10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
1 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
1 / 0
Average Mileage:
5,310 miles

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problem #21

Nov 112022

Elantra

  • miles
Was driving about 25 mph coming to slow down to turn and my car just died there was no warning no lights came on the dash the car just shut off put it in park and it started with no problem it has done it three times even while I was just driving down the road wasn't stopping or anything

- Excelsior Springs , MO, USA

problem #20

Nov 062022

Elantra

  • miles
Trunk latch won-??t work, there is a recall on other models for this problem but they say this isn-??t on recall

- Maylene , AL, USA

problem #19

Mar 192022

Elantra

  • miles
So back in November of 2020 I had a few instances where my car had issues shifting into a different gear while I pressed the gas. It was like it stalled and was suspended for a moment making a really weird noise and then got punched into the next gear super fast and made a bad noise. I was driving between 20-35 miles when these occurrences happened. I went to the Hyundai dealership and had them look at my car but they found nothing. The mechanic test drove it but they found nothing was wrong. The attendant made notes on my account about all of this so that there would be a record. He told me to come in again if I had any more issues like this. Fast forward to now March 19th 2022, there were 4 occurrences in one day, where my car felt like it was stalling differently. While I was pressing the gas pedal driving between 20- 30 miles when suddenly it felt like there was a delay like liquid trying to pass through a tube but bubbles of air were blocking it from getting the liquid to flow. Which made my car shake and feel like I was driving over a bumpy road. I feel like if there had been cars in front of me for the first few instances, I could have rear-ended them. Luckily, that was not the case. Now, for the other occurrences on March 19th, 2022 if a car would have been going faster behind me, they could have rear-ended me, especially because of the stalling in acceleration. I've made an appointment with the dealership for the end of this week but I am rrying to go in as soon as possible to get this looked at. I think its either a transmission, engine, or fuel system error just for the simple fact of pressing the gas and feeling it stall and have to force itself into a different gear.

- Fresno, CA, USA

problem #18

Dec 162021

Elantra

  • miles
Piston defect caused engine to seize, car was parked when engine would not start so I had it towed to Hyundai dealership where it is still. Nothing has been done to my car but was told I'm one of the persons who have been affected by the recent lawsuit that closed and I could not file a claim.

- Fresno, CA, USA

problem #17

Nov 222021

Elantra

  • miles
Vehicle turns off without warning while driving. No lights appear. Has been in the shop for 2 months. No codes appear on diagnostic device.

- Midlothian, IL, USA

problem #16

Jan 012016

Elantra

  • miles
Trunk will not open. Passenger side latch doesn-??t open the trunk. Trunk is stuck. Rear seats do not have a button or latch to make them go down/fold. Cannot get into the trunk from inside of car. Car passenger door has no access to trunk latch. No smart key came with car, but if trunk latch is broken/damaged, there is still no way to get access to the trunk! Safety feature has no access from inside or outside the car! No key entry to the trunk! Nothing!!! A child gets stuck in this 2016 Hyundai Elantra they will die!!! No key entry to the trunk.

- Wylie, TX, USA

problem #15

Sep 152021

Elantra

  • miles
Latch for trunk does not work from the inside by the floor at the driver seat.

- Willoughby , OH, USA

problem #14

Feb 012021

Elantra

  • 60,000 miles
Paint peeling in large sheets down to the bare metal

- Annapolis, MD, USA

problem #13

Mar 102020

Elantra

  • miles
In the past 6 months my rear window is bubbling between the window. If it continues it looks like the window will seperate or shatter. It looks like moisture got in between the glass and tint.

- Deltona, FL, USA

problem #12

Oct 102019

Elantra

  • miles
Steering is quite tight at times on slow turns; however, when full speed 0-70, seems the power steering is cutting off and on and sticking. Going around a curve causes the steering to tighten up and it takes massive effort to bring it back center, and sometimes this causes you to over correct which is a safety issue. It's like a sticking sensation in the wheel, pulling. Tires are good, alignment is amazing. None of this makes any sense. Acceleration from 0-45, you have to pedal to the floor to accelerate which is a new issues that suddenly appeared out of nowhere. I just bought this car March of 2019, and have only owned it for 7-months. I do have an extended warranty.

- Peachtree City, GA, USA

problem #11

May 182019

Elantra

  • 62,000 miles
I was in a drive thru at a pharmacy when the air stopped working, car had 62,000 miles to date & upon vehicle inspection the air compressor went out

- Radcliff, KY, USA

problem #10

Jun 092019

Elantra

  • miles
Vehicle was sitting in my drive way. I pulled the small handle by the driver seat to open the trunk. Now my trunk will not latch. It want close even with the button on the key phobe.

