2.1

hardly worth mentioning
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
74,500 miles

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problem #2

Jun 212019

Elantra

  • 149,000 miles
The contact owns a 2009 Hyundai Elantra. While driving approximately 45 mph, the power steering failed without warning. The contact stated that it was difficult to maneuver the vehicle safely. Taylor Hyundai (located at 3233 Washington rd, augusta, ga 30907, (706) 868-1200) was contacted by phone and the contact was informed that the vehicle was subjected to NHTSA campaign number: 15V100000 (steering). Additionally, while attempting to drive to the dealer to have the recall repair performed, the power steering failed. The vehicle was towed to the dealer and the recall repair was performed. After the failure recurred, the vehicle experienced several electrical issues pertaining to the interior lighting being activated when the headlight switch was turned to the on position. Additionally, the battery would drain overnight while the vehicle was parked. The vehicle was towed back to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the battery needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was informed of the failure and provided case number: 15936968. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 149,000.

- Dearing, GA, USA

problem #1

Aug 102015

Elantra

  • miles
The contact owns a 2009 Hyundai Elantra. The contact stated that the brake lights failed to illuminate when the brake pedal was applied. Additionally, there was a progressing failure in which the gear would not shift out of park. The vehicle was included in NHTSA campaign number: 13V113000 (exterior lighting, service brakes, hydraulic) but the manufacturer notified the dealer that another dealer in a different state completed the repair. The dealer replaced the stop lamp switch. The failure mileage was not available.

- Sykesville, MD, USA