10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
3 / 2
Injuries / Deaths:
1 / 0
Average Mileage:
34,066 miles

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problem #42

Sep 042023

Elantra

  • miles
A safety recall has been issued since September 2023 and still no remedy. The car should not be driven because it could catch fire. There is no time frame for the remedy. What am I suppose to do about transportation now it-??s been 6mos I-??ve had to borrow a vehicle.

- Harker Heights, TX, USA

problem #41

Mar 262024

Elantra

  • miles
The positive battery terminal melted from an electrical issue and cannot be fixed due to the model and year of my car. The whole car has fully died and is not functional. My car is available for inspection. The car has only been inspected by a mechanic. The car would have trouble starting and staying on for the last 2 months or so and right before it died it was showing the steering wheel light for 2 days and then all the lights were blinking.

- Frisco, TX, USA

problem #40

Feb 192024

Elantra

  • miles
So theirs issues with window, shaking while in red light, tick sound, was a banging under the hood sound like metal, also an electric sound not sure how to describe

- Bristol, VA, USA

problem #39

Jan 182024

Elantra

  • miles
My car is only at 46000 miles.SinceI'm purchase from dealer it has given me the same issues of RPMs shooting up &speedometer going out of control the car wont go past 20mph & jerks back & forth, tyrning off while driving & has had a b"bad" drive since purchase. I dont know the issue and its never been fixed by dealer even though i took it in a few times for these issues. it now foing it again. my life is in danger with this care since purchase & hyundai shouldve replaced my car or engine but they do not care. this car is a lemon. and now the car can go on fire parked or driving? what can be done..on the nextvpart of complaint im putting down ladt week sice this is the newest incident of the desc.

- Ft Myers, FL, USA

problem #38

Jan 182024

Elantra

  • miles
N/a

- Coarsegold, CA, USA

problem #37

Dec 082023

Elantra

  • miles
The piston rings do not seal leading to increased oil consumption and very low oil. My safety was put at risk because when I pulled out into traffic that was going at a high speed I could not accelerate. There was no warning or indication that this was going on prior to this incident. Yes this has been confirmed by a Hyundai dealership and the component was inspected. There was no warning sign before this incident.

- Rosemount , MN, USA

problem #36

Sep 282023

Elantra

  • miles
The manufacturer taking unreasonable long time to fix the recall, its urgent recall thats limiting usage of the vehicle. High risk recall associated with vehicle catching fire

- Studio City, CA, USA

problem #35

Nov 082023

Elantra

  • miles
ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM ("ABS") MODULE remains a threat to my life. Hyundai should be required to fix this in a timely manner.

- Audubon, PA, USA

problem #34

Sep 252023

Elantra

  • miles
The brake light switch plunger does not retract as it should when the brake pedal is not being pressed, the brake lights stay illuminated preventing accurate communication to following vehicles that the vehicle is slowing or stopping. The brake switch plunger is not retracted, which caused the transmission to be shifted out of PARK without depressing the brake pedal. This condition increases the risk of a crash. Hyundai is recalled certain 2013-2014 Elantra sedan, coupe and GT vehicles. Hyundai's number for this recall is 170. This campaign expands recall 16V574. The issue here is my vehicle/VIN didn't qualify for this recall because it was made a few months after a specific manufacturing date, although it is a 2014 Elantra. Hyundai announced this recall over 3 years after the manufacturing date so I was confused as to why my vehicle didn't qualify to be repaired by the dealer.

- Chicago, IL, USA

problem #33

Jun 162023

Elantra

  • miles
The sunglasses console for the 2014 Hyundai Elantra is not closing anymore. The latch has deteriorated and it will continue to keep opening if you try to shut it close no matter what you do. This is a hazard because it blocks the rearview mirror which in turn can block your view of the car behind you if you are trying to switch lanes, watch out for emergency vehicles, or even pedestrians. I literally have to use tape to keep it closed till it can be fixed.

- Huntington Beach, CA, USA

problem #32

Feb 062023

Elantra

  • miles
Car started to shut down with no warning about a month ago. Took it to neighborhood garage and they couldn't figure it out. They called a Hyundai service department and they said they have seen the problem and it is a CR-Sensor. They (Hyundai service dept) sent the part to my garage and they made the repair. Car worked fine until a few days ago when it shut down again with no warning. This can be a serious safety issue if driving on a highway at highway speeds when it shuts down. HOWEVER IT DOES START UP RIGHT AFTER THE ENGINE STOPS.