- Fairhope, AL, USA

problem #9

Feb 292016

Elantra

  • 15,000 miles
2/22/2019 car has 55,000 miles but for past year have had problems with braking on uneven surfaces [cracks, potholes] on highway, streets. When braking car feels like you are braking on full metal and bottom of car feels like it is coming apart. Another issue from the beginning of owning the car are issues with car hesitating upon lifting foot from the accelerator. My sister who owns the same car/year, has the same issue. Problems reported: Suspension/acceleration.

- Humble, TX, USA

problem #8

Jan 312016

Elantra

  • 33,900 miles
I purchase a brand new Hyundai Elantra end of January 2016. When I start driving it the car started giving me problems for 2 and 7 months I've been having so much problem with my car when going to dealer constantly since I had it now I took my car back to the dealer on Tuesday and the dealer called me on Wednesday with the mechanic explain what's going on with the car on Thursday the dealer called me back saying the corporate company came out they have to replace my whole engine on my car I am really not happy with my car I don't want it I want them to take the car back I am so done and the service department is so bad there. They gave me the run-around norm reeves Hyundai in cerritos and also the henry inn in garden grove also.

- Cypress, CA, USA

problem #7

Jul 092018

Elantra

  • miles
I was in an accident on a freeway. The accident involved my Hyundai, a pick up, and a Kia. The person driving the Kia was at fault. The lane we were in came to a complete stop due to traffic and the person in the Kia rear ended me which cause my car to hit the pick up. The pick up had minor scratches and dents, the Kia had minor scratches where as my Hyundai crushed like a can. My back doors wouldnt open after the impact and my car is considered totaled.

- Riverside, CA, USA

problem #6

Dec 232017

Elantra

  • 18,400 miles
My VIN is for a 2016 Hyundai Elantra SE/ve which is what I believe I have but a web search shows that same VIN on www.vindecoder.org and www.vincheck.com as a 1986 Hyundai Elantra gls.

- Palm Springs, CA, USA

problem #5

May 302017

Elantra

  • miles
After two weeks of consistent steering wheel locking up and not being able to turn key in the ignition I brought the car into the dealership on June 6, 2017. I also turned the wheel counterclockwise and did as the manual instructed. It took several attempts, frusteration and being stranded at work several times and it finally unlocked. My husband had a difficult time unlocking the steering wheel as well. When I bought it to dealership it wasn't locking up and the service advisor said it would be looked at but that was a very common happening in these vehicles. It was brought to 6251 grand ave. Gurnee, il. The service advisor was jeffrey vlach #49715.

- Grayslake, IL, USA

problem #4

Jan 082016

Elantra

  • 10,000 miles
Vehicle stumbles badly 2 to 4 seconds when making a turn or even a lane change sometimes. Dealer twice. Response: Everything "normal"? gas pedal to the floor--no acceleration for up to 4 seconds. Dangerous dangerous dangerous.

- Hubbard, OH, USA

problem #3

Sep 012016

Elantra

  • 7,000 miles
My vehicle did not come with a spare tire, but with something called a "tire mobility kit" which is used to inflat a flat tire (maybe). In anticipation of the need to use this gadget, I have read the instructions and came across this item: "warning: Sealant is an irritant to skin, eyes and respiratory passages. Overexposure may cause central nervous system and kidney effects......do not breathe vapor or mist.....avoid contact with skin and eyes....wash thoroughly after handling....in case of skin or eye contact, immediately flush affected area with plenty of water. Needless to say, I is highly unlikely that I will suffer a flat tire close to a source of clean water. This product is poisonous and dangerous to use. The public should be alerted and the product should be recalled and replaced with a safe alternative. Please let me know if your Agency will pursue this matter with Hyundai.

- West Babylon, NY, USA

problem #2

Jun 062016

Elantra

  • 9,000 miles
When parking our car, the key got stuck in the ignition switch and could not be removed. Obviously, we could not leave the car in a parking lot with the key in the ignition. I looked at a video on youtube: Https://www.youtube.com/watch?V=A4T6ydzkb5G and this guy's video saved the day. This obviously has happened for other people and seems to be an intermittent problem. We will be taking this to the dealer to fix, however, since it apparently has been happening to others for years I thought I should report it to you. If it is not fixed by Hyundai I will let you know. The vehicle was not in motion.

- Encinitas, CA, USA

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