10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
6 / 10
Injuries / Deaths:
1 / 0
Average Mileage:
37,128 miles

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problem #96

Jun 232020

Elantra 4-cyl

  • 96,000 miles
The parking light come on randomly. Even when the switch it turned to the off position. This causes the battery to run down. The only way to shut them off is to disconnect the battery cable. When 1st noticed the vehicle had not been driven for three days. It has happened several times since I first noticed it. Several other Hyundai owners have reported the same problem. Mostly with parking lights, but a few said it was their brake lights.

- Haysville, KS, USA

problem #95

Jun 232020

Elantra 4-cyl

  • miles
The key fob is not detected (intermittently). When this happens, I am left stranded. My car will not start. I have changed the battery in the fob when this occurs and I have tried to use my second key fob. The problem still is not aided. I have attempted to put the fob up to the start button, as some videos suggest. The problem still continues. Upon looking at forums and other places on the web where Hyundai customers communicate, it is obvious that this is a common problem among Hyundai customers. During this time, the car was stationary. This is a recurring issue. I even got the brake sensor replaced. The problem continues.

- St. Marys, GA, USA

problem #94

May 162020

Elantra 4-cyl

  • 142,961 miles
For a year straight the car has been shutting off on my while I'm driving on the street's. this is very hazardous because it randomly happens. The car will just shut off as if it lost battery power while still in driving gear. When restarting the car it can sometimes take awhile because it will make a clicking noise like there is either a problem with the engine or starter for the car. When this happens occasionally the check engine light will come on.

- Gardena, CA, USA

problem #93

May 062020

Elantra 4-cyl

  • 102,100 miles
I was getting off the freeway on the off ramo and came to a red light. When the light changed green my car died and I was in left turn lane. I couldn't move the car forward. I didn't have ac and the car would not start at all.

- Phoenix, AZ, USA

problem #92

Jan 202020

Elantra

  • 103,000 miles
For the last week after sitting overnight my car will not start. I get in while its parked stationary on the street, turn the key, all the lights come on, I can hear the fuel pump kick on, (there is no click), and nothing happens. After I repeatedly turn the key it has been starting but I am afraid it will just not start at some point. Called the dealer where I purchased they car, they said to call the Hyundai dealer. Called Hyundai dealer, they said they have not heard anything about the problem and would have to replicate problem (there are complaints all over the internet about this problem) they said I would have to leave the car with them, with no chance of a loaner (I cannot afford to uber 26 miles a day). I told them once I get it started for the day, it usually starts right back up after being turned off. I took a video of the problem this morning. It had the same trouble starting this morning when cold, and then when I got to work, 13 miles away, I turned it off and attempted to start it, it did the same thing (thats why I obtained the video of the issue). I am going to have to borrow a family members car to drive while they diagnose this widely reported problem they have "never heard of". I owned a 2007 Elantra since it was new and just sold it to buy this piece of garbage.. I never had one issue in 13 years of ownership. Hyundai needs to take accountability and recall this issue.

- Boise, ID, USA

problem #91

Sep 162019

Elantra

  • 139,800 miles
Radio and some sensors in engine not working. Sensors show my engine light on but when checked says there is nothing wrong. The radio will not turn on, fuse was replaced and did not fix the issue. These problems happen with the car is both stationary and in motion

- Tulsa, OK, USA

problem #90

Dec 052019

Elantra

  • 135,000 miles
Engine light came on car started to skip took two certified mechanic change spark plugs two condensers engine flush and the engine start rattling engine broke loose now engine is destroyed or after a tuneup. Took back immediately and to a different mechanic for second opinion.

- Lancaster, SC, USA

problem #89

Dec 132019

Elantra

  • 33,000 miles
Electric steering coupling defective. Car has only 33K miles on it. Unsafe to drive. Mechanic reports this is a common problem with year, make and model of car. I noticed too much play and clunking in steering while stationary and in motion. Car bought from dealership July 3, 2019.. I had car repaired before further damage occurred.

- Amenia, NY, USA

problem #88

Jul 282019

Elantra

  • 94,438 miles
Airbag SRS light appeared on dash panel without reason when the vehicle was started in a parked position and has stayed illuminated since first appearing. The light has been present for several months now. Recent diagnostics reported airbag fault (code B134600 driver airbag resistance too high stage #1). Service facility deemed fault is secondary to defective clock spring. The defect causes the airbag system to fail and airbags will not deploy in the event of an accident because of this fault.

- Woodstock, GA, USA

problem #87

Oct 232019

Elantra

  • 86,000 miles
The airbag light came on and I got it diagnosed and it was the clock spring. The clock spring needed to be replaced and the tech said that the clock spring itself wasnt broken, just that it shorted out. This should be covered under the warranty since this is a safety issue. I googled this problem before I got it fixed and there was a consensus that Elantras have an issue with the clock spring. Hyundai did a partial recall of Elantras within 2011-2014 for this issue, but my vehicle wasn't included in this recall. The light would generally stay on but would occasionally turn off on the highway, but then back on.

