10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
5 / 1
Injuries / Deaths:
7 / 0
Average Mileage:
17,592 miles

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problem #52

May 152020

Elantra

  • miles
For almost 2 years now I have had issues with my vehicle. In the middle of me driving, all the light would come on and sometimes just the engine light and the car would proceed to stop working. This had happened on the highway while I was pregnant and I almost got into a major accident. I have major anxiety because of the situation. Each time I would get the car towed to the dealership where I purchased it. They will have my car for months at a time, notify me when the issue is supposedly resolved and then return car back to me. A week or 2 later, the problem would happen again. I have had to take my car to the shop 5 major times. My safety, my child-??s safety, and husband-??s safety have been placed in jeopardy. I am very afraid to even step foot in the car. The problem has never been fixed. My car is currently at the dealership receiving service for the same issue. I am still paying on the car and it hasn-??t worked for almost 2 years. I-??ve tried to sell the car back to the dealership but they said there is a negative equity on the car and they aren-??t willing to pay the difference. When I mention to them all that I have been through with the car, I am told the situation sucks but there is nothing they can do. This car should have been recalled from the beginning and no one ever reported it. I was told by an attorney that after the fourth time, there should have been alternative solutions such as: replacement of the vehicle or compensation. It still makes me feel scared to trust that they will fix the issue because as I have mentioned before, the problem keeps occurring. I have reported to the National BBB and I have 2 cases open with Hyundai Customer Care Center. Hyundai Customer Care Center has yet to respond to me. This issue has effected my ability to go to work because I don-??t have transportation, my credit, my safety and family-??s safety and overall wellbeing. I-??ve tried several times to get this matter resolved. I have all of my receipts.

- Reisterstown, MD, USA

problem #51

Dec 312021

Elantra

  • miles
Often times the rear video backup camera built into the car blanks out when reversing, randomly. Dealership said it-??s possibly bad wiring but would be expensive to investigate, with me on the hook for paying if they can-??t locate the issue. After going two years with this issues intermittently occurring, I was able to get a new camera installed under warranty, as a way to ensure the camera itself is the issue. In the end, blanking out condition is still present. I do check my mirrors often but it-??s not safe for this camera to blank out as often as it does. I-??m hoping this is an isolated issue but in the case more owners have this concern I-??d like NHTSA to investigate the matter and if needed, recall affected vehicles. A family member drove my car and was involved in a minor fender bender, with the family member stating that the back up camera camera blanked out a few times in a couple seconds as another vehicle entering their mirrors blinds spots (directly in back of car) came through. If the camera would-??ve been working properly it-??s possible my driver wouldn-??t have stuck the other vehicle.

- Northfield, MN, USA

problem #50

Sep 272021

Elantra

  • miles
Randomly stall all different times all lights will light up and coast until stopped. Down a hill and to turn it would stall. Go into 8 most serious accidents. I need someone to reach out cuz this car is not safe to drive wit kids at all

- Providence, RI, USA

problem #49

Jun 252021

Elantra

  • miles
Driving with no signs or dash lights came on to warning me of any issues. Car started acting like it was stalling out one morning parking it at work. Went to leave work had a very slight almost not noticeable knock sound went I started up. Car was acting like it was running harder then usually. Continued home and my car started seizing up and caused my car to stall completely out while driving on the interstate. I was a mile from home, started my car back up and continued to get somewhere safely and out of danger of the interstate. It stalled out multiple times before reaching my driveway. By then my car seized up and was making a loud knocking sound. I push the car into the garage and check the oil and there was no indication of any oil on my dip stick. Went ahead gave my car an oil change earlier then scheduled. 1.5 quarts of oil only came out and was low almost 4 quarts. No signs of leaking or using oil. No indication dash lights came on to warning me of this issue. With in 3000 mileage of my last oil change, I lost almost 4 quart of oil, no signs or lights and now I have a blown motor in my 5 year old car. This is a huge saftey concern of my, with no indication I had an issue and was stalling out on the interstate/while driving to reach a safe place to look at my car.

