Engine Clicking And Tapping Noises problems of the 2011 Hyundai Elantra

13 problems related to engine clicking and tapping noises have been reported for the 2011 Hyundai Elantra. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2011 Hyundai Elantra based on all problems reported for the 2011 Elantra.

1 Engine Clicking And Tapping Noises problem

Failure Date: 06/01/2019

Car stalls while in motion and coming to stops. Engine sounds like a diesel truck and also has a ticking noise. Constantly having to replace the headlight bulbs front and back. Also have issues with steering wheel making a winding noise when turning the wheel. My tire pressure light never goes off even when air is put in or all new tires are put on. Also constantly having issues driver side up front tire issues. Had new brakes done and shortly after there making noises again. I always have Hyundai do my work on my car except I do however go to walmart to get my tires. I have had this car for about 3 years and constantly have had issues with it. I will never ever buy another Hyundai again.

2 Engine Clicking And Tapping Noises problem

Failure Date: 04/01/2019

I noticed a ticking noise coming from my vehicle. I took it to a Hyundai dealership and they informed me I would need to replace my engine. The vehicle has 73,000 miles and was maintained (oil always changed on time). I bought the vehicle from my grandfather and had it less than a year. Because I was the second owner, I was not covered under the 10 year/1000,000 mile warranty. The Hyundai dealership submitted documentation and photographs of the engine to see if Hyundai would cover any of the cost of a new engine. Hyundai declined to cover any of the cost of the engine. I called customer service and was assigned a caseworker to look at the submittal in greater detail. The caseworker informed me they would not cover any of the cost regardless that many people were having the same problems with their engines.

3 Engine Clicking And Tapping Noises problem

Failure Date: 02/18/2019

Known Hyundai engine problems the engine has a ticking noise that I have found to be a manufactured issue in Hyundai Elantras. The camshaft bushings are worn away and needs a completely new engine. All of which is a manufacturing fault. The ticking is audible when idling and even more so when the accelerator is pushed.

4 Engine Clicking And Tapping Noises problem

Failure Date: 02/11/2019

Tl the contact owns a 2011 Hyundai Elantra. When the vehicle was started, an abnormal noise was detected. Also, while driving more than 60 mph over a bump, there was an abnormal clicking noise detected from the steering wheel and the vehicle vibrated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the contact was informed that the cylinder coupling and engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failures. The failure mileage was 108,000.

5 Engine Clicking And Tapping Noises problem

Failure Date: 02/01/2019

Tl the contact owns a 2011 Hyundai Elantra touring. While driving various speeds, an abnormal ticking noise was heard coming from the vehicle. The contact mentioned that the noise was persistent. Luther burnsville Hyundai (14700 buck hill rd, burnsville, mn 55306, (612) 424-7923) informed the contact to bring the vehicle in to be diagnosed. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who stated that the pistons were causing the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was approximately 45,000.

6 Engine Clicking And Tapping Noises problem

Failure Date: 01/16/2019

My 2011 Hyundai Elantra has this ticking sound coming from the engine for over 12months. I has constantly called even had the car towed 4 to 5 times to the same dealership for the same thing that the Hyundai motor want and wouldn't declared the car a lemon. The car constantly would not start or when it did start while driving it would slow down and then shut completely off where I would have to restart the vehicle back up. The car is always keeped in a close garage and regardless to the weather it continue to make this loud razzing noise in the engine. Service manager chad repeatedly told me that there was nothing wrong and that it was because of the weather. Now the dealership wants me to pay 7000 dollars for a new engine.

7 Engine Clicking And Tapping Noises problem

Failure Date: 09/08/2018

The car makes a really bad ticking noise in when I came to an complete stop the engine stalled in it kinda jumped like it didn't want to go I'm so afraid of the car jus completely not working anymore in I drive everyday with my kids this is really a sad thing Hyundai has to know these engines are bad.

8 Engine Clicking And Tapping Noises problem

Failure Date: 07/05/2018

My daughter bought the car used from carmax with 88,000 miles and 2 weeks later had a knocking and clicking sound from the engine. She took it back to carmax and they repaired it noting that the problem was with the cam shaft. 2 years later and 110,000 miles, the same noise occurred with regular oil changes. When we had the car engine diagnosed, this time she needed a new engine.

9 Engine Clicking And Tapping Noises problem

Failure Date: 12/01/2017

Tl the contact owned a 2011 Hyundai Elantra. The contact stated that the vehicle made an abnormal tapping noise. The vehicle was taken to winner Hyundai (591 s dupont hwy, dover, DE 19901) where it was diagnosed that a new engine was needed. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and did not assist. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was traded in; therefore, the contact no longer owns the vehicle. The failure mileage was 82,000.

10 Engine Clicking And Tapping Noises problem

Failure Date: 03/08/2017

Ticking sound coming from car, louder when accelerating , took to dealer and was told engine needs to be replaced at only 77,800 miles.

11 Engine Clicking And Tapping Noises problem

Failure Date: 02/22/2016

I bought my car brand new in 2011. I don't drive much at all so my car has 33,000 miles. So when my car stared making a ticking noise in the engine, that was louder when idling but never went away completely. I didn't think to much of it. Dropped it off to get looked at and that's when I found out there was metal in my engine. This meant I needed a new engine, this was about 14 months ago, so it went in for 3-4 days after waiting a month to get the part. After the replaced engine it worked well and the noise was gone, so I thought that was the end. So when the noise came back just 11 months later I wasn't happy. Dropped it off and sure enough it needs a new engine. This time it took 3 weeks for them to replace my engine. The service at my local Hyundai is so bad. Everyday I called to see if my car was ready because it was supposed to last 3 days, 3 weeks later I had a second new engine. Now yesterday just 2 months later my car is yet again making the ticking noise and now is having trouble starting. I called my local Hyundai to make a service appointment and had to leave a message, still haven't heard back its been 2 business days. I'm really disappointed my car is 6 years old and has just 33,000 miles and working on its 3rd new engine.

12 Engine Clicking And Tapping Noises problem

Failure Date: 12/13/2014

Car would not start. Checked all connections, battery was fine. Consulted internet, many complaints mentioned a faulty "range switch". Hyundai should recall. Clicking noise when turning right. Car was at dealership on 1/9/14 at 40,285 miles. Issue was not resolved. Took car in again to dealership 3/4/2014 at 41,775 miles. Steering column was replaced under warranty. Issue was not resolved as ongoing clicking noise persists to present.

13 Engine Clicking And Tapping Noises problem

Failure Date: 06/26/2014

Car will not start. Have battery, alternator, and started all tested and are good. Every so often go to start the car and when you turn the key to first position everything turns on. Windows work, radio works, light on dash turn on. Go to start the car and it does nothing. Does not even try to start the starter makes no noise. You just here a clicking noise. Was told be dealer that it might be inhibitor switch (range switch), that was replaced and a week later it again will not try to start. If you let it sit and come back a day later many time it will crank right over. There are many forums online with the same issue from this model.



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