One problem related to engine noise has been reported for the 2008 Hyundai Elantra. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2008 Hyundai Elantra based on all problems reported for the 2008 Elantra.
I was merging onto I-275 e from I-471 and as I was pressing my foot down onto the gas pedal, the car started speeding up then continued to speed up when I removed my foot from the gas pedal. The engine locked at 65 mph. I tried to apply the brakes, but they were locked and wouldn't work. I put the car in 2nd gear while I still had my feet the brake. That did not slow the car. I then shifted the gear into 1st gear while keeping my feet on the brake. I took both feet off the brake then back on the brake. The car shifted into 1st gear and started to slow down while making the high engine noise. The car slowed down after the car shifted into 1st gear.