- Malcom, IA, USA

problem #48

Jun 082021

Elantra

  • miles
Unknown. Car randomly wasn-??t a to shut off and check engine light comes on only when gas pedal is pressed. Had taken to dealership to get fixed but it still happens

- Fresno , CA, USA

problem #47

May 212021

Elantra

  • miles
The driver side doesn't not open from outside.

- Dupont, WA, USA

problem #46

Apr 012021

Elantra

  • 37,500 miles
37K miles. It started with the engine running roughly, so we replaced a coil ourselves. Seemed to fix the issue but a week later there was an intermittent noise from the engine which sounded like a very small exhaust leak (like pffffft). Occasionally, also intermittent, the engine would make a very loud clanky noise. Car shut off without warning while driving <5 mph. Our mechanic said the code was for the 2nd coil, so we replaced all 4 & spark plugs - just to be safe. Two days later, the same noise issues returned and the car shut off twice while driving in a well-trafficked downtown area (5-10 mph). It did not make noise or stall while idling. We had the car towed to the same mechanic, no codes this time. He replicated the issues by letting the car idle for an hour, then driving it 5-10 miles, it made noises and stalled while going up a very slight incline at <5 mph. He said it sounds like something to do with a loss of oil pressure sending the engine out of time, and the loud noise is the crankshaft. I don't know anything about cars and am just repeating what was told to me. At this time he drained some oil and found metal shavings. He said he could look into the problem but he would have to pull the engine and probably take it apart. He didn't want us to waste money trying to diagnose what seems to be a known issue and a blown engine. Also noted that there are few, if any replacement engines out there. In the past few months, I've had a tire sensor malfunction, the radio/media screen go blank multiple times, and the passenger seatbelt notification goes off even when it's just my cell phone and wallet on the seat. All of the electrical issues self-resolved so I didn't even have time to get too annoyed before this major engine failure. Three weeks from the first noise until this point.

- Lakeville, MA, USA

problem #45

Nov 252020

Elantra

  • miles
While driving the passenger seatbelt alarm goes off and nobody is in the seat. This happens randomly for no reason.continues to ding until buckled. Air bag engages. Other times it lets me know that the passenger airbag off when empty.

- Missouri City, TX, USA

problem #44

Aug 142019

Elantra

  • 70,000 miles
You can not open the rear doors. By the handles inside or out. Sometime they will open if you wiggle the outside handle alot of time. The inside acts like the child safety lock is on. The child safety not on. If an emergency happens the people sitting in the rear can not get out. This started in 2020 on driver passenger first as of today 3/30/2021. The rear passenger will not open at all.

- Kennedale, TX, USA

problem #43

Mar 032021

Elantra

  • 42,378 miles
Hyundai avoids taking care of their cars by sending out general statements for techs to "fix" these issues but they never do they say I didnt hear it when brought in mulitple suspension electrical issues my husbands 2019 Hyundai eletrical going out. The engine issue all they did was say didnt do it for me. They need to replace all these known issues it is braking down the whole vehichle for both of us. I believe Hyundai is negligent in worrying about the cost of afull recall so they deny anything.I have videos documents, my car went from red gas to green random clicks deterioration. My hubsands car is the only owner engine shudders randomly they do a fake iinvestigation. Hyundai does not care if you die.

- Arcadia, FL, USA

problem #42

Oct 152020

Elantra

  • miles
Sluggish, shaky and not acceleration engine light comes on intermediately. Code came up P0301. Changed spark plugs, sensor, inclined the catalytic converter two times. Still the problem persists. Took to Hyundai dealership they said one of four coil packs was going out. The problem was intermittent and the light for the engine was not on. The dealership told me the engine light had to be on to diagnose the problem. Then I found out the agent coil packs had an older style and they wanted me to buy their newer style the part number is 27300 - 2E601. They wanted $700 to put in the newer style coil packs. This issue should be a recall since my car was only 3 years old when the problem started.

