10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
6 / 10
Injuries / Deaths:
3 / 0
Average Mileage:
49,150 miles

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problem #66

Feb 202018

Elantra

  • 32,575 miles
After an oil change at a Hyundai dealer, I did a quick acceleration from the dealership onto a busy road. The car immediately loss almost all power, with heavy white smoke coming out of the rear of the car. I immediately pulled to the side of the road. The car smelled likeke burning oil/a very hot engine. I parked the car and walked back to the dealership. They explained the problem on oil in the intake manifold and it was sucked into the engine during acceleration. They stated that they have seen this problem before. I bought the car new and this is the first time that I had this problem. It was fortunate that when I pulled out into traffic I had enough space that I did not get rear-ended, since it was a busy road. My vehicle has 33575 mile and up to now, no problems. I went on the Hyundai form and this is a common problem. It is a safety problem. Any loss of acceleration when needed is dangerous.

- Palm Coast, FL, USA

problem #65

Aug 152015

Elantra

  • 50,000 miles
They is movement in the emergency brake and a thopping when you let up off the brake. Flashers freeze when its cold.

- Newark, DE, USA

problem #64

Feb 012018

Elantra

  • miles
Making a noise

- Kankakee, IL, USA

problem #63

Jan 152017

Elantra

  • 121,000 miles
The contact owns a 2013 Hyundai Elantra. The contact noticed a knocking noise coming from the engine. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to prestige Hyundai (768 E chester St, kingston, NY 12401, (845) 339-3313) where it was diagnosed that the lower bearing in the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 121,000.

- Elizaville, NY, USA

problem #62

Jan 182018

Elantra

  • 65,000 miles
"takata recall". I went in to find a car. Ran into my Hyundai Elantra. Ran great did my routine maintenance. Did all my routine checks. Now I'm having to fix or replace my engine do to not covered under warranty. 64,000 miles 2nd owner. I noticed the ticking when I pulled into my driveway with my children and parked, the tick never went away and not one check engine light or oil light came on. Now that this became an issue for me, I notice it's happening everywhere.

- Council Bluffs, IA, USA

problem #61

Jan 222018

Elantra

  • 76,000 miles
The engine seized while driving on the highway and the car stalled out.

- Corinth, NY, USA

problem #60

Oct 152017

Elantra

  • 50,000 miles
When attempting to start vehicle the "P" does not show in the information panel and the car will not start. Vigorous shaking of the gear selector sometimes allows the "P" to illuminate and then the car will start. The vehicle is not in motion and has been parked in garage. This started in October and happens more and more frequently.

- Fairfield, OH, USA

problem #59

Aug 142017

Elantra

  • 20,000 miles
The contact owns a 2013 Hyundai Elantra. While driving 15 mph, the vehicle began to smoke profusely while the accelerator pedal was being depressed. The failure was persistent. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer (advantage Hyundai, 440 plainview road, hicksville, NY 11801) where the cause of the failure could not be determined. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified and referred the contact to NHTSA. The failure mileage was approximately 20,000.

- Hicksville, NY, USA

problem #58

Nov 012017

Elantra

  • 90,000 miles
I took my car to the shop today because it had this horrible ticking sound in the engine. I found out a need a new engine

- Brookville, PA, USA

problem #57

Oct 112015

Elantra

  • 45,368 miles
Update to ticket # 1119161 - 4 separate appts, with,90 plus days accumulated total at a hyunda service center expanding 21 months and 15000 miles. 43 days at current service dept with no update, vehicle continues to stall while driving, electrical malfunctions continue to expand after interior was soaked from a confirmed/repaired defect in sunroof frame. Beyond the ability of service technicians to diagnose, engineer inspected and confirmed vehicle stalling while driving and messed up interior July 2016 from sunroof leak, repairs have been made but vehicle continues to stall while driving, in addition electrical malfunctions continue to devolop that Hyundai will not resolve, vehicle was in buyout review with Hyundai but was stopped due to my complaint filed which South Carolina Consumer Affairs requesting a repurchase that Hyundai denied. Vehicle is not safe nor am I being told what's going on. If technician cant diagnose a confirmed issue by their engineer then why is vehicle still at service center and why are they not calling to advise after 43 days.

