Four problems related to engine shut off without warning have 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.
Tl-the contact owns a 2008 Hyundai Elantra. While driving at 40 mph when their engine shut off. The contact was on the highway and safely pulled over. No warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was towed to local mechanic. The vehicle was not repaired and the vehicle was diagnosed. The mechanic stated that the head gassget was blown and needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was not informed of the isssue. The failure mileage was 236,000. Jw.
Car loses power when driving car at low speed, car just shuts down and would need to place in park and restart the car, also lost power steering while driving car on the freeway, card wheel locked and car lost all power, was able to place it in park and restarted it, but was with out power steering, car shakes when driving passed 70 miles an hr.
There were two similar incidents on my 2008 Hyundai Elantra. The car shut off suddenly while I was still driving it. The lights stayed on, but the engine shut off. The first time was a few months ago, although I can't remember exactly. I was making a sharp turn when the engine shut off. The second time was a few weeks ago. I was going at a slow speed when the engine shut off. The brakes didn't respond, so I had to use the emergency brake to stop the car. I crashed into a bush.
During a sharp, sudden turn at about 40 mph, the car shut off completely. The car is a 2008 Hyundai Elantra GLS.