4.6

definitely annoying
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
23,250 miles

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problem #4

Aug 302023

Elantra GT

  • miles
At 87000 miles engine started knocking and stalling. Took it to the dealership and rod bearings went out and needs an entirely brand new engine over $6000. As I am the second owner. I wasn't notified. Hyundai refuses to fix the car due to the fact the i did not get the recall

- Thibodaux, LA, USA

problem #3

Mar 262023

Elantra GT

  • 93,000 miles
The contact owns a 2019 Hyundai Elantra GT. The contact stated that on two sperate occasions while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact stated that on one occasion while driving she heard a ticking and knocking sound under the hood of the vehicle before the vehicle stalled. The check engine warning light illuminated; however, after five minutes, the contact was able to restart the vehicle and the check engine warning light turned off. The contact then stated that on a separate occasion while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle stalled. The check engine warning light illuminated and remained on. The vehicle was unable to restart. The vehicle was towed to the residence. The vehicle had not yet been diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and the contact was informed that the Manufacturer Campaign Number: 966 was applied to the vehicle with the first owner of the vehicle. The contact was then informed that her call was escalated and she would receive a call back. The failure mileage was approximately 93,000.

- Kansas City, MO, USA

problem #2

Aug 182021

Elantra GT

  • miles
i was driving on i 80 when the check engine light came on then right after it came on all i seen was white smoke coming out of the back of the car and i lost all power as i was pulling over to the breakdown lane i was almost hit by a semi there was a pool of oil in the front of my car i had it towed to the dealer and was told that the conning rod was broken and that i needed a new motor i said there was a recall on this motor and they said not on my model and that my car was out of warranty and it had 126000 miles on it so i would have to pay out of pocket $6800 for a new motor i have had this car for 13 months and still owe 15000 on

- Erie, MI, USA

problem #1

Aug 182021

Elantra GT

  • miles
i was driving down the toll road I 80 in ohio as i do every day and suddenly the check engine light came on and as soon as it came on i seen nothing but white smoke in my rear veiw mirror i lost all power and the engine shut down as i costed to the side of the road i was almost hit but other vehicles the was behind me when i got out of the car there was a massive pool of oil on the ground i contacted the dealer in perrysburg oh and i was told that there was a recall on the 2.0 motors but not for my model so now i have a $14,000 loan for this car that i cant drive due to this problem i have pictures on my phone but can get them to upload

- Erie, MI, USA