Two problems related to alternator/generator/regulator have been reported for the 2012 Hyundai Elantra. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2012 Hyundai Elantra based on all problems reported for the 2012 Elantra.
Car won't start intermittently. Had battery and alternator checked. Lights go on,radio works but car won't start. Car is usually parked in a parking lot or driveway. Weather is nice not too hot or too cold.
I had car jumped 10-12 times, battery replaced ,alternator replaced ,if turn radio on when engine off for 15 minutes car will not start ,this has happened multiple times continue's. Furthermore water leaking 2x's from,passenger side heat vent; leather steering wheel color coming off,1st 4 months of having car very bad smell I had to drive with my window open or got headache's. I was told this was normal,and would wear off. Also sway bar replaced 2's, dealer had told me Hyundai didn't want to put anymore money into my car,and just to trade it in problems continue. I am awaiting answer from company. I am in outside sales therefore depend on my car, ihave to carry jumper cables with me all the time. Iam awaiting answer from the company.
| Electrical System problems | |
| Car Will Not Start problems | |
| Starter problems | |
| Ignition Switch problems | |
| Horn Assembly problems | |
| Alternator/generator/regulator problems | |
| O2 Sensor problems | |
| Software problems | |
| Electrical Failure problems | |
| Wiring problems |