- Worcester, MA, USA

problem #31

Oct 112022

Elantra

  • miles
Car will not start and have bought two batteries and replaced

- Millville , NJ, USA

problem #30

Aug 222022

Elantra

  • miles
I noticed a rattling noise while accelerating in second and third gear under my car in the spring. I took it in to a repair shop and they resecured an under tray but otherwise did not seem concerned. The rattling noise continued. After driving on a longer trip on the highway recently the rattling became more frequent and intense, causing the whole car to shake. I also had difficulty accelerating above about 50 mph. I took my car in to a different shop the following day. They discovered that there was a misfire occurring in cylinder 3, causing buildup in the exhaust system (the rattling that I noticed) and which caused the catalytic converter to go bad, which I had to pay to replace. Throughout this entire time, my check engine light never came on, although it illuminated normally when turning on the car. The lack of a warning via check engine light when the misfire began occurring caused the converter to go bad, resulting in a very costly repair for me.

- Ypsilanti, MI, USA

problem #29

May 232022

Elantra

  • 107,000 miles
The contact owns a 2014 Hyundai Elantra. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the RPM fell to zero, and the vehicle stalled. The contact pulled over and restarted the vehicle to correct the failure. The vehicle was taken to several independent mechanics who were not able to duplicate the failure. The mechanics cleaned the throttle body; however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The contact related the failure to NHTSA Action Number: DP21003 (Vehicle Speed Control). The failure mileage was approximately 107,000.

- Moonachie, NJ, USA

problem #28

May 102022

Elantra

  • miles
I own a 2014 Hyundai Elantra. When the accelerator pedal is engaged, the vehicle hesitates and only accelerates to about 20 mph. The vehicle also stalls while at a complete stop and while driving. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed multiple times, but a failure code could not be found. The mechanic cleaned all the sensors; however, the failure was not corrected. The mechanic stated that the throttle body was causing the vehicle not to accelerate and stall while driving. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for the recall and The vehicle was not repaired.

- Mount Laurel, NJ, USA

problem #27

Apr 122019

Elantra

  • miles
sunglass holder continuously pops open for no reason and blocks my view in my rearview mirror while driving. Has happened since I bought it in 2019. they had tape on it when I bought it So I'm assuming this has been a problem for a l9ng time.

- Meriden, CT, USA

problem #26

Jan 012022

Elantra

  • miles
I financed my 2014 Elantra a few months ago in September and this engine is failing

- Parkhill, OK, USA

problem #25

Jul 152021

Elantra

  • miles
The car randomly caught fire while driving on the highway.

- White Lake, MI, USA

problem #24

Oct 032021

Elantra

  • 150,000 miles
The contact owns a 2014 Hyundai Elantra. The contact stated while driving approximately 35-40 MPH, the accelerator pedal was depressed however, the vehicle hesitated to respond. The contact stated that the vehicle then inadvertently stalled. The check engine and oil warning lights were illuminated. The contact was unable to restart the vehicle. The vehicle was pushed to the side of the road with assistance. The contact stated that the battery was jumped but the vehicle would not start. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. The contact became aware of an unknown recall for rod bearings failure and the vehicle was towed to the dealer for the recall repair; however, upon inspecting the vehicle, the dealer informed the contact that her vehicle did not need the recall repair as the rod bearings had not completely failed. The contact also stated that oil was leaking underneath the vehicle onto the ground and the steering wheel was shaking while driving. The dealer diagnosed that the valve, the alternator, and the head gasket needed to be replaced. The alternator was replaced; however, the vehicle was not completely repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and a case was filed. The manufacturer also referred the contact to NHTSA. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 150,000.

- Greensboro, NC, USA

problem #23

Jan 132021

Elantra

  • 86,000 miles
Troubles with the power/battery. Troubles started around 80K miles. At first the battery was a suspicion. A new battery was bought and then we were told a specific battery was needed which we obtained and put into the car. I am unsure if the battery is the issue (at this point I don't think it is). Recently, the car at about 86K miles, has had times where it does not start. For example, times where we go to the store or even left overnight, the car will not turn on. No sign of life at all. We wait a while then try it again. After a while, the car eventually turns on but there is no telling how long it will take. There have been occasions where we are driving and the dash board lights will all turn on at once then turn off. Other times we will be driving and the radio/clock screen will randomly turn off and on as if the car was turned off. At this point we are worried we will be stranded if we take this car out into the community. The car has not turned on while at home, visiting out in the community, and at work. The lights on the dash and radio face acts up while driving. No check engine light has ever came on.

- Milwaukee, WI, USA

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