheel.

- Grove City, OH, USA

problem #36

Feb 012020

Elantra

  • 150,000 miles
Some time between approximately between 12:00 am and 4:00 am on 2/1/2020, the vehicle caught fire on it's own (it was parked and off) and badly burned our garage/home causing extensive property damage to the garage and interior of our home.

- Tampa, FL, USA

problem #35

Apr 032019

Elantra

  • 137,000 miles
Seat belt light came on around 137K mike's. took to get tested at dealership. Said bad seat buckles on drivers and passenger sides. 147 to test it and 500 to fix. Found out the previous owner already replaced buckles 5 years ago. Called Hyundai directly and they said they can't do anything about it even though there are hundreds of similar reports online.

- Greenville, RI, USA

problem #34

Jan 062018

Elantra

  • 128,000 miles
Ran into the rear end of a stopped vehicle at or about 25mph - straight. The airbags did not deploy and the seatbelt stop did not engage causing driver's chest to hit the steering wheel.

- Franklin, WI, USA

problem #33

Nov 012017

Elantra

  • miles
Solicito de favor me ayuden a realizar en mi vehiculo la aplicacion del recall 11V143000 Y 11V179000, intento comunicarme con el distribuidor Hyundai pero no tengo respuesta.

- Los Cabos, ME, USA

problem #32

Nov 022012

Elantra

  • 77,677 miles
Takata recall. I was in an accident where I was injured due to the fact the airbag didn't deploy.

- Mount Olive, AL, USA

problem #31

Apr 232017

Elantra

  • miles
I have Hyundai Elantra.it shut down automatically when the car in the slow spped another problem is that its shows the wrong level for the heat meter.

- El Monte, CA, USA

problem #30

Feb 242017

Elantra

  • 116,000 miles
My airbag light is on and won't go off, so I looked into it and it can cause the bags to deploy at any given time or not at all. This is very unsettling, and not safe. Please recall this.

- Palatka, FL, USA

problem #29

Feb 032017

Elantra

  • 118,330 miles
The contact owns a 2007 Hyundai Elantra. The contact stated that the air bag warning indicator illuminated in the vehicle. The contact also stated that the front passenger side air bag was included in a recall, but the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The NHTSA campaign number was unknown. The failure mileage was 118,330.

- Lewiston, ME, USA

problem #28

Jan 132017

Elantra

  • miles
It exploded for no reason

- Columbus, OH, USA

problem #27

Apr 162016

Elantra

  • miles
Airbag recall check- to see if there has been a recall.

- Green Valley, AZ, USA

problem #26

Feb 112016

Elantra

  • 1 miles
My wife hit a gard rail at 65 mph in the front and broke the bumper in half and mess the hole front end up and the air bags never went off. So I was w ordering why we never receive a recall about the air bag system. Lucky she didn't get hurt to bad but I'm just concerns are why didn't they go off

- Bristol, TN, USA

problem #25

Jan 312016

Elantra

  • 101,000 miles
The contact owns a 2007 Hyundai Elantra. While at a red light awaiting to make a left turn, the contact's vehicle was struck head on by a drunk driver. The frontal air bags failed to deploy. The contact had to be transported to the hospital by ambulance. The contact sustained a herniated disc, shoulder, and neck bruises. A police report was filed. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was towed to an impound lot. No determination was made by the insurance company. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 101,000.

- Las Vegas, NV, USA

problem #24

Jan 052016

Elantra 4-cyl

  • Manual transmission
  • 178,000 miles
The contact owns a 2007 Hyundai Elantra. While driving 60 mph after receiving a recall repair, the driver side air bag light illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 178,000. Updated 05/03/16

- Lancaster, OH, USA

problem #23

Apr 052015

Elantra

  • 150,000 miles
My check engine light has come on & has been on since Sunday. I got online where it told me that there has been recalls on this car over the airbags malfunctioning. I done the VIN search & it told me that the recall is incomplete on my car what do I need to do to get this fixed?? I am pregnant & getting ready to have my baby & don't want to be going down the road & maybe have an accident due to this issue.

- Chilhowie, VA, USA

problem #22

Jan 122015

Elantra 4-cyl

  • 119,000 miles
The air bag light came on in my 2007 Hyundai Elantra. When I took it to the dealership, they said that there was some kind of electrical failure in the driver's side buckle assembly. I have heard of similar issues in 2006-2008 sonatas. I am concerned that this may be a factory defect.

- San Antonio, TX, USA

problem #21

Jul 012014

Elantra 4-cyl

  • 35,000 miles
My airbag lights came on and I took it to the dealer. It took them over two hours to find the problem: The entire floor harness is corroded from some sort of "meltdown" and needs to be replaced. Cost = $4800. I feel this is a major design flaw in the vehicle and Hyundai should replace the floor harness as a goodwill warranty issue. There is no way a 6 year old car with only 35,000 miles on it should be experiencing this kind of problem! this is a major safety issue as right now I am forced to drive the vehicle with air bags non-functional.

- Co Springs, CO, USA

problem #20

Jul 012014

Elantra 4-cyl

  • 35,000 miles
The contact owns a 2007 Hyundai Elantra. The contact stated that the air bag indicator remained illuminated in the vehicle. The dealer stated that the entire electrical harness was corroded and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 35,000. Updated 08/14/14 hyunadai fixed the vehicle, free of charge. Updated 09/16/14

- Colorado Springs, CO, USA

problem #19

Nov 142013

Elantra 4-cyl

  • 76,000 miles
The contact owns a 2007 Hyundai Elantra. The contact stated that the air bag light indicator illuminated on the instrument panel. The manufacturer was contacted. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The failure mileage was 76,000 and the current mileage was 79,000...updated 08/11/14 the dealer informed the consumer, the seat belt sensor needed to be replaced. Updated 8-26-14

- Eldersburg, MD, USA

problem #18

Nov 122013

Elantra

  • 70,110 miles
The contact owns a 2007 Hyundai Elantra. While the vehicle was parked the contact noticed the air bag warning light illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing where the technicians stated the seat belt buckle on the front driver side had to be replaced. The contact was also informed that there were two recall repairs under NHTSA campaign id number: 11V143000 (air bags:frontal:sensor/control module) and NHTSA campaign id number: 11V179000 (air bags:frontal:sensor/control module) that were associated with the VIN that had to be performed. The recall repairs were performed, however, the dealer refused to replace the buckle, stated it was not covered under the platinum 100,000 mile warranty and stated the contact would have to pay $700 to have it replaced. Mileage of failure 70,110.

- Ft Wright, KY, USA

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