- Knoxville, TN, USA

problem #41

Feb 102021

Elantra

  • miles
We are having the same issue with our 2017 Elantra. Door lock operates just fine but the door won't open from the inside or outside. This is definitely a safety hazard as we have our kids out in the back and need to be able to get them out quickly

- Coral Springs, FL, USA

problem #40

Dec 022020

Elantra

  • miles
Headlight bulb continues to burn out and bulb wiring melted for some reason.

- Bartlett, IL, USA

problem #39

Nov 302020

Elantra

  • 40,000 miles
The passenger side door will not open from the outside if the door has been locked. If the door remains unlocked the door will open from the exterior fine, but after being locked the door will only open from the inside of the car. Others have posted online regarding the same issue.

- Sarasota, FL, USA

problem #38

Nov 252020

Elantra

  • 42,000 miles
Both drivers and rear passenger door actuators have gone bad. I see online this is a very common issue and have been told by the dealership that it is as well. They will not cover the costs of repair. Rear shocks are also worn out and have been told by dealership that this is another common issue. Only 3 years old with 39K miles on the car.

- Hagerstown, MD, USA

problem #37

Jul 012020

Elantra

  • miles
The doors in the 2017 Elantra model stopped working, they do not open from the outside handle and sometimes they do not open from the inside either.

- San Jose, CA, USA

problem #36

Nov 012020

Elantra

  • 45,000 miles
Car stalled on highway on 11-01-2020, passed both inspections on 8-29-2020. Purchased car on 9-1-2020 through drivetime. I have inspection paper work from buyer showing everything passed. Changed oil on 10/14/2020 through jiffylube with only the air filter being the only issue flagged.

- Pittsburgh, PA, USA

problem #35

Oct 112020

Elantra

  • 54,300 miles
The car would stall in the middle of driving, the most recent time on a major highway. The vehicle stalls with no reason at all. This incident has happened 5 or 6 times with no help from the dealer as they have not found the issue. This vehicle is unsafe to drive.

- Sayreville, NJ, USA

problem #34

Jul 092020

Elantra

  • 74,000 miles
Purchased a Hyundai Elantra 2017 from a dealership on July 7, 2020. The 2nd day it stalled on me feeling like it's in neutral with engine light on. I returned to the dealership and they replace the ignition coil as and said they ordered a part to return in 2 wks. This had something to do with the airbag under the passenger seat. They kept the car another 2 weeks. I was happy when they called that it was ready. Each time I had to pay the 2 tolls to go to them in jersey. Before I got on the garden state good, the car started shaking, couldn't go over 45 mph with the engine light on again. I returned it. They kept it 2 weeks. I have my car with the engine light on still and called to complain but unable to reach a manager each time. I used up over $200 of toll money which I used up plus getting someone to take me to drop off or pick up the car had to pay for gas and toll. Produced the E-zpass receipts and everything and every time I go and ask for the refund, the owner is never there. I do not want to have my new car break down with me in the middle of winter. I requested a list of the things that were done to try to resolve the engine light issue several times even from the salesman who does not take my calls or when he does, he don't know what to tell me. Said he'll ask and get back to me. No response. The first day I paid for the car and we were happy to be going home, my daughter and I noticed the front bumper all broken up and it wasn't like that when we inspected and chose it before paying. The salesman sal said there's nothing he can do about that as I already paid for the car and must accept it that way. I brought it to a saleswoman attention the last time I went to pick up my car and they only said the manager/owner will reach out to me. Never heard from them. Still didn't receive plates. I feel like they took advantage of me as a senior citizen.

- Rockaway Park, NY, USA

problem #33

Sep 062020

Elantra

  • miles
TPMS malfunction indicator light is on. Car is shaking. Engine light was

- Los Angeles, CA, USA

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