Car Accelerates On Its Own problems of the 2008 Hyundai Elantra

The contact owns a 2008 Hyundai Elantra. While parking and attempting to engage the brakes, the vehicle suddenly accelerated without warning and crashed into a light pole. It was unknown if there were any injuries or if a police report was filed. The dealer stated that the vehicle was working up to specifications. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 39,460. Ma 08/05/15 the consumer has since traded the vehicle. Updated 08/11/jb.

The contact owns a 2008 Hyundai Elantra. The contact stated that the vehicle would not accelerate but then suddenly accelerated and failed to slow down. The contact stated that he had to apply the emergency brake to stop the vehicle. After the vehicle was stopped and the engine was turned off, the contact noticed that the accelerator pedal was seized. The contact was able to drive the vehicle home. The manufacturer was not notified. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 120,000.

Recall on 2008 Elantra Hyundai. Connector cover problem after install- cold weather. After starting, unable to shift gear from park to drive until the weather was warm. The consumer also stated the vehicle suddenly accelerated before she was able to put the gear in park. The consumer crashed into a pole.