- Hamilton, OH, USA

problem #86

Jul 102019

Elantra 4-cyl

  • 81,800 miles
Car was parked and locked with all systems off. Later I noticed brake lights on. Called Hyundai and informed them inquiring if there was a recall about this problem. They told me to take to dealer and have them perform diagnostic to determine cause. They said it was brake light switch.dealer changed switch(2),relay. Problem still exist.

- Dalzell, SC, USA

problem #85

Oct 082019

Elantra

  • 124,800 miles
The steering wheel has a click in it. The eps light and traction light came on at the same time went too the dealership but they said it wasn't a recall on this common problem it happen all at once at city speed

- Durham, NC, USA

problem #84

Jul 182019

Elantra

  • 68,500 miles
Around 5pm on July 18th after starting up my parked car with no issues I pulled out of a parallel parking spot and made a left turn through a green arrow at the light. I was driving straight and slowly accelerating to about 30mph. I took my foot of the gas a bit to coast. I went to put my foot back on the gas but before I could within about 10sec the car slowed down and came to a halt in the middle of the road. Right as the car was slowing down all of the emergency lights such as check engine and all the other ones on the dashboard flashed. The car was completely shut off. The hazard lights did not even come on. I immediately pressed the break and turned the car back on. It started up immediately and I kept driving. Took car to Hyundai dealer who found no issues after running a diagnostic.

- Oak Park, IL, USA

problem #83

Jun 132019

Elantra

  • 100,700 miles
I drove my 2013 Hyundai Elantra Tuesday evening and parked it at 9pm. Went to start my car to go to work at 730am and it would not start. All of the lights came on, headlights and radio worked the car just would not start. I tried to start it 5 more times, it is push start. I called and had my car towed that evening, the tow guy came and put it in neutral and it started right up. I still had the car towed because I have had so many electrical issues with this car. It has been at the Hyundai dealership for 4 days now and no one can tell me what is wrong with it. It has started a couple times for the dealership but not consistently. I keep calling and asking what the issue is but they have no idea what it is. I have read numerous comments about the same issue with this car. This needs to be a recall this is not fair to us as Hyundai customers. This should be recalled and paid for by Hyundai.

- Bristol, VA, USA

problem #82

Apr 202019

Elantra

  • 100,500 miles
Takata recall I have recently had my airbag light come on on my car. I have waited a month or two and the light will not go off. I have done numerous amounts of research and found out that this is an extremely popular malfunction with Hyundai sonatas and Hyundai Elantras from the year of 2012. The problem happened right after I rolled over my 100,000 mile warranty so it was covered no longer. This is a safety concern to many people as this is a very popular car. I've had diagnostics done on my car and told it was the clock spring that has malfunctioned. Reviews also have the same malfunction.

- Gatlinburg, TN, USA

problem #81

Jun 142019

Elantra

  • 101,000 miles
2015-key won't release from ignition, replaced under warranty. 2017-same issue, cant reproduce issue, not replaced by dealer. 2018-car won't start, battery replaced. 2019-car won't start. Dash lights come on, car clicking but won't start. Jumpstarted car. While driving after jumpstart the radio intermittently went off. Took in for repair and alternator and battery was replaced. Next day while driving, charging system light flashes on and off twice. 6 days later-car won't start after driving it 3 miles, clicking again and the engine, oil, and charging system light on. Had to walk home in the dark in a high crime city

- Grovetown, GA, USA

problem #80

Mar 242019

Elantra

  • 117,000 miles
Takata recalls. My radio bluetooth doesn't work nor does the usb. I'm constantly having to change rear lightbulbs. When my car reaches a certain speed it starts to shake. My tire sensor put a hole in my tire. My seat belts will not connect. I'm just had to change the alternator. And the engine makes a ticking sound.

- Rockingham, NC, USA

problem #79

Apr 272019

Elantra

  • 97,280 miles
The electrical volume and controls on the steering wheel went out. The airbag light came on and won't go off

- Huntsville, AL, USA

problem #78

Mar 042019

Elantra

  • 80,000 miles
The contact owns a 2013 Hyundai Elantra. The contact stated that the tail lights needed to be replaced due to the rear brake lights remaining illuminated even when the vehicle was turned off. The vehicle was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 16V574000 (service brakes, hydraulic). The vehicle was taken to conicelli Hyundai (located at West 1208 ridge pike, conshohocken, pa 19428, (610) 624-2029) where it was diagnosed that the failure was due to wear and tear. The rear tail lights were replaced; however, the failure recurred. The contact also stated that the wiring harness in the tail lights melted. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 80,000. The VIN was not available.

- Philadelphia, PA, USA

problem #77

Dec 082017

Elantra

  • miles
Brake lights keep burning out and have been changed several times in one year. I was told it is the electrical wiring on the brake lights.

- Edinburg, TX, USA

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