- Ladson, SC, USA

problem #56

Jul 182017

Elantra

  • 28,000 miles
Car stutters, rpms drop, and car stalls when it comes to a complete stop at stop sign or traffic light. This happens when driving without warning in all conditions-- hot/cold, morning/evening, etc. Following this, car will be difficult to restart and slow to accelerate; then rpms raise to 5 and car goes into gear. This has been happening since April 2017 and has been to the dealer 3 times. (4th time tomorrow)

- Denton, TX, USA

problem #55

Mar 152017

Elantra

  • 24,000 miles
Pin came out from bottom of engine

- Calverton, NY, USA

problem #54

Dec 012014

Elantra

  • 67,000 miles
The contact owns a 2013 Hyundai Elantra. While exiting the highway and decelerating from approximately 60-35 mph, the vehicle suddenly decelerated to 15 mph on its own. The vehicle was towed to shaffer Hyundai where it was diagnosed that the throttle bar failed and the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The contact stated that the vehicle was emitting an odor of burning oil. While driving approximately 55 mph, the vehicle suddenly stalled and the oil and battery indicators illuminated. The contact had the vehicle towed to the webb Hyundai dealer where it was diagnosed that the engine needed to be replaced. The contact was informed that the vehicle would be repaired shortly. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failures. The VIN was unknown. The approximate failure mileage was 67,000.

- Valparaiso, IN, USA

problem #53

Feb 092017

Elantra

  • 54,000 miles
My 2013 Elantra (appx. 54K miles) began making noises when turning while driving and when stalling. Twice the vehicle lost acceleration and shut off while driving on local streets. I took the vehicle to the dealer service department in February 2017 and they indicated there was no oil in the car and the engine needed to be replaced. It had been less than 5K miles since the last oil change. The repairs and rental are both covered under warranty. After replacing the engine and a few other parts, I was told my vehicle was ready for pickup in March 2017. I got in the car and noticed a noise. The advisor and tech said its because of a new pump and will go away after driving a few miles. Immediately after driving off and entering the highway I heard a dragging noise and the engine light came on. I turned around and went back to the service department. They kept the vehicle and placed me in another rental. It is now May 2017 and the car is still in the service department. The engine has been replace twice and other parts have been replace multiple times as well. I was told by the service manager that Hyundai has sent out an engineer to look at the vehicle. At this point it appears they do not know the problem and/or cannot fix the problem. I am no longer confident in the safety of my car and Hyundai vehicles over all.

- Jessup, MD, USA

problem #52

Mar 112017

Elantra

  • 63,000 miles
I bought a 2013 Hyundai Elantra limited new. 3 years later the car stalls out when stopped and it difficult to start. Have taken the car to the dealership so many times (10) within a 2 month period, I use the loaner more than my own car. The last time I picked it up they had changed out the timing cover with oil pump, cam shaft and timing chain. Called me to come pick my vehicle up as it was ready. When exiting the dealership, I came to the stop light and the car stalled once again with it being difficult to start. Turned around and the vehicle would not drive faster than 20 mph. The service manager came out and asked what was wrong. I asked him to get in the vehicle that they had just fixed. He drove it and they now have my car once again and I'm driving the loaner. They can't seem to find out what the problem is and say they keep calling the manufacturer for input. Apparently no one knows what is wrong and I will not buy another Hyundai as it seems they can't repair their vehicles with these similar problems.

- Baton Rouge, LA, USA

problem #51

Apr 132017

Elantra

  • 170,000 miles
All lights came on in car and it immediately stopped in middle of street. Had itt towed to shop and was told the engine seized for no apparent reason.

- Middletown, DE, USA

problem #50

Oct 202016

Elantra

  • miles
On or about 10/20/2016 my car all of a sudden would not start, I was working out in the field went into a patients home and the car as I turned the ignition key, nothing happened. The lights would come on and off. Called lutes Kia for service. They said it was battery put new battery in. The next day the exact same thing happened would not start, called lutes Kia after several days I was told they were not sure what was wrong and replaced the starter. I get my cars oil changed every 3000 miles, keep up on my maintenance. Electrical is affected something keeps shorting out head lights/ tail lights. I have receipts and service orders. It loses power on load and is very unstable. I have been pulled over several times because of the headlights and turns on when it wants to.

- Placerville, CA, USA

problem #49

Jan 142017

Elantra

  • 60,000 miles
At 60K miles, a knocking sound came from the engine after rough idling. The engine oil now has metal shavings. Dealership denied that there have ever been problems. Never missed an oil change. Trying to get dealer to cover under warranty.

- Monte Vista, CO, USA

problem #48

Jan 092017

Elantra

  • 84,000 miles
The contact owns a 2013 Hyundai Elantra. While driving 55 mph, the contact observed an abnormal sound from the engine and the check engine indicator illuminated. The dealer diagnosed that the engine assembly needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 84,000.

- Waucoma, IA, USA

problem #47

Jan 162017

Elantra

  • 51,000 miles
After 50K miles the car started to idle rough. Changed spark plugs, air filter, etc. Still ran rough. Car now stalls out when stopped in traffic, and lately will not accelerate up to speed from a stopped position too well. Started to hear a 'clicking' noise that is synced when I press the gas. The vehicle is now stalling when I put it in reverse as well.

- Greer, SC, USA

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