Hyundai Elantra Complaints (2017)

770 consumer complaints on file.

#11628977December 5, 2024
ENGINE
Ignition coil failure. Causing misfires and rough idle. Misfire initially found in cylinder 2 when check engine light illuminated and check with an OBD II reader. Swapped the cylinder 1 ignition coil with cylinder 2. Check engine light returned the next day with the same signs. Check engine light and rough idle. OND II code scanner now says misfire in cylinder 1. The rough idle makes for slow acceleration until above 20mph.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11628060November 30, 2024
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
My alarm keeps going off and car won’t start
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11627931November 29, 2024
ENGINE, STEERING
The oil level burns down to next to nothing approximately every 2 months, with no oil light warning or engine light. However, the engine light does periodically come on but shuts down itself before able to get it checked. The same issues occured with my son's 2017 hyundai which caused the engine to blow and catch fire. His was recalled and repaired. His was a different model. The oil burn on my car has occurred at least 3 times. The steering feels as though it is grinding at lower speeds an makes parking difficult as well. Both of these issues are most concerning.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11627192November 25, 2024
ENGINE
The cars just stops running as you are driving. It's happened multiple times. We've changed the crankshaft sensor & cleaned the fuel system. We saw these remedies online as multiple people are having this same problem with their Hyundai.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11623607November 5, 2024
ENGINE, POWER TRAIN
Was driving my car noticed that it was running a little rough and took it in for an oil change thinking maybe it was being a little weird because of that. I religious have my oil changed routinely. The gentleman changing my oil told me there was oil in the engine. Went to Hyundai and they did a diagnostics and told me that something had come off in the engine and clocked the oil gallery not allowing oil to flow through engine and power train. Was told it would be a $9000 engine replacement. I only have 93000 thousand miles on it still owe 3000 on it. Hyundai knows that their engines have been having issues. Salesman at Hyundai was trying to force me to buy a new car because of this issue. he was only going to give me 2500 on my car but told me if it had been in perfect condition then he would've 6000. This is not something I did to my engine it was something that came off in the engine and blocked the flow of oil
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11623674November 5, 2024
ENGINE
The contact owns a 2017 Hyundai Elantra. The contact stated while driving 60 MPH, the vehicle stalled. The contact was able to veer to the side of the road. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle failed to restart and was towed to an independent mechanic, where the contact was informed that the engine pin in the crankshaft might have failed. The mechanic informed the contact that the engine needed to be taken apart for a definitive diagnostic test. The dealer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that the VIN was not under recall. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 88,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11621965October 25, 2024
ENGINE
Driving 55 miles an hour on [XXX] engine shut off and seized I filed a complaint with Hyundai corporation Claim number [XXX] They said they were going to make a decision October 25th still didn't hear anything called them back now they said October 30th The vehicle is sitting at Webb Hyundai Merrillville Indiana. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11620243October 16, 2024
ENGINE
Hyundai claims its engines have a 100,000-mile warranty, but my Elantra 2017 engine blew up/ broke down just after 890200. Therefore, I called the Hyundai corporate office to fix my car. I also approached local Hyundai dealers at Jaining Road Hartford, Connecticut, but they refused to resolve my problem and denied replacing my car engine. I have no choice but to fix my car. I filed my complaint to Hyundai case no. [XXX], but Hyundai is not ready to resolve this issue. I have spent $4000.00 from my pocket to put my car on the road. I am requesting for the reimbursement. I have all the repaired bills and invoices. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11619444October 12, 2024
STRUCTURE:BODY
The child lock is on the back left door and I can't get the door open from the inside or from the outside of my car it's been this way for two years first the dealer said they would fix it for free because it was a recall on it but they had to order the part then he never called back then a year later they said the part came in but they wanted to charge me alot of money to get my door with the child lock on it fixed. I told them last time they said it would be free of charge, then that's when they changed it and said it was no recall on the door so I'm still stuck years later without my kids and I being able to use the left back door on my car
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11617934October 3, 2024
ENGINE
The vehicle has about 136,000 miles and was driving when the engine just started knocking. There were no engine warning lights or any other indications there might be an issue. We Towed the vehicle to the dealer, and they advised that it needs a new engine. We are the original owners and maintained the vehicle with regular service and oil changes.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11617959October 3, 2024
STEERING
Loss of power steering assist that occurs at lower speeds that would require higher steering effort and which may increase the risk of a fatal/deadly crash.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11617379October 1, 2024
ENGINE, STRUCTURE:BODY, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Check engine light on Transmission sensor is wack Car slugs and knocks. This car also has the white paint defect! This is my first and last Hyundai, go to accelerate onto interstate but can barely get the car to go past 30mph
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11616329September 25, 2024
AIR BAGS, SERVICE BRAKES, STEERING
When my car was stolen and crashed the whole front end was smashed in but the air bags did deploy. I saw there's several recalls on these cars, one was the airbags. I never got any recall for it and it shows there are no recalls. The brakes have problems, being that it takes forever to slow down. I have to leave about 3 car lengths ahead of me because I can't stop, it takes a while to slow it down. And the steering wheel feels stuck. I had a friend drive it and he said the same thing. It's difficult to handle and not lose control. I'm to the place I'm scared to get on the highway anymore because not being able to stop quickly and swerving all over cause it's hard to control the vehicle. I have had zero recalls tho even with me experiencing this. And the paint is coming off, but at least that won't kill me.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11616421September 25, 2024
ENGINE
All four engine coils blew before 60,000 miles. The car was being used and maintained properly and there were no associated engine or spark plug defects noted. However, all four original engine coils failed and had to be replaced.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11616429September 25, 2024
STEERING
Loosing power steering assist while driving.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11614040September 11, 2024
ENGINE
2017 Hyundai Elantra SE sedan. Car starting stalling around turns and the next day engine had rattle and loud noises coming from engine. No lights to indicate problems prior to stalling out or engine issues.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11613408September 9, 2024
TIRES:SIDEWALL
Altimax RT43 205/55R16 The sidewall in the front passenger side tire has developed a very significant bulge. I have photos to confirm. I'm extremely concerned about an imminent blowout, regardless of speed, and the loss of control, significant damage to the front-right part of the car, wheel rim, and potentially causing accidents with other drivers. It hasn't yet been verified both 3rd parties (insurance, manufacturer, etc). I noticed it approximately 8/28/24 when a low-tire-pressure indicator came on on my dash. The tread is in good condition, and the tires have less than 20,000 miles on them.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11612895September 5, 2024
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, STEERING
My steering wheel locks up on me and the my check engine light flashes on as it does. I also have a steering wheel light with an explanation point beside it flashes when and before my steering wheel locks up! I can be sitting at a red light and my steering wheel locks up on me. My traction control light is also on and will not turn off. It turned on when my steering wheel locked up and my steering wheel icon came on.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11612221September 3, 2024
ENGINE
The car engine is consuming too much oil causing the oil to run out of the car too soon. The car engine starts knocking & the car keeps cutting off.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11611065August 27, 2024
ENGINE
Original catastrophic engine failure in Sept. of 2022 while exiting the highway, was able to safely leave roadway. Determined that the motor had suffered symptoms shared with models related to Recall 203. Hyundai honored "goodwill" repair, but the repaired motor began suffering substantial and sustained loss of power with evidence of cylinder scoring 1 year/20,000 miles after replacement. Secondary incident occurred while merging onto highway and required evasive maneuver to avoid collision. Car is now parked and cannot be driven due to inability to operate safely on the road. Summary of events, related correspondence to repair, goodwill repair sheet, and original purchase documentation attached.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0

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