3.1

definitely annoying
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
44,784 miles

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problem #4

Sep 122012

Elantra

  • 40,000 miles
Was unable to put car in reverse or park after pulling into a parking spot. Discovered the brake lights are inoperable. Had to use extra key to engage the switch lock in order to move the vehicle. Researched the web and found recalls for models 05-07 with the same problem. Recall # 092. Informed Hyundai customer service center at 1-800-633-5151 so they could add to their databases.

- Front Royal, VA, USA

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problem #3

Apr 282012

Elantra

  • 61,000 miles
The contact owns a 2008 Hyundai Elantra. The contact stated that while the vehicle was being serviced at an automotive shop, the mechanic stated that all three brakes lights malfunctioned. The mechanic also stated to the contact that the fuses were functioning properly. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where there was no assistance offered to the contact. The vehicle was repaired by an independent mechanic. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was 61,000 and the current mileage is 62,000 updated 06/18/12 the consumer believed her vehicle should have been included in recall# 09V12000 due to experiencing the same problem with her vehicle. Updated 06/21/12

- Obden, UT, USA

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problem #2

Apr 302012

Elantra 4-cyl

  • 65,000 miles
Came to stop light, the gentleman in the car next to me at the stoplight told me he almost hit me a little ways back when I stopped to let a vehicle turn. He stated my brake lights were not working. Checked and it was true the back window light and both brake lights did not work. Took it to the repair shop and they checked the fuses and bulbs. All were good. Notified that stop lamp switch is bad and needs to be replaced. Through research appears this has been a problem with Hyundai Elantras, unfortunately, the 2008's have yet to be recalled. Called Hyundai to double check recalls and they confirmed no recall at this time on the stop lamp switch.

- Ozark, MO, USA

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problem #1

Aug 132009

Elantra 4-cyl

  • 13,137 miles
The contact owns a 2008 Hyundai Elantra. When the contact attempted to park the vehicle, the gear selector failed to shift from drive into the park position. The vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer where they detected a shortage within the brake lamp switch which caused the gear selector to become stuck. The brake stop lamp switch assembly was replaced; although eight months later, the identical failure recurred and the dealer replaced the brake stop lamp switch assembly for the second time. The manufacturer was made aware of the defect. The failure mileage was approximately 13,137. Updated 07/20/11 updated 08/01/11

- Glendale, CA, USA

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