10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
5 / 2
Injuries / Deaths:
6 / 2
Average Mileage:
1,400 miles

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problem #16

Oct 012023

Elantra

  • miles
On Aug 30, 2023 I went to a Germain Hyundai for the usual maintenance of my Hyundai Elantra 2020 where they checked the condition of the belts and it passed. Fast forward Oct 1, 2023 the timing belt snapped and I had it serviced at Hyundai Great Lakes Dublin. I aired out my concern that it is too early for that belt to break since my mileage is only at approximately 25000, while their manual even says that the usual replacement /maintenance for the timing belt. So I urged them to check what caused it to break. Oct 15, 2023 I was driving off of freeway and we suddenly heard the belt snapped again and the car started to slow down on its own. It was a crazy experience as we were in the middle lane and we could no longer control the speed of the car. The Hyundai service center did not take this matter seriously and only recommended that the belts be replaced again. Essentially, I am in so much concern of my safety now given the situation that even the service center did not take time to figure out what is causing the belt to break and not being able to identify that puts me in a traumatic and unsafe situation of driving this vehicle, knowing it could break anytime.

- Lewis Center, OH, USA

problem #15

Oct 132023

Elantra

  • miles
I-??ve had my car for about 5/6 months and it-??s been broken into twice and was recently stolen. I haven-??t been notified from Hyundai dealership about any recalls. Recently I called Ray Skillman where I purchased the car and a man said that there was a recall on my car a few days after I purchased the vehicle. I haven-??t received any letters or notification about this from Hyundai and if they did it could-??ve prevented me dealing with my car being broken into, damaged, and now stolen.

- Indianapolis , IN, USA

problem #14

Aug 292023

Elantra

  • miles
Hyundai updated my car with the -??anti-thief-?? software a few months ago. It clearly did nothing because my car was still stolen. They need to install immobilizers for free to really try to fix the problem!

- San Leandro, CA, USA

problem #13

Sep 012022

Elantra

  • miles
Please see attached pdf files

- Mission Viejo, CA, USA

problem #12

Feb 222023

Elantra

  • miles
This vehicle has been having engine problems since January 2 023 the engine light is on the car stops running completely while driving. A great danger to me. I have taken it 5 times to the service center at Dealer in Rick Case in Plantation they have kept it for several weeks the last was returned to me on March 23. 2023 I was told it was fixed on April 22 2023 the engine light went back on the same problem the car keeps stopping I took it in, they did not even look at it. I was told that until June 14 they will not see or diagnose it. I have contacted consumer affairs with no resolution. I wish to file a lemon law on this dealer since obviously it is defective beyond repair. please advise as how to take this action. I need a new reliable car. Thank You.

- Fort Lauderdale, FL, USA

problem #11

Jul 142022

Elantra

  • miles
Tens of thousands of Hyundai's and Kia's are being stolen in under 2 minutes due to a design flaw Hyundai and Kia engineers failed to address. With a quick removal of steering column cover and a USB male end, thieves can steal your vehicle. This puts the public and law enforcement at risk as these thieves flee from police at high rates of speed and use these stolen Kia's and Hyundai's to commit other crimes.

- Dayton, OH, USA

problem #10

Sep 232021

Elantra

  • miles
I was in the inside left turn lane turning left and as I was turning my steering wheel my car was not turning, it was continuing to go straight. I hit my brakes so I wouldn-??t crash into the car turning next to me and then my wheels finally turned as I was braking so it caused me to burn the tires and swerve. I-??m not sure if any lights came on as I was trying not to crash into the vehicle next to me. I have an appointment for the dealership to look at it.

- Modesto, CA, USA

problem #9

Jul 022021

Elantra

  • miles
Car stalled while driving on highway-?? causing the car to crash. The air bags deployed and me out! The car burst into flames and I was rescued by another motorist

- Charlotte , NC, USA

problem #8

Jul 022021

Elantra

  • miles
Car emitted carbon monoxide into car cabin, causing driver to lose consciousness and crash on highway and burst into flames

- Charlotte, NC, USA

problem #7

Aug 102021

Elantra 4-cyl

  • miles
I rented a 2020 Hyundai Elantra from Pittsburgh PA to Rockville MD. It was raining. Because the steering wheel was sensitive compared to other cars I had driven, I turned on the car's Lane Keeping Assistance, which tightened the steering wheel a bit and made an alarm sound and steered back by itself when the car got close to a lane line. I drove under the speed limit and exercised all caution necessary on a raining day. On highway 70 East close to Hagerstown MD, I noticed the car deviate towards the left on a curve. Lane Keeping Assist did not alarm. To prevent it from hitting the left divider, I tried to steer back to the right but the steering wheel was locked up. I pressed the brake pedal, but the car did not slow down. The car suddenly slid to the far right, left the highway pavement, rolled over on the lawn. All of the front and side airbags on the driver-??s seat and co-driver-??s seat popped out. Smoke was everywhere. I got bruises on my knees and legs, and cuts in left hand and arm. The mileage was 43316 according to the rental company after the incident. I purchased the damage waiver so the rental company did not charge me or provide a report. Consumer stated she would like to withdrawal the complaint.

- Pittsburgh, PA, USA

problem #6

Aug 082021

Elantra

  • miles
Ours and other vehicles were broken into with intent to steal in our neighborhood last night. Side passenger window smashed and steering column torn apart. Due to poor design of our vehicle, we are a flag to theft. We are now out an important vehicle for family and home, along with money to repair and stress.

- Wauwatosa, WI, USA

problem #5

Jul 302021

Elantra

  • miles
Transmission suddenly failed after on 40,000 miles- still under warranty

- Waldorf, MD, USA

problem #4

Mar 202021

Elantra

  • 4,500 miles
While driving on the highway my RPM started jumping while I was keeping a constant speed. A few moments later my RPM jumped and I was almost red lining. I slowed down to 35 mph and got off the highway and the car wouldnt go pass 30 without reving incredibly high. I took it in to the dealership and they told me they had to replace my transmission. My mileage was at 4500.

- Henrico, VA, USA

problem #3

Aug 172020

Elantra 4-cyl

  • 16,500 miles
At approximately 16,000 ' 17,000 miles the car started having technical and electrical issues. There seemed to be an issue with the regular headlights and high beam setting. On the passenger side of the car, the glove box light, the overhead reading light, and the charging port for car adapters all stopped working. Shortly after those things went out in the vehicle, we were in an accident. We were driving from Missouri to California and while driving on a 2 lane highway through Kansas, the car unexplainably jolted to the left into the opposite direction lane of travel. I was going around 65 mph when this happened. It seemed the car then accelerated on its own with the rpms going to the red. The steering wheel locked up after the car had jerked over. The steering wheel wouldn't budge. Another vehicle was coming right at us. I was trying to get the car to go any direction but the steering wheel was locked. So we had a head on collision. The 2 other occupants in the car did not make it, I was the only survivor. These cars have electric steering. The car was having electrical issues, I did not know about the type of steering it had. I am wondering if anyone else has had any of the same experiences/problems?

- Saint Louis, MO, USA

problem #2

Mar 202020

Elantra

  • 1,400 miles
The car had many small problems to begin with. The steering wheel never sat straight and there were many lights for low tire pressure even though the pressure was fine. The transmission also broke 3 months after purchasing. I noticed the car started to shake and handle became very hard to control. Suddenly the RPM went all the way 8 on the highway. The car started to shake violently and I had to pull over to the side of the interstate. This was a near miss accident. If I had driven a little further where there was a merge in the highway, I would have definitely lost my life. When I called Hyundai customer support, they also informed me that other Hyundai Elantra's were also experiencing transmission problems and they predicted a recall in the near future.

- Savoy, IL, USA

problem #1

Feb 202020

Elantra

  • 0 miles
I was sold to me new I took it in for an inspection in the first week of ownership and the tech slipped me a notice of a accident and repair completed at 0-5 miles of its life I purchased at only 6 miles they keep telling me I'm lying. Incident date 9/1/19 repair date 2/10/20 completed repair 2/11/20 date I purchased 2/12/20 I took it in because lka keep moving the wheel right left over N over, over correcting itself I believe. Very scary when on the freeway in traffic in downtown los angeles. I do not know anything detail of this repair or incident I was only given this paper after purchase they didn't disclose it before purchase. When I look up the VIN it never comes up with my cars model either

- San Fernando, CA, USA