10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
5 / 1
Injuries / Deaths:
5 / 0
Average Mileage:
14,719 miles

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problem #27

Jun 212024

Elantra

  • miles
I received a notice in the mail of the recall from Hyuandai. I set an appt with Dick Smith Hyandai in Greenville, SC and when I arrived they said they could not do any recall work at the moment due to issues with their computer system and that I should call them again in a few weeks.

- Mauldin, SC, USA

problem #26

May 282024

Elantra

  • miles
I was driving down the interstate using cruise control. When I applied the brakes, they didn-??t work. The RPM-??s went up to 4 or 5. I tried several times and the brakes didn-??t work until I hit the cancel button on the cruise control. They said it was the brake switch when I had it repaired.

- Greeneville, TN, USA

problem #25

Apr 132024

Elantra

  • miles
I am submitting this complaint because in the fall of last year 2023, I received a recall notice in the mail from Hyundai advising me of a safety recall with the ABS Module and risk of fire. As of today, the manufacturer has not made any efforts to remedy this issue and I am advised to park my vehicle away from structures to avoid fire. In order to keep myself and family safe I park my vehicle on the street in front of my home, but will not be able to continue doing this for much longer. Because of HOA regulations I will be fined if I continue to park my car on the street and will be forced to park in my driveway or garage. This has caused major inconveniences in my life as well as the worry that my car could become a risk to myself or others due to this safety recall. I do not believe that Hyundai has taken the appropriate measures to resolve the issue. I would like further investigation to insure the manufacturer does the right thing to protect not only myself, but other consumers who are affected by the recall. I contacted Hyundai on [XXX], received an apology; however I was not given an estimate of when they will have a resolution available. This is an unacceptable response after 6-7 months without communication from Hyundai. Reference number of call # [XXX]. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

- Las Vegas, NV, USA

problem #24

Apr 032024

Elantra

  • miles
There has been no rememdy listed with hyundai for this Recall for the 2015 hyundai elantra in almost a year and since it is a fire hazzard, I would like a remedy immediate because hyundai is not taking this recall seriously.

- West Palm Beach, FL, USA

problem #23

Feb 282024

Elantra

  • miles
The brakes failed due to rotted brake lines the fluid leaked out and the brake warning light came on. I inspected the car and the lines that run from the front to the back are rusted at the point that the lines are supported. Canada has a recall for this issue because it is such a widespread issue. Hyundai needs to be made accountable for making brake lines out of inferior metal.

- Algonquin, IL, USA

problem #22

Jan 082024

Elantra

  • miles
This is a complaint for recall remedy. This recall has no remedy and they ask I park my car outside of my garage in the dead of winter. I live 4 hours from the nearest in-state dealer that could potentially provide a loaner vehicle. I-??m not comfortable driving a car that I have been told can catch fire while parked OR driving on a 4 hour drive. I-??ve called Hyundai multiple times with no reprieve.

- Elko, NV, USA

problem #21

Dec 012022

Elantra

  • miles
My car's engine had damaged engine seals and was leaking oil. Also, when I accelerate it seems to be very forceful and the gears don't change well, they seem to be stuck. I had to take the front axle in for repair since something seemed to break. Also in the second or third year I had to take it under warranty since I had problems with the brakes and the sensor was damaged. The button to raise and lower the window does not work. El motor de mi auto se le dañaron los sellos del motor y estuvo liquidando aceite. Además, cuando acelero parece hacer mucha fuerza y no cambia los cambios bien parece estar estancados. El tren delantero lo tuve que llevar a reparar ya que perece se le rompió algo. También al segundo o tercer año tuve que llevarlo a la garantía ya que tuve problemas con los frenos y se daño el sensor. El botón de subir y bajar la ventana no sirve.

- Carolina , PR, USA

problem #20

Oct 022022

Elantra

  • miles
Brakes make loud noise sometimes when backing out of driveway and am aware of fire hazard recall due to leaking o rings

- Maple Shade, NJ, USA

problem #19

Oct 022023

Elantra

  • miles
Light smoke, from ABS module leak recognized as recall, yet manufacturer is not initiating any fix

- Atlanta, GA, USA

problem #18

Apr 182023

Elantra

  • miles
When you go to stop at a stop.sihn or in general it fails to do so. It locks up an I slide an almost hit people multiple times. Today I was backing out of a parking lot an when I went to turn my steering wheel straight it locked up an failed to let me counter steer it. Causing me to go over a curb an almost blow my tire out. Leaving my tire with a big bubble on the side of my tire. Eventually going to lead to a blow out.

- Pasadena, MD, USA

problem #17

Feb 142023

Elantra

  • miles
The rear brake lines are corroded where the lines come into contact with the plastic hangers that keep the lines in place under the car. Due to this issue I lost brake pressure while driving the car. This happened in a parking lot, but my safety and the safety of many others would have been at risk had this happened on the highway while driving at speed and if I needed to brake suddenly to slow down. I have not had the brake lines inspected at the dealer, but I have them in case they are needed. Hyundai recently sent a service campaign letter to me regarding underbody corrosion prevention service for cars in the states that use salt on the road. I feel Hyundai is being negligent in not extending this service to include replacing parts of the underbody, such as the brake lines, that are required for the normal and safe operation of the vehicle. Due to their lack of underbody corrosion prevention that should have been in place when the car was manufactured my safety was put at great risk and I now have to replace the brake lines at my own cost. I feel Hyundai know that their brake lines will rust and corrode due to salt usage, and their underbody campaign is not addressing these problems which could result in owners having a serious accident.

- Nashua, NH, USA

problem #16

Sep 102022

Elantra

  • miles
I rear ended another vehicle going 60, I slowed down as much as possible however the seat belt did not lock, the airbags did not go off & the vehicle skid. The vehicle was taken to a lot by my insurance for evaluation.

- Doral, FL, USA

problem #15

Jun 122022

Elantra

  • miles
The brake pedal stopper pad had deteriorated and crumbled onto the floor mat. The brake lights stayed on continous without pushing the brake pedal. The cruise control stopped working and the shift lever could be moved without depressing the brake pedal. The brake light switch stayed extended even when I wasn't applying the brakes. I tried to contact Hyundia case number19874192 and told them because they had recalled prior year cars elantra and sonata for same brake pedal stopper pad deteriorating. I am not making any progress through the corporate or dealer rep. Told the recall which started in November 2017 was for vehicles 2013 -2014 even though I have the same deteriorating part. No warning lamps or lights, defective part was diagnosed through local auto parts store.

- Ocala, FL, USA

problem #14

Jun 182022

Elantra

  • miles
My brake stop pad broke, causing my brake lights to remain on constantly unless the fuse was pulled. This caused battery drain and safety issues on the road. This issues appears consistent with the recalls for the 2013 and 2014 Hyundai models with stop pad recalls.

- Columbia, SC, USA

problem #13

Jun 172022

Elantra

  • miles
The deterioration of the brake pedal stopper pad while driving leaving the lights illuminated and was almost rear ended.

- Jacksonville, FL, USA

problem #12

Nov 162020

Elantra

  • miles
I have repeatedly experienced sticking calipers (evidenced by parking break not disengaging at 20,000 miles and again at 38,000) and extreme wearing of the rotors. Front rotors required replacement at 20,000 miles, 39,000 miles. Rear rotors required resurfacing at 20,000 miles, 39,000 miles. Rear and front rotors required replacement at 65,000 miles. Experience shuddering while braking at highway speeds due to rotord.

- Tucson, AZ, USA

problem #11

Dec 312019

Elantra

  • 58,000 miles
Small connecter, between the brakes and the break light switch indicator, made of plastic wore away. Resulted in the breaks going all the way and causing the break lights to stay on, even when car is off.

- Davie, FL, USA

problem #10

Jul 232019

Elantra

  • 37,000 miles
I was on a city street and a driver behind me informed me that my brake lights did not illuminate. I checked at home and they did not light up when the brake pedal was depressed. The stop lamp switch in the vehicle is malfunctioning.

- Coral Gables, FL, USA

problem #9

May 032019

Elantra

  • 53,500 miles
I bought my 2015 Hyundai Elantra from the carmax in oak lawn Illinois in September of 2018 and since then I've experienced a few problems with the vehicle and carmax is only telling me that it was a plastic bag on the exhaust pipe and that it will burn off on its own. I took the car into them on April 17, 2019 and today is May 14, 2019 and I'm almost positive that it doesn't take a whole month for a bag to burn off an exhaust pipe. Also I have a complaint about my brake system, when I brake the car acts like it's stalling and it makes a clicking noise as if the car is on ice and the extra brake is helping the vehicle to stop. I know this isn't supposed to happen this way. I have 3 children that travel in this vehicle everyday and I can't drive a faulty vehicle and something happens to them while driving it.

- Chicago, IL, USA

problem #8

Apr 012019

Elantra

  • 31,000 miles
Vehicle was brought to a stop with foot still depressing brake peddle. Brakes released and car surged forward hitting the vehicle in front. The vehicle was completely stopped before lunging forward on southboud exit 185 of I95 in bangor maine04401

- Lincoln, ME